440 B.C. Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of Athens, Athenian Owl Design, NGC Choice AU Gordian III His suicide shortly thereafter was

His suicide shortly thereafter was followed by another period of civil war

10% copper

23mm diameter

created to honor the late president (replacing the Franklin half dollar design)

22g weight

440 B.C. Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of Athens, Athenian Owl Design, NGC Choice AU Gordian III His suicide shortly thereafter wasA silver tetradrachm from Ancient Greece, from the Greek city state of Attica (Athens). This coin was produced between 440 404 B. C. and features the iconic Athenian Owl design, one of the most famous designs of ancient coins. The coin measures 24mm in diameter, about the size of a quarter. The obverse side of the coin features the portrait of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, while the reverse features an owl, a bird associated with Athena. The