Athena – Greek Mythology 2 Troy Ounce Silver Round
Spear, shield and owl bring three recognizable attributes of Athena together in silver. This 2 troy ounce .999 fine silver round portrays the goddess as an armed guardian, pairing her commanding presence with the bird so closely associated with her wisdom. The Greek Mythology reverse places the scene within an architectural setting shared by the series.
The Goddess and Her Owl
Athena, also known as Athene, was associated with wisdom, good counsel, warfare and skilled crafts, including weaving and pottery. As the patron goddess of Athens, she occupied a central place in the city’s identity. In Greek art her helmet, spear and shield made her protective role clear.
Her connection with the owl also has a particularly fitting place on a silver round. For centuries, Athenian coinage paired Athena’s head with an owl on the opposite side. A Classical bronze statuette in the Metropolitan Museum of Art depicts the goddess preparing to release her bird, showing how the association appeared in sculpture as well as money. The flying owl on this modern design continues that ancient visual partnership.
Obverse Design
Athena holds a spear in her right hand and a shield in her left as an owl flies to the right. “ATHENA” appears near the one o’clock position. The weapons establish her readiness to defend, while the moving bird adds a lighter, animated element beside the goddess.
Reverse Design
A Greek architectural dome, surrounding pillars and a base frame the words “GREEK MYTHOLOGY” across the ceiling. The hallmark sits along the lower circumference. The reverse’s ordered architectural forms complement Athena’s traditional associations with knowledge, skill and civic protection.
Specifications
- Weight: 2.00 troy ounces
- Metal: .999 fine silver
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Thickness: Approximately 6 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
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