Athens a dominate power at the time, began to produce the Attica, Athens Tetradrachm. Our coin, minted in Athens circa 440-404 BC, were known as "Owls" in ancient times. The design of the Athenian Tetradrachm remained unchanged for most of the 5th century. The Owl had gained the trust of the laborers, soldiers, and merchants for their silver purity and popularity. ••• They are still widely known by that term today, the owl depicted upon the Athenian Tetradrachm is the “Minerva Owl”. ••• The owl, as a symbol for wisdom, was the mascot of Athena, and frequently accompanies the goddess as this coin demonstrates. •