Where can I find coins from Ancient Greece?

Ancient Hellenic, Hellenistic and city-state coins from across the Ancient Greek world, including Bosporus Kings, Macedonia, Thrace, Thessaly, Boeotia, and Sicily issues. The popular and interesting Athenian owl tetradrachms, can be found in the Athens subcategory.

Why are there old Greek coins in Sicily?

You may be interested in old Greek coins from Sicily because it was a wealthy island that created gorgeous coins. Syracuse was an affluent city on the island known for numismatic art and beautiful coins. The Hellenistic period took place from 323 BC to 31 BC.

What was the weight of Ancient Greek coins?

7th-5th Century BC. Each is cast in a leaf shape with heavy central midrib. They are of a uniform weight and served as a trade unit before the widespread use of coins. Each is intact and nicely patinated. Length from 35mm to 42mm, Weights from 3.20g to 4.93g. Ex Los Angeles collection. Nicer than photo! #m14255: $75 each (Top left, bottom left]

What was the name of the Three Wise Men coins?

Pergamon, Mysia, 282-50 BC. Coins of the Three Wise Men! Azes II of Baktria, 35 BC – 5 AD. NEW! Shekel of Tyre Biblical silver coins: Judas’ 30 Pieces of Silver! Also: Rare Greek Coins at my Vcoins store. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! Builder of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Caria, ancient Greece. Maussolos, c. 376-352 BC.

What are the four periods of Ancient Greek coinage?

The history of ancient Greek coinage can be divided (along with most other Greek art forms) into four periods, the Archaic, the Classical, the Hellenistic and the Roman.

What was on the reverse of Ancient Greek coins?

Archaic coin of Athens with effigy of Athena on the obverse, and olive sprig, owl and ΑΘΕ, initials of “Athens” on the reverse. The history of ancient Greek coinage can be divided (along with most other Greek art forms) into four periods, the Archaic, the Classical, the Hellenistic and the Roman.

Why was the Handbook of Greek coinage created?

This series is designed to aid the user in the quick, accurate, and relatively painless identification of Greek coins, while providing a cross-reference for each entry to a major work, which will allow the inquirer to pursue more in-depth research on the subject.