Ancient Greek Coins

Ancient Greece Part 1 Gold Coins

In Ancient Greece, gold coins were rare because gold itself was rare and hard to find. The mountains of Greece were poor in metal resources and this metal was brought either from Thrace or from today’s Georgia

1st Nov 2023
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Ancient Greek Coin- Aegina's Turtle

Ancient Greek Coin- Aegina's Turtle The coin itself is not very attractive as a first impression, yet it is one of the most important coins in history, with a same impact on the economical life of the Mediterranean Sea as the pound.

1st Nov 2023
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Commemorating a victory- Demetrios Tetradrachm

Commemorating a victory-Demetrios Tetradrachm with Neptune and prow Demetrios was the son of Antigonos, one of Alexander the Great generals. Antigonos’ nickname was Monoftalmos or “one eye”

3rd Nov 2023
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