Greek Coinage

As you can see, I currently have only 2 Greek coins. I'm mostly interested in Roman Imperial coins, but can't resist picking up somehting that catches my eye. At this point I know very little about Greek coinage. I'm sure that will change as I progress thru this hobby!!

 

Bronze Trias (21mm, 7.7g) Struck 344-336 B.C. Syracuse, Sicily

Obv: Head of Athena wearing Corinthian style helmet

Rev: Hippocamp left, with curled wing.

Sears GCV-1119

This coin is from the Harry Stewart Collection. It frustrates me because I am unable to take a photograph of it that does it justice. The patina is green, smooth and glossy, it is as if I was holding a piece of jade in my hands!!
   

AE19 (19mm, 6.45g) of Alexander III (the Great) Struck 336-323 B.C. Macedonian Kingdom - Lifetime issue

Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin

Rev: Legend between bow, quiver, and club. below.

SGV 6739
   

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