My Collection Of Greek Coinage

Welcome to the Ancient Greek Coinage section of Kevin’s Coins. While the site’s primary focus lies within the Roman Imperial series, this specific page serves as an inviting window into the artistic and historical breadth of the Greek world. From the curious, non-traditional shapes of early currency to the iconic masterworks of the Hellenistic age, the collection highlights the "eye-catching" nature of Greek minting that often captivates even the most specialized collectors.

Visitors can explore a chronological and geographical variety of specimens, starting with primitive "proto-money" like bronze arrowheads and cast dolphins from the Black Sea region. The gallery moves through the classical period with staples such as the Athenian Owl tetradrachm and the delicate 1/12th staters of Miletus, eventually reaching the influential lifetime and posthumous issues of Alexander the Great. Each entry is accompanied by detailed physical specifications—including weight, diameter, and professional references like Sear or SNG Copenhagen—offering a transparent look at a growing collection built on a passion for history and the tactile beauty of ancient art.

 

arrowhead money

Bronze Greek Arrowhead Proto Money

Black Sea Area 7th-5th century B.C.

38x10mm 4.43 g

ex.. Alex Malloy

 

   
cast dolphin money

Thrace, Olbia
4th-5th Century BC
Early Cast Dolphin Money

25 mm ; 1.73 gm


   
miletos 1/12 stater

1/12th Sater (9mm, .85g) Ionia, Miletos
5th-6th Century B.C.

Obv: Forepart of lion left, head right

Rev: Stellate floral design within incuse square

SNG Kayhan 469

   
Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. (23mmX25mm, 16.94g) After 449 BC.

Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. (23mmX25mm, 16.94g) After 449 BC.

Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor & a spiral palmette on the bowl
Rev: AQE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig & crescent behind.

Sear GCV 2526, SNG Copenhagen 31. Ex. Scott Sexton

   
Dichalkon (18mm, 4.66g) , Thessaly, Larissa 400-344 B.C

Dichalkon (18mm, 4.66g) , Thessaly, Larissa 400-344 B.C

Obv: Head of the nymph Larissa right

Rev: Horse standing right, preparing to roll

Rogers 288, BCD Thessaly II 390.4

Ex. BCD Collection

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

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

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

   
Kings of Macedon. Philip V AE21 (21mm, 10.77g)

Kings of Macedon. Philip V AE21 (21mm, 10.77g)
185-168 B.C.

Obv: Diademed head of Poseidon right.

Rev: Inscription aboce and below club. Monograms above and below, all in oak wreath

Cf. SNGCop 1294

   
Silver Tetradrachm ( 30mm, 16.01 g) Struck ca. 125 to ca. 70 B.C. Odessos

Silver Tetradrachm ( 30mm, 16.01 g) Struck ca. 125 to ca. 70 B.C. Odessos

Obv: Head Alexander The Great portrayed as Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress

.Rev: Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter. Legend in Greek. QE unde Zeus' arm, AAESANDROUin left field  BASILEWS in right field HD Monogram under chair

Price 1184, c.f. Muller 419 and SNG Copenhagen 723

   
AE16 (16mm 4.62 grams) Stuck 1st-2nd Century B.C

AE16 (16mm 4.62 grams) Stuck 1st-2nd Century B.C
Pisidia, Selge

OBV: Circular shield (may have had a monot gram (pi)(o)

REV: Helmeted head of Athena Right

c.f. BMC 55, SGCV 5487

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