Greek Coins
| 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. |
Bronze Greek Arrowhead Proto Money
Black Sea Area 7th-5th century B.C.
38x10mm 4.43 g
ex.. Alex Malloy
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
Thrace, Olbia Early Cast Dolphin Money
4th-5th Century BC
25 mm ; 1.73 gm
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
Obv: Head of the nymph Larissa right
Rev: Horse standing right, preparing to roll
Rogers 288, BCD Thessaly II 390.4Ex. BCD Collection
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: ΑΛΕΣΝΔΡΟΥ Legend between bow, quiver, and club. Δ below.
SGV 6739
Kings of Macedon. Philip V AE21 (21mm, 10.77g)
185-168 B.C.
Obv: Diademed head of Poseidon right.
Rev: ΜΑΚΕ-ΔΟΝΩΝ 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
Obv: Head Alexander The Great portrayed as Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress
.Rev: Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter. Legend in Greek. ΘΕ unde Zeus' arm, ΑΛΕΣΑΝΔΡΟΥ in left field ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ in right field HΔ Monogram under chair
Price 1184, c.f. Muller 419 and SNG Copenhagen 723
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.
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
