Greek Gold Coins

Ancient greek gold stater coin alexander the great in 18kt gold pendant 330 bc.

Greek gold coins.

Greek traders spread greek coins across this vast area and the new kingdoms soon began to produce their own coins. Lydian and east greek coins are made of electrum which is a mixture of gold and silver. Mysia cyzicus 1 24th stater attis ngc ch vf ancient gold coin rare. Because these kingdoms were much larger and wealthier than the greek city states of the classical period their coins tended to be more mass produced as well as larger and more frequently in gold.

336 323 bc silver macedon tetradrachm alexander the great coin in 14k gold bezel. Classical period greek coins ranging from 480 to 323 bc are known for their. In circles of mere millimeters ancient greek coins contain most of the finest qualities of the sculpture and a subtle record of the. Other types of archaic period coins include croeseids ionia and staters.

There are greece coins that are rarer and more sought after by collectors driving up their value. When it comes to drachma coin prices and prices for other denominations it can vary widely based upon condition and other factors. Ancient greek gold coins ancient greece produced some of antiquities finest examples of artistic engraving skill and the beauty of the designs was said to have inspired theodore roosevelt to revitalize the beauty of u s. Specialists in greek key jewelry and traditional handmade ancient greek silver gold jewelry greek gods coin pendants necklaces jewellery.

The greek kingdoms also heralded the very birth of coinage in the western world with electrum and lydian coins. 1976 1982 imitation 18k gold greece 2 drachmai coin. You ll find coins from the islands aegina thasos and chios as well. Athenian owl tetradrachms can be searched in the athens subcategory.

The rarest greek coins. These coins were also often solid gold. Ancient greek gold stater coin alexander the great in 18kt gold pendant 330 bc. Check out our greek jewellery selections for the very best in ready to order or custom handmade pieces from our greek jewelry workshop.

These are some of the most collectible greek coins. Classical period greek coins. The sculpture of the ancient greeks is acknowledged supreme and although the art has often been revived over the last two millennia man has rarely equaled the splendid classic greek forms. Make offer ancient greek gold stater coin alexander the great in 18kt gold pendant 330 bc.