Socrates. Plato. Aristotle. Alexander the Great. The Parthenon. Democracy. These are just a few of the people, places, and ideas that we associate with Ancient Greece. When we think of Classical Western Civilization, cities like Athens and Sparta automatically pop into our heads.
Ancient Greek coins are no different. The coins of Ancient Greece are some of the most beautiful ever created, influencing centuries of coin design around the world. The city-states of the ancient Greek world produced a variety of exceptional designs and denominations using different weight standards over the course of approximately one thousand years.
Articles, Profiles, and Ancient Greek Coin News
Below you’ll find a wide array of essays, articles, ancient coin profiles, auction highlights, and news.
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