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| It is not certain whether it was the Lydians or the Greeks who developed the concept of coined money in the West. We do know that the evolution of coinage was primarily due to the efforts of the Greeks and that each step they took in this regard spread throughout the Greek world ... each reflecting a unique City-State orientation but in great diversity: gods, goddesses, heroes, mythology, and many other themes. Greek coins are, for the most part, magnificent works of art as well as practical economic and political statements.
The developing tradition of Greek coinage was adopted by many non-Greek peoples in ancient times: For example, Greek models can be seen in issues of the Nabateans, Himyarites, Jews, Carthage, Phoenicia - and in the case of Parthia there was a direct take-over from the Seleukids. Roman coinage was also an offshoot and in turn laid the foundation for coinage of Europe.
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| SICILY, SYRACUSE, AE 25mm/dia Hieron II, 275-215 B.C. Hieron head left/Horseman right.SNG ANS 923v, Rough surfaces but VF. | ||||
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by Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. (Image)
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From the Archaic Period in Greece: 510-490 B.C. A silver Stater from Thasos, an island in the ThracianSea: a naked ithyphallic satyr in a kneeling/running attitude, carrying in his arms a struggling nymph ... The reverse shows a incuse square.
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ATTICA, Athens, After 449 B.C.
A silver Tetradrachm (16.95 gm) showing the
helmeted head of Athena on the obverse and
an Owl standing right, head facing on Reverse.
SNG Copenhagen 31. Good VF.
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THRACE, Istros, AR Stater, 400-350 B.C.
Two male heads facing, side by side (up & down)
on obverse. Reverse shows sea Eagle standing
left on dolphin. SG 1669.
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| MACEDON, Perdikkas II, 454-413 BC: a silver heavy tetrobol, 2.19gm, 14mm/dia. Mounted warrior on horse prancing right/Forepart of lion, right, in incuse. SNG ANS 47ff. Good VF. |  |
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| Silver Stater of Aspendos in Pamphylia, Struck between 420-375 B.C. SG5390. Situated 8 miles from the mouth of the Eurymedon river, Aspendos was an important port and naval base. It seems to have preferred Persian rule, despite its Greek origins, and even offered resistance to Alexander on his advance through Asia Minor. It was included within the dominions of the Pergamene Kings from 189 to 133 B.C. About 10.9 gms. this very popular coin is sought by collectors. VF overall. |
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KROTON, BRUTTIUM, AR Stater, 5th & 4thCenturies B.C. SNGCop. 1796. Eagle/ Tripod. VF. Some reverse weakness in strike. |
| ACHAEMENID PERSIA, AR Siglos, 450-330 B.C. Great King kneels right, holding spear & bow/Incuse. BMC 3 ff. VF. One of the more complete examples I have seen ... a definite collector item. |  |
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CORINTH, an AR Stater, 350-306 B.C. (Ravel 1022).
A lovely example of Corinthian staters, showing the
head of Athena and the famed Pegasos, flying left.
An outstanding addition to any collection.
Corinth was at one time the most important cities of
Ancient Greece and the mother city of many colonies.
She controlled the isthmus connecting Peloponnesos and
central Greece, thus becoming the center of trade and
power for some time.
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A silver Stater of Arados in Phoenicia struck in reign of King Girostratus, 339-332 B.C. VF condition with some encrustations. The obverse bears the head, right, of bearded diety (Melkart?), the reverse a Galley to right, figure of Pataikos on prow. (rare to see this figure on coins.) 10.gms. Ref: BMC Phoenicia 66; SG5977. Dated yr 14 (?) & ltrg. above. |
| BYBLOS in Phoenicia: AR Dishekel, 350-333 BC. Struck during the reign of King Azbaal . Very Fine. A lovely example of a war galley, left, lion's head on prow, waves, 3 hoplites with shields...Reverse shows Bull attacked by Lion. Dewing 2662; SNG Fitzwm 6028. Seaby lists at 750 Brit. pounds. |  |
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