Greek coins, unfortunately, aren't found in Wales as Greece never invaded the British Isles! Remember to always report any findings to the Portable Antiquities Scheme to allow us to keep learning from the past.
The design for the obverse was carved (in reverse) into a block of stone or iron. Next week, I will be looking at some Roman coins - a common metal detectorist find in Wales. All Greek coins were hand-made, rather than milled as modern coins are. The central denomination of this coinage. I like how this coin is also in great condition, however, the artwork is much simpler on Byzantine coins with less intricate detailing. The Ancient Greeks were among the first people in the world to use a coinage system starting in the 7th century BC. The same iconography of Jesus was used on other Byzantine emperors’ coins, but with their own portraits in place of Theodora’s. We can see the details of Alexander’s face – it’s impressive considering the tools they had! You can read the inscription clearly despite how old it is.īyzantine Empress Theodora, Constantinople NomismaĪ gold tetarteron dating from the reign of Theodora (AD 1055-1056) featuring a portrait of Theodora holding a sceptre and orb, on the other side is a depiction of Jesus Christ. There are many reasons for this: They are the oldest currencies in the world, and this gives. Conference of Ancient History, Fudan University, Shanghai. Greek coins are among the most attractive ancient artefacts. Ancient Coin Necklace In Greek Coins 450 Bc-100 Ad. I like that this coin is in such good condition. Based on: The Origin of Lydian and Greek Coinage: Cost and Quantity 3rd International. Get the best deals on Greek Coins (450 BC-100 AD) when you shop the largest online selection at. This design was mimicked by Emperors following Alexander’s death. I’ve picked my two favourite coins from the collection:Ĥ Drachum from Pella, Macedonia (dating to 315BC) features Alexander wearing a lion skin, the symbol of Greek hero Hercules, on the front with Alexander’s name inscribed on the back next to an image of Zeus. They are all made of silver or gold and we can see the development of currency through them – beginning with rough coins that look like ingots to detailed chunky coins featuring Emperors faces, some from Macedonia and Byzantium as well as famous leaders like Alexander the Great. The collection of Greek coinage dates back to over 2000 years ago, but the designs are in great condition. Today I am looking at ancient coins from my home country of Greece.
#Ancient greece coinage series#
I’ve been taking a look at the museum’s extensive coin collection and will be creating a series of blogs on each of them. Hi, Eirini here – I am a student intern in the Archaeology and Numismatics department at NMW, Cardiff. Ancient Greek numismatics is the study of the coinage produced by the Greek cities, by their colonies in the East and the West from India to the western.
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