What is a classical Greek coin?

Classical Greek city-states issued elegant coin types favoring certain symbols, gods, and heroes. These are 15 of the most distinctive ancient Greek coins of the Classical period. It is not an exaggeration that ancient art reached a high point in Classical Greece.

What is the history of Ancient Greek coinage?

The history of ancient Greek coinage can be divided (along with most other Greek art forms) into four periods: the Archaic, the Classical, the Hellenistic and the Roman. The Archaic period extends from the introduction of coinage to the Greek world during the 7th century BC until the Persian Wars in about 480 BC.

What is the most important ancient coin?

1. The Most Important Ancient Coin: The Brutus “Eid Mar” Denarius, 42 BC This ancient coin marks one of the most significant events in western history- the assassination of Julius Caesar. The coin features a portrait of Brutus on the front (obverse) and a pileus (cap of liberty) flanked by two daggers on the back (reverse).