3 Interesting Ancient Greek Coins


One of the most incredible things about ancient Greek coins is that there are so many different varieties, ensuring that no matter how long you’ve been collecting them there’s always something new to find and love.

Because there are so many unique ancient Greek coins out there, collecting them becomes an adventure that’s amazingly enjoyable. We’ve written in the past about how collecting coins can be a link to your past and why exactly there’s such a thrill about finding new coins (and, of course, why you should start a collection of coins). If you’d like to read that post, you can check it out here.

In today’s post, we’ll take a look at three more awesome ancient Greek coins that should have a home in any serious coin aficionado's collection. Keep reading to see our recommendations!

Add These Ancient Greek Coins to Your Collection

The beauty of these ancient Greek coins is that when you own them, you get to hold a piece of history in your hands. There’s just nothing like holding a coin that’s over 2,000 years old because it imbues the holder with a sense of history that’s simply unmatched. After all, it's not every day you're able to hold something in your hand that is 2,400 years old.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at three incredible ancient Greek coins that we think would make the perfect addition to any collection.

Mithridates VI Gold Stater NGC Mint State

This mint state ancient Greek gold coin is truly something to behold. It was struck while Mithridates ruled from 120-64 BC. This coin was boldly struck, providing an incredible amount of detail. If you’d like to own a coin that’s unlike anything else in your collection, this is the one to choose. Contact us today to learn more about this remarkable piece!

Croesus Silver 1/2 Stater NGC Choice Very Fine 5x3

This ancient Greek coin is incredibly special. It was listed as being #9 out of the 100 Greatest Ancient Coins. A remarkable bit of information about this one is that it was the first silver coinage issued in humanity’s history. Imagine holding this piece that was struck over 2,500 years ago in your hands. At its current price, we believe that it’s incredibly undervalued for what it is. It’s a piece of history that’s simply unmatched by other coins and we believe it would fit in perfectly with any serious collection.

Pamphylia "Wrestlers" Silver Stater NGC Very Fine

The visual appeal of this incredible coin simply can’t be overstated. The Pamphylia "Wrestlers" Silver Stater is truly a thing to behold that will instantly stick out to any fan of ancient Greek coins. You should know that we only have two of these incredible coins in stock and we can’t recommend them highly enough. In terms of beauty, these have to be some of the most visually appealing coins we’ve seen in quite some time and they’d be equally at home in the collection of a beginner as they would someone who’s been collecting coins for decades. If you’d like more information on this incredible piece, contact us today!

Order Your Ancient Greek Coins Today

At Austin Rare Coins, our goal is to provide our customers with the best ancient Greek coins on the market. By providing them with unique coins at various price ranges, we believe that anyone can start a collection of beautiful coins that they’ll enjoy for years.

Regardless of your reason for collecting, feel free to contact us at any time. We’d love to provide you with advice or recommendations on which coins you should purchase. We look forward to hearing from you!