Find below a list of some of our favorite Ancient Coin inventory selections featured in our
July’s Ancient Coin Showcase. To clarify, these are some of the most beautiful coins we have ever listed.
Lydia Croesus 1/2 Silver Stater NGC Choice Extremely Fine
This coin is listed as #9 out of the 100 Greatest Ancient coins. In fact, this Half Silver Stater of King Croesus is without question the first silver coinage ever issued in human history! Remarkably, it was struck nearly 2,600 years ago! Moreover, the obverse depicts the lion and bull design, representing strength and virility. Additionally, the reverse design was made by a double-incuse punch that occurred when the coin was struck so long ago. (Sold
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Achaemenid Empire Gold Daric Extremely Fine
This coin was struck over 2,400 years ago. Most importantly, this Persian gold daric has seen very little circulation over the years. Further, the obverse depicts the hero-king with a bow and spear and the reverse shows a single incuse punch. Subsequently, that occurred when the coin was struck by hand. This super coin for the money and one of the more affordable examples we’ve handled over the past few years.
Alexander III Gold Stater – Mint State Lifetime EP
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Alexander III Gold Stater – Mint State Lifetime EP is a very nice ancient gold coin issued under Alexander the Great roughly 2,350 years ago. Most importantly, It has been well preserved in mint state condition with a 4/5 strike and 4/5 surfaces. In addition, the detail on the obverse and reverse is extraordinarily nice for the issue. Looking closely, the obverse depicts a helmeted Greek Goddess Athena and the reverse shows Nike holding an olive branch.
Lydia Croesus Gold Heavy Stater NGC Mint State
This magnificent gold coin was struck nearly 2,600 years ago in modern-day Turkey. Most importantly, it is the first series of gold coins ever struck. This coin was produced by King Croesus of Lydia. Firstly, the obverse depicts a lion and bull representing strength and virility. Secondly, the reverse has two incuse punches. Heavy Staters are extremely rare in any condition. In fact, to find one that has been preserved in mint is an epic feat. We cannot overstate the importance of this rare ancient gold coin and it is absolutely museum-quality in all regards.
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