{"title":"Ancient Greek Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-athenian-owl-tetradrachm","title":"AR Tetradrachm, Attica, Athens (454-404 BC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Athenian Owl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_eni5va8tf151\" data-bookmark-info='{\"id\":\"toc_eni5va8tf151\",\"type\":\"bookmark\"}' data-range-char-type=\"end\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_bx7ax5hyam6e\" data-bookmark-info='{\"name\":\"_Tocn75tcy9x35kg\",\"id\":\"toc_bx7ax5hyam6e\",\"type\":\"bookmark\",\"render_type\":\"inline\",\"geo_transformation\":{\"translation\":{\"x\":false,\"y\":false},\"scaling\":{\"x\":false,\"y\":false},\"rotation\":false}}' data-range-char-type=\"start\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_bx7ax5hyam6e\" data-bookmark-info='{\"name\":\"_Tocar1ipnf7d8hf\",\"id\":\"toc_bx7ax5hyam6e\",\"type\":\"bookmark\"}' data-range-char-type=\"end\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-doc-type=\"writer\" data-doc-id=\"7116424000002259004\" data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis iconic coin was the lifeblood of Athens during its Golden Age. As the city reached the zenith of its power under the leadership of Pericles, these silver \"Owls\" funded the construction of the Parthenon, financed the fleet that dominated the Aegean, and even paid the citizens who participated in the world's first democracy. The Athenian Owl became the first truly international currency, trusted for its purity and weight from Egypt to the Black Sea. Its design is a masterclass in civic branding: the obverse features a portrait of Athena, the city's patron goddess of wisdom and warfare, while the reverse displays her sacred companion, the owl, a symbol of knowledge and insight. The olive sprig signifies peace and prosperity, a nod to the city's foundational myths. To hold this coin is to hold the very essence of Classical Greece—a symbol of intellectual and artistic achievement that has never been surpassed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"va\":\"baseline\",\"fw_i\":400,\"type\":\"text\"}' class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-list-info='{\"id\":\"65548995\",\"l\":0}' data-list-id=\"65548995\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced during the \"Golden Age\" of Athens, these coins were struck in massive quantities to fund the city's building projects, such as the Parthenon, and its military efforts during the Peloponnesian War. The primary Athenian mint was located at Laurium in 200 mine shafts in southern Attica near Thorikos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-list-info='{\"id\":\"65548995\",\"l\":0}' data-list-id=\"65548995\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the head of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAthena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the patron goddess of Athens, facing right. She wears a crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves above the visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl. She is typically shown wearing a round earring and a pearl necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-list-info='{\"id\":\"65548995\",\"l\":0}' data-list-id=\"65548995\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Depicts an owl (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAthene noctua\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) standing right with its head facing the viewer. To the left is an olive sprig and a crescent moon (often interpreted as a waning moon). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-list-info='{\"id\":\"65548995\",\"l\":0}' data-list-id=\"65548995\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reverse right bears the the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eΑΘΕ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlpha-Theta-Epsilon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), an abbreviation for \"of the Athenians\". The entire design is contained within an incuse square.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-list-info='{\"id\":\"65548995\",\"l\":0}' data-list-id=\"65548995\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver (AR) Tetradrachm (17.16g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-list-info='{\"id\":\"65548995\",\"l\":0}' data-list-id=\"65548995\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extremely Fine+Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-grade examples or those with rare monograms can reach significantly higher estimates at auction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_7p175v1kbh5f\" data-bookmark-info='{\"geo_transformation\":{\"scaling\":{\"x\":false,\"y\":false},\"rotation\":false,\"translation\":{\"x\":false,\"y\":false}},\"name\":\"_Tocr6jan4qc3trv\",\"id\":\"toc_7p175v1kbh5f\",\"type\":\"bookmark\",\"render_type\":\"inline\"}' data-range-char-type=\"start\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_7p175v1kbh5f\" data-bookmark-info='{\"name\":\"_Tocr6jan4qc3trv\",\"id\":\"toc_7p175v1kbh5f\",\"type\":\"bookmark\"}' data-range-char-type=\"end\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_wg6quwgdzjo5\" 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data-range-char-type=\"end\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_nds58knpog5q\" data-bookmark-info='{\"id\":\"toc_nds58knpog5q\",\"type\":\"bookmark\"}' data-range-char-type=\"end\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_rx677pg5e5cj\" data-bookmark-info='{\"geo_transformation\":{\"scaling\":{\"x\":false,\"y\":false},\"rotation\":false,\"translation\":{\"x\":false,\"y\":false}},\"name\":\"_Toc3vussl73c531\",\"id\":\"toc_rx677pg5e5cj\",\"type\":\"bookmark\",\"render_type\":\"inline\"}' data-range-char-type=\"start\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_rx677pg5e5cj\" data-bookmark-info='{\"name\":\"_Toc3vussl73c531\",\"id\":\"toc_rx677pg5e5cj\",\"type\":\"bookmark\"}' data-range-char-type=\"end\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_kyhfodsn1aeb\" data-bookmark-info='{\"geo_transformation\":{\"scaling\":{\"x\":false,\"y\":false},\"rotation\":false,\"translation\":{\"x\":false,\"y\":false}},\"name\":\"_Tockalwl7myg1q5\",\"id\":\"toc_kyhfodsn1aeb\",\"type\":\"bookmark\",\"render_type\":\"inline\"}' data-range-char-type=\"start\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-bookmark-id=\"toc_kyhfodsn1aeb\" data-bookmark-info='{\"name\":\"_Tockalwl7myg1q5\",\"id\":\"toc_kyhfodsn1aeb\",\"type\":\"bookmark\"}' data-range-char-type=\"end\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the wild, northern frontiers of the Greek world comes this remarkable archaic stater, a testament to the powerful influence of the cult of Dionysus. The coin's dramatic obverse depicts a satyr—a mythical follower of the god of wine and ecstasy—seizing a nymph. This dynamic and expressive scene, rendered in the bold style of the archaic period, captures the untamed, primal energy that the Greeks associated with the lands of Thrace. The quadripartite incuse square on the reverse is a hallmark of early coinage, a primitive yet beautiful artifact of the minting process. Unlike the refined classicism of Athens, this coin speaks of a world where nature, myth, and human passion intertwine. It is a powerful artifact from the edge of Hellenic civilization, a region famed for its fierce warriors, potent wines, and fervent religious cults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeudal Tribal Kingdoms of Thraco-Macedonia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ithyphallic satyr (Fishlike-centaur) right, seizing a nymph by her wrist (\u003cem\u003eOrreskioi and Siris\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Design: \u003c\/strong\u003eQuadripartite (Split into 4 segments) incuse square (Not round)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone prescribed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination: \u003c\/strong\u003eSilver (AR) Stater (9.78g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Fine+Details \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most tribal staters are considered rare to very rare specimens, especially those with visible inscriptions (ethnics) naming the specific tribe. These large silver coins were often used for high-value trade or to pay taxes (tribute) to the Persian Empire, which controlled the region under Darius I around 513 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scoin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51951652700473,"sku":"GRK-MACEDONIAN-TRIBES","price":199000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/8593\/5919\/files\/AR-Stater_-Thraco-Macedonian-Tribes_1.jpg?v=1771425318"},{"product_id":"ar-tetradrachm-philippos","title":"AR Tetradrachm, Philippos I Philadelphos, Seleucid Kingdom (93-83 BC)","description":"\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"va\":\"baseline\",\"fw_i\":400,\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-doc-id=\"7116424000002259004\" data-doc-type=\"writer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tetradrachm hails from the final, turbulent years of the once-mighty Seleucid Empire, a Hellenistic state founded by one of Alexander the Great's generals. Struck in the great city of Antioch, it bears the portrait of Philippos I Philadelphos, a ruler who vied for control of a crumbling kingdom torn apart by civil war. The portrait, rendered with the striking realism characteristic of Hellenistic art, captures the image of a king asserting his authority in an age of chaos. On the reverse, the traditional image of Zeus, king of the gods, seated on his throne, serves as a reminder of the dynasty's divine pretensions and its glorious past. This coin is a poignant relic from the twilight of a great power, a testament to the enduring legacy of Alexander's conquests and the political turmoil that ultimately consumed them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"va\":\"baseline\",\"fw_i\":400,\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"88377328\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"88377328\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilippos I Philadelphos (reigned 93–83 BC) of the late Seleucid Kingdom at the Mint of Antioch (Turkiye).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"va\":\"baseline\",\"fw_i\":400,\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"88377328\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"88377328\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diademed head (bust) of King Philippos I facing right, often within a fillet border or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estemma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"88377328\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"88377328\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZeus Nikephoros\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seated on a high-backed throne, facing left. He holds a small figure of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNike\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Victory) in his outstretched right hand and a long scepter in his left. The entire scene is typically enclosed within a laurel wreath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"88377328\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"88377328\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOften reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, translated as \"Glorious King Philip, friend of his brother\". Various monograms and letters are often present in the field (inner left) or beneath the throne to identify specific minting officials or series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"88377328\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"88377328\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSilver (AR) Tetradrachm (16.09g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"88377328\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"88377328\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extremely Fine+Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fw\":\"bold\",\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"88377328\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"88377328\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grade examples or those with rare monograms can reach significantly higher estimates at auction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scoin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51951936373049,"sku":"GRK-PHILIPPOS","price":115000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/8593\/5919\/files\/AR-Tetradrachm_-Philippos.jpg?v=1771429666"},{"product_id":"ar-drachm-eukratides","title":"AR Drachm, Eukratides I, Greco-Bactrian Kingdom (c. 171-135 BC)","description":"\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-doc-id=\"7116424000002259004\" data-doc-type=\"writer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps the most fascinating coin in the collection, this drachm was minted in the remote Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, in what is now modern-day Afghanistan. It is a product of the easternmost outpost of Hellenistic civilization, a world where Greek culture fused with the traditions of Central Asia. The coin's obverse features a stunningly detailed portrait of King Eukratides I, a powerful and ambitious ruler who carved out a vast empire. He is shown wearing a distinctive Bactrian helmet, a symbol of his military prowess. The reverse depicts the Dioskouroi, the divine twins Castor and Pollux, charging on horseback—a clear celebration of the king's formidable cavalry, which was legendary in the ancient world. Eukratides' coinage is renowned for its artistic quality and provides a rare glimpse into this lost kingdom. This coin is a tangible link to a unique chapter in world history, a testament to the enduring spirit of Greek adventurers and conquerors at the far reaches of the known world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-doc-id=\"7116424000002259004\" data-doc-type=\"writer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-doc-id=\"7116424000002259004\" data-doc-type=\"writer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e King Eukratides, the Great, a major Greco-Bactrian king who expanded his rule into the Hindu Kush and northwest India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"86724762\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"86724762\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adorned with a draped Diadem and bust of Eukratides I facing right or left, often wearing a helmet adorned with a bull's horn and ear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"86724762\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"86724762\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDioskouroi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) riding prancing horses, holding spears and palms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"86724762\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"86724762\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOften reads ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ (Of Great King Eukratides).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-list zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(10, 10, 10)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"9pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.5\" data-list-id=\"86724762\" data-list-info='{\"id\":\"86724762\",\"l\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver (AR) Drachm (4.22g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-doc-type=\"writer\" data-doc-id=\"7116424000002259004\" data-line-height=\"1.2\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"va\":\"baseline\",\"fw_i\":400,\"type\":\"text\"}' class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-header=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These coins were minted in a period of intense conflict and wealth accumulation, reflecting the Hellenistic influence in Central Asia. Therefore, they are very scarce, especially in excellent (specimen grade) condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scoin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51952052699449,"sku":"GRK-EUKRATIDES","price":79000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/8593\/5919\/files\/AR-Drachm_1.jpg?v=1771432368"}],"url":"https:\/\/scoinshop.com\/collections\/ancient-greek-collection.oembed","provider":"The Scoin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}