Apollo, the Double Axe, and the Island That Watched the Trojan War
Tenedos was the small island where the Greek fleet hid before the fall of Troy — and its coins be...
Why Did a Macedonian King Put Athena on Every Coin He Minted?
After Alexander the Great died, his generals fought for his empire — and stamped their claims in ...
Two Myths, One Coin: Europa, the Minotaur, and the Coins of Ancient Knossos
On one side, Europa rides the bull across the sea. On the other, the Labyrinth traps the Minotaur...
The City Named After Lions: Leontinoi and Its Ancient Coin
Leontinoi literally means "city of lions" — and its ancient coins proved it. Discover the history...
Why Did an Ancient Greek City Put a Grain Basket on Its Coins?
Grain was the foundation of ancient civilisation — and some Greek cities stamped it directly onto...
Arethusa and Pegasus: The Most Beautiful Coin of the Ancient Greek World
Syracuse produced some of the most breathtaking coins in the ancient world. Discover the myth of ...
What Was the Griffin — And Why Did Two Ancient Greek Cities Choose It as Their Symbol?
The griffin — half lion, half eagle — was one of the most powerful symbols in the ancient world. ...
Why Did Ancient Greeks Pair a Mythical Monster With a Dove on the Same Coin?
On one side, a fearsome mythical monster. On the other, a dove of peace. Discover the history and...
Why Did Ancient Greeks Put a Lyre on Their Coins?
For centuries, ancient Greeks stamped a lyre on their coins to honour Apollo — god of music, ligh...
Why Did Ancient Ephesus Put a Bee on Every Coin for 600 Years?
For over 600 years, the city of Ephesus stamped a bee on every coin it minted. Discover the histo...
