{"product_id":"archaic-griffin-stater-greek-coin","title":"Archaic Griffin Stater Greek Coin – Ancient Greece Collectible Token","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Ancient Greece collectible coin replica is inspired by one of the most striking coin types of the archaic Greek world — the griffin stater of Abdera or Teos, struck circa 500–400 BC. The front face depicts a griffin in a powerful rearing pose — the mythological creature with the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and a serpentine neck — with Greek letters visible in the field, rendered in the bold, high-relief style of early classical die-cutting. The reverse presents the classic quadripartite incuse square: four raised panels divided by a cross, the hallmark reverse of archaic Greek silver coinage used before figural reverses became standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in copper with an aged antique silver patina, this replica captures the worn, tactile quality of a genuine archaic find. This piece is an Ancient Greece historical collectible coin designed for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe griffin — a creature with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle — was one of the most powerful symbols in the ancient world, representing strength, guardianship, and divine authority. It served as the primary coin type of Abdera in Thrace and Teos in Ionia, two prosperous Greek city-states whose coinage circulated widely across the Aegean. The quadripartite incuse square on the reverse is one of the oldest features of Greek coinage, dating to the earliest struck coins of the 6th century BC, when dies were simply punched into the blank to hold it during striking. Together, the two sides of this coin span the full arc of early Greek numismatic art — from the raw geometry of the archaic punch to the masterful figural relief of the classical period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-sided — Rearing griffin with Greek lettering \/ Quadripartite incuse square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Griffin stater of Abdera\/Teos, circa 500–400 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique silver patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective display case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a commemorative collectible replica and not legal tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient Greece and archaic period collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek mythology and griffin enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumismatic history and early coinage collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory teachers, students, and museum gift buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemed ancient coin and mythology collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide tracked shipping \/ Estimated delivery: 9–14 days \/ Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more designs in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/collections\/ancient-coins\"\u003eAncient \u0026amp; Historical Coins Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisplayed images show the collectible design and relief detail. Each piece is produced as a commemorative replica collectible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a commemorative collectible replica inspired by ancient Greek coinage. It is not legal tender, not issued by a government mint, and not an investment product. It is intended for hobby collecting and display purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every collection deserves one more coin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OneMoreCoin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62653272654154,"sku":"CJYD297144201AZ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/0886\/8682\/files\/archaic-griffin-rearing-ancient-greece-greek-coin.png?v=1783555634","url":"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/products\/archaic-griffin-stater-greek-coin","provider":"Onemorecoin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}