Drachma Coin
December 18th, 2008
Drachma the coin of the Hellenes (Greeks) by Gregory Zorzos
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Athenian Ancient Coins $23.00 Coinage of Ancient Athens Athens was among the first Greek cities who cut their own coins. The silver mines at Lavrion had ample supplies of silver. The early coins had no inscriptions and bore only emblems. During the 6th century BC, Athenians struck their new tetradrachm with the head of their patron deity, goddess Athena on the observe and the Owl, the goddess’ sacred bird, the bird of wisdom, … |
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Modern Greek (Hellenic) Coins $20.00 Drachma (pl. drachmas or drachmae) is the name of:1. An ancient currency unit found in many Greek city states and successor states, and in many South-West Asian kingdoms of the Hellenistic era. 2. The modern Greek currencies. Ancient drachmaThe name drachma is derived from the verb “dratto” (to grasp). Initially a drachma was a fistful (a “grasp”) of six oboloi (metal sticks), which were used as a… |
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Greek 2 Drachma ÒOwlÓ Two Toned Coin Hinged Money Clip $57.10 This real coin from Greece, the size of a U.S. quarter, is first layered in pure bright silver. Then, by hand, the figure is highlighted and brought to life with rich, pure 24K gold. This breathtaking and exclusive work turns the coin into a stunning and true work of art. Each coin is hermetically sealed against wear in a clear, hard acrylic coating and comes in a jewelry box. The coin comes mount… |
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Gorgeous 2-Toned Gold on Silver Greek Owl – Coin – Golf Ball Marker – Hat Clips $53.50 Each one of these very fine condition real 2 Drachma (U.S. quarter size) coins from Greece is first layered in pure Bright Silver. Then the figures of each are highlighted and brought to life with rich pure 24K Gold (this gold work is done by hand). This breathtaking and exclusive work turns these coin into stunning and true works of art. Each coin is hermetically sealed against wear in clear, har… |
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Greek 1 Drachma Owl Two Tone Coin Ball Marker $51.95 Each one of these coins is first layered in pure bright silver. Then the figures of each are highlighted and brought to life with rich pure 24KT gold and pure silver. This breathtaking and exclusive work turns these coin into stunning and true works of art. Each coin is hermetically sealed against wear in clear, hard acrylic coating. Each coin is then turned into a beautiful golf ball marker that … |
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Greek 1 Drachma Owl Two Tone Coin Tie Tack $47.95 Each one of these coins is first layered in pure bright silver. Then the figures of each are highlighted and brought to life with rich pure 24KT gold and pure silver. This breathtaking and exclusive work turns these coin into stunning and true works of art. Each coin is hermetically sealed against wear in clear, hard acrylic coating. The tie tack includes a jewelry box. The coin is the size of a U… |
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Gorgeous 2-toned 24k Gold on Sterling Silver World Coin Bolo Tie – Greek 2 Drachma Owl (Quarter Size) $89.99 Each one of these real coins from around the World is first layered in pure “Bright Silver”. Then the figures of each are highlighted and brought to life with rich pure 24K Gold (this gold work is done by hand). This breathtaking and exclusive work turns these coin into stunning and true works of art. Each coin is hermetically sealed “against wear” in clear, hard acrylic coating. . Each coin is ma… |
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The Coin Henry, a boy suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder, look for relief from his disorder with a coin flip. But when the ancient Greek drachma coin begins controlling his fate, Henry’s psychotic tendencies surface…. |
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The Legend of Alexander the Great on Greek and Roman Coins $33.29 This outstanding introductory survey collects, presents and examines, for the very first time, the portraits and representations of Alexander the Great on the ancient coins of the Greek and Roman period. From 320 BC to AD 400, Karsten Dahmen examines not only Alexanderâs own coinage and the posthumous coinages of his successors, but also the re-use of his image by rulers from the Greek world … |
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Derham Eslami Islamic Drachma $109.99 Ancient Arabic Coins… |