Silver Tetradrachm of Ancient Myrina — Apollo in Fine Style

Own a Masterpiece of Hellenistic Greek Coinage

A real Greek silver tetradrachm struck at the ancient city of Myrina, featuring the god Apollo on one of the finest silver coin designs of the Hellenistic world.

Grade: Choice Extremely Fine
NGC Strike: 5/5
NGC Surface: 3/5
NGC: Fine Style

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🏛 Struck in ancient Aeolis over 2,100 years ago
☀ Features Apollo, one of the most important gods of the Greek world
🎨 Exceptional artistry recognized as Fine Style by NGC

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Why This Coin Matters

This remarkable silver tetradrachm was struck at Myrina, an important coastal city in Aeolis on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) during the flourishing Hellenistic Age.

The obverse features a beautifully engraved portrait of Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy, music, healing, and light. Revered throughout the Greek world, Apollo was one of antiquity's most important deities, and his image appeared on some of the most elegant coinage ever produced by Hellenistic mints.

The reverse depicts Apollo standing within a laurel wreath, one of his most enduring symbols. According to Greek mythology, the laurel became sacred to Apollo after the story of Daphne and thereafter represented victory, divine favor, and artistic excellence throughout the Greek world.

These impressive silver coins circulated during the era that followed the conquests of Alexander the Great, when Greek culture, language, and commerce spread across the eastern Mediterranean and Near East. Tetradrachms like this served as trusted international trade currency, facilitating commerce between cities and kingdoms throughout the Hellenistic world.

Collectors have long admired the coinage of Myrina for its elegant portraits, refined engraving, and exceptional artistic quality. This example has been designated "Fine Style" by NGC, recognizing the outstanding craftsmanship of the dies used to create it. Combined with its Choice Extremely Fine preservation and 5/5 Strike, it represents an outstanding example of Hellenistic Greek artistry.

More than 2,100 years later, this coin remains both a beautiful work of art and a tangible connection to one of the most sophisticated civilizations of the ancient world.

Perfect For

• Ancient Greek coin collectors
• Hellenistic history enthusiasts
• Collectors of Apollo coinage
• Art lovers who appreciate classical engraving
• Anyone seeking a premium ancient silver coin

Coin Details

• The exact silver tetradrachm pictured
• Civilization: Ancient Greece (Hellenistic Period)
• City: Myrina, Aeolis
• Century: 2nd Century BC
• Denomination: Silver Tetradrachm
• Obverse: Head of Apollo
• Reverse: Apollo standing within a laurel wreath
• Grade: Choice Extremely Fine
• NGC Strike: 5/5
• NGC Surface: 3/5
• NGC Designation: Fine Style
• Guaranteed authentic

Continue the Story

The Hellenistic world produced some of the most beautiful coinage ever created, blending exceptional artistry with the legacy of Alexander the Great.

Explore our other Greek silver coins to discover the gods, heroes, and cities that defined the ancient Greek world.

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