Silver Tetradrachm of Ancient Myrina — Apollo in Hellenistic Fine Style

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A real Greek silver tetradrachm struck at the ancient city of Myrina, featuring the god Apollo in one of the most elegant designs of the Hellenistic world.

Grade: Choice Extremely Fine (Ch XF)
NGC Strike: 5/5
NGC Surface: 3/5

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🏛 Struck over 2,100 years ago in ancient Aeolis
☀ Features Apollo, one of the most important gods of the Greek world
🎨 Exceptional 5/5 Strike with beautifully preserved detail

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Why This Coin Matters

This remarkable silver tetradrachm was struck at Myrina, an important Greek city on the coast of Aeolis in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). During the Hellenistic Age, Myrina flourished as part of the interconnected world created in the wake of Alexander the Great's conquests, where Greek culture, commerce, and artistic achievement spread across the eastern Mediterranean.

The obverse features a magnificent portrait of Apollo, the Greek god of music, prophecy, healing, and light. Revered throughout the Greek world, Apollo embodied harmony, knowledge, and divine inspiration, making him one of antiquity's most enduring and beloved deities.

The reverse depicts Apollo standing within a laurel wreath, one of his most recognizable symbols. According to Greek mythology, the laurel became sacred to Apollo after the story of Daphne, and wreaths woven from its leaves were awarded to victors, poets, and champions throughout the Greek world.

These impressive silver tetradrachms circulated during a period when Hellenistic kingdoms dominated the eastern Mediterranean. Although Alexander's empire had been divided among his successors, its shared Greek language, culture, and artistic traditions continued to flourish for generations. Coins like this served as trusted trade currency while also showcasing the remarkable craftsmanship of Hellenistic engravers.

Collectors have long admired the coinage of Myrina for its refined style and exceptional artistry. With its outstanding 5/5 Strike, this example beautifully preserves the elegant portraiture and careful engraving that make Hellenistic coinage some of the finest ever produced.

More than 2,100 years later, this coin remains both a stunning work of art and a tangible connection to one of history's greatest artistic civilizations.

Perfect For

• Ancient Greek coin collectors
• Hellenistic history enthusiasts
• Collectors of Apollo coinage
• Lovers of classical art and mythology
• 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
• Date: Mid-2nd Century BC
• Denomination: Silver Tetradrachm
• Obverse: Head of Apollo
• Reverse: Apollo standing within a laurel wreath
• Grade: Choice Extremely Fine (Ch XF)
• NGC Strike: 5/5
• NGC Surface: 3/5
• Guaranteed authentic

Continue the Story

The cities of the Hellenistic world produced some of the most beautiful silver coinage ever created, blending mythology, religion, and exceptional artistry into everyday currency.

Explore our other Greek silver coins to discover the gods, heroes, and city-states that shaped the ancient Mediterranean after the age of Alexander the Great.

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