Own a Silver Tetradrachm from Ancient Sicily

A real silver tetradrachm struck in Panormus, one of the great cities of ancient Sicily — showcasing the artistry and wealth that made Sicilian coinage famous throughout the Greek world.

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

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🏛 Struck in ancient Sicily over 2,350 years ago
🐎 Features a racing quadriga, one of the most celebrated themes in Greek coinage
🎨 Displays a beautifully engraved female portrait in the finest Sicilian tradition
🤲 A genuine piece of Classical Greek history you can hold

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Why This Coin Matters

This silver tetradrachm was struck at Panormus—known to the Phoenicians as Ziz and today as Palermo—during one of the most prosperous periods in Sicilian history.

Ancient Sicily stood at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, where Greek, Phoenician, and Carthaginian cultures met, traded, and often fought for control of the island. The wealth generated by this commerce allowed Sicilian cities to produce some of the most beautiful coinage of the ancient world.

The obverse features a quadriga, a four-horse chariot racing at full speed. Quadriga designs became a hallmark of Sicilian coinage and celebrated both athletic competition and aristocratic prestige. The image conveyed power, victory, and civic pride to all who handled the coin.

The reverse displays a finely engraved female head, reflecting the remarkable artistic achievements of Sicilian die engravers. Whether representing a local nymph, goddess, or personification, these elegant portraits are among the reasons Sicilian coinage is considered the high point of ancient Greek numismatic art.

This coin was struck during the Classical Greek period, more than a generation before the campaigns of Alexander the Great transformed the eastern Mediterranean. It circulated in a world dominated by powerful city-states, thriving trade networks, and fierce competition between Greek and Carthaginian powers in Sicily.

Today, Sicilian tetradrachms are among the most admired and sought-after ancient coins, prized for their beauty, history, and connection to one of antiquity's richest cultural crossroads.

Perfect For

• Ancient Greek coin collectors
• Sicilian and Magna Graecia enthusiasts
• Collectors of Classical Greek art
• History lovers interested in the ancient Mediterranean
• Anyone seeking a premium ancient silver coin

What You'll Receive

• The exact silver tetradrachm shown
• Struck at Panormus (Ziz), Sicily, c. 370–360 BC
• Quadriga obverse and female portrait reverse
• Ancient Greek silver tetradrachm denomination
• Over 2,350 years old
• Professionally authenticated and graded

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New to Ancient Coins?

The silver tetradrachms of Sicily represent some of the finest artistry ever placed on a coin. Combining exceptional craftsmanship with the rich history of the ancient Mediterranean, they remain among the crown jewels of Greek numismatics and a highlight of many advanced collections.