Description
REPRO ANCIENT GREEK COIN OCTOPUS ERETRIA counts among the first cities in Greece proper to strike their own silver coins. The analysis of several hoards has shown that the earliest coins struck in Eretria were contemporary with the first "owls" in Athens. This Eretria coinage is dated ca. 520-510 BC, at the time of the fall of the Pisistratus & the end of the Athenian "Wappenmünzen" (heraldic coins).On their obverse, Eretria's coins bear an image of a standing cow, the head turned back, licking a rear hoof or scratching its nose; on the reverse there is an octopus in an incuse square. But we have good reason to think that this coinage was preceded by still earlier issues (ca. 525 BC)that had an undecorated incuse square on their reverse sides. 0.832 inch 21,14mm Bronze coin. Filled with symbols & meanings, ancient Greek coins are some of the first coins ever minted, & feature legendary Gods, Heroes, classical art, & unique, subtle details that celebrate the civilization that still impacts us every day. Browse our collection of Ancient Greek coin jewelry & meet Alexander the Great, Athena & her Owl of Wisdom, Hercules & the Lion, the Boy on the Dolphin, Zeus, Helios & more. Ancient Art Greek jewelry direct from our workshop in Athens CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY Our products are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity stating that they are original Gods & Heroes products, handmade & ensuring the best quality. We ship for FREE with the National Greek Post Office. Eretria Octopus Ancient Greek Coin Copy
