Kroton (500 BC) - Delphic Tripod / Eagle
The Kroton stater with the Delphic tripod on the obverse and an incuse eagle flying right on the reverse is one of the most important and visually striking coins of Magna Graecia. It was struck in Kroton (Croton), Bruttium) around 500–480 BC.
Obverse: Delphic tripod with lion‑foot legs and the ethnic ϘΡΟΤΟΝ (Kroton)
Reverse: Eagle flying right, rendered in incuse (sunken) 
The tripod is the sacred symbol of Apollo at Delphi, representing prophecy and divine sanctity Struck in incuse — meaning the design is sunken into the flan rather than raised This was the era when Kroton was a major power in Magna Graecia — famous for its athletes, philosophers (including Pythagoreans) and strong maritime connections. The tripod symbolised Kroton’s religious prestige and connection to Delphi. Currency  Stater
Paid £340 - Kevin - Charing Cross
Date 10/6/2000
Reference S.257
Current value £450
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The Aegina Turtle Stater (c. 550–480 BC) - Incuse 'union jack' pattern. The Aegina turtle coin is one of the most iconic and historically important coins of the ancient Greek world — in fact, it was the dominant trade currency of Greece before the Athenian owl. The classic “turtle coin” is a silver stater minted on the island of Aegina, one of the earliest Greek coinages.It dates from around 550–480 BC, during the Archaic period. It was so widely used that ancient Greeks joked: “Courage and wisdom are overcome by Turtles.” The Obverse portrays a Sea Turtle seen from above. The shell has a line of raised pellets/dots running down the centre. The turtle symbolised Aegina’s maritime power and its dominance in Aegean trade. The Reverse has an The Incuse Punch - A deep incuse square divided into multiple triangular or geometric compartments. Earlier issues have an eight‑part “mill-sail” pattern, but this has the five part "Union Jack" pattern. This was created by the punch used to force the blank into the obverse die. This reverse is extremely distinctive — no inscription, just a punch This coin was one of the first mass‑produced silver currencies in Greece. It was minted in huge quantities — estimated 10,000 coins per year for ~70 years and used widely across the Cyclades and Crete. It pre‑dates the Athenian owl as a major trade currency. Currency Silver 'turtle' stater Paid £90 - Coindex Exhibition Date 7/10/2000 Reference S.1858 Current Value £400 Weight Size URL:https://www.ancienthistoriccoins.com/collection/greek

The Aegina Turtle Stater (c. 550–480 BC) - Incuse 'union jack' pattern. The Aegina turtle coin is one of the most iconic and historically important coins of the ancient Greek world — in fact, it was the dominant trade currency of Greece before the Athenian owl. The classic “turtle coin” is a silver stater minted on the island of Aegina, one of the earliest Greek coinages.It dates from around 550–480 BC, during the Archaic period. It was so widely used that ancient Greeks joked: “Courage and wisdom are overcome by Turtles.” The Obverse portrays a Sea Turtle seen from above. The shell has a line of raised pellets/dots running down the centre. The turtle symbolised Aegina’s maritime power and its dominance in Aegean trade. The Reverse has an The Incuse Punch - A deep incuse square divided into multiple triangular or geometric compartments. Earlier issues have an eight‑part “mill-sail” pattern, but this has the five part "Union Jack" pattern. This was created by the punch used to force the blank into the obverse die. This reverse is extremely distinctive — no inscription, just a punch This coin was one of the first mass‑produced silver currencies in Greece. It was minted in huge quantities — estimated 10,000 coins per year for ~70 years and used widely across the Cyclades and Crete. It pre‑dates the Athenian owl as a major trade currency. Currency Silver 'turtle' stater Paid £90 - Cumberland Coin Show Date 3/6/2000 Reference S.1858 Current Value £400 Weight Size

Athenian Incuse Owl/ Head of Athena The obverse shows the head of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. She faces right, wearing an Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves or floral/animal motifs. The reverse shows the owl of Athena, standing right but looking forward. To the right of the owl is the inscription ΑΘΕ — the first three letters of “Athenians.” A small crescent moon and olive sprig appear behind the owl. Early issues like this coin show the owl inside a deep incuse square. The coin became the most widely used trade coin in the Mediterranean. Athens’ silver mines at Laurion allowed mass production. Currency Tetradrachm Paid £360 - Dave - Charing Cross Date 25/3/2000 Reference s.2526 Current Value £900 Weight Size

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Athenian Incuse Owl / Head of Athena The obverse shows the head of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. She faces right, wearing an Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves or floral/animal motifs. The reverse shows the owl of Athena, standing right but looking forward. To the right of the owl is the inscription ΑΘΕ — the first three letters of “Athenians.” A small crescent moon and olive sprig appear behind the owl. Early issues like this coin show the owl inside a deep incuse square. The coin became the most widely used trade coin in the Mediterranean. Athens’ silver mines at Laurion allowed mass production. Currency Drachma Paid £100 - Dave - Charing Cross Date 26/02/2000 Reference s.2527 Current Value £900 Size Weight

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