The currency of the classical period in ancient Greece, the drachma silver coin

The currency of the classical period in ancient Greece, the drachma silver coin

The obverse of this coin features the portrait of a young Hercules wearing a lion skin helmet. Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology known for his strength and courage. On this coin, he is depicted as a young man wearing lion skin, which is his emblem. Coins are made of silver. In ancient times, the ten drachma was the most commonly used large denomination coin, usually made of silver. The weight of the coin is about 17 grams and the diameter is about 24 millimeters.
The Ten Drachma Silver Coin, a currency from the classical period of ancient Greece

The Ten Drachma Silver Coin, a currency from the classical period of ancient Greece

The obverse of this coin features the portrait of a young Hercules wearing a lion skin helmet. Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology known for his strength and courage. On this coin, he is depicted as a young man wearing lion skin, which is his emblem. Coins are made of silver. In ancient times, the ten drachma was the most commonly used large denomination coin, usually made of silver. The weight of the coin is about 17 grams and the diameter is about 24 millimeters.
The tetradrachma silver coin, a currency from the classical period of ancient Greece

The tetradrachma silver coin, a currency from the classical period of ancient Greece

The obverse of this coin features the portrait of a young Hercules wearing a lion skin helmet. Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology known for his strength and courage. On this coin, he is depicted as a young man wearing lion skin, which is his emblem. Coins are made of silver. In ancient times, the tetradrachma was the most commonly used large denomination coin, usually made of silver. The weight of the coin is about 17 grams and the diameter is about 24 millimeters.
The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Alexander the Great silver tetradrachma

The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Alexander the Great silver tetradrachma

Alexander the Great's silver tetradrachm coin was made between 325 BC and 320 BC. Coins were minted in Side (now Türkiye). The obverse of this coin features the portrait of a young Hercules wearing a lion skin helmet. Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology known for his strength and courage. On this coin, he is depicted as a young man wearing lion skin, which is his emblem. Coins are made of silver. In ancient times, the tetradrachma was the most commonly used large denomination coin, usually made of silver. The weight of the coin is about 17 grams and the diameter is about 24 millimeters.