The heritage of ancient coins is a subject that intrigues and delights collectors and scholars the world over. The oldest coin available today was discovered in Efesos, an ancient Hellenic city and prosperous trading center on the coast of Asia Minor. The 1/6 stater, pictured below, is more than 2,700 years old, making it one of the very earliest coins. […]

Dean Kalymniou’s coin collection - part of the Greek collectors exhibition - reflects the impact Hellenic culture has had throughout Asia. Thomas Andronas 3 May 2010 The Hellenic Museum at the former Royal Mint will soon play host to an unusual collection of collections. Launching in mid-May, the exhibition brings together private collections of Greek pottery and coins ranging […]

After Alexander’s two years campaign in India, the Greek power, thus established, gave place in less than 10 years’ time to Indian under the headship of Chandragupta, and later the dynasty of Asoka. Greek influence found its stronghold in Bactria, the modern Balkh, and it is from there that most of the coins of the earlier kings come. About […]