What Greek coins are silver?
drachma, silver coin of ancient Greece, dating from about the mid-6th century bc, and the former monetary unit of modern Greece. The drachma was one of the world’s earliest coins. Its name derives from the Greek verb meaning “to grasp,” and its original value was equivalent to that of a handful of arrows.
Are Greek coins made of silver?
Greek coins were made using mostly silver but also gold, electrum (a naturally occurring alloy of silver and gold), copper alloy, and bronze.
How do I find the value of ancient coins?
Multiply the weight of the coin by the percentage “fineness” of the coin (the percentage of the coin that is gold or silver). This will establish how much of the precious metal you have to sell. Multiply the result of the first calculation by the current price of the precious metal in the coin.
Why are ancient Greek coins important?
Greek coins had images of important people, symbols, local produce or gods and heroes and inscriptions to emphasize the independence and individuality of the city where they were made. The images on early Greek coins give us a lot of information about Ancient Greek life and culture .
Is there an app to identify old coins?
Coin Scanner comes to your Android device and lets you scan a PCGS coin slab. View relevant information for a variety of coins such as the average price that particular coin has been selling for.
How much is an ancient Greek drachma worth?
Typically a 5 or 6 percent fee was charged to exchange foreign currency to the local currency. The obolus (or obol) was a silver coin worth a sixth of a drachma….Money and Measures in Ancient Greece.
| DRY | LIQUID |
|---|---|
| 1 kotyle = 6 kyathoi = 0.2719 liter | 1 kotyle = 6 kyathoi = 0.271 liter |
How do I find out what coin I have?
Coinoscope mobile app makes coin identification and valuation easy – just snap a picture of a coin with your phone camera and the app will show you a list of similar coins. Fast and accurate. A must-have tool for every coin collector and numismatist!