EPHESUS TETRADRACHM – STAG AND BEE – UHR – 2 TROY OUNCE – 36MM – BU FINISH – (LIMITED MINTAGE: 1,000)

    (14 customer reviews)

    $87.83

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    Specifications

    Weight

    2.00 troy ounce

    Thickness

    5.5MM

    Purity

    .999 fine

    Finish

    Brilliant Uncirculated

    Edge

    Rough

    Diameter

    36mm

    Description

    Ionia, Ephesus.  Circa 202-133 BC.  – The cities of Greece often used animals on their coins for identification.  Ephesus used both the bee and the stag.  The stag is sacred to Artemis, the patron goddess of Ephesus.  The bee was also associated with Ephesus.  When Athenians came to colonize Ionia, where Ephesus was located, they were led by Muses, who took the shape of bees.  Additionally, Artemis’ priestesses were called melissai, or “bees,” and were directed  by “king bees”, priests who served a year-long term under strict rules of purity;  the ancient Greeks and Romans didn’t know that the leader of a beehive is a queen, not a king.

     

    • Contains 2 oz. Troy .999 Fine Silver
    • Obverse: Bee seen from above perspective with Ε – Φ either side of bee.
    • Reverse: Stag standing facing right with a date palm behind with (E)KATAIO(Σ) or (A)KATAIO(Σ) to the right of the stage in vertical orientation.

    14 reviews for EPHESUS TETRADRACHM – STAG AND BEE – UHR – 2 TROY OUNCE – 36MM – BU FINISH – (LIMITED MINTAGE: 1,000)

    1. Louis Vidaurri (verified owner) –

      usCalifornia, United States

    2. Anonymous (verified owner) –

      Great price for such a low mintage!

    3. Jonathan (verified owner) –

      usTexas, United States

      Beautiful. Thank you

    4. Ryan (verified owner) –

      usTexas, United States

      I love this coin! However, I am having problems finding an air-tite that is thick enough to put the coin in. The X6D series is not thick enough. Would love any suggestions for holders for this coin.

    5. douglas moser (verified owner) –

      Outstanding design and workmanship! My new pocket piece. Lots of oohs and awes for this little gem!

    6. Marilyn (verified owner) –

      usUnited States

      Need to buy more!

    7. Jeffrey S. (verified owner) –

      usWisconsin, United States

    8. al w. (verified owner) –

      This is a beautiful coin

    9. Anonymous (verified owner) –

      usUnited States

      I would recommend this gorgeous round if you can snatch it! I wish I bought more.

    10. Guadalupe P. (verified owner) –

      usTexas, United States

      Awesome details. Very pleased.

    11. douglas (verified owner) –

      usIdaho, United States

      I love the Ancient Tribute Series. incredible craftsmanship!

    12. Brian R. (verified owner) –

      usPennsylvania, United States

      Nice piece. Very unique.

    13. Eric B. (verified owner) –

      usNew York, United States

      Beautiful coins, love the irregularities

    14. James (verified owner) –

      usUnited States

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