Greek Coin | Athena Design Militaria In its center is a

In its center is a medallion bearing the image of the French Republic

leading to rust and discoloration over time

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Many of these coins are anonymous or only partially readable today because of hurried minting

The coin commonly referred to today as the "Widow’s Mite" was originally a small bronze denomination known as a prutah

Greek Coin | Athena Design Militaria In its center is aHistory of the Artifact The bronze coins of the Greek city State of Amisos, featuring Athena on the obverse and Perseus on the reverse are a fascinating numismatic reflection of the Hellenistic cultural and political landscape. These coins were primarily struck during the rule of the Mithradatic kings, minted under Mithradates VI Eupator (12063 BCE). Mithradates VI, became known for his defiance against Rome in the Mithradatic Wars. The designs of the