It is said that the King of Argos, Pheidonas, is the one who first invented the currency. The first coins according to this aspect were cut in Aegina in the 7th century B.C.
Despite the above theory, according to Herodotus the Medias were the first to cut coins. The first currency was called Statiras and afterwards was replaced by Drachmas. The first coins were made by the ancient Greeks, of silver. Later on, silver was almost the only metal that was used for coins.

A. Four-drachmas coin of King Philip B' 316 b.C Laureate Head of Zeus Cavalryman with branch of palm-tree

B. Four-drachmas coin of the island of Naxos 450 b.c
Head of Dionysus-Silynus

C. Four Drachmas coin Amphictyon 336 b.C. Head of Demeter Apollo with guitar and branch of laurel

Dimensions: N/A
Weight: 26.5 gr
Material: Silver 925
Price: 125 €
(offered in velvet case)