ANCIENT GREEK COINS RECOVERED IN ITALY

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The E-Sylum: Volume 26, Number 45, November 5, 2023, Article 28

ANCIENT GREEK COINS RECOVERED IN ITALY

This Barnaby's Magazine article discusses the recent repatriation of coins to Greece. There's not much substance and no links, reference or actual photos. There's a byline, but with the advent of AI-written articles it's hard to tell anymore. -Editor

An unusual online advertisement caught the eye of the authorities when it offered five Ancient Greek coins for sale for just 1,500 euros. These coins were identified, as part of careful checks aimed at combating illegal trafficking of archaeological finds, by the Carabinieri of the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of Monza. The coins were later returned to the Greek Ambassador to Italy, Eleni Sourani, in a handover ceremony in Rome.

Their discovery has once again brought to light the widespread presence of illicit sales of historical artifacts online. It is a sad reality that looms over cultural heritage in the virtual market.

The coins (tetradrachms) date from the period between the 5th and 1st centuries BC and feature depictions of Athena, Zeus, Dionysus, Heracles and Alexander the Great. Their intricate details and rich symbolism reveal the politics, religion, art, commerce, and inter-regional economic dynamics of Ancient Greece.

This story highlights the importance of ensuring the legitimate provenance of ancient objects, especially when purchasing online. Enthusiasts and collectors should always rely on websites that operate with accredited and legal dealers and auction houses, in order to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of antiquities.

To read the complete article, see:
An Illegal Ad for Ancient Greek Coins Led to Their Recovery in Italy (https://www.barnebys.com/blog/an-illegal-ad-for-ancient-greek-coins-led-to-their-recovery-in-italy)

I did find another article that might picture the actual coins. -Editor

Monete antica Grecia in vendita per 1500 euro sul web, restituite dai CC a Ambasciatore

To read the complete article, see:
Monza art cops recover Greek coins on sale on Web (https://www.ansa.it/english/news/lifestyle/arts/2023/10/23/monza-art-cops-recover-greek-coins-on-sale-on-web_5022e145-6818-4dee-930a-0457c177bc29.html)

Wayne Homren, Editor

The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org.

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