This pure silver coin depiction of the Panathenaic amphora prize is the closest approximation of the feeling of success at traditional and cultural occasions in ancient Greek.
Oscars, statuettes, medals, and cash prizes take the front seat nowadays but in ancient Greece, the prizes were Panathenaic amphoras which was a beautifully carved and painted jar full of Athena’s sacred olive oil as a reward for extraordinary performances.
Highlights:
Low mintage
Ceramic insert, color printing
Massive 70 mm diameter
Legal tender issue of Ghana