Ancient Greek Silver Coin – Siege of Potidaea (432-440 BC) – Macedon

A rare and historically significant silver coin from the Siege of Potidaea (432-440 BC), an important event leading up to the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. This coin is attributed to Macedon, a region heavily involved in the conflict.

Obv. Horse standing right, symbolizing the cavalry and military power of the time.

Rev. Head with pointed cap facing right, inside an incuse square, a common design in early Greek coinage.

Diameter: 11mm

Weight: 1.2g

The Siege of Potidaea was one of the first major conflicts between Athens and Corinth (a Spartan ally), contributing to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War. Potidaea, a Corinthian colony but a member of the Athenian league, attempted to break away, leading to an Athenian siege that lasted nearly three years.

This coin shows signs of purposeful damage, possibly inflicted during wartime, making it a rare piece of tangible history from one of the most turbulent periods of Ancient Greece.