{"product_id":"ancient-greek-bronze-maroneia-thrace-400-350-bc","title":"Ancient Greek Bronze – Maroneia, Thrace (400–350 BC)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly autonomous bronze issue from the ancient Greek city of Maroneia in Thrace, struck during the Classical Greek period before Macedonian domination. These compact bronzes are over 2,300 years old and are highly collectible as affordable examples of early Greek coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Maroneia, Thrace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 400–350 BC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Autonomous Greek Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Free horse prancing right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Linear square containing vine\/grapes with monogram beneath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference legend: MAP-ΩNI-TΩN (“of the Maroneians”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical significance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaroneia was famous in antiquity for its wine production, which explains the grape\/vine imagery on the reverse. Horse motifs were also common in Thracian coinage and symbolized prestige and regional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic ancient Greek bronze with clear horse detail visible on obverse. Reverse is worn but still attributable to the Maroneia vine\/grape type. Natural ancient patina with honest circulation wear and strong ancient character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buccaneer Bullion Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164269166723,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/2475\/1235\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9996fb5a-a96c-43e8-924f-eb5d7ff39e61.jpg?v=1778897215","url":"https:\/\/buccaneer-bullion-co.myshopify.com\/products\/ancient-greek-bronze-maroneia-thrace-400-350-bc","provider":"Buccaneer Bullion Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}