30/05/2026
Q&A • How small or large can an ancient coin be?
Ancient coins were struck in a remarkable range of sizes, shaped by the metal used, the denomination, and the issuing authority.Ancient coins were struck in a remarkable range of sizes, shaped by the metal used, the denomination, and the issuing authority. The smallest, tiny silver obols or bronze minims, were no larger than a fingernail, intended for everyday transactions. The largest, such as the grand Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great or the bronze Dupondius of Caesar Claudius, were struck as statements of power and prestige, nearly the size of a modern pocket watch.
At Dubini, we work across this entire spectrum, finding beauty in the intimate scale of a small silver and in the commanding presence of a large medallion.