Gaul, Massalia AR Silver Drachm (2nd-1st Century BC) Ch VF NGC

• Issued in Massalia (modern Marseille, France) during the 2nd–1st century BC.
• AR (silver) Drachm struck by the Greek colony founded by Phocaean settlers around 600 BC.
• Certified by NGC as Choice Very Fine, displaying strong design detail and attractive ancient toning.
• Obverse: Head of Artemis right, wearing a detailed laurel wreath and bow and quiver over shoulder.
• Reverse: Lion standing right, with Greek legend “??SS?” (MASSA) above or around; stylized ethnic of the city.
• Struck on a compact flan in fine Hellenistic style, reflecting both Greek artistry and Celtic influence.

The city of Massalia, founded by Greek settlers from Phocaea, became one of the most prosperous trading ports in Western Europe. Its silver coinage circulated widely throughout Gaul, serving as a bridge between Greek and Celtic monetary systems.

This NGC-certified Choice VF example displays strong detail and classic Massaliote style, with a refined portrait of Artemis and the city’s iconic lion reverse. A superb representation of Greek influence in ancient Western Europe—add this historic silver Drachm of Massalia to your collection today.