EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 27 MIN
Travels with the Naxos Masterpiece - Episode 4: Economics
from Ancient Coin Collection · host Tim
Episode 4: Economics traces the remarkable financial journey of the Naxos Tetradrachm, using it as a lens to examine how the market for ancient coins has evolved over the past two centuries.From its first recorded auction in 1824—when an example from the collection of Baron Thomas Dimsdale sold for £5.75—to a recent high-profile sale from the Prince Saud bin Al-Thani collection for almost half a million Swiss francs, the episode unpacks the dramatic rise in value. Along the way, we explore the forces, collectors, and market shifts that are behind its ascension. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to our YouTube channel @ancient_coin_collection and follow us on Instagram @ancientcoincollectionpodcast for more from the Ancient Coin Collection.
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Episode 4: Economics traces the remarkable financial journey of the Naxos Tetradrachm, using it as a lens to examine how the market for ancient coins has evolved over the past two centuries. From its first recorded auction in 1824—when an example from the collection of Baron Thomas Dimsdale sold for £5.75—to a recent high-profile sale from the Prince Saud bin Al-Thani collection for almost half a million Swiss francs, the episode unpacks the dramatic rise in value. Along the way, we expl...
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