Guide to GOLD Ancient Coins of Greeks Romans and Byzantine EmpireHow-to to put together a collection of beautiful ancient coins
GOLD. The word in itself connotes opulence, greatness, beauty and power. This guide is designed to teach you about the various different coins possible to collect. What is shown in this video and the article with pictures of the items from the video are ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, medieval and world coins, along with several artifacts of interest, all sharing one thing in common, being made of GOLD! May this guide inspire you, or perhaps just show you the art and history of ancient coins. The coins shown in this video and article are coins available in my Ancient Greek Roman and Biblical Coin eBay store. Where along with gold, I have coins made of silver and bronze also, with bronze being most plentiful, so this way I have something for everyone, whether you are a beginner collector or want to pick out a unique gift, for under $50 (a beautiful bronze) coin I have what you need. You can see what I have offered at this moment:
The Different types of Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and World Coins
This is just a small selection of the vast world of the various ancient and world coins available for sale. The benefit that my patrons have in dealing with me is my vast experience of having worked with over 55,000 items which allows you to leverage my many years experience, along with a large over 14,000 item inventory to select some really interesting and rare numismatic items and antiquities. I guarantee all of my items authentic for a lifetime, and provide them with a professional Certificate of Authenticity with professional research and photographs of the item. Read on to see the pictures and the descriptions of the different coins I displayed in the video above.
Marcus Junius Brutus, Assassin of Julius Caesar Gold Propaganda Coin with Obverse of his silver Coin from 54 B.C. with his famous ancestor L. Brutus Struck under: Dynast of Thrace: Koson Gold Stater 20mm (8.40 grams) Struck After 44 B.C. Reference: RPC 1701; BMC Thrace pg. 208, 2; BMCRR II pg. 474, 48. Superb EF. KOΣΩΝ, Roman consul accompanied by two lictors; BR monogram to left Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath.
Kingdom of Bosporus Rheskuporis II - King, circa 211-227 A.D. Rheskuporis II & Caracalla Electrum Stater 18mm (7.39 grams) Struck year 513 of Pontic Era (starting October, 297 B.C.), 216/217 A.D. Reference: Anohin 633g; MacDonald 556/5; Sear GIC 5482 var. ΒΑCΙΛЄѠC ΡΗCΚΟΠΟΡIΔΟC, His diademed and draped bust right. Laureate and draped bust of Roman emperor Caracalla right; date ΓΙΦ below; star in field to right.
Valentinian I - Roman Emperor: 364-375 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.34 grams) Antioch mint: 364-367 A.D. Reference: RIC IX 2a DN. VALENTINIANVS P. F. AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding labarum with Chi-Rho banner and crowning Victory on globe, ANTI☼ in exergue.
Arcadius - Roman Emperor: 383-408 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.51 grams) Constantinople mint, circa 397-402 A.D. Reference: RIC 7 D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, raped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield. CONCORDIA AVG G S, Helmeted Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head turned right, holding scepter and Victory on globe placing wrewath atop head, right foot atop prow, CONOB in exergue.
Valentinian III - Roman Emperor: 425-455 A.D. Gold Solidus 21mm (4.49 grams) Ravenna mint. Struck circa AD 430-445 Reference: RIC X 2018-9; Ranieri 96 and 98; Lacam 11; Depeyrot 17/1; DOCLR 841-3; Biaggi 2349 Pedigree: Triton XIX 680; Triton XVII 817 D N P L VALENTI NIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. VICTORI A AVGGG, Valentinian standing facing, with left foot set upon serpentine human head, holding long cross in right hand, Victory on globe in left; R–V//COMOB.
Byzantine Empire Anastasius I - Emperor: April 11, 491 A.D. - July 1, 518 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.48 grams) Constantinople mint, 8th officina Reference: Sear 5; DOC 7h D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and, on left arm, shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier. VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long staff topped by reverted staurogram; star to left; H//CONOB.
Byzantine Empire Justinian I 'The Great' - Emperor: 1 August 527 - 14 November 565 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.41 grams) Constantinople mint, 538-542 A.D. Reference: Sear 139 D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif. VICTORIA AVCCC IB / CONOB, Victory standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff surmounted by staurogram; star to right.
Byzantine Empire Tiberius II Constantine - Emperor: 26 September 578 - 14 August 582 A.D. Gold Solidus 21mm (4.41 grams) Constantinople mint Reference: Sear 422 δ M TIЬ CONSTANT P P AVG, Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. VICTORIA AVGG B / CONOB, Cross potent set upon four steps.
Byzantine Empire Phocas - Emperor: November 23, 602 - October 5, 610 A.D. - Gold Tremissis 18mm (1.40 grams) Constantinople mint, 602-610 A.D. Reference: Sear 633. DO 18. MIB 26 ∂N FOCAS PЄRP AVς, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas right, beardless. VICTORI FOCAS AVC, cross potent, CONOB below.
Byzantine Empire Constans II - Emperor: September 641-15 July 668 A.D. Gold Tremissis 17mm (1.44 grams) Constantinople mint Reference: Sear 984. d N CONSTANTINЧS T P P AV, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VICTORIA AVςЧI / CONOB, Cross potent.
Byzantine Empire Constantine VII, Porphyrogenitus - Emperor: June 6, 913 - November 9, 959 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.37 grams) Constantinople mint, 950-955 A.D. Reference: DOC 15. Sear 1751 +IhS XPS RЄX RЄςNANTIЧM, Facing bust of Christ Pantocrator, wearing tunic, himation and a cross nimbus with three pellets in the arms, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. CONSTANT' CЄ ROMAh' AЧςς bR', Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII, bearded and wearing loros on the left, and Romanus II, beardless and wearing chlamys on the right; both holding, between them with their right hands, a long patriarchal cross.
Byzantine Empire Constantine X - Emperor: December 25, 1059 - May 21, 1067 A.D. - Scyphate Gold Histamenon Nomisma 27mm (3.80 grams) Constantinople mint Reference: Sear 1847 + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhM, Christ Pantocrator seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing cruciform nimbus and holding Gospels cradled in left arm. + KWN RAC -Λ O ΔOVKAC, Constantine standing facing, wearing crown, saccos, and loros, holding labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in left.
Byzantine Empire Michael VII, Ducas - Emperor: October 24, 1071 A.D. - March 24, 1078 A.D. - Gold Scyphate Histamenon Nomisma 28mm (4.48 grams) Constantinople mint, circa 491-518 A.D. Reference: Sear 1868 Provenance: NY Sale 2016, 958 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; double border. + MIXAHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, Bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and globe cross; double border.
Byzantine Empire - Empire of Nicaea John III Ducas-Vatatzes - Emperor of Empire of Nicaea: 15 December 1222 – 3 November 1254 A.D. Gold Hyperpyron 29mm (4.27 grams) Magnesia mint, struck 1232-1254 A.D. Reference: Sear 2073 Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, IC - XC in fields above. John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary standing slightly left.
Byzantine Empire Michael VIII, Palaeologus - Emperor: August 15, 1261 A.D. - December 11, 1282 A.D. - Emperor of Nicaea: 1258-1261 A.D. Gold Hyperpyron 26mm (4.21 grams) Reference: Sear 2243 Bust of Virgin orans "Theotokos" within city walls of Constantinople with six groups of towers, rising over the walls. Michael left, kneeling before seated Christ who holds scroll, supported by St. Michael.This type was struck in commemoration of the capture of the city of Constantinople from the Latins.
Byzantine Empire Andronicus II and III, Palaeologus - 1325-1334 A.D. - Gold Hyperpyron 25mm (3.49 grams) Constantinople mint Reference: Sear 2461 Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within circuit of city walls with four towers, pellet to left of upper tower; (lis) - A flanking Virgin. ANΔΡωNIK - ANΔΡωNE, Christ, nimbate and wearing pallium and colobium, standing facing, crowning Andronicus II (on left) and Andronicus III kneeling to either side, each wearing divitision and loros.
KIDARITE HUNS Sri Vinayaditya circa late 5th Century A.D. Base Gold Stater 24mm (7.16 grams) Reference: Gobl MDK 1613; MAC 3656-3660 Pedigree: Ex-Warden Numismatics, LLC with original tag Highly stylized king standing left holding trident and sacrificing at latar. "Sri Vinaya" in right field, Ditya in left field.
India, Gahadavalas Govindachandra and successors, 1114-1193 A.D. Pale Gold Stater 20mm (3.95 grams) Reference: M.494 Four-armed Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus on obverse side holding a lotus in the upper two hands. Inscription in Nagari script :'Shrimad-Govindachandra'.
Roman Gold Earrings circa 1st-4th Century A.D. Total weight 4.10 grams Diameter, circa 2.1 cm eachBeautiful piece of jewelry from ancient times.
Roman Silver Gold Plated Application Turned into Jewelry Artifact with Cupids Circa 50-150 A.D. 1.5 x 0.9 centimeters (2.37 grams)Two cupids stand on top of two children, lifting up a a giant kantharos (wine mixing vessel). It is apparent that this was worn in ancient times as a piece of Jewelry. It is interesting because it brings up imagery of Cupid, the son of Venus and the wine drinking symbolism of Bacchus, the Roman equivalent of Dionysus.
France Napoleon Bonaparte - Emperor of France: 18 May 1804 – 11 April 1814 and 20 March 1815 – 22 June 1815 1809 A Gold 20 Francs 22mm (6.42 grams) Paris Mint 0.900 Gold, approximately 0.1867 troy ounce pure gold Reference: KM 695.1 NAPOLEON EMPEREUR., Laureate head of Napoleon Bonaparte right. EMPIRE FRANҪAIS. 1809. A around 20 FRANCS within wreath; rooster in field to left. Edge: (Star) DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
NGC Ancients Certified MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5 Marcus Junius Brutus, Assassin of Julius Caesar Gold Propaganda Coin with Obverse of his silver Coin from 54 B.C. with his famous ancestor L. Brutus Struck under: Dynast of Thrace: Koson Gold Stater 20mm (8.36 Grams) Struck After 44 B.C. Reference: RPC 1701; BMC Thrace pg. 208, 2; BMCRR II pg. 474, 48. Superb EF. KOΣΩΝ, Roman consul accompanied by two lictors; BR monogram to left Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath.
Valens - Roman Emperor: 364-378 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (3.87 grams) Antioch mint, 5th officina, struck 364-367 A.D. Reference: RIC 2d; Depeyrot 20/2 Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5 4245994-011 D N VALENS PER F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens right. RESTITVTOR REI PVPLICAE Exe: ☼ANTЄ☼, Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum with Christogram and Victory on globe; cross in field to left.
Honorius - Roman Emperor: 393-423 A.D. Gold Solidus 20mm Sirmium mint. Struck 393-395 A.D. Reference: RIC IX 14d.5; cf. Depeyrot 34/3 (dated 402-408 AD) Rare mint Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 3734326-040 DN HONORIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VICTORIA AVGGG Z, Honorius standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, spurning captive; S-M/COMOB in exergue.
Theodosius II - Roman Emperor: 408-450 A.D. Gold Solidus 24mm (4.22 grams) Thessalonica mint, struck 424-430 A.D. Reference: RIC X, 365. Depeyrot 51/1. Rare Certification: NGC Ancients MS (Mint State) Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 4245994-007 D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over left shoulder and shield with horseman motif on right arm. GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR, Theodosius standing facing, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to left, star, TESOB in exergue.
Theodosius II - Roman Emperor: 408-450 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.41 grams) Constantinople mint, 10th officina, circa 430-440 A.D. Reference: RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1 NGC Ancients Certified XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Constantinopolis enthroned left with shield behind, holding cross on globe and sceptre; foot on prow; star in right field; officina I; CONOB in exergue.
Zeno - Roman Emperor: 474-475 & 476-491 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.47 grams) Struck in Constantinople, 6th officina, second reign, 476-491 A.D. NGC Ancients MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 Reference: RIC 929 D N ZENO PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust to front, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm. VICTORI-A AVGGG S, Victory standing left, holding long voided cross decorated with jewels, star in right field, CONOB in exergue.
Byzantine Empire Anastasius I - Emperor: April 11, 491 A.D. - July 1, 518 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.47 grams) Constantinople mint, 10th officina Reference: Sear 3; DOC 3i Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 3673999-020 D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and, on left arm, shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier. VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing left, holding long voided cross decorated with jewels, star to right, CONOB in exergue.
Byzantine Empire Maurice Tiberius - Emperor: August 13, 582-November 22, 602 A.D. Gold Solidus 21mm Constantinople mint, 9th officina, struck circa 583-602 A.D. Reference: Sear 478. DOC 5i Certification: NGC Ancients MS 4246224-008 ∂N MAVRC TIb P P AVI, pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust of Maurice facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand. VICTORI-A AVCCC, Angel standing facing, holding long staff terminating in staurogram and globus cruciger; Θ//CONOB.
Byzantine Empire Phocas - Emperor: November 23, 602 - October 5, 610 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.47 grams) Constantinople mint, struck circa 607-610 A.D. Reference: DOC 10g; MIB 9; SB 620 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5 4277578-002 Pedigree: From The Alexander White III Collection d N FOCAS PЄRP AVI, crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, holding globus cruciger. VICTORIA AVGu, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by a staurogram, and globus cruciger, Z//CONOB in exergue.
Byzantine Empire Phocas - Emperor: November 23, 602 - October 5, 610 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.35 grams) Constantinople mint, struck circa 603-607 A.D. Reference: DOC 5h; MIBE 7; SB 618 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4277578-001 Pedigree: From The Alexander White III Collection O N FOCAE PЄRP AVG, crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, holding globus cruciger. VICTORIA AVGG, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by a staurogram, and globus cruciger, H//CONOB in exergue.
Byzantine Empire Constans II, Pagonatos - Emperor: September 641-15 July 668 A.D. Gold Solidus 19mm (4.47 grams) Constantinople, 8th officina, dated IY 5 (646/7 A.D.) Reference: Sear 942. DOC 5d. Rare! Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4247225-004 d N CONSTAN-TINЧS PP AV, crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger. VICTORIA AVGЧ, cross potent sent on three steps; Є (date) in right field; H//CONOB.
Byzantine Empire Leo III the Isaurian - Byzantine Emperor: March 25, 717 - June 18, 741 A.D. with Constantine V, Copronymus - Byzantine Emperor: June 18, 741 - September 14, 775 A.D. Gold Tremissis 13mm (1.16 grams) Syracuse mint, struck circa 735-741 A.D. Reference: Sear 1528A; DOC 51 VERY RARE! Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 3815732-013 ∂ LЄON P A MЧ, crowned facing bust of Leo, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding globus cruciger in right hand and akakia in left. ∂ N CONST-ANTIN, crowned facing bust of Constantine, beardless, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding cross potent in right hand and akakia in left, + in right field.
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Women in the Empires & Kingdoms - The Royal Ladies on Ancient Greek & Roman CoinsWomen portrayed on coins, the empresses, queens and divas on the historical coins of ancient Greece and RomeThe ancient times were populated with many royal rulers. Many people do not even look at the power behind the throne was actually, many times, a woman. Some of the ones that capture the imagination being Queen Cleoptra VII of Egypt, lover to both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and mother to their children. Without the role of women in history, we are missing fifty percent of the historical context or more. Many of the coins these women issued are still available for our collecting pleasure. The goal of this guide is to give you a list of just some of the women portrayed on coins of the ancient times. You can click on the name of each of the women on this list and easily search my eBay coin store to see her ancient coins available for sale and learn more about each. You may want to also visit the ancient Roman coin collecting guide which has a chronological list of the emperors and empresses of the Roman empire.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. Learn More Here: Women in the Empires & Kingdoms – The Royal Ladies on Ancient Greek & Roman Coins Cool article about ancient coin collecting. An ancient coin expert created this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/women-on-greek-roman-coins/amp/ Interesting Commemorative Ancient Greek & Roman Coins to CollectPhilip II the father of Alexander the Great Celebrates OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY on his Ancient Greek Coin Horse RacingGreek King Philip II of Macedon 359-336 B.C. Father of Alexander III the Great Silver Tetrobol 14mm (2.33 grams) Struck circa 323-315 B.C. in the Kingdom of Macedonia Commemorating his Olympic Games Victory Reference: Le Rider-Pl.46,26 Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Nude athlete on horse prancing right, ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ above; branch below. * Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient Greek coin of King Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. Intriguing coin referring to his Olympic victory.History and Meaning of the CoinDuring the times of ancient Greeks, horse racing was one of the events various Greek city-states and kingdoms would have intense competition with each other, as it was of great prestige to participate. Before the time of Philip II, the kingdom of Macedonia was considered barbarian and not Greek. Philip II was the first king of Macedon that was accepted for participation in the event, which was a great honor all in itself. It was an even greater honor that Philip's horses would go on to win two horse-racing events. In 356 B.C., he won the single horse event and then in 348 B.C. chariot pulled by two horses event. As a way to proudly announce, or what some would say propagandize these honors, Philip II placed a reference to these great victories on his coins struck in all three metals of bronze, silver and gold. The ancient historian, Plutarch, wrote "[Philip of Macedon] ... had victories of his chariots at Olympia stamped on his coins." AUGUSTUS Victory Over Brutus Cassius Assassins of Julius Caesar Roman CoinAugustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (4.24 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C. -10 B.C. Reference: BMC 23; Sear 32 VIC AVG, Victory standing left. 3 legionary Standards, 'COHOR PRAEPHIL'. GORDIAN III Viminacium LEGIONS Ancient Roman Coin LION & BULLGordian III - Roman Emperor: 238-244 A.D. - Bronze 22mm (6.83 grams) of Vimincium 238 A.D. the 1st year of it's founding (=AN I) 23 in the province of Moesia Superior IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. P M S COL VIM, City goddess standing, bull (symbol for legion VII) and lion (symbol for legion IIII) at sides, AN.I. in exergue. Constantine I The Great Ancient Roman Coin Romulus & Remus "Mother" wolfConstantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - ROME CITY COMMEMORATIVE Bronze AE3 17mm (2.10 grams) Heraclea mint: 330-333 A.D. Reference: RIC 119 (VII, Heraclea) VRBSROMA - Roma helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust left. No legend Exe: .SMHЄ. wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; two stars above. By circa 330 A.D., Constantine the Great completed his new capital for the Roman empire called Constantinople. For this momentous occasion, he issued two commemorative coin types, one celebrating Rome and the other Constantinople. The type that commemorated Rome had the personification of Rome, Roma with the inscription VRBS ROMA and the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus on the reverse suckling the she-wolf. The type that commemorated Constantinople had the personification of Constantinople on the obverse and Victory on a galley sailing with a shield. This was a great way for Constantine the Great to pay homage to both Rome and Constantinople.Constantine I The Great founds Constantinople Ancient Roman Coin VictoryConstantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Founding of New Roman Capital - CONSTANTINOPLE Commemorative - Bronze AE3 17mm (2.05 grams) Struck at the mint of Treveri 332-333 A.D. Reference: RIC 530 (VII, Trier) CONSTANTINOPOLIS - Constantinopolis helmeted, laureate bust left, holding scepter over shoulder. No legend Exe: TR.S - Victory standing left, stepping on galley prow, cradling scepter and resting hand on shield. * Numismatic Note: Commemorates founding of Constantinople as new Roman capital by Constantine I the Great.Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as See Full Article Here: Interesting Commemorative Ancient Greek & Roman Coins Informative blog post pertaining to collecting old coins. World-renowned numismatic expert posted this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/commemorative-ancient-coins/amp/ How to Manage Store Display and Keep Track of Large Coin Collection & SuppliesGuide to staying Organized, getting Maximum Pleasure and even Showing Your Collection to Othershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UBgiNLjjoc I am writing this article as an ancient coin expert, dealer and enthusiast of many years. I have worked with over 53,000 ancient coins. I have some simple techniques that make coin collecting fun and organized. This is geared for those that want to manage their small to large coin collection with effectiveness and professionalism. I cover topics such as where to buy, how to keep records and how to organize and display your coin collection.Shop with Reputable Coin DealersShop with a reputable ancient Greek and Roman coin dealer. It is best if he/she has a great track record and provide a guarantee of authenticity. Also a beautiful certificate is also an added bonus. A reputable seller would be happy to give a refund or exchange should professional coin grading companies or people such as David R. Sear or NGC find a coin is other than described. Keep RecordsWhen you buy coins, get the certificates of authenticity keep them in a standard vinyl binder in sheet protectors which you can get an any place they sell office supplies. You can also print out a receipt of the PayPal payment you sent and possibly the contact details of the seller you bought from. I have had personal experience when I purchased a coin from another dealer and since I did not keep the receipt at the time, it left a sour taste in both of our mouths when I had to return the coin, I knowing that I bought it from them and having no proof. So this would facilitate an easy return and refund as you kept a record of the item. This way you can buy from many different dealers, and also remember how much the item cost, should you want to sell it in the future, plus you have the description right there, should you want to place it on eBay or another venue. Another helpful technique is to write a little item number of the coin and write it on the little slip of paper that coin in the coin flip and having a list where you write the number where you kept it. Think also about this, a lot of collectors don't keep records and if they pass on and nobody in the family ever got involved with the coins, nobody knows how much they paid, so they may not got the price the original collector paid. Something worthwhile to think about. Keeping score is very important. Keep Your Coin Collection OrganizedI recommend keeping your coins in boxes that are of standard size a 2X2 inch standard. The coins themselves I recommend in non-plasticized coin flips, I recommend getting the package with the little papers so that if anything you can write info on those, such as how much you paid or corresponding to your record keeping system. If you want to display your coins, you can put them on a tray and enjoy their beauty. So below are the coin flips, trays and boxes I use everyday for storage and display of my coins:
These double pocket coin flips are available in 1 1/2, 2 x 2 and 2 1/2 inch sizes, some include paper inserts.Non-Plasticized flips are slightly more rigid than regular vinyl flips. They are considered safe for long term storage of your coins.
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How to Manage Store Display and Keep Track of Large Coin Collection & Supplies Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ Originally Published Here: How to Manage Store Display and Keep Track of Large Coin Collection & Supplies Fascinating blog post about numismatic coins. An ancient coin expert published this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/how-to-manage-coin-collection/amp/ Constantine I the Great and Related Ancient Roman Coin Collecting GuideVideo and Article Exploring the Types of coins from the era of Constantine the Great, his family and other important historical figureshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke6n5GF7fnk Coins of Constantine and related coins including family such as Saint Helena and more. Video discusses these coins in more detail.Constantine the Great was Roman emperor from 307-337 A.D. His father was Constantius I 'Chlorus' and mother was Helena, also known as Saint Helena. In this article, I explore different coins of Constantine I the Great and related. Watch the video above where I talk about these coins in more detail. My name is Ilya Zlobin, and I am an expert, enthusiast, author and dealer specializing in ancient Greek Roman and Byzantine coins. You can visit online coin shop on eBay. Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. Caesar (Recognized): 306-309 A.D. | Filius Augustorum (Recognized): 309-310 A.D. | Augustus (Self-Proclaimed): 307-310 A.D. | Augustus (Recognized): 310-337 A.D. | Son of Constantius I and Helena | Step-son of Theodora | Husband of Minervina and Fausta | Father (by Minervina) of Crispus and (by Fausta) of Constantine II, Constantius II, Constans, Constantina (wife of Hanniballianus & Constantius Gallus) and Helena the Younger (wife of Julian II) | Son-in-law of Maximian and Eutropia | Brother-in-law of Maxentius | Half-brother of Constantia (w. of Licinius I) | Half-uncle of Delmatius, Hanniballianus, Constantius Gallus, Julian II, Licinius II and Nepotian | Grandfather of Constantia (wife of Gratian) |The Coins of Constantine the Great and RelatedBelow is a link to some of the finest examples of ancient Roman coins of Constantine the Great and the related family. Reading this article and watching this video will help you also become an expert in these types of coins. Some of the advantages of collecting coins of this period, is that they are some of the most affordable coins of the time period. Also reading this article and watching this video, you can learn more about the more rare types of coins that are available so you know exactly what to look for. With 27 high quality and rare examples illustrated here, you can also explore more in my eBay Store. With over 13,000 coins and artifacts to choose from, you may find exactly what you are looking for. Every item is guaranteed authentic for a lifetime, comes with a beautiful certificate of authenticity (professionally researched, leveraging my many years of experience) FREE, and a 30 day unconditional money back satisfaction guarantee. You can make an offer on almost my entire inventory, so you can always find some amazing discounts and deals on ancient coins. I believe in having my patrons return for a lifetime, so satisfaction is my goal. If you haven't bought a coin in the best, you are in the right hands dealing with someone whom is both passionate and professional in the subject .Divo CONSTANTIUS I Chlorus CONSECRATIO 306AD Eagle Constantine the Great i43470Constantius I 'Chlorus' - Roman Emperor: 305-306 A.D. Father of Constantine I the Great Bronze Follis 29mm (10.49 grams) Lugdunum mint, circa 306-307 A.D. Deification Issue Under Constantine the Great Reference: Bastien, Lyon, 387 (30 specimens); RIC 202. Cohen 26 (2 Fr.) DIVO CONSTANTIO AVG, head laureate right. CONSECRATIO, eagle with spread wings standing right, head turned back and looking upwards. * Numismatic Note: Super rare coin.HELENA Constantine the Great mother STAR 318AD Very Rare Roman Coin i19012Helena 'known as Saint Helena'- Mother of Constantine the Great - Bronze Follis 19mm (3.39 grams) Thessalonica mint: 318-319 A.D. Reference: RIC VII 50; Kent-Hirmer pl. 162, 637; LRBC 821 Pedigree: Ex Gorny & Mosch HELENA N F, draped bust right. Eight-pointed star in laurel wreath.Theodora stepmother of Constantine I the Great Rare Ancient Roman Coin i42096
Theodora - wife of Constantius I, stepmother of Constantine I and mother-in-law of Licinius Commemorative struck after her death Bronze AE4 16mm (1.84 grams) Struck Posthumously at the mint of Trier circa 337-340 A.D. Reference: Trier RIC 56 FL MAX THEODORAE AVG, diademed, draped bust right PIETAS ROMANA, Pietas standing facing, holding a child at her breast, mintmark TRS dot.
Constantine I the Great 326AD Ancient Roman Coin Military camp gate i40647
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 19mm (2.82 grams) Thessalonica mint: 326-328 A.D. Reference: RIC 153 (VII, Thessalonica) CONSTANTINVS AVG - Laureate head right. PROVIDENTIAE AVG G Exe: ./SMTSЄ - Military Camp gate with two turrets and one star.
Constantine I The Great 330AD Ancient Roman Coin Standard Glory of Army i39864
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 18mm (2.34 grams) Heraclea mint: 330-333 A.D. Reference: RIC 121 (VII, Heraclea) CONSTANTINVSMAXAVG - Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. GLORIAEXERCITVS Exe: .SMHB. - Two soldiers standing either side of two standards.*Numismatic Note: The reverse legend dedicates this coin to "the Glory of Army "
Constantine I The Great 313AD Ancient Roman Coin Sol Sun God Cult i39883
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 20mm (2.98 grams) Treveri mint circa 313-315A.D. Reference: RIC 40 (VII, Trier) IMPCONSTANTINVSAVG - Laureate, cuirassed bust right. SOLIINVICTOCOMITI Exe: R/X/F/RT - Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT RARE Ancient Roman Coin Victory Over SARMATIANS i39763
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Victory Over SARMATIANS Bronze 19mm (3.24 grams) Sirmium mint 324-325 A.D. Reference: RIC 48 (VII, Sirmium) CONSTANTINVSAVG - Laureate head right. SARMATIADEVICTA Exe: SIRM - Victory advancing right, stepping on captive, holding Trophy and palm.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT Celebrates Victory Over LICINIUS 327AD Roman Coin i44119
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Victory Over Licinius Commemorative Bronze AE3 18mm (3.30 grams) Constantinople mint: 327 A.D. Reference: RIC VII 30 CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, diademed head right. CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE, Victory seated left on cippus holding palm in each hand, looking right; before her, trophy at foot of which kneeling captive turning head, spurned by Victory; CONS in exergue.* Numismatic Note: Rare victory over Licinius issue.
Constantine I 'The Great' 327AD Ancient Roman Coin Victory Over Licinius i41736
Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Victory Over Licinius AE3 20mm (3.42 grams) Struck 327 A.D. in Constantinople Reference: RIC VII 30 CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, diademed head right facing upward. CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE, Victory seated left on cippus holding palm in each hand, looking right; before her, trophy at foot of which kneeling captive turning head, spurned by Victory; CONS.*Numismatic Note: Rare victory over Licinius issue.
Constantine I The Great 318AD Ancient Roman Coin Two Victories w shield i40584
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 19mm (3.13 grams) Siscia mint 318 A.D. Reference: RIC 50 (VII, Siscia) IMPCONSTANTINVSAVG - Helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield. VICTORIAELAETAEPRINCPERP Exe: HSIS - Two Victories standing, facing each other, together holding shield reading VOT/PR on cippus.
Constantine I The Great 327D Ancient Roman Coin Victory Nike Cult RARE i32263
Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 19mm (2.82 grams) Constantinople mint: 327 A.D. Reference: RIC 18 (VII, Constantinople) R1, LRBC 985 CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG - Laureate head right. LIBERTAS PVBLICA Exe: *B/CONS - Victory standing left on galley, holding wreath in each hand.
Constantine I The Great 324AD Silvered Ancient Roman Coin Victory Wreath i32416
Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Silvered Bronze AE3 19mm (4.11 grams) Heraclea mint: 324 A.D. Reference: RIC 56 (VII, Heraclea) CONSTANTINVSAVG - Laureate head right. DNCONSTANTINIMAXAVG Exe: SMHΔ - Wreath, VOT/XXX within.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT 325AD OPEN DOOR Camp gate Rare Roman Coin i29420
Authentic Ancient Coin of: Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze Follis 19mm (2.94 grams) Arles mint: 325-326 A.D. Reference: RIC VII 291 CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate head right. VIRTVS AVGG, camp gate with 4 turrets, star above, open panelled doors, SA(crescent)RL in exergue.
CONSTANTINE I Romulus Remus SheWolf Rome Commemorative Ancient Roman Coin i48143
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - ROME CITY COMMEMORATIVE Bronze AE3 17mm (2.52 grams) London mint 307-333 A.D. Reference: cf.S.16526, RIC 257, B 221 VRBSROMA - Roma helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust left. No legend Exe: Double crescent/PLG - Wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; two stars above.By circa 330 A.D., Constantine the Great completed his new capital for the Roman empire called Constantinople. For this momentous occasion, he issued two commemorative coin types, one celebrating Rome and the other Constantinople. The type that commemorated Rome had the personification of Rome, Roma with the inscription VRBS ROMA and the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus on the reverse suckling the she-wolf. The type that commemorated Constantinople had the personification of Constantinople on the obverse and Victory on a galley sailing with a shield. This was a great way for Constantine the Great to pay homage to both Rome and Constantinople.
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Founding of New Roman Capital - CONSTANTINOPLE Commemorative - Bronze AE4 16mm (2.68 grams) London mint 330-333 A.D. Reference: Possibly Unpublished CONSTANTINOPLIS - Constantinopolis helmeted, laureate bust left, holding scepter over shoulder. No legend Exe: PLG- Victory standing left, stepping on galley prow, cradling scepter and resting hand on shield.* Numismatic Note: Commemorates founding of Constantinople as new Roman capital by Constantine I the Great.By circa 330 A.D., Constantine the Great completed his new capital for the Roman empire called Constantinople. For this momentous occasion, he issued two commemorative coin types, one celebrating Rome and the other Constantinople. The type that commemorated Rome had the personification of Rome, Roma with the inscription VRBS ROMA and the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus on the reverse suckling the she-wolf. The type that commemorated Constantinople had the personification of Constantinople on the obverse and Victory on a galley sailing with a shield. This was a great way for Constantine the Great to pay homage to both Rome and Constantinople.
CRISPUS 322AD RARE Possibly Unpublished Trier Ancient Roman Coin Altar i47979
Crispus - Roman Caesar: 317-326 A.D. - Reduced Follis 20mm (2.70 grams) Trier (Treveri) circa 322-323 A.D. Reference: Rare possibly unpublished type. CRISPVS NOB CAES, helmeted, cuirassed bust right. BEATA TRANQVILLITAS Exe: PTR, globe on altar inscribed VO TIS XX; three stars above.
FAUSTA wife of Constantine the Great Ancient Roman Coin SPES Cult HOPE i24226
Fausta - second wife of Constantine I the Great Bronze AE3 20mm (2.62 grams) Cyzicus mint 326 A.D. Reference: RIC 50v (Cyzicus) FLAVMAXFAVSTAAVG - Draped bust right. SPESREIPVBLICAE Exe: .SMKΓ.- Fausta, as Spes, holding her two sons, Constantine II and Constantius II.
CONSTANTINE II Constantine the Great son Ancient Roman Coin Nude SOL SUN i19683
Constantine II 'Junior' - Roman Emperor: 337-340 A.D. - Bronze AE3 20mm (3.22 grams) Struck at the mint of Thessalonica 330-336 A.D. RIC 23 (VII, Thessalonica) CONSTANTINVSIVNNOBCAES - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. CLARITASREIPVBLICAE Exe: TSЄ - Sol standing left raising hand and holding a globe.
CONSTANS Constantine the Great son 337AD Ancient Roman Coin Phoenix i44293
Constans - Roman Emperor: 337-350 A.D. - Bronze AE3 18mm (2.96 grams) Siscia mint: 337-350 A.D. Reference: RIC 241 (VIII, Siscia), LRBC 1134 DNCONSTANSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. FELTEMPREPARATIO Exe: ΔSIS - Phoenix standing right on pile of ashes.
VETRANIO name of CONSTANTIUS II BY THIS SIGN YOU SHALL CONQUER Roman Coin i41798
Vetranio - Roman Emperor: 350 A.D. Vetranio in The Name of Constantius II Bronze AE2 25mm (5.46 grams) Siscia Mint: 350 A.D. Reference: RIC VIII 291; LRBC 1197 D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed & cuirassed bust right, A behind, star to right. HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS ('by this sign you shall conquer'), emperor standing left, holding labarum with Chi-Rho & spear; to the right stands Victory, crowning him with wreath & holding palm branch; A in left field, dot GSIS star.
MAXIMIAN 285AD Ancient Roman Coin Hero Hercules w club & lion skin i27330
Maximian - Roman Emperor: 285-305, 306-308 & 310 A.D. - Bronze Antoninianus 23mm (4.25 grams) Ticinum mint: 285-288 A.D. Reference: RIC 545; Cohen 238. IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right HERCVLI CONSERVAT, Hercules standing right, nude, holding club with lion skin on rock pile to right, SXXIT in ex.
Constantius Gallus 351AD Alexandria mint Ancient Roman Coin Battle Horse i42971
Constantius Gallus - Roman Caesar: 351-354 A.D. - Bronze AE2 21mm (5.23 grams) Alexandria mint: 351-354 A.D. Reference: RIC VIII 81 D N CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; behind bust, delta FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Exe: ALE - helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing fallen horseman wearing Phrygian helmet.
DALMATIUS Delmatius 335D Roman Caesar Ancient Genuine Coin LEGIONS i32141
Dalmatius (Delmatius) - Roman Caesar: 335-337 A.D. - Bronze AE4 17mm (1.51 grams) Thessalonica mint: 335-337 A.D. Reference: RIC 227 (Thessalonica), LRBC 850 FLDALMATIVSNOBC - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. GLORIAEXERCITVS Exe: SMTSΔ - Two soldiers either side of one standard.Numismatic Note* The reverse legend dedicates this coin to "the glory of the Army."
Julian II Apostate 361AD Huge Ancient Roman Coin Symbol of Taurus BULL i28615
Julian II 'the Apostate' - Roman Caesar: 355-361 A.D. - Emperor: 361-363 A.D. - Bronze AE1 (27mm, 7.25 grams) Thessalonica mint: 361-363 A.D. Reference: RIC 225. . DN FL C IVLIANVS P F AVG. pearl-diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust right. SECVRITAS REIPVB, bull standing right; palm branch-TESA-palm branch in ex.
LICINIUS II Junior holds Victory on Globe 320AD Ancient Roman Coin RARE i37420
Licinius II 'Junior' - Roman Caesar: 317-324 A.D. - Bronze Follis 20mm (3.48 grams) Siscia mint: 320 A.D. Reference: RIC VII, S. 440, 132 LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES, Laureate, draped bust left, holding Victory on globe and mappa. VIRTVS - EXERCIT / S - F / HL / ΔSIS(star in crescent), Vexillum reading VOT/X; seated captive on either side.
Licinius I Constantine The Great enemy 313AD Ancient Roman Coin Jupiter i44222
Licinius I - Roman Emperor 308-324 A.D. - Silvered Bronze Follis 24mm (3.44 grams) Struck at the mint of Heraclea January - February 313 A.D. Reference: RIC 73 (VII, Heraclea) IMPCVALLICINLICINIVSPFAVG - Laureate head right. IOVICONSERVATORIAVGG Exe: Δ/SMHT - Jupiter standing left, holding Victory and scepter; eagle to left.
Maxentius Constantine the Great Enemy Ancient Roman Coin Castor & Pollux i44780
Maxentius - Roman Emperor: 307-312 A.D. Bronze Follis 24mm (6.04 grams) Ostia mint: 309-312 A.D. Reference: RIC 35 (Ostia), S 3776 IMPCMAXENTIVSPFAVG - Laureate head right. AETERNITASAVGN Exe: MOST - Castor and Pollux (the Dioscuri) standing, facing each other, each holding horse by bridle.
Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Get It Here: Constantine the Great Ancient Roman Coin Collecting Guide Fascinating article about collecting old coins. An expert numismatist posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/constantine-the-great-roman-coins-collecting-guide/amp/ JESUS CHRIST Anonymous Class A-N Byzantine Follis Coins ReferenceExplore the ancient coins with the portrait of Jesus Christ on large historical medieval numismatic coins of Christian emperorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSDa-HRmHD0 A Guide to Byzantine Coins from circa 969-1118 A.D.
For more than a century, the production of Follis denomination Byzantine coins was dominated with purely religious Christian motifs which included included Jesus Christ, and sometimes Virgin Mary. The Follis denomination coins were the largest bronze denomination coins issued by the Byzantine empire, and their large size, along with the Christian motif make them a popular coin type for collectors. This series ran from the period of Byzantine emperors John I (969-976 A.D.) to Alexius I (1081-1118 A.D.). The accepted classification was originally devised by Miss Margaret Thompson with her study of these types of coins. World famous numismatic author, David R. Sear adopted this classification system for his book entitled, Byzantine Coins and Their Values. The references about this coin site Mr. Sear's book by the number that they appear in that work. The class types of coins included Class A1, Class A2, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Class I, Class J, Class K. Read more and see examples of these coins by reading the JESUS CHRIST Anonymous Class A-N Byzantine Follis Coins Reference. Click here to see all the Jesus Christ Anonymous Follis coins for sale. Click here to see all coins bearing Jesus Christ or related available for sale. Press buttons CTRL and D together to bookmark this page.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class A1 Bronze Follis 22mm (2.99 grams) Struck 969-976 A.D. under John I - Byzantine Emperor: 969-976 A.D. Reference: Sear 1793 +ЄMMANOVHΛ - Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown (with two pellets in each limb of cross), pallium and colobium , and holding book of Gospels (the cover ornamended with central pellet in border of dots) with both hands; to left, IC; to right, XC. +IhSЧS / XPISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class A2 Bronze Follis 28mm (10.10 grams) Struck during the joint-reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII 1025-1028 A.D. Reference: Sear 1813 Bust of Christ facing, wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands. +IhSЧS / XPISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class B Bronze Follis 28mm (11.67 grams) Struck during the reign of Romanus III 1028-1034 A.D. Reference: Sear 1823 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands. Cross, with pellet at each extremity, standing on three steps; in field, above transverse limbs of cross, IS -XS; beneath limbs, bAS - ILЄ, bAS - ILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings").
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class C Bronze Follis 27mm (9.11 grams) Struck during the reign of Michael IV 1034-1041 A.D. Reference: Sear 1825 +ЄMMANOVHΛ - Three-quarter length figure of Christ Antiphonetes standing facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. Jeweled cross cross, with pellet at each extremity; in the angles, IC -XC / NI - KA ("May Jesus Christ Conquer").
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class D Bronze Follis 30mm (8.86 grams) Struck during the reign of Constantine IX 1042-1055 A.D. Reference: Sear 1836 Christ seated facing on throne with back, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines; above, cross.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class E Bronze Follis 26mm (8.43 grams) Constantinople mint: 1059-1067 A.D. under Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1855 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL' ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines, - + - above, -u- underneath.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class F Bronze Follis 25mm (7.76 grams) - Struck under Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1856 Christ seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines, - + - above, + beneath.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class G Bronze Follis 28mm (7.71 grams) Struck during the reign of Romanus IV, Diogenes - Byzantine Emperor: 1 January 1068 A.D. - 19 August 1071 A.D. Reference: Sear 1867 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, scroll; to left, IC; to right, XC; border of large pellets. Facing bust of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; to left, MP; to right, ΘV; border of large pellets.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class H Follis 24mm (9.23 grams) Struck during the reign of Michael VII Emperor: October 24,1071 - March 24, 1078 A.D. Reference: Sear 1880 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; normal border. Patriarchal cross, with globule and two pellets at each extremity; in lower field, on either side, floral ornament.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class I BrBronze Follis 24mm (4.65 grams) Struck during the reign of Nicephorus III - 24 March 1078 - 4 April 1081 A.D. Reference: Sear 1889 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in beneditcion, in left hand, the book of Gospels, IC to left, XC to right; within border. Latin cross, with X at center, and globule and two pellets at each extremity; in lower field, on either side, floral ornament; in uppper field, on either side, crescent.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class J ByByzantine Follis 25mm (4.38 grams) Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1900 Bust of Christ facing, cross behind head; He wears pallium and colobium, raises right hand in benediction, and holds book of Gospels in left; in upper field, C - C; in lower field, IC - XC. Cross, with globule and two pellets at each extremity; beneath, large crescent; around, four globules, each surrounded by pellets. * Numismatic Note: Alexius I was the Byzantine emperor during the time of the First Crusade.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class K BrBronze Follis 22mm (6.75 grams) Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1901 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; border of large pellets. Three-qauarter length figure of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; on either side of nimbus, M - Θ or MP - ΘV; border of large pellets. * Numismatic Note: Alexius I was the Byzantine emperor during the time of the First Crusade.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class L Bronze Follis Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1902 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimubs corwn, pallium and colobium; infield to left, IC; to right, XC. Cross pattee; above and beneath, IC/XC; on either side; NI - KA.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class M Bronze Follis Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1903 Christ Enthroned Facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. Jewelled cross, with three pellets at each extremity; beneath, large crescent.
Class N
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class N Bronze Follis 26mm (6.61 grams) NICEPHORUS BASILACIUS - Usurper: 1078 A.D. Reference: Sear 1904; Numismatic Chronicle 1992, pp. 175-177 ΝΙΚΗΦω-ROC BAC, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC. Patriarchal cross on base; in upper field, IC - XC; in lower field, NI - NA.
Additional Non-Anonymous Coins Featuring Jesus Christ
This section is to cover other coins that feature Jesus Christ that were issued featuring the emperor and at times other rulers and family members.
Constantine X & Eudocia 1059AD Ancient Byzantine Coin Jesus Christ i41773
Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. - Bronze Follis 24mm (5.44 grams) Struck at the mint of Constantinople circa 1059-1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1853 ┼ЄMMANOVHΛ. Christ standing facing on footstool, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. - ┼KWN TΔ ЄVΔK AVΓO. Eudocia on left and Constantine, bearded on right standing facing, holding between them labarum, with cross on shaft, resting on three steps; each wears crown and loros.
Constantine X Ducas 1059AD Large Ancient Byzantine Coin JESUS CHRIST i467
Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. - Bronze Follis 30mm (10.38 grams) Struck at the mint of Constantinople circa 1059-1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1854 ┼ЄMMANOVHΛ. - Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC. ┼KWN RACIΛЄVC O ΔOVK - Bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross and akakia.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient 1068AD Christian Byzantine Romanus IV Follis Coin i48619
Byzantine Empire Romanus IV Diogenes - Emperor: January 1, 1068 A.D. - August 19, 1071 A.D. - Bronze Follis 31mm (9.56 grams) Constantinople mint: 1068-1071 A.D. Reference: Sear 1866; B.M.C. 9-13 Bust of Jesus Christ facing, dotted cross behind head, wearing pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; in field, IC - XC / NI - KA ("May Jesus Christ Conquer"). Cross, with globus and two pellets at each extremity, and X at center; in the angles, C - R / P - Δ.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient Christian Byzantine Nicephorus III Follis1078AD Coin i48623
Byzantine Empire Nicephorus III Botaneiates - Emperor: March 24, 1078 - April 4, 1081 A.D. Bronze Follis 24mm (5.51 grams) Constantinople mint: 1078-1081 A.D. Reference: Sear 1888 Three-quarter length figure of Jesus Christ standing facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC over large star; to right, XC over large star. Cross, with globule at each extremity; at center, circle containing star of eight rays; in the angles, C - Φ / N - Δ.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient 1143AD Christian Byzantine Manuel I Tetarteron Coin i48626
Byzantine Empire Manuel I, Comnenus - Emperor: 8 April 1143 - 24 September 1180 A.D. - Bronze Half Tetarteron 18mm (2.02 grams) Struck at the mint of Thessalonica circa 1143-1180 A.D. Reference: Sear 1978; B.M.C. 64-6; R. 2150 Bust of Jesus Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left, scroll; to left, IC; to right, XC. MANYHΛ ΔΕCΠΟΤH, Manuel, bearded, standing facing, wearing crown and military attire and holding cruciform scepter and globe cross.
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Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSDa-HRmHD0 Posted originally Here: REFERENCE & Video Guide to ANONYMOUS Jesus Christ Portrait Byzantine Coins Fascinating blog post pertaining to collecting old coins. World-renowned numismatic expert created this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/jesus-christ-portrait-coins/amp/ Ships and Galleys on Ancient Greek and Roman CoinsThe Seafaring Vessels of Ancient Times used for Trade War and RecreationAs you sit and marvel at the piece of history in your hand, you can almost place yourself inside the seafaring vessel and feel the feelings and almost see the sights the ancients went through. The ancient Greek and Roman empires and kingdoms were well inter-connected via the sea route and would have major trade going on between them. An example is that ancient Egypt was a major source of grain supply for the people of ancient Rome. They used ships and galleys to go between each place to spread culture, ideas, goods and even domination. The ancient Romans got major influences from the Greeks which they adapted via the trade and conquests they achieved hundreds of years BC. This article is meant to be as a survey of the types of ancient coins that depicted ships on them. What is interesting is that there was a major turning point in Western history that had to do with a ship battle that emperor Augustus' general Agrippa fought against Mark Antony, whom was commanding the fleet of the famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra. This battle in 31 B.C. Actium was the turning point which left the power of the Roman Empire in the hands of one man alone, Augustus. It is interesting to note for example, that the only biological son that Julius Caesar had was growing up under the care of Cleopatra, and if orders were not sent to eliminate him, there would be a rival to the power Augustus had. It is interesting to also note that ships were depicted on coins of many Greek cities, such as Sidon, Askalon and on coins of King Demetrios Poliorcetes of Macedon, and so much more. The study of ships all on its own could occupy many volumes. The topic had been the focal point of many ancient coin collections. Search for ships or galleys within my store here.Just some of the Interesting Coins Depicting Ships on Ancient CoinsDownload this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ Source Here: Ships in form of Galleys and look Trireme on Ancient Greek and Roman Coins An interesting blog post pertaining to collecting old coins. An ancient coin expert published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ships-on-greek-and-roman-coins/amp/ Brutus Assassin of Julius Caesar Ancient Roman Coin Collection & GuideMarcus Junius Brutus (also known as Q. Caepio Brutus) was convinced by Decimus Brutus to join him in the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March (March 15th, 44B.C.). All in all Julius Caesar suffered over 50 wounds before falling dead beneath the statue of Pompey the Great (ironic as that was his rival). Mark Antony was held up outside the senate house while this happened, so he could not come to his aid. After the death of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony gave a famous funeral speech in honor of Julius Caesar in which he read the deceased man's will, in which he left vast sums of money along with lands to the people of Rome. The sentiment quickly turned against the assassins, even though they were first consider heroes riding the Republic of a "tyrant" and Marcus Junius Brutus, Cassius and many others were forced to flee the city of Rome quickly. This left the city of Rome under the control of Mark Antony and Octavian, later known as Augustus, who was adopted as the son of Caesar in his will. This meant that Augustus was able to use the fame of Julius Caesar to his advantage, and stamp CAESAR on his coins, which allowed him to gain support. The forces of Mark Antony and Octavian Augustus defeated the forces of Brutus and Cassius at the Battle of Philippi in ancient Macedonia, in 42 B.C. Depicted in this article are the coins of some of the most famous assassins, one of them being Deciumus Brutus, lesser known to history, but had played an important role in convincing Marcus Junius Brutus to join his cause. Decimus Brutus received great honor serving under Caesar in his Gallic campaigns (Gaul being modern France area). He also is the one who convinced Julius Caesar not to heed the warnings of his wife, and walked him into the senate house, evading Mark Antony from joining them (who could have came to help Caesar and could have foiled the attempt). Julius Caesar was also warned by a trusted friend by the name of Lepidus the night before of the plot. Next a coin is shown which is the famous portrait coin of Julius Caesar that was struck fore about a month which featured the portrait of Julius Caesar himself, struck February-March 44 B.C. This being a lifetime portrait issue is one of the important key coins to get in the Julius Caesar coins. His portrait was used on many coins after his death, including by Augustus and Mark Antony. This coin broke the conventions of portraying a living individual on coinage, which strong Republican sentiment was against, having taken away the power of the last king hundreds of years earlier. What is interesting to note is that Brutus winds up minting his own coin with his own portrait, which is another key coin, shown in the video, which can be taken as somewhat hypocritical. The explanation goes on further to distinguish the coins of Marcus Junius Brutus from the time period of him being the moneyer of the mint of Rome which happened in 54 B.C. In this series, his strong republican values are demonstrated, pointing to his ancestors who were responsible for bringing Rome from the rule of kings to the Republican form of government. His later issues are ones issued by him with his traveling military mint he used his troops. These coins are also interesting, rare and desired by collectors. The most famous coin being the Ides of March denarius, which features the portrait of Brutus on the front naming him Imperator, and the reverse showing the cap of liberty with two daggers on either side, and an inscription below commemorating "IDE MAR" or the Ides of March and the assassination. This was an allusion the the "great deed" that Brutus and the assassins had done for the saving of the Republic. However after Brutus and Cassius were defeated, Augustus wound up becoming the first Roman emperor, turning Rome from a Roman Republican form form of government to a dictatorship with the ceremonial vestiges of the Senate being present, and the true power residing in the emperor.
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A recent interpretation or meaning has come about that the turrets on fourth century camp gates were actually a sort of a signal beacon, using fires to send messages. Most ancient Roman coins depicting the camp gate featured the inscription PROVIDENTIAE AVG or PROVIDENTIAE CAES. The root of the word providentia is provideo which means foresight. Providentia being the quality of the emperor caring for his people with an aspect of it, looking out for the security of the frontier. As the ancient Roman coins were used by the Roman emperors as propaganda pieces, it is likely the message it communicated the people were safe from invasions. During this time period, protection of the frontier would have been an important issue for the empire. The fire signal was used since the time of the Greeks, so it is likely that these coins actually were a way of saying that he had improved it and made it more effective. One of the most famous examples of the fire signal being used was during the American Revolution by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his famous poem Paul Revere's ride. "One if by land two if by sea". This helped Paul Revere to receive the signal and raise everyone of to arms. It was the author Polybius, who lived circa 200-118 B.C., that informs us that Philip V, the king of Macedon was being kept informed of what happened in Phocis and Boeotia by fire signal. And Julius Caesar was informed by fire signal about the movement of Pompey the Great's troops during the civil war. Polybius described two systems of using the fire signal. One was having two vessels of water of the same size and the same sized hole in them. At each level of water was a specific agreed-upon message. So when the torch was raised, the other tower would open the cork and was then given the signal to stop the water at the specific message. This would have been useful system and efficient with practice, however it could not send unforeseen messages. So Polybius describes a system which he claims to have refined using two sets of five torches, dividing the alphabet into five parts. So for the first letter one torch on the left would be lifted, and one torch on the right. For letter number six, two torches on the left and one on the right and so forth. The ancient author Polybius writes:
Another ancient author Julius Africanus from 220-245 A.D., describes how a fire signal was sent in his work the Kestoi:
The system that this ancient author describes would work well with either the Greek or Roman alphabet as both have 24 letters. This description fits the three-turreted camp gate precisely. So it would be easy to adapt this fire signal to 2, turrets by having each beacon being 12 letters, 3 being 8 letters, and 4 being 6 letters each. The ancient description that we saw is a simple rudimentary understanding of it. As this technology had obviously undergone many great adjustments. And this being a highly sensitive technology for the Roman army, the exact codes would have been kept a closely-guarded secret. It is possible that they may have also developed signal of a type similar to the modern Morse code for an even more efficient communication system. Own the coin types shown in this article:I have an ancient coin store on eBay where I have thousands available for sale:
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