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Ancient Coin Dealer Shows a Rare Coin Collection In this video, ancient coin expert and dealer Richard Pearlman talks about how he started collecting ancient coins. He also shows some interesting coins, such as that of Alexander the Great, Queen Cleopatra VII, the lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, a coin of Julius Caesar and several more. Very interesting presentation about some of the most desirable ancient coins. Posted originally Here: Ancient Coin Dealer SHOWS his RARE Coin Collection Cool article pertaining to collecting old coins. An expert numismatist posted this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-coin-dealer-shows-rare-coin-collection/amp/
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Julius Caesar Ancient Roman Coins GuideArticle and Video exploring the types of coins of Julius Caesar and Related Available for Sale on eBayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PRLeOPoPaE One of the most important personages in history, known world-wide, Julius Caesar even had portrait coins minted during his life and long after. This article shows a lot of different examples of ancient coins, which can be seen in the video exploring Julius Caesar coins. Clicking on the pictures below searches my eBay ancient coin store for the Julius Caesar keyword. The goal of this guide is to familiarize new collectors and people that consider this as an alternative investment with the types of ancient coins of Julius Caesar available. For silver coins of Julius Caesar and related, I recommend Roman Silver Coins Volume 1 by David R. Sear. See all the types of ancient Julius Caesar coins you can purchase with the following links: See also:
Julius Caesar Lifetime Portrait CoinJulius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.89 grams) Struck February-March 44 B.C. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer Reference: RSC 40; B. 48; B.M.C. 4175; Syd. 1074a; Craw. 480/14 CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, his laureate and veiled head right. P . SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, star set on ground to right. Likely the best known portrait coin of Julius Caesar. This coin illustrates Caesar's break from tradition in forbidding the showing of living individuals on ancient coins. This issue combined with other resentments led to his assassination on March 15th of 44 B.C.← Julius Caesar Silver Coin featured on Pawn Stars from History Channel TV ShowLast year, I went on the Pawn Stars History Channel TV show with this exact coin. Here is my video of the coin with the story behind it. The episode came out earlier this year, and is entitled "Rick the Emperor". This made this coin ostensibly the most famous Julius Caesar coin in the world. Even though this specific item has since sold, I have come across another lifetime Julius Caesar portrait coin. See it here → JULIUS CAESAR Lifetime 44BC Portrait Ancient Silver Roman Coin Venus NGC i58211 Julius Caesar Elephant CoinJulius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 21mm (3.55 grams) Struck 49-48 B.C. - Reference: B.9;B.M.C., Gaul, 27; Syd. 1006; Craw. 443/1 - Elephant walking right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Sacrificial implement:: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat. The obverse type may symbolize victory over evil, whereas the reverse refers to Caesar's office of Pontifex Maximus.Julius Caesar Ceres CoinJulius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 18mm (3.68 grams) Struck 46 B.C. Reference: Roman Silver Coins Vol. #4; B. 16; B.M.C., Africa, 23; Syd. 1024; Craw. 467/1b COS. TERT. DICT ITER, head of Ceres right. AVGVR above simpulum, sprinkler, capis and lituus, PONT MAX below, M (Manus) in field. This coinage was probably struck to pay his successful legions after the battle of Thapsus, 6 April B.C. 46. The head of Ceres is emblematic of Africa and it's corn-producing wealth. The reverse the reverse refers to Caesar's office of Pontifex Maximus.JULIUS CAESAR & AUGUSTUS Dupondius Sestertius 38BC Ancient Roman CoinAugustus and Julius Caesar Bronze Dupondius or Sestertius 29mm (20.53 grams) Southern Italian mint, 38 B.C. Reference: Crawford 535/1; CRI 308; Sydenham 1335; RPC I 620 Bare head of Octavian right; DIVI F behind, CAESAR before. Wreathed head of Divus Julius Caesar right; DIVOS before, IVLIVS behind. Very desirable ancient coin with a portrait of Julius Caesar.AUGUSTUS victory over BRUTUS CASSIUS assassins of Julius Caesar Roman CoinAugustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (4.58 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' Commemorates the battle of Philippi, 42 B.C., in which Octavian and Antony defeated the Republican tyrannicides Brutus and Cassius, who subsequently committed suicide. Augustus later settled the veterans of a Praetorian Cohort at Philippi, and he conferred upon them the right to mint coins, of which this is an example. The images on this coin presumably refer to the Emperor's above described victory in 42 BC. The winged victory standing on a globe representing the cosmos. Such a coin is delivering, without words but in clear images that everyone would have understood, the message that Augustus now rules the world. All the old political institutions were reestablished and the "dignity" of the Senate was restored, but actual power was now in the hands of one man alone.MARK ANTONY reconciles Ahenobarbus 40BC Silver Roman Republic Coin GalleyMark Antony Silver Denarius 18mm (3.35 grams) Summer 40 B.C. Uncertain mint, possibly Corcyra Reference: RSC 10; B. 56; as B.M.C.,East,111(aureus); B.A. Seaby Ltd,1952; Craw. 521/2 ANT . IMP . III . VIR R . P . C ., his bare head right, lituus behind. CN . DOMIT . AHENOBARBVS IMP., prow, star of sixteen rays above. This piece relates to the reconciliation of Ahenobarbus with Antony.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, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PRLeOPoPaE Get It Here: JULIUS CAESAR Ancient Silver Roman Coins & Coins Related for Sale on eBay by Expert An interesting article about ancient coins. World-renowned numismatic expert published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/julius-caesar-roman-coins/amp/ Ancient Greek Coins by Area, City and King - CHECKLIST & RESEARCH ToolFind Every Ancient Greek Coin in Existence for Sale & Research The Types Minted in One Articlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPjq39ZyiJY The goal of this article is simple, it is to educate people on the types of ancient Greek coins in existence, and help them find them for sale in my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/Authentic-Ancient-Greek-Roman-Coins with a simple click of the mouse. I included links to the best ancient Greek and Roman coin research site, WildWinds.com for you to be able to see examples of even the rarest ancient Greek and Roman coins. To use this tool, know that clicking on the text of a name will make you search for the term inside my eBay store, to see if there are examples for sale, and clicking the term "Research" will take you to the appropriate page with the research information. Additional articles on coin collecting can be found at my website: https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/.Benefits and InstructionsThe benefits you will receive with this article is that it's an immense research library, referencing important books, and including descriptions and pictures condensed to one PDF file you can download to your computer. You can print it and use it as a checklist of coins to add to your collection, including learning about some of the extremely rare types. 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Umbria - EncyclopediaZeugitana - EncyclopediaResearching Ancient Greek Coins How To Checklist Article & eBay Items for Sale Search Tool Posted originally Here: ANCIENT GREEK COINS Research How To Checklist Article with Video Cool video pertaining to collecting old coins. An ancient coin expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/greek-coins-list/amp/ Marcus Aurelius father of Commodus Gladiator Movie Emperor Ancient Roman Coins GuideLearn about the period Marcus Aurelius came from and see a collection of ancient coins having to do with him and more in this informative guidehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofyTt6i_01c Marcus Aurelius was from a time period of Roman history ruled by what is now named the Adoptive Emperors. From emperor Nerva on until Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperors adopted as their "son" the next succeeding emperor. This era was known for immense prosperity. However, Marcus Aurelius actually broke the customs of "adopting" able administrators and instead chose his son to succeed him. This caused some issued in history as his son was not as positive for the Roman empire as his father was. This time period has been popularized by the famous Hollywood film, the Gladiator, with Russell Crowe. The fact is that Commodus did fight in the arena, and it made for an interesting story in the film. Most people don't know that coins of Marcus Aurelius and other Roman emperors and empresses can be owned almost on any budget. This guide was designed to show the "adoptive" emperors up to Marcus Aurelius and ends with his son Commodus. This gives you a very great idea of what these ancient coins looked like and the types that were available.
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NERVA 97AD Rome mint Large Quality Ancient Roman Coin Equality Cult i36440
Nerva - Roman Emperor: 96 -98 A.D. - Bronze As 27mm (8.65 grams) Rome mint: 97 A.D. Reference: RIC 77, S 3060 IMPNERVACAESAVGPMTRPCOSIIIPP - Laureate head right. AEQVITASAVGVST - Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. SC in field.
TRAJAN Makes Parthamaspates PARTHIAN King Ancient Sestertius ROMAN Coin i16812
Trajan - Roman Emperor: 98-117 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 34mm (21.47 grams) Rome mint: 116 A.D. Reference: RIC II 667; BMCRE 1046; Cohen 328 IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind. REX PARTHIS DATVS, SC in exergue, Trajan seated left on platform presenting Parthamaspates to kneeling Parthian; attendant standing behind Trajan.
HADRIAN Bisexual Emperor BIG Sestertius Ancient Roman Coin ROMA i40683
Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. Bronze Sestertius 32mm (19.28 grams) Rome mint: 119-121 A.D. Reference: RIC 562b; sear5 #3622; Cohen 1187. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder PONT MAX T R POT COS III, SC below, Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory & sceptre.
Antoninus Pius Father of Marcus Aurelius 152AD Ancient Silver Roman Coin i32084
Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Silver Denarius 17mm (2.83 grams) Rome mint: 152 A.D. Reference: RIC 203, BMC 762, C 196 ANTONINVSAVGPIVSPPTRPXV - Laureate head right. COSIIII - Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and Palladium.
FAUSTINA I Sestertius 141AD HUGE Ancient Roman Coin Posthumous i27403
Faustina I - Roman Empress Wife of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius POSTHUMOUS After Death Christian Deification Issue. Bronze Sestertius 33mm (25.25 grams) Struck at the mint of Rome circa 141-146 A.D. Reference: RIC 1108 (Antoninus Pius), C 37 DIVAAVGVSTA FAVSTINA - Veiled, diademed, draped bust right. AETERNITAS - Providentia standing left, holding globe and scepter.
ANTONINUS PIUS & MARCUS AURELIUS as CAESAR Ancient Silver Roman Coin Rare i29457
Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar Silver Denarius 19mm (3.19 grams) Rome mint: 140 A.D. Reference: RIC 417a; sear5 #4524; BMCRE 155; RSC 15 ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Pius right. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare head of Aurelius right.
ANTONINUS PIUS & MARCUS AURELIUS Cyprus Mint LARGE Ancient Roman Coin i46372
Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Antoninus Pius & Marcus Aurelius Bronze 31mm (21.30 grams) of Cyprus Reference: Sear GIC 1523; B.M.C. 24.84,48 AVT. K. T. AIΛ. AΔP. ANTΩNINOC CЄB. Є., Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. M. AVPHΛIOC KAICAP VIOC CЄBAC, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Murcus Aurelius right.
AELIUS CAESAR Hadrian's Successor 137AD Pannonia Ancient Roman Coin i36470
Aelius - Roman Caesar: 136-137 A.D. - Bronze As 27mm (12.59 grams) Rome mint: 137 A.D. Reference: RIC 1071 L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right. TR. POT. COS. II. PANNONIA. S.C. Pannonia, towered, standing facing, head left, holding vexillum upright, raising dress with her left hand.
MARCUS AURELIUS 162AD Sestertius Salus Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i47251
Marcus Aurelius - Roman Emperor: 161-180 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 32mm (25.25 grams) Rome mint: 162-163 A.D. Reference: C 564. BMC 1038. RIC 843 IMP CAES M AVREL – ANTONINVS AVG P M Laureate head right. SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII S – C Salus standing l., holding scepter and feeding snake twined round altar; in exergue, COS III.
LUCIUS VERUS co-emperor of Marcus Aurelius RARE Ancient Silver Roman Coin i12318
Lucius Verus - Roman Emperor: 161-169 A.D. - Silver Denarius 17mm (3.08 grams) Rome mint: 166 A.D. Reference: RIC 548 (Marcus Aurelius), C 286 LVERVSAVGARMPARTHMAX - Laureate head right. TRPVIIMPIIICOSII - Parthian captive seated right, hands tied behind back, arms before.* Numismatic Note: Historically significant type celebrating victory over Parthia.
FAUSTINA II Marcus Aurelius Wife HUGE Rare Ancient Roman Coin Fertility i16811
Faustina II - Roman Empress & Wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius - 161-175 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 31mm (30.67 grams) Rome mint: 161-175 Reference: RIC 1638 (Marcus Aurelius), C 100 FAVSTINAAVGVSTA - Diademed, draped bust right. FECVNDITAS - Fecunditas standing right, holding scepter and infant Commodus; SC across fields.
Faustina II wife of Marcus Aurelius Ancient Roman Coin DIANA LUNA Hope i27364
Faustina II - Roman Empress & Wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius - 161-175 A.D. - Bronze As 26mm (13.15 grams) Rome mint: 161-175 A.D. Reference: RIC 1629,Cohen 86; Sear5 5293. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right DIANA LVCIF, Diana standing right with long torch.
Faustina II Marcus Aurelius wife Silver Ancient Roman Coin Deification i31248
Faustina II - Roman Empress & Wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius - 161-175 A.D. - Posthumous Issue Silver Denarius 16mm (2.35 grams) Rome mint: 176-180 A.D. Reference: RIC 744 (Marcus Aurelius), S 5215, C 71 DIVAFAVSTINAPIA - Draped bust right. CONSECRATIO - Peacock standing right.
COMMODUS son of Marcus Aurelius Ancient Silver Roman Coin Equality Cult i26701
Commodus - Roman Emperor: 177-192 A.D. Silver Denarius 18mm (2.35 grams) Rome mint: 183-184 A.D. Reference: RIC 60; C. 893. M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS, laureate head right. P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP, Aequitas standing left with cornucopia and scales.
Commodus son of Marcus Aurelius Silver Ancient Roman Coin APOLLO LYRE i39534
Commodus - Roman Emperor: 177-192 A.D. Son of Marcus Aurelius Silver Denarius 18mm (2.95 grams) Rome mint Struck circa 190-191 A.D. Reference: RIC 218, S 5629, C 24 MCOMMANTPFELAVGBRITPP - Laureate head right. APOLPALPMTRPXVICOSVI - Apollo standing, facing, holding plectrum and lyre on column.
CRISPINA daughter in law of Marcus Aurelius Big Rare Ancient Roman Coin i42132
Crispina - Roman Empress: 177-183 A.D. - Wife of Commodus - Bronze Sestertius 30mm (26.67 grams) Rome mint 178-172 A.D. Reference: RIC 672a (Commodus). CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right SALVS Exe: S-C, Salus seated left, holding patera from which she feeds snake coiled about altar, resting arm on back of chair.
Marcus Aurelius father of Commodus Gladiator Movie Emperor Ancient Roman Coins Guide 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, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Post Source Here: MARCUS AURELIUS 161-180AD Ancient Roman Emperor COIN COLLECTING GUIDE An interesting video about ancient coins. An expert numismatist published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/marcus-aurelius-ancient-roman-coins-guide/amp/ "Show me the money": A look at investing in rare coins
Having collectibles as an investment can be a great way to diversify your investment portfolio and minimize risk. The general rule of thumb is to invest in what you love when it comes to collectibles so that if your collection doesn’t realize a return, you still get to enjoy your collection.With uncertainty ever present in the public and private markets coupled with recession and other economic ups and downs, tangible assets, also known as hard assets, present a variety of options for investors who want to put money toward areas of their personal interest. These may include income producing assets such as timberland, farmland, and commodities of all kind. For more general information on investing in tangible assets, click here. Collectibles are fast becoming a popular investment vehicle for those who have lost trust in the public stock markets or are tired of fluctuations. Tangibles allow an investment to appreciate in value over time, which appeals to investors; however, personal interest in a tangible asset remains the number one reason people choose to invest in collecting them. Rare coins are considered to be a commodity-like investment where sentimental value may exist, but coins are one tangible that can also produce attractive financial returns. Note that there is a distinction between coins as bullion and coins as numismatics. Bullion has a higher ‘melt value’ – the value the metal would be worth if melted down. Numismatic coins, because they are often much older and made of various metals and components, have a lower melt value and are worth less when melted then they are in coin form. The general rule of thumb is to buy bullion for business, numismatics for fun.
This is the second in an AIMkts® series providing an introduction into various subclasses of antiques and collectibles. This installment: rare coins.
Why rare coins?People collect rare coins for the same reason people collect art, says Ilya Zlobin, ancient numismatic coin expert, dealer and enthusiast of TrustedCoins.com. “Rare coins, especially of the ancient Greeks and Romans capture the feel and the art of the time period [like] statues and architecture that have long been lost to history…” Also, says Zlobin, there is a very high upside resale potential should investors make the right buy for the right price. “…Stories of exponential growth understandable stoke investor interest in the world of collectibles,” according to a 2012 Barclay’s report. However, “Relatively few wealth individuals own treasure solely for its financial characteristics. Investors that do seek financial returns on insurance from their treasure typically favor commodity-like items, such as precious metals, coins and jewelry.” Once nicknamed “the hobby of kings“, collecting coins has become an everyman’s game thanks to a rise in numismatic scholarship, education, access to information and a growing sophistication of the general public over the last 500 years and is popularly referred to as “the king of hobbies”. For the average person, owning coins make possessing a piece of history remarkably accessible, and for those with an interest in antiquities, coins are more accessible, in general, than larger, tangible asset investments. For beginners, collecting rare coins may seem daunting. Experts and experienced collectors offer this advice:
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Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ Posted originally Here: “Show me the money”: A look at investing in rare coins An interesting article about ancient coin collecting. World-renowned numismatic expert posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/investing-in-rare-coins/amp/ Julius Caesar Silver Coin featured on Pawn Stars from History Channel TV ShowLearn more about the portrait coin featured on television from the last month of Julius Caesar's lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vTKZIcAzpc This is the Julius Caesar coin that was featured on the famous television show called Pawn Stars. I made this article to tie in all the different videos I have on the topic of ancient Greek and Roman coins. I did not wind up selling the coin as the proprietor Rick did a low-ball offer on my coin, you can watch the episode here, called Rick the Emperor. Click here to see the Caesar ancient coin if it is still available for sale in my eBay store. To see the coins I have:
Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.89 grams) Struck at the mint of Rome February-March 44 B.C. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer Reference: RSC 40; B. 48; B.M.C. 4175; Syd. 1074a; Craw. 480/14 CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, laureate and veiled of Julius Caesar head right. P . SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, star set on ground to right. On this coin, Julius Caesar breaks tradition of prohibiting the portraying of living individuals on Roman coins by showing his own portrait on it. It was considered a practice of Eastern Greek monarchs rather than the Republic that Rome was still supposed to be. This could have been seen as a clear sign of Julius Caesar styling himself after king issuing such a coin. This coin, along with other factors may have been what culminated in the assassination of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 B.C. Venus was the patron-goddess of Julius Caesar, and also the goddess whom his family traces it’s decent from, and therefore she is pictured here holding the goddess of Victory. The interesting thing about this coin is that it features a lifetime portrait of Julius Caesar in the short time that he issued this coin before being assassinated. Being minted for only a short time February to March of 44 B.C., this is a historically significant coin and a must-have key piece for an ancient coin collection. The portrait of Julius Caesar was used by historical personages such as Mark Antony and Augustus (first Roman emperor) after his death as a tool to assume the political power and love the people had towards Caesar. The portrait coins that were issued during the lifetime of Julius Caesar, therefore, as they are scarcer in number than many of his other issues, and being minted for a very short time is something of great historical value as being from a key historical point that has echoed to our times and made Western Civilization the way it is today. Julius Caesar Silver Coin featured on Pawn Stars from History Channel TV Show 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, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Find It Here: Julius Caesar Silver Coin featured on Pawn Stars from History Channel TV Show 2000 Year Old Roman Coin Informative article about numismatic coins. World-renowned numismatic expert published this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/julius-caesar-silver-coin-featured-pawn-stars-history-channel-tv-show-2000-year-old-roman-coin/amp/ Guide to Roman Provincial / Greek Imperial Ancient Coins and Collection - ARTICLE with VIDEOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhEaTZQrtW0 Learn about the amazing ancient Roman coins of the provinces of Greece and beyondThe Roman Empire spread way beyond Italy in ancient times. The territories under their control were allowed to keep their culture and their Greek language. They were also allowed to issue coins locally. These coins had Greek inscriptions on them, a lot of the times and include a myriad of reverses that were important to the local people living in the area. The standard reference work on these coins is Greek Imperial Coins And Their Values by David R. Sear. This work is a great bird's eye view of many Greek Imperial or otherwise known as Roman Provincial coins. Every emperor is included there, including some cultures that were present during the times of the Roman empire. Additional references are given to coins that were quasi-autonomous, or in other words, struck without the portrait of the emperor. Some of them are interesting and feature the portrait of the Roman Senate and Roma. Overall, this is an interesting subject to learn about, explore and to collect. The advantage is that you can have reverse designs that you would not have on the Roman Imperial coins themselves, which featured strictly Roman motifs most of the time. Also to note, that some emperors, which are at times referred to as usurpers only issued coins in the province or city under their control. So you can only have a Roman provincial coin of them. Another benefit of Roman provincial coins is that they feature portraits of the imperial family which are otherwise not present on Roman Imperial coins. So, in conclusion, Greek Imperial or Roman Provincial coins made an amazing addition and make any ancient Roman coin collection more complete and more fascinating. You can find a selection of over 1000 Roman provincial ancient coins not listed here. Seeing them is very simple by clicking here to go to my store, and then scrolling down to the appropriate Ancient ROMAN PROVINCIAL Coins category. There is more than one so it is great to check both out. You can also get more familiar with how to use my store by clicking here.
An Overview of Different Ancient Roman Provincial / Greek Imperial CoinsThis section features a selection of 27 different ancient coin types that are covered in my video above. You can learn a lot more about them by exploring my eBay store. I just picked out some of the nicest quality, and some of the rarest Roman provincial coins that I have. One of them even being a type that I believe may be a unique or unpublished example. You can learn a lot from the coins given below. Enjoy.
Caligula - Roman Emperor: 37-41 A.D. Silver Drachm 17mm (3.49 grams) mint of Caesarea in Cappadocia Reference: Sear GIC 397; RSC 12; Sydenham 48; S. 48; B.M.C. 102; R.I.C. 8 C. CAESAR AVG. GERMANICVS, Bare head right. IMPERATOR PONT. MAX. AVG. TR. POT., Simpulum and lituus.
Otho - Roman Emperor: 69 A.D. - Billon Tetradrachm 24mm (12.52 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Regnal Year 1, 69 A.D. Reference: Dattari 328; Köln 249; Milne 366; Curtis 2393; Emmett 185; RPC I 5361 AYTOK. MARK. OΘΩΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ. ΣΕΒ., Laureate head right, LA (regnal date) before. KPA TH ΣIΣ, Kratesis standing facing, head left, holding Nike and trophy.
OTACILIA SEVERA 244AD HEKATES Roman PHRYGIA Laodiceia ad Lycum Coin i46366 RARE
Otacilia Severa - Roman Empress: 244-249 A.D wife of Philip I 'TheArab' Bronze 31mm (14.41 grams) of PHRYGIA. Laodiceia ad Lycum Reference: Sear GIC 4036; B.M.C.25.323,255 MARK. ΩΤΑΚΙΛ. CЄBHPA CЄB., Draped bust right. ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ, Hekate triformis, holding torch in each hand.Ostensibly conceived as a cthonic goddess, similar to that of Artemis, Hekate was later transformed and associated with witches, ghosts, and curses. Similar to the Roman Trivia, her image was set up on boundaries to keep out evil spirits. The cult likely traced itself from Caria, with the most prominent cult site being Lagina where there are names stememming from Hekate are attested (derived from Hekatos, or "far-shooting", an epithet of Apollo).
Divus AUGUSTUS and LIVIA after14AD Hispalis Spain Ancient Roman Coin i46784
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Divus Augustus and Livia Bronze 35mm (23.89 grams) of Hispalis in Spain after 14 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 189; Heiss 393,2; Cohen 169,3 PERM. DIVI AVG. COL. ROM. - Radiate head of Augustus right; thunderbolt before, star above. IVLIA AVGVSTA GENETRIX ORBIS - Head of Livia left; globe beneath, crescent above.
Domitian - Roman Caesar: 69-81 A.D. Emperor: 81-96 A.D. - JUDAEA CAPTA TYPE Bronze 19mm (4.62 grams) Caesarea Paneas in Judaea mint: 83/84 A.D. under Herod Agrippa II Reference: Hendin 1317 (5th Edition) ΔΟΜΕΤ ΚΑΙ ΓΕΡΜΑΝ, Laureate head right. ΕΤΟ ΚΔ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ, Nike ( Victory ) standing right, left foot on helmet, writing on a shield which rests on her left knee.
Caligula - Roman Emperor: 37-41 A.D. Caligula and Caesonia Bronze 28mm (11.72 grams) of Carthago Nova in Spain Reference: Sear GIC 419; Heiss 272,35; Cohen 247,1 C. CAESAR AVG. GERMANIC. IMP.P.M.T.P. COS., Laureate head of Caligula right. CN. ATEL. FLAC. CN. POM. FLAC. II. VIR. Q.V.I.N.C., Head of Caesonia right; SAL.-AVG. across field.Married to Caligula in 39 A.D., she shared the fate of her husband after his assassination, when she was murdered with her infant daughter Drusilla.
Septimius Severus - Roman Emperor: 193-211 A.D. - Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (13.11 grams) of Laodicea ad Mare Reference: Sear GIC 2261 var.; Prieur 1149 (94 spec.) AVT. KAI. CЄOYHPOC CЄ., Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ΔHMAPX. ЄΞ. YΠATOC TO Γ., Eagle standing facing, looking left, holding wreath in beak; star between legs.
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (3.94 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'
Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Antoninus Pius & Marcus Aurelius Bronze 31mm (21.30 grams) of Cyprus Reference: Sear GIC 1523; B.M.C. 24.84,48 AVT. K. T. AIΛ. AΔP. ANTΩNINOC CЄB. Є., Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. M. AVPHΛIOC KAICAP VIOC CЄBAC, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Murcus Aurelius right.
Trajan - Roman Emperor : 98-117 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (9.54 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Year 19 of reign, 115/116 A.D. Reference: Dattari 692 variant AVT TPAIAN API CЄB ΓЄPM ΔAKIK, laureate head right, star in field to right. Draped bust of Zeus right, LI Θ (date) across fields.
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (12.31 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Year 10 = 63/64 A.D. Reference: Milne 222; Koln 160; RPC 5274; Sear 5 #2001; Dattari 251 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, radiate head right. AYTO KPA, draped bust of Serapis right, LI before.
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze 19mm (4.90 grams) of Nysa in Lydia Reference: Rare, possibly unpublished type Jugate heads of Nero and his mother Agrippina Jr. Right. "Rape of Persephone Scene" Hades in galloping quadriga (four horse chariot) abducting the protesting Persephone, whom he holds in his right arm.* Numismatic Note; This is a very rare, possibly only one known of it's kind. I have searched various database and could not find a match with the obverse type. Additionally the abduction of Persephone by Hades is a very intersting and rare motif that some collectors enjoy.Hades the ancient Greek god of the underworld, can't help but to abduct the beautiful Persephone, the daughter of Demeter. Being the goddess of agriculture, Demeter is so sad that nothing grows in the world. Zeus interjects as the people grow hungry from this and gets the return of Persephone to her mother. However, Hades tricks Persephone into eating a pomegranate and because she tasted the fruit of the underworld, she must return for one third of the year, which are attributed to the winter months. This myth explains the seasons in the ancient times.
Maximinus I 'Thrax' - Roman Emperor: 235-238 A.D. - Bronze Medallion 38mm (25.88 grams) from Referenc: SNG France 1613; SNG Levante 1098 AVT. K. Γ. IOV. OVH. MAΞΙΜЄΙΝΟC, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Π-Π in field. TAPCOV THC MHTPOΠΟΛЄW, Hercules standing right, holding club resting on bull’s head, lion skin, and the child Telephus, who leans forward to pet a deer; tree with birds in background; A / M / K / Γ / B in field to left.This charming reverse type depicting Hercules and his son Telephus derives from a 4th century BC Greek sculpture. Roman copies of this work survive, the finest of which is belongs to the Louvre.
Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - Bronze As 27mm (10.77 grams) of Colonia Romula (Seville), Spain Reference: RPC 74; Burgos (1992) 1588 PERM DIVI AVG COL ROM, laureate head of Tiberius left. GERMANICVS CAESAR DRVSVS CAESAR, confronted heads of Germanicus & Drusus.
Pontius Pilate - (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D. Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze Prutah 15mm (1.86 grams) Jerusalaem 30-31 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1342. Lituus, surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC. Date LIZ (= year 18 = 31 C.E.) within wreath.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.
Maximus - Caesar under Maximinus: 235-238 A.D. Bronze As 23mm (6.77 grams) of Prusa ad Hypium in Bithynia Γ. ΙΟVΛ. ΟVΗΡ. ΜΑΞΙΜΟC K, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. ΠΡΟVCIEΩN ΠΡΟC VΠIΩ, Hercules gripping Anteus in bear hug and lifting him from the ground, making weak for him to defeat him.* Numismatic Note: Very rare ruler and very rare ancient roman provincial city, along with rare reverse type.
Julia Domna - Roman Empress Wife of Emperor Septimius Severus 193-211 A.D. - Bronze 24mm (7.20 grams) from the city of Marcianopolis 193-209 A.D. IOVΛIA ΔOMNA CEB, draped bust right. MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, The Three Graces, Aglaea, Euphrosyne and Thalia, standing side-by-side facing, nude, arms around each other's shoulders.
Caracalla - Roman Emperor: 198-217 A.D. - Bronze 26mm (12.85 grams) of Nicopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior under Magistrate Aurelius Gallus circa 198-209 A.D. AV K. M AVP ANTΩNEINO, laureate head right. VΠ AVP ΓAΛΛOV NIKOΠOLITΩN ΠPOC I, Victory on globe left, holding wreath and palm.* Numismatic Note: Fantastic quality coin with beautiful emerald-green patina.
Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Claudius & Britannicus Bronze 26mm (8.14 grams) of Thessalonica in Macedonia circa 45-50 A.D. Reference: S. 497; B.M.C. 5.118,81; RPC 1588 TI. KΛΑΥΔΙΟC KAICAP CЄBA. Bare head of Claudius left. BPЄTANNIKOC ΘЄCCAΛONIK. Bare head of Britannicus left; all within laurel-wreath, countermark of Apollo before face.
Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze 18mm (4.68 grams) of Philippopolis in Thrace AVT K ANTΩNEINOC CEB, bare bust right. ΦIΛIIΠΠOΠOΛEIT, Nude Ares standing left, holding patera and spear.
Titus & Domitian as Caesars Bronze 25mm (5.10 grams) of Stobi in Macedonia Struck 77-78 A.D. Reference: RPC 311; Boric-Breskovic, Stobi, p. 29, Type 3; AMNG III -; Varbanov 3805 T CAESAR IMP DOMITIANVS CAESAR, Laureate and draped bust of Titus right vis-à-vis bare head of Domitian left. MVNICIPI STOBENSIVM, tetra-style temple on podium with two steps; inside, Dionysus standing left; clipeus in pediment.
Severus Alexander - Roman Emperor: 222-235 A.D. Bronze 26mm (12.71 grams) of Caesarea in Cappadocia Dated Regnal Year 6, 227/228 A.D. Reference: Sydenham, Caesarea 565 var. AV K CЄ OVHPOC ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. MHTPO KAICAPI, Mt. Argaeus surmounted by eagle; aquilae flanking, ЄT ς (date) in exergue.
Macrinus - Roman Emperor: 217-218 A.D. - Bronze 22mm (8.48 grams) of Deultum in Thrace Reference: Draganov 119 (O19/R587); Youroukova 61; Varbanov 2129 IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. COL FL PAC DEVLT, Perseus standing left, holding a harpa and Medusa's head with his left hand, using his right hand to help Andromeda down off some rocks; dead sea monster at feet.
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 22mm (6.34 grams) of Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedon 27 B.C. - 10 A.D. Reference: RPC 1629; SNG ANS 160 var. KAIΣΑΡOΣ ΣЄBACTOΣ - Bare head of Augustus right. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ - Artemis Tauropolos riding on bull galloping right, veil flowing above.
Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Bronze 26mm (12.58 grams) of the City of Philippi in Macedonia Struck 41-54 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 428; B.M.C. 5.98,25; Cohen 260, 117 TI. CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. P.M. TR. P. IMP. - Bare head of Claudius left. COL AVG IVL PHILIP, cippus inscribed with DIVVS AVG in two lines, on which stand statues of Augustus (to left) & Caesar (to right), altar on either side of cippus.
Otacilia Severa - Roman Empress: 244-249 A.D wife of Emperor Philip I - Bronze 21mm (4.63 grams) of Deultum in Thrace circa 244-249 A.D. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, draped bust right. COL F L PAC DEVLT, Hygeia standing right, feeding a serpent from a patera.
Septimius Severus - Roman Emperor: 193-211 A.D. - Bronze 15mm (2.18 grams) of Nicopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior 193-211 A.D. AV K Λ CEVHPOC, laureate head right. NIKOΠOΛIT ΠPOC ICTP, Hermes, nude, standing left with money-pouch and caduceus.
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See also: 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. Read More Here: List of GODS & GODDESSES on Ancient Greek & Roman Coins for Sale on eBay Informative video pertaining to ancient coin collecting. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/list-of-gods/amp/ Ancient Greek and Roman Chariots on CoinsSee the different types of chariots depicted on coins of ancient Greece and RomeThe ancient Greeks and Romans used the chariot for war, racing, processions and travel. On ancient coins, the chariot was featured being driven by emperors, important personages and even gods and goddesses. They were usually pulled by horses, but on ancient coins sometimes even by flying serpents and goats. There is a certain excitement associated with the chariot that is almost archetypal. The Latin word "carrus" is the root of the English word "chariot". Imagine the excitement the ancient spectators would feel as they saw chariots racing around the Circus Maximus in Rome or even other parts of the empire. Chariots are a fascinating topic of study and collecting. See the sights and feel the feeling with these authentic ancient coins depicting the chariot here. Click here to see all coins with a chariot. Biga, Triga and Quadriga chariots on ancient ancient Roman coins. Biga means a two horse, triga means a three horse and a quadriga means four horse chariot. A chariot pulled by goats! By winged serpents, with this depiction of Triptolemus. By even elephants! There is even a story about Pompey the Great who tried to use a chariot pulled by elephants for his triumphal march through Rome. It couldn't fit through the gates though, so he had to get on a regular chariot pulled by horses. There was a Greek general who had a battle on the streets of one of the Greek cities he tried to conquer. One of his commanders tried sending an elephant through the doorway into the city. However, the elephant got stuck and the re-enforcements could not come for the battle. Also it was Seleukos I of the Seleukid kingdom, who traded the territories Alexander the Great won in northern India for 500 War elephants. Hannibal also apparently used the war elephants. Alexander the Great battled elephants in India mounted by archers. Interesting and exciting creatures elephants are! Interesting type issued for Constantine, for his deification, where he is pictured taking a quadriga (four horse) chariot up to heaven with the hand of God accepting him.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. Originally Published Here: CHARIOTS as shown on Authentic Ancient Greek & Roman Coins for Sale on eBay Cool video about collecting old coins. An expert numismatist published this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-greek-roman-chariots-coins/amp/ Animals on Ancient Greek and Roman CoinsA list of the different animals that have appeared on ancient Greek and Roman coinsWild, exotic animals, available throughout the ancient Greek and Roman empires were revered and even struck on their coins. Animals such as antelopes, lions and elephants were brought to amphitheaters, the most famous being the Colosseum and for use in various entertainments. Many Roman legions used animals as a symbol for their legions. Just like we have zoos in modern times, the ancients too were fascinated by the exotic beauty and even possible danger these animals presented. The ancient Greeks and Romans put animals on their coins and are a very interesting topic in themselves to collect, especially for animal lovers. The goal of this guide is to help you know the type of animals on coins and make it easy to put together a collection from my eBay ancient coin store, which has thousands of coins available. You can click on each of the links below and see the examples I have available for sale. A world of intrigue, wonder and amazement awaits you as you explore this fascinating topic ...
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