Most Famous Ancient Greek and Roman Coin Collectors and Investors (Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OghpYB823Q Most Famous Coin Collectors Mentioned in the Video:Roman Emperor Augustus, Emperor 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Thomas Jefferson President of the United States 1801-1805 John Quincy Adams President 1821-1825 Franklin Delano Roosevelt President 1933-1945 Tony Blair United Kingdom Prime Minister 1997-2007 James Earl Jones famous for doing Star Wars Movie voice for Darth Vader Wayne Gretzky Hockey Champion who invests in to coins Buddy Ebsen famous actor for Beverly Hillbillies television show Penny Marshall actress from famous show Laverne & Shirley Nelson Bunker Hunt Billionaire Oil Tycoon and Investor famously tied in with cornering the silver Market in the 1980's and had to sell his coin collection through Sotheby's in 1990 He was also the proud owner of the most famous ancient Roman coin of them all associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar for the sake of "liberty" by his most famous assassin Brutus Peter Weller an actor in the Robocop movies actually owned the famous Brutus coin at one point from the Nelson Bunker Hunt collector. Another probable owner of that coin was the late Jerry Weintraub, a famous Hollywood producer. King Farouk of Egypt who ruled 1936-1952 owned on the most expensive American Gold Double Eagle coin ever sold for over seven million dollars. Nicole Kidman has been rumored to collect coins, perhaps we'll find out more one day. Andre Dawson Baseball Hall of Fame Star Paul McCartney of the Beatles King Louis XIV 'Sun King" builder of Palace of Versailles had a fantastic con collection King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who ruled 1900-1946 had the best coin collection John Larroquette Emmy award winning actor Bruce Williams popular talk show host, second after Rush Limbaugh collects coins Dennis Rodman Bulls Basketball Champion collects coins Mayer Amschel Rothschild founder of the Rothschild dynasty collected coins and amassed a fortune Jackie Onassis had an amazing gold coin collection JP Morgan Family had an amazing coin collection and donated pieces to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Kellan Lutz actor and model, played in a movie called Hercules Charlie Bodin actor said on twitter he is a coin collector Medici family, known to be patrons of the arts collected coins Allessandro Farnese who was grandson of Pope Paul III, both of whom collected coins put together one of the finest collections of coins, sculpture and artifacts from ancient Greek and Roman times. King George III of England made the first ancient coin museum in England To see the most amazing selection of ancient Greek, Roman, Biblical and world coins visit: http://www.trustedcoins.com You will also find amazing articles there, many with video, discussing the subjects of numismatic coin collecting. Most Famous Ancient Greek and Roman Coin Collectors and Investors Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OghpYB823Q http://bit.ly/famouscoincollectors Also see the article: http://www.trustedcoins.com/most_famous_ancient_greek_roman_coin_collectors_and_investors.html http://bit.ly/coincollectorsarticleDownload 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=_OghpYB823QSee More Here: Most Famous Ancient Coin Collectors and Investors Cool article pertaining to collecting old coins. World-renowned numismatic expert published this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/famous-ancient-coin-collectors/amp/
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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.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Learn More Here: Marcus Junius Brutus – Julius Caesar Assassin Roman Coins Fascinating video about collecting old coins. An ancient coin expert created this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/brutus-ancient-roman-coins/amp/ Fire Signal Beacons depicted as the Turrets on Camp Gates of Ancient Roman CoinsHow the Romans controlled a vast empire through outposts on their frontiers using fire signals to marshal their forces
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:
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. Get It Here: Fire Signal Beacons depicted as the Turrets on Camp Gates of Ancient Roman Coins Informative article about collecting old coins. An ancient coin expert published this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/roman-camp-gate-coins/amp/ 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. Learn More Here: Ancient Coin Dealer SHOWS his RARE Coin Collection Fascinating article about numismatic coins. An ancient coin expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-coin-dealer-shows-rare-coin-collection/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, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Can be found Here: MARCUS AURELIUS 161-180AD Ancient Roman Emperor COIN COLLECTING GUIDE Informative video pertaining to ancient coin collecting. World-renowned numismatic expert posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://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, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ Read Full Article Here: “Show me the money”: A look at investing in rare coins Informative article pertaining to numismatic coins. World-renowned numismatic expert posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/investing-in-rare-coins/amp/ Guide to Roman Provincial / Greek Imperial Ancient Coins and Collection - ARTICLE with VIDEOLearn about the amazing ancient Roman coins of the provinces of Greece and beyond
The 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 218AD Deultum Thrace ANDROMEDA PERSEUS SEA MONSTER Roman Coin i40772
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.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Read More Here: Greek Imperial aka Roman Provincial Coins Explained By Expert on Video Fascinating video about collecting old coins. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/greek-imperial-coins/amp/ List of GODS & GODDESSES on Ancient Greek & Roman Coins including the Deities and Mythical Characters to CollectA world of mystery, intrigue and fantasy awaits. See the various gods, goddesses, and mythical deities and characters available to collect on ancient Greek and Roman coins. Transport yourself to the ancient past, explore the unexplored and collect authentic ancient coins of those various deities. This article was intended to expand on various ideas for a coin collector and a fantastic coin collection. By clicking on the links below, you will search my eBay store for specific examples of these these gods that I have available on coins. The goal is for you to have an easy-to-use guide, which allows you to view the different types of coins easily and quickly. Below is a link to download this article in PDF format to your computer, which will allow you to come back to this info in the future, or if you print it out, you can always find this article again online via the link: http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/list-of-gods/
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. See Full Article Here: List of GODS & GODDESSES on Ancient Greek & Roman Coins for Sale on eBay Cool video about ancient coins. An expert numismatist posted this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/list-of-gods/amp/ CONSTANTINE the GREAT Family & Enemy Ancient Roman Coins Educational Article with VideoCoins 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.
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Alexander the Great was king of the Macedonian Kingdom from 336-323 B.C. His father was Philip II, who gave him the most quality education, including with the famous philosopher Aristotle. Trained in battle with his father Philip, Alexander did not stay in his father's shadow and went on to create an empire that is has effects on Western Civilization to this day. The types of coins Alexander introduced, including those in gold, silver and bronze, were used as prototypes of the coins struck hundreds of years after his death. Since his coins were so well known and accepted, for hundreds of years, his types were struck by various other rulers and cities. Coins were struck bearing his portrait and name into the ancient Roman times over 500 years later. Very interesting series of ancient coins to collect. See some great examples of them here. See all the different types of Alexander the Great coins available.
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The standard reference that is used to identify most of the coins of Alexander the Great is called: The coinage in the name of Alexander the Great and Philip Arrhidaeus: A British Museum catalogue by M. Jessop Price. So that is what is usually referenced below every coin you will find in my store.
The Coins:Philip II Alexander the Great Dad OLYMPIC GAMES Ancient Greek Coin Horse i47408
Greek King Philip II of Macedon 359-336 B.C. Father of Alexander III the Great Bronze 18mm (6.41 grams) Struck circa 356-336 B.C. in the Kingdom of Macedonia Commemorating his Olympic Games Victory Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Youth on horse prancing right, ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ above.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient Greek coin of King Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. Fascinating coin referring to his Olympic victories.History and Meaning of the Coin During 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."
PHILIP III Alexander the Great Half Brother Silver Tetradrachm Greek Coin i44563
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Philip III, Arrhidaeus - King of Macedonia: 323-317 B.C. Struck under Perdikkas Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (16.55 grams) Struck circa 323-320 B.C. Reference: Price P205; SNG München 971 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; head of Sol in field to left; KY below thrown.
ALEXANDER the GREAT 90BC Silver Greek Tetradrachm coin of PELLA Macedon i46268
Greek city of Pella in Macedonia Silver Tetradrachm 27mm (16.70 grams) Struck circa 90-75 B.C. Reference: Sear 1439; Price (Coins of the Macedonians) pl. XVI, 84 Head of Alexander the Great right, with horn of Ammon and flowing hair; MAKEΔΟΝΩΝ beneath, B (reversed) behind. AESILLAS / Q. above club between money-chest and quaestor's chair; all within olive-wreath.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT Pella Antigonos II Tetradrachm Silver Greek Coin i46302
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Struck under Antigonos II Gonatas: Macedonian King: 277-239 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 27mm (16.80 grams) Pella mint, circa: 275-271 B.C. Reference: Price 621; Müller 230; SNG Copenhagen 713; Mathisen, Administrative VI.6, dies A19/P44 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Macedonian helmet in field to left; OK monogram below throne.
Celtic Thrace King KAVAROS Silver Greek Coin name of Alexander the Great i41722
KINGS of THRACE, Celtic. Kavaros (the last Gaulish King in Thrace) - King: 230-218 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 28mm (16.44 grams) Struck at the Kabyle mint circa 230-218 B.C. In the name and types of Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Reference: Draganov 874–5 var. (unlisted dies); Price 882; Peykov F2010 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Artemis Phosphoros in field to left.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 310BC Hercules Zeus Ancient Silver Greek Coin i46352
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. under: Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC Silver Drachm 17mm (4.10 grams) Lampsakos, Struck circa 310-301 B.C. Reference: Price 1423 var. Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; mouse in field to left; monogram below throne.
Alexander III the Great as Hercules 336BC Ancient Greek Coin Bow Club i40942
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 18mm (5.39 grams) Struck under Alexander the Great circa 336-323 B.C. Reference: Sear 6739 var. Head of Alexander III the Great as Hero Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. Hercules' weapons, bow in bow-case and club, BA in between.
Alexander III the Great as Hercules 336BC Ancient Greek Coin Bow Club i47432
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 19mm (5.18 grams) Struck under Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. Reference: Sear 6739 var. Head of Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. Hercules' weapons, bow in bow-case and club, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ in between.
Alexander III the Great 323BC Shield Helmet Macedonia Ancient Greek Coin i37411
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 16mm (4.37 grams) Uncertain mint in western Asia Minor, Struck circa 323-310 B.C. Reference: Price 2801 Macedonian shield with head of Alexander the Great as Hercules 3/4 facing left in center. Crested helmet; BA across fields.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 336BC Super Rare Shield Helmet Ancient Greek Coin i38104
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 16mm (3.87 grams) Struck circa 336-323 B.C. Reference: Price 2808 (obverse), Price 2806 (reverse) Macedonian shield with head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right in center. Crested helmet; grain-ear below, BA across fields.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 325BC Shield Helmet Macedonian Greek Coin RARE i39799
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 1/2 Unit 16mm (4.26 grams) Uncertain mint in Macedon. Possible lifetime issue, struck under Antipater, Polyperchon, or Kassander, circa 325-310 B.C. Reference: Price 417 Macedonian shield; around, five double crescents with five pellets between each; in centre, thunderbolt. B - A on either side of crested Macedonian helmet, Δ below.
Alexander III the Great 334BC Shield Crested Helmet Ancient Greek Coin i36441
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 17mm (4.45 grams) Pella or Amphipolis: 334 B.C. LIFETIME ISSUE! Reference: SNGCop 1120; Liampi M7 Macedonian shield; around, five double crescents with five pellets between each; in centre, thunderbolt. B - A on either side of Crested Macedonian helmet.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 336BC Hercules Eagle Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i40536
Greek Coin of Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 16mm (3.49 grams) Struck under Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. Reference: Sear 6743 Alexander III the Great as young Hercules right, clad in lion-skin. ΑΛΕΞΑΝ-ΔΡΟΥ, Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, looking back; leaf in upper field to left.
Alexander III The Great 336BC Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO Healer HORSE i32123
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 15mm (3.15 grams) Amphipolis mint: 336-323 B.C. Reference: Price 338; Sear 6744 cf.; Forrer/Weber 2150 cf. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Horse prancing right; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ above, torch below.
Alexander the Great under Ptolemy I Soter 305BC Ancient Greek Coin Eagle i36669
Greek King Ptolemy I, Soter - 305-283 B.C. of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt - Bronze 25mm (9.44 grams) Struck in Alexandria in Egypt 305-283 B.C. Reference: Sear 7765; B.M.C. 6.21,66 Head of Alexander the Great right wearing an elephant scalp, symbol of his conquest of India. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Alexander the Great Bucephalus Macedonia Koinon Ancient Greek Roman Coin i42066
Alexander III the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Roman Era, Olympic-Style Games Issue Bronze 26mm (13.73 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace under Roman Control Struck circa 222-235 A.D. under the reign of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NEΩ, Alexander the Great on his legendary horse, Bucephalus, galloping right with cape flowing behind him.* Numismatic Note: Leaders like Julius Caesar and the Romans and the Greeks alike had immense respect for the great accomplishments of Alexander the Great. Macedonia, being the kingdom of Alexander the Great's birth, this coin featuring his likeness heralds the Neocorate status of the area, along with the Olympic-style games that accompanied it. Highly-desirable type.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT Olympic type Games Koinon Macedonia Ancient Coin i27404
Alexander III, the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Roman Era, Olympic-Style Games Issue Bronze 27mm (13.00 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace under Roman Control Struck circa 222-235 A.D. under the reign of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right as Hercules, wearing lion-skin headdress. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NЄΩKO B, Agonistic prize table with two urns atop, each containing a palm branch which was a symbol for victory; amphora (vase) below table; B above table.* Numismatic Note: Leaders like Julius Caesar and the Romans and the Greeks alike had immense respect for the great accomplishments of Alexander the Great. Macedonia, being the kingdom of Alexander the Great's birth, this coin featuring his likeness heralds the Neocorate status of the area, along with the Olympic-style games that accompanied it. Highly-coveted type.
ALEXANDER the GREAT Roman Macedonia Koinon Greek Area Coin Temples i40532
Alexander III, the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Roman Era, Olympic-Style Games Issue Bronze 25mm (11.31 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace under Roman Control Struck circa 222-235 A.D. under the reign of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. B KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NEΩ, Two temples.* Numismatic Note: Leaders like Julius Caesar and the Romans and the Greeks alike had immense respect for the great accomplishments of Alexander the Great. Macedonia, being the kingdom of Alexander the Great's birth, this coin featuring his likeness heralds the Neocorate status of the area, along with the Olympic-style games that accompanied it. Highly-coveted type.
Alexander III the Great Olympic Style Games KOINON Ancient Roman Coin i30609
Alexander III, the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Roman Era, Olympic-Style Games Issue Bronze 25mm (8.61 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace under Roman Control Struck circa 222-235 A.D. under the reign of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN B NEΩ, Athena seated left, wearing crested Corinthian style helmet, leaning on shield and holding patera.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT Greek Coin Roman Times KOINON Macedon Coin i28366
Alexander III, the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Roman Era, Olympic-Style Games Issue Bronze 25mm (13.24 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace under Roman Control Struck circa 222-235 A.D. under the reign of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NEΩ, Alexander the Great on his legendary horse, Bucephalus, galloping right, holding spear and cape flowing behind him, star below.
Alexander III the Great Bucephalus Ancient Greek MACEDONIA KOINON Coin i30608
Alexander III, the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Roman Era, Olympic-Style Games Issue Bronze 25mm (12.19 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace under Roman Control Struck circa 222-235 A.D. under the reign of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NEΩ, Alexander the Great on his legendary horse, Bucephalus, galloping right with cape flowing behind him and holding spear.
COMMODUS as HERCULES Megalomania 192AD Ancient Silver Roman Coin Club i43640
Commodus - Roman Emperor: 177-192 A.D. Silver Denarius 17mm (2.50 grams) Rome mint: 192 A.D. Reference: RIC 251; RSC 190; sear5 #5644 L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, head of Commodus right as Hercules wearing lionskin headdress. HER-CVL RO-MAN AV-GV either side of club of Hercules, all in wreath.* Numismatic Note: This very scarce issue comes from the very end of Commodus' reign where his megalomania got him to image that he was the re-incarnation of Hercules. Desirable type.
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