JESUS CHRIST Anonymous Class A-N Byzantine Follis Coins ReferenceExplore the ancient coins with the portrait of Jesus Christ on large historical medieval numismatic coins of Christian emperorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSDa-HRmHD0 A Guide to Byzantine Coins from circa 969-1118 A.D.
For more than a century, the production of Follis denomination Byzantine coins was dominated with purely religious Christian motifs which included included Jesus Christ, and sometimes Virgin Mary. The Follis denomination coins were the largest bronze denomination coins issued by the Byzantine empire, and their large size, along with the Christian motif make them a popular coin type for collectors. This series ran from the period of Byzantine emperors John I (969-976 A.D.) to Alexius I (1081-1118 A.D.). The accepted classification was originally devised by Miss Margaret Thompson with her study of these types of coins. World famous numismatic author, David R. Sear adopted this classification system for his book entitled, Byzantine Coins and Their Values. The references about this coin site Mr. Sear's book by the number that they appear in that work. The class types of coins included Class A1, Class A2, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Class I, Class J, Class K. Read more and see examples of these coins by reading the JESUS CHRIST Anonymous Class A-N Byzantine Follis Coins Reference. Click here to see all the Jesus Christ Anonymous Follis coins for sale. Click here to see all coins bearing Jesus Christ or related available for sale. Press buttons CTRL and D together to bookmark this page.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class A1 Bronze Follis 22mm (2.99 grams) Struck 969-976 A.D. under John I - Byzantine Emperor: 969-976 A.D. Reference: Sear 1793 +ЄMMANOVHΛ - Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown (with two pellets in each limb of cross), pallium and colobium , and holding book of Gospels (the cover ornamended with central pellet in border of dots) with both hands; to left, IC; to right, XC. +IhSЧS / XPISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class A2 Bronze Follis 28mm (10.10 grams) Struck during the joint-reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII 1025-1028 A.D. Reference: Sear 1813 Bust of Christ facing, wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands. +IhSЧS / XPISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class B Bronze Follis 28mm (11.67 grams) Struck during the reign of Romanus III 1028-1034 A.D. Reference: Sear 1823 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands. Cross, with pellet at each extremity, standing on three steps; in field, above transverse limbs of cross, IS -XS; beneath limbs, bAS - ILЄ, bAS - ILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings").
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class C Bronze Follis 27mm (9.11 grams) Struck during the reign of Michael IV 1034-1041 A.D. Reference: Sear 1825 +ЄMMANOVHΛ - Three-quarter length figure of Christ Antiphonetes standing facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. Jeweled cross cross, with pellet at each extremity; in the angles, IC -XC / NI - KA ("May Jesus Christ Conquer").
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class D Bronze Follis 30mm (8.86 grams) Struck during the reign of Constantine IX 1042-1055 A.D. Reference: Sear 1836 Christ seated facing on throne with back, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines; above, cross.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class E Bronze Follis 26mm (8.43 grams) Constantinople mint: 1059-1067 A.D. under Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1855 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL' ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines, - + - above, -u- underneath.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class F Bronze Follis 25mm (7.76 grams) - Struck under Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1856 Christ seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines, - + - above, + beneath.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class G Bronze Follis 28mm (7.71 grams) Struck during the reign of Romanus IV, Diogenes - Byzantine Emperor: 1 January 1068 A.D. - 19 August 1071 A.D. Reference: Sear 1867 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, scroll; to left, IC; to right, XC; border of large pellets. Facing bust of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; to left, MP; to right, ΘV; border of large pellets.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class H Follis 24mm (9.23 grams) Struck during the reign of Michael VII Emperor: October 24,1071 - March 24, 1078 A.D. Reference: Sear 1880 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; normal border. Patriarchal cross, with globule and two pellets at each extremity; in lower field, on either side, floral ornament.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class I BrBronze Follis 24mm (4.65 grams) Struck during the reign of Nicephorus III - 24 March 1078 - 4 April 1081 A.D. Reference: Sear 1889 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in beneditcion, in left hand, the book of Gospels, IC to left, XC to right; within border. Latin cross, with X at center, and globule and two pellets at each extremity; in lower field, on either side, floral ornament; in uppper field, on either side, crescent.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class J ByByzantine Follis 25mm (4.38 grams) Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1900 Bust of Christ facing, cross behind head; He wears pallium and colobium, raises right hand in benediction, and holds book of Gospels in left; in upper field, C - C; in lower field, IC - XC. Cross, with globule and two pellets at each extremity; beneath, large crescent; around, four globules, each surrounded by pellets. * Numismatic Note: Alexius I was the Byzantine emperor during the time of the First Crusade.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class K BrBronze Follis 22mm (6.75 grams) Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1901 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; border of large pellets. Three-qauarter length figure of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; on either side of nimbus, M - Θ or MP - ΘV; border of large pellets. * Numismatic Note: Alexius I was the Byzantine emperor during the time of the First Crusade.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class L Bronze Follis Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1902 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimubs corwn, pallium and colobium; infield to left, IC; to right, XC. Cross pattee; above and beneath, IC/XC; on either side; NI - KA.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class M Bronze Follis Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1903 Christ Enthroned Facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. Jewelled cross, with three pellets at each extremity; beneath, large crescent.
Class N
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class N Bronze Follis 26mm (6.61 grams) NICEPHORUS BASILACIUS - Usurper: 1078 A.D. Reference: Sear 1904; Numismatic Chronicle 1992, pp. 175-177 ΝΙΚΗΦω-ROC BAC, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC. Patriarchal cross on base; in upper field, IC - XC; in lower field, NI - NA.
Additional Non-Anonymous Coins Featuring Jesus Christ
This section is to cover other coins that feature Jesus Christ that were issued featuring the emperor and at times other rulers and family members.
Constantine X & Eudocia 1059AD Ancient Byzantine Coin Jesus Christ i41773
Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. - Bronze Follis 24mm (5.44 grams) Struck at the mint of Constantinople circa 1059-1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1853 ┼ЄMMANOVHΛ. Christ standing facing on footstool, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. - ┼KWN TΔ ЄVΔK AVΓO. Eudocia on left and Constantine, bearded on right standing facing, holding between them labarum, with cross on shaft, resting on three steps; each wears crown and loros.
Constantine X Ducas 1059AD Large Ancient Byzantine Coin JESUS CHRIST i467
Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. - Bronze Follis 30mm (10.38 grams) Struck at the mint of Constantinople circa 1059-1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1854 ┼ЄMMANOVHΛ. - Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC. ┼KWN RACIΛЄVC O ΔOVK - Bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross and akakia.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient 1068AD Christian Byzantine Romanus IV Follis Coin i48619
Byzantine Empire Romanus IV Diogenes - Emperor: January 1, 1068 A.D. - August 19, 1071 A.D. - Bronze Follis 31mm (9.56 grams) Constantinople mint: 1068-1071 A.D. Reference: Sear 1866; B.M.C. 9-13 Bust of Jesus Christ facing, dotted cross behind head, wearing pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; in field, IC - XC / NI - KA ("May Jesus Christ Conquer"). Cross, with globus and two pellets at each extremity, and X at center; in the angles, C - R / P - Δ.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient Christian Byzantine Nicephorus III Follis1078AD Coin i48623
Byzantine Empire Nicephorus III Botaneiates - Emperor: March 24, 1078 - April 4, 1081 A.D. Bronze Follis 24mm (5.51 grams) Constantinople mint: 1078-1081 A.D. Reference: Sear 1888 Three-quarter length figure of Jesus Christ standing facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC over large star; to right, XC over large star. Cross, with globule at each extremity; at center, circle containing star of eight rays; in the angles, C - Φ / N - Δ.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient 1143AD Christian Byzantine Manuel I Tetarteron Coin i48626
Byzantine Empire Manuel I, Comnenus - Emperor: 8 April 1143 - 24 September 1180 A.D. - Bronze Half Tetarteron 18mm (2.02 grams) Struck at the mint of Thessalonica circa 1143-1180 A.D. Reference: Sear 1978; B.M.C. 64-6; R. 2150 Bust of Jesus Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left, scroll; to left, IC; to right, XC. MANYHΛ ΔΕCΠΟΤH, Manuel, bearded, standing facing, wearing crown and military attire and holding cruciform scepter and globe cross.
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Anonymous Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA 270BC Athena Nike Greek Coin i46676
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea, Anonymous Bronze 16mm (4.04 grams) Petra mint, circa 270-72 B.C. Reference: HGC 10, 671; Meshorer, Nabataea 1-4 Helmeted head of Athena right. Nike advancing left, holding wreath and cornucopia; crescent above Λ in field to left.The northern kingdom of Arabia of the Nabataean people, with Petra being the capital existed until early 2nd century A.D. when Roman emperor Trajan created the province of Arabia.
ARABIA Saba Kingdom 160BC Owl as Athens Silver Ancient Greek Coin RARE i47784
Arabia Kingdom of Saba Silver 'Tetradrachm' 28mm (4.87 grams) Struck circa 160-130 B.C. Reference: HGC 10, 725; Munro-Hay 1.13il Laureate male head with long hair right. Owl standing right on amphora; monograms to left and right.* Numismatic Note: The coins of this kingdom use the reverse similar to the "New Style" tetradrachm coins of Athens, and what the obverse ostensibly is similar to the Roman Republican L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi denarius or perhaps a royal portrait.
Pompey the Great General Beats Aretas III Arab Nabatea Silver Roman Coin i46389
Roman Republic M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus moneyer Silver Denarius 18mm (3.68 grams) Rome mint at Rome 58 B.C. Reference: Aemilia 8; B.M.C. 3878; Syd. 913; Craw. 422/lb; Hendin 1443 M . SCAVR / AED CVR above king Aretas kneeling beside a camel r., EX on , S . C on right, REX ARETAS in exergue. HYPSAE (vs) / AED CVR above Jupiter in quadriga left, CAPTVM on right, c. HYPSAEVS cos PREIV (ER) in ex. scorpion below horses.This coin commemorated the victory over Aretas III by Pompey the Great's general, Marcus Aemilius Scaurus. King Aretas III was an ally and supported John Hyrcanus II in war against his brother, Aristobulus II. Upon defeat, King Aretas had to pay a massive sum of 300 talents as a fine to Pompey the Great. M. Aemilius and Pub. Plautius were curule aediles together in 58 B.C. It is interesting to note that this is one of the earliest types that had the moneyer commemorate their own accomplishments on a coin."Aristobulus was not able to make resistance, but was deserted in his first onset, and was driven to Jerusalem: he also had been taken at first by force, if Scaurus, the Roman general, had not come and seasonably interposed himself and raised the siege." (Josephus, Wars, 1, VI:2) Click here to see all coins of the Roman Republic for sale or read the Guide to the Coins of the Roman Republic
King Syllaeus of Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea Ancient Greek Type Coin i50391
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Syllaeus - King: 9 B.C. Bronze 15mm (2.49 grams) Petra mint, Struck 9 B.C. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 42 Diademed head of Obodas III right. Two cornucopiae crossed.
ARETAS IV 9BC Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Authentic PETRA Ancient Greek Coin i46668ARETAS IV & SHAQUILATH Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA Ancient Greek Coin i46666
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Aretas IV Aretas IV, with Shaqilath Bronze 15mm (2.63 grams) Petra mint, circa 11-40 A.D. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 97 Aretas standing facing, head left, wearing military attire, holding spear and placing hand on hilt of sword; palm frond to left, monogram to right. Shaqilath standing left, raising hand; wreath to left; to right, name in Aramaic in three lines.
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea ARETAS IV & SHAQUILAT PETRA Ancient Greek Coin i466722
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Aretas IV King Aretas IV with Queen Shaqilath Bronze 20mm (4.36 grams) Petra mint, circa 11-40 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 5699; B.M.C. 28.8,15; Meshorer, Nabataea 114 Conjoined bustsr right of Aretas, laureate, and Queen Shaqilath, draped; Aramaic letters in field. Two cornucopiae, crossed; between them, Aramaic legend = 'Aretas, Shaqilath' in three lines.
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea ARETAS IV & SHQUILATH Silver Ancient Greek Coin i46670
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Aretas IV - King: 9 B.C. - 40 A.D. Debased Silver Drachm 16mm (3.28 grams) Petra mint: 11 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 5695; Cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 100 Laureate bust of Aretas right; around, Aramaic legend = 'Aretas, king of Nabataea, lover of his people'. Conjoined draped busts right of Aretas, laureate, and Queen Shaquilath; around, Aramaic legend = 'Shaquilath, queen of Nabataea, year 20' (= c. A.D. 11).
Aretas IV Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA 4BC Original Ancient Greek Coin i503900Aretas IV Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA 4BC Original Ancient Greek Coin i503855King Aretas IV of Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea Ancient BibleTime Coin i50387King Aretas IV of Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea 4BC Ancient Bible Coin i504000
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Aretas IV - King: 9 B.C. - 40 A.D. Bronze 15mm (2.20 grams) Petra mint, Struck 4/3 B.C. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 76 Laureate head of Aretas IV right; in field, right, ח. Two cornucopiae crossed between them, caduceus; on staff of caduceus, above, ח below, o; in field left, ח.
MALICHUS II & SHAQILATH II Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA Rare Greek Coin i46669
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Malichus II - King: 40-71 A.D. Malichus II and Queen Shaqilath II Silver Drachm 15mm (3.73 grams) Petra mint, Struck circa 49 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 5702; Cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 134 Laureate bust of Malichus right; around, Aramaic legend = 'Malichus the king, king of Nabataea, year 9' (= circa A.D. 49) Veiled and draped bust of Queen Shaquilath II right; around, Aramaic legend = 'Shaqilath, his siter, queen of Nabataea'.
King Malichus II Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea 64AD Greek Type Coin i50452
Arab Kingdom of f Nabataea Malichus II - King: 70-106 A.D. Bronze 16mm (2.73 grams) Petra mint, Struck 64/65 A.D. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 140 Jugate heads of Malichus II and Shuqailat II right, the king laureate, with hair hanging down to nape of neck, wearing V-shaped ornament above forehead, the queen laureate; in field, ש מ . Two cornucopiae crossed; between them, above and below, in three lines, inscription מלכן/שקי/לת (Malichus/Shuqai/lat).
King Rabbel II Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea 75AD Greek Type Coin i50401
Arab Kingdom of f Nabataea Rabbel II - King: 70-106 A.D. Bronze 16mm (2.52 grams) Petra mint, Struck 75/76 A.D. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 146 Jugate portraits of Rabbel II and Shuqailat right, both laureate, head of Rabbel with very long hair covering nape of neck, but of Shuqailat draped. Two cornucopiae crossed; between them, above and below, in three lines, inscription רבאל/שקילת/אמה (Rabbel/Shuqailat/his mother)
ARABIA FELIX HIMYARITES Yemen Ancient Silver Quinarius Greek-like Coin i39632
ARABIA FELIX - Under HIMYARITES Scyphate Silver Quinarius 14mm (1.00 grams) "RYDN" Royal Series. "'MDN BYN" (Amdan Bayyin). Circa 80-100 A.D. Reference: Malcom-Hay 3.4i; BMC Arabia pg. 71, 1; SNG ANS 1596 Male head right within torc; monogram behind. "'MDNIBYNI" around, "RYDN" in exergue, small head right; "sceptre" symbol before.
King Rabbel II Gamilat Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea 101AD Greek Coin i5041717
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Rabbel II - King: 70-106 A.D. Bronze 17mm (3.47 grams) Petra mint, Struck 101/102 A.D. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 163A Jugate portraits of Rabbel II, his head laureate, with particularly long hair coming down to nape of neck, undraped, and of Gamilat, laureate, her bust draped. Two cornucopiae crossed; between them, in two lines, inscription רבאל/גמלת (Rabbel/Gamilat).
TRAJAN creates ARABIA Province 112AD Camel Ancient Silver Roman Rome Coin i53225
Trajan - Roman Emperor : 98-117 A.D. - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.01 grams) Rome mint: 112 A.D. Reference: RIC 245; BMCRE 474. Cohen 26 (3 Fr.) IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Laureate, draped bust right left shoulder. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIP Exe: ARAB ADQ, Arabia standing, facing, holding branch and cinnamon sticks; camel to left.
SEVERUS ALEXANDER 222AD Bostra Arabia Zeus-Ammon Ancient Roman Coin i38501
Severus Alexander - Roman Emperor: 222-235 A.D. Bronze 18mm (5.32 grams) of Bostra in Arabia Reference: Kindler 38; Spijkerman 48; Rosenberger 41; SNG ANS 1222 Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander right, seen from behind. Draped bust of Zeus-Ammon right.
PHILIP I the ARAB 248AD 1000 Years of Rome Wolf Twins Silver Roman Coin i5217070
Philip I 'the Arab' - Roman Emperor: 244-249 A.D. - Silver Antoninianus 23mm (3.95 grams) Rome mint: 248 A.D. Commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome Reference: RIC 15; C 178 IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right SAECVLARES AVGG / II, Lupa ( She-wolf) standing left, looking back to lick her suckling twins, Romulus and Remus.
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This article is meant to be as a survey of the types of ancient coins that depicted ships on them. What is interesting is that there was a major turning point in Western history that had to do with a ship battle that emperor Augustus' general Agrippa fought against Mark Antony, whom was commanding the fleet of the famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra. This battle in 31 B.C. Actium was the turning point which left the power of the Roman Empire in the hands of one man alone, Augustus. It is interesting to note for example, that the only biological son that Julius Caesar had was growing up under the care of Cleopatra, and if orders were not sent to eliminate him, there would be a rival to the power Augustus had. It is interesting to also note that ships were depicted on coins of many Greek cities, such as Sidon, Askalon and on coins of King Demetrios Poliorcetes of Macedon, and so much more. The study of ships all on its own could occupy many volumes. The topic had been the focal point of many ancient coin collections. Search for ships or galleys within my store here.Just some of the Interesting Coins Depicting Ships on Ancient CoinsDownload this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ Article Source Here: Ships in form of Galleys and look Trireme on Ancient Greek and Roman Coins Cool article pertaining to ancient coin collecting. An ancient coin expert posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ships-on-greek-and-roman-coins/amp/ Brutus Assassin of Julius Caesar Ancient Roman Coin Collection & GuideMarcus Junius Brutus (also known as Q. Caepio Brutus) was convinced by Decimus Brutus to join him in the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March (March 15th, 44B.C.). All in all Julius Caesar suffered over 50 wounds before falling dead beneath the statue of Pompey the Great (ironic as that was his rival). Mark Antony was held up outside the senate house while this happened, so he could not come to his aid. After the death of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony gave a famous funeral speech in honor of Julius Caesar in which he read the deceased man's will, in which he left vast sums of money along with lands to the people of Rome. The sentiment quickly turned against the assassins, even though they were first consider heroes riding the Republic of a "tyrant" and Marcus Junius Brutus, Cassius and many others were forced to flee the city of Rome quickly. This left the city of Rome under the control of Mark Antony and Octavian, later known as Augustus, who was adopted as the son of Caesar in his will. This meant that Augustus was able to use the fame of Julius Caesar to his advantage, and stamp CAESAR on his coins, which allowed him to gain support. The forces of Mark Antony and Octavian Augustus defeated the forces of Brutus and Cassius at the Battle of Philippi in ancient Macedonia, in 42 B.C. Depicted in this article are the coins of some of the most famous assassins, one of them being Deciumus Brutus, lesser known to history, but had played an important role in convincing Marcus Junius Brutus to join his cause. Decimus Brutus received great honor serving under Caesar in his Gallic campaigns (Gaul being modern France area). He also is the one who convinced Julius Caesar not to heed the warnings of his wife, and walked him into the senate house, evading Mark Antony from joining them (who could have came to help Caesar and could have foiled the attempt). Julius Caesar was also warned by a trusted friend by the name of Lepidus the night before of the plot. Next a coin is shown which is the famous portrait coin of Julius Caesar that was struck fore about a month which featured the portrait of Julius Caesar himself, struck February-March 44 B.C. This being a lifetime portrait issue is one of the important key coins to get in the Julius Caesar coins. His portrait was used on many coins after his death, including by Augustus and Mark Antony. This coin broke the conventions of portraying a living individual on coinage, which strong Republican sentiment was against, having taken away the power of the last king hundreds of years earlier. What is interesting to note is that Brutus winds up minting his own coin with his own portrait, which is another key coin, shown in the video, which can be taken as somewhat hypocritical. The explanation goes on further to distinguish the coins of Marcus Junius Brutus from the time period of him being the moneyer of the mint of Rome which happened in 54 B.C. In this series, his strong republican values are demonstrated, pointing to his ancestors who were responsible for bringing Rome from the rule of kings to the Republican form of government. His later issues are ones issued by him with his traveling military mint he used his troops. These coins are also interesting, rare and desired by collectors. The most famous coin being the Ides of March denarius, which features the portrait of Brutus on the front naming him Imperator, and the reverse showing the cap of liberty with two daggers on either side, and an inscription below commemorating "IDE MAR" or the Ides of March and the assassination. This was an allusion the the "great deed" that Brutus and the assassins had done for the saving of the Republic. However after Brutus and Cassius were defeated, Augustus wound up becoming the first Roman emperor, turning Rome from a Roman Republican form form of government to a dictatorship with the ceremonial vestiges of the Senate being present, and the true power residing in the emperor.
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A recent interpretation or meaning has come about that the turrets on fourth century camp gates were actually a sort of a signal beacon, using fires to send messages. Most ancient Roman coins depicting the camp gate featured the inscription PROVIDENTIAE AVG or PROVIDENTIAE CAES. The root of the word providentia is provideo which means foresight. Providentia being the quality of the emperor caring for his people with an aspect of it, looking out for the security of the frontier. As the ancient Roman coins were used by the Roman emperors as propaganda pieces, it is likely the message it communicated the people were safe from invasions. During this time period, protection of the frontier would have been an important issue for the empire. The fire signal was used since the time of the Greeks, so it is likely that these coins actually were a way of saying that he had improved it and made it more effective. One of the most famous examples of the fire signal being used was during the American Revolution by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his famous poem Paul Revere's ride. "One if by land two if by sea". This helped Paul Revere to receive the signal and raise everyone of to arms. It was the author Polybius, who lived circa 200-118 B.C., that informs us that Philip V, the king of Macedon was being kept informed of what happened in Phocis and Boeotia by fire signal. And Julius Caesar was informed by fire signal about the movement of Pompey the Great's troops during the civil war. Polybius described two systems of using the fire signal. One was having two vessels of water of the same size and the same sized hole in them. At each level of water was a specific agreed-upon message. So when the torch was raised, the other tower would open the cork and was then given the signal to stop the water at the specific message. This would have been useful system and efficient with practice, however it could not send unforeseen messages. So Polybius describes a system which he claims to have refined using two sets of five torches, dividing the alphabet into five parts. So for the first letter one torch on the left would be lifted, and one torch on the right. For letter number six, two torches on the left and one on the right and so forth. The ancient author Polybius writes:
Another ancient author Julius Africanus from 220-245 A.D., describes how a fire signal was sent in his work the Kestoi:
The system that this ancient author describes would work well with either the Greek or Roman alphabet as both have 24 letters. This description fits the three-turreted camp gate precisely. So it would be easy to adapt this fire signal to 2, turrets by having each beacon being 12 letters, 3 being 8 letters, and 4 being 6 letters each. The ancient description that we saw is a simple rudimentary understanding of it. As this technology had obviously undergone many great adjustments. And this being a highly sensitive technology for the Roman army, the exact codes would have been kept a closely-guarded secret. It is possible that they may have also developed signal of a type similar to the modern Morse code for an even more efficient communication system. Own the coin types shown in this article:I have an ancient coin store on eBay where I have thousands available for sale:
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This article is designed to teach about the varieties of ancient Greek coins that are connected with Alexander the Great, including the coins of his lifetime. My name is Ilya Zlobin with eBay store, Authentic Ancient Greek and Roman Coins, and I will be your guide to a time over 2300 years ago. This article combines examples of ancient coins available in my store, along with a video where I talk more about them. The end result making it easy and fun to learn about and put together a collection of Alexander the Great coins.
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The book that is the standard reference regarding coins of Alexander the Great is called "The Coinage In the name of Alexander the Great and Philip Arrhidaeus" by Martin Jessop Price. The book is shown in the video and below. Scroll on to see the many amazing pictures and descriptions, basically covering all types of Alexander the Great, except a few rare, seldom-seen ones. The pictures of the coins are clickable and you will be able to see the types in my store, if available. This is a great collection of Alexander the Great coin that can give you a great hands-on experience by watching the video and reading this guide. Enjoy!
Philip II Alexander the Great Dad OLYMPIC GAMES Ancient Greek Coin Horse i28299
Greek King Philip II of Macedon 359-336 B.C. Bronze 15mm (6.55 grams) Struck 359-336 B.C. in the Kingdom of Macedonia Commemorating his Olympic Games Victory Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Nude athlete on horse prancing right, ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ above.
Philip II Alexander the Great Dad OLYMPIC GAMES Ancient Greek Coin Horse i55365
Greek King Philip II of Macedon 359-336 B.C. Father of Alexander III the Great Bronze 15mm (6.39 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 left, ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ above.
PHILIP II Alexander the Great Dad OLYMPIC GAMES Silver Greek Coin i31177
Greek King Philip II of Macedon 359-336 B.C. Silver Hemidrachm 14mm (2.43 grams) Struck 359-336 B.C. in the Kingdom of Macedonia Commemorating his Olympic Games Victory Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Nude athlete on horse prancing right, ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ above.
ALEXANDER III The GREAT 325BC Silver Tetradrachm Ancient Greek Coin ZEUS i55138
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (17.07 grams) Pella mint, circa 325-315 B.C. Reference: Price 214; (*Note: obverse design like that of Price 3019) Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Θ below throne.* Numismatic Note: The difference between the coins of the Tarsos mint and Pella is that there is a rudder in field to left in addition to the Θ below the throne. However, in this case, what I find striking is that the obverse head is like that of Price 3019 of Tarsos. This leads me to the conclusion of the usage of the dies from Tarsos at the mint of Pella, at least for the obverse design. The portrait type has more of the neck visible as opposed to just the head. Interesting lifetime or early posthumous type.
Greek Coin of Kingdom of Thrace Lysimachos - King: 323-281 B.C. - Silver Tetradrachm 30mm (16.39 grams) Struck circa 288-281 B.C. Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great, wearing the horn of Ammon. Athena enthroned left, holding Nike; M in field to left.
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.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 120BC OdessosThrace Tetradrachm Silver Greek Coin i44007
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 32mm (15.90 grams) Odessos mint, struck circa: 120-90 B.C. Reference: Price 1181; Callataÿ group 1, (D9/R9); Topalov, Odesos 69. Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; ΘΕ in field to left; monogram below throne.
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.
Gold Stater Coin of Alexander the Great
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). Gold stater (19mm, 8.55 gm, 1h). Late lifetime / early posthumous issue of Miletus, ca. 323-319 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, hair in parallel corkscrew curls / AΛEΞANΔP[OY], Nike standing left, holding wreath in right hand and stylis in left arm; monogram in left field, labrys below right wing. Price 2114. ADM I Series VII, 175a.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 325BC LIFETIME ISSUE Ancient Silver Greek Coin i56034
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. LIFETIME ISSUE Silver Drachm 16mm (4.13 grams) Miletos mint, struck under Philoxenos, circa 325-323 B.C. Reference: Price 2088; ADM I series I, 32-53; SNG München 581-3; SNG Alpha Bank 627; SNG Saroglos -. Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; thunderbolt in field to left; ΔH monogram below throne.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 325BC LIFETIME ISSUE Ancient Silver Greek Coin i56035
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. LIFETIME ISSUE Silver Drachm 17mm (4.16 grams) Abydos mint. Struck under Kalas or Demarchos, circa 325-323 B.C. Reference: Price 1505; ADM II Series II. Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; forepart of Pegasus in field to left; monogram below throne.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 325BC LIFETIME ISSUE Ancient Silver Greek Coin i54102
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. LIFETIME ISSUE Silver Drachm 16mm (4.21 grams) Abydos mint. Struck circa 325-323 B.C. Struck under Kalas or Demarchos Reference: Price 1503; ADM II Series I Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Hermes standing left, holding kerykeion (caduceus) in field to left; HI monogram below throne.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 325BC LIFETIME ISSUE Ancient Silver Greek Coin i56032
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. LIFETIME ISSUE Silver Drachm 15mm (4.18 grams) Miletos mint, 325-323 B.C. Reference: Price 2090; SNG Cop-895 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; ΔH monogram in field to left.
PHILIP III Macedonian Silver Greek Coin w ALEXANDER the GREAT Face 323BC i37252
King of Macedonian Kingdom Philip III, Arrhidaeus - King of Macedonia: 323-317 B.C. Coin struck in Philip's name, but in style of coins of Alexander III the Great, 356-323 B.C. King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Silver Drachm 18mm (4.09 grams) Magnesia mint: 323-319 B.C. Reference: Price P56; SNG München 946 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; AI monogram in field to left.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT > Mylasa Caria < Hercules Zeus Silver Greek Coin i55974
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Silver Drachm 17mm (3.92 grams) Mint of Mylasa in Caria, struck circa 300-280 B.C. Reference: Price 2487 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; monogram within Ω in field to left.
Alexander III the Great 336BC Ancient Greek Coin Hercules Bow Club i30226
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 16mm (4.22 grams) Struck under Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. Reference: Sear 6739 var. Head of Alexander III the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. Hercules' weapons, bow in bow-case and club, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ in between.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT as HERCULES 325BC Macedonia Ancient Greek Coin i55812
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 18mm (5.50 grams) Uncertain mint in Macedonia, struck circa 325-310 B.C. Struck under Antipater, Polyperchon, or Kassander Reference: Sear 6739 var.; Price 376; SNG Alpha Bank 782 Head of Alexander III the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. Bow in bow-case and club (weapons of Hercules), BA in between; thunderbolt below.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 336BC Miletos Ionia Shield Helmet Greek Coin i50851
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 1/2 Unit 17mm (4.74 grams) Struck at possibly Miletos mint, circa 336-323 B.C. Reference: Price 2064. Macedonian shield with gorgoneion at center. B - A on either side of crested Macedonian helmet, double axe to left; K to right.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 325BC Shield of Macedonia Helmet Greek Coin i55489
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 1/2 Unit 15mm (4.64 grams) Uncertain mint in Macedon. Struck circa 325-310 B.C. Reference: Price 416 Macedonian shield; around, five double crescents with five pellets between each; in centre, thunderbolt. B - A on either side of crested Macedonian helmet, thunderbolt below.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT 336BC Hercules Eagle Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i53190
Greek Coin of Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 15mm (4.53 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 i32140
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 15mm (3.71 grams) Struck under Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. Reference: Sear 6744; Forrer/Weber 2150 Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Horse prancing right; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ above.
RARE Alexander III the GREAT Hercules Shield Coin 336BC Greek Coin i56047
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 15mm (4.23 grams) Struck circa 336-323 B.C. Reference: Price 2806-2807; SNG Alpha Bank 849 Macedonian shield with head of Hercules 3/4 facing right in center. Crested helmet; grain-ear below, 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.
PHILIP III Alexander III the Great Brother 319BC Shield Helmet Greek Coin i50866
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Philip III, Arrhidaeus - King of Macedonia: 323-317 B.C. Bronze 1/2 Unit 15mm (3.51 grams) Sardes mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319/8 B.C. Reference: Price 2614 var. (caduceus right, rose on left); Klein 130 var. Macedonian shield, kerykeion on boss. Macedonian helmet; B A across upper field, rose to lower right, kerykeion to lower left, TI below.* Numismatic Note: Very rare coin.
Alexander the Great under Ptolemy I Soter 305BC Ancient Greek Coin Eagle i36668
Greek King Ptolemy I, Soter - 305-283 B.C. of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt - Bronze 23mm (9.87 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 III the GREAT 222AD Macedonia Koinon Ancient / Greek Roman Coin i55817
Alexander III the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Pseudo-Autonomous Issue under the Romans Bronze 24mm (9.72 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace Struck circa time of emperor Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D. AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NЄΩ, Alexander the Great on his legendary horse, Bucephalus, galloping right with cape flowing behind him and raising right hand in which he holds a spear.* Numismatic Note: Amazing coin being issued over 500 years after the death of Alexander the Great, featuring his portrait. Alexander the Great was and still is a great hero of antiquity showing the amazing effect one man can have on history in just short while of just 13 years! Macedonia was a province under the control of the Romans, which was created out of the kingdom of Macedonia which Alexander the Great was king of. Interesting to note that this being a pseudo-autonomous issue featuring Alexander the Great instead of the Roman emperor of the time.
ALEXANDER the GREAT on BUCEPHALUS Horse Macedonia Koinon Greek Roman Coin i55457
Alexander III the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Pseudo-Autonomous Issue under the Romans Bronze 26mm (11.14 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace Struck circa time of Severus Alexander, circa 222-235 A.D. Reference: AMNG 565 var. AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NЄΩ, Alexander the Great on his legendary horse, Bucephalus, galloping right with cape flowing behind him and raising right hand in which he holds a spear.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT Macedonia Koinon Ancient Greek coin under ROMANS i55093
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 25mm (11.25 grams) of Macedonia Koinon in Thrace under the Roman Emperor Gordian III, 238-244 A.D. AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN B NЄΩ ◦ЄOC◦, Two hexastyle (6 column) temples viewed from the front.
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.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT Ancient Greek Coins COLLECTING GUIDE to Types in Gold Silver & Bronze 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 Get It Here: ALEXANDER the GREAT Ancient Greek Gold Silver Bronze COINS Collecting Guide & Collection Fascinating blog post about world coins. An expert numismatist created this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/alexander-great-ancient-greek-gold-silver-bronze-coins-collecting-guide-collection/amp/ Guide to Collecting Coins of the ROMAN REPUBLICThe silver Roman coins before the emperors, prior to 27 B.C. Video presentation with how-to articlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ephapZPEGeM For almost 500 years (510-27 B.C.), Rome was a Republic and not a dictatorship as it turned into after Julius Caesar and the civil wars that followed. Over it's evolution, Rome had many different coin types issued. This guide is to the silver coins of the Romans from the time of the Republic. Watch the video above for a great explanation on the topic and how to start collecting, along with examples of types available. All of the coins from the Roman Republic have a reference to a standard book on the subject, Roman Silver Coins Volume 1 by David R. Sear which is a must for any ancient coin library that is interested in the topic. Quite frankly it is the only book on you really need on the silver coins of the Roman republic, along with those of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Lepidus and even Augustus. The author, David R. Sear, adopted the standard that Ernest Babelon arranged them in 1885 for the quickest reference purposes. This area of collecting is one of my personal favorites. There are many important coins dealing with historical events, great generals, important personages, the gods, the goddesses, festivals, architectural works, stories and so much more. However, just like with any topic, it is good to have a guide that will help you learn that it is more simple than you even thought to pursue the collecting of these types. The video you can watch , shows you many types and gets you familiarized with the subject. The list below, allows you to quickly search my store and learn more about the various types of coins according to what I have available at this time. The coins shown on the video and much more can be seen here: http://bit.ly/republiccoins The List of the Moneyer NamesThis part of the guide is designed to give you an easy way to search my eBay store with advanced search parameters, which search for the specific moneyer names below with the description that are in line with the book: Roman Silver Coins Volume 1 by David R. Sear. As you click each, you will be able to see any examples of that specific moneyer I have available. The goal of this list is to make it easy and fun to explore, learn and even put together a very comprehensive collection of ancient Roman Republican coins. You can also do a search yourself in my store for by checking off the box that says "in titles & descriptions" and then typing in specifically in quotes "", the parameter like this: "reference: moneyernamehere". This way if you are already proficient in the types and are looking for specific examples, you can find them yourself also without having to refer to this guide.
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