Guide to Roman Provincial / Greek Imperial Ancient Coins and Collection - ARTICLE with VIDEO
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"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:
By Alicia Purdy, Contributing Editor, Accredited Investor Markets
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Julius Caesar Silver Coin featured on Pawn Stars from History Channel TV ShowLearn more about the portrait coin featured on television from the last month of Julius Caesar's lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vTKZIcAzpc This is the Julius Caesar coin that was featured on the famous television show called Pawn Stars. I made this article to tie in all the different videos I have on the topic of ancient Greek and Roman coins. I did not wind up selling the coin as the proprietor Rick did a low-ball offer on my coin, you can watch the episode here, called Rick the Emperor. Click here to see the Caesar ancient coin if it is still available for sale in my eBay store. To see the coins I have:
Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.89 grams) Struck at the mint of Rome February-March 44 B.C. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer Reference: RSC 40; B. 48; B.M.C. 4175; Syd. 1074a; Craw. 480/14 CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, laureate and veiled of Julius Caesar head right. P . SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, star set on ground to right. On this coin, Julius Caesar breaks tradition of prohibiting the portraying of living individuals on Roman coins by showing his own portrait on it. It was considered a practice of Eastern Greek monarchs rather than the Republic that Rome was still supposed to be. This could have been seen as a clear sign of Julius Caesar styling himself after king issuing such a coin. This coin, along with other factors may have been what culminated in the assassination of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 B.C. Venus was the patron-goddess of Julius Caesar, and also the goddess whom his family traces it’s decent from, and therefore she is pictured here holding the goddess of Victory. The interesting thing about this coin is that it features a lifetime portrait of Julius Caesar in the short time that he issued this coin before being assassinated. Being minted for only a short time February to March of 44 B.C., this is a historically significant coin and a must-have key piece for an ancient coin collection. The portrait of Julius Caesar was used by historical personages such as Mark Antony and Augustus (first Roman emperor) after his death as a tool to assume the political power and love the people had towards Caesar. The portrait coins that were issued during the lifetime of Julius Caesar, therefore, as they are scarcer in number than many of his other issues, and being minted for a very short time is something of great historical value as being from a key historical point that has echoed to our times and made Western Civilization the way it is today. Julius Caesar Silver Coin featured on Pawn Stars from History Channel TV Show Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Learn More Here: Julius Caesar Silver Coin featured on Pawn Stars from History Channel TV Show 2000 Year Old Roman Coin Informative video pertaining to collecting old coins. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/julius-caesar-silver-coin-featured-pawn-stars-history-channel-tv-show-2000-year-old-roman-coin/amp/ Guide to Roman Provincial / Greek Imperial Ancient Coins and Collection - ARTICLE with VIDEOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhEaTZQrtW0 Learn about the amazing ancient Roman coins of the provinces of Greece and beyondThe Roman Empire spread way beyond Italy in ancient times. The territories under their control were allowed to keep their culture and their Greek language. They were also allowed to issue coins locally. These coins had Greek inscriptions on them, a lot of the times and include a myriad of reverses that were important to the local people living in the area. The standard reference work on these coins is Greek Imperial Coins And Their Values by David R. Sear. This work is a great bird's eye view of many Greek Imperial or otherwise known as Roman Provincial coins. Every emperor is included there, including some cultures that were present during the times of the Roman empire. Additional references are given to coins that were quasi-autonomous, or in other words, struck without the portrait of the emperor. Some of them are interesting and feature the portrait of the Roman Senate and Roma. Overall, this is an interesting subject to learn about, explore and to collect. The advantage is that you can have reverse designs that you would not have on the Roman Imperial coins themselves, which featured strictly Roman motifs most of the time. Also to note, that some emperors, which are at times referred to as usurpers only issued coins in the province or city under their control. So you can only have a Roman provincial coin of them. Another benefit of Roman provincial coins is that they feature portraits of the imperial family which are otherwise not present on Roman Imperial coins. So, in conclusion, Greek Imperial or Roman Provincial coins made an amazing addition and make any ancient Roman coin collection more complete and more fascinating. You can find a selection of over 1000 Roman provincial ancient coins not listed here. Seeing them is very simple by clicking here to go to my store, and then scrolling down to the appropriate Ancient ROMAN PROVINCIAL Coins category. There is more than one so it is great to check both out. You can also get more familiar with how to use my store by clicking here.
An Overview of Different Ancient Roman Provincial / Greek Imperial CoinsThis section features a selection of 27 different ancient coin types that are covered in my video above. You can learn a lot more about them by exploring my eBay store. I just picked out some of the nicest quality, and some of the rarest Roman provincial coins that I have. One of them even being a type that I believe may be a unique or unpublished example. You can learn a lot from the coins given below. Enjoy.
Caligula - Roman Emperor: 37-41 A.D. Silver Drachm 17mm (3.49 grams) mint of Caesarea in Cappadocia Reference: Sear GIC 397; RSC 12; Sydenham 48; S. 48; B.M.C. 102; R.I.C. 8 C. CAESAR AVG. GERMANICVS, Bare head right. IMPERATOR PONT. MAX. AVG. TR. POT., Simpulum and lituus.
Otho - Roman Emperor: 69 A.D. - Billon Tetradrachm 24mm (12.52 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Regnal Year 1, 69 A.D. Reference: Dattari 328; Köln 249; Milne 366; Curtis 2393; Emmett 185; RPC I 5361 AYTOK. MARK. OΘΩΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ. ΣΕΒ., Laureate head right, LA (regnal date) before. KPA TH ΣIΣ, Kratesis standing facing, head left, holding Nike and trophy.
OTACILIA SEVERA 244AD HEKATES Roman PHRYGIA Laodiceia ad Lycum Coin i46366 RARE
Otacilia Severa - Roman Empress: 244-249 A.D wife of Philip I 'TheArab' Bronze 31mm (14.41 grams) of PHRYGIA. Laodiceia ad Lycum Reference: Sear GIC 4036; B.M.C.25.323,255 MARK. ΩΤΑΚΙΛ. CЄBHPA CЄB., Draped bust right. ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ, Hekate triformis, holding torch in each hand.Ostensibly conceived as a cthonic goddess, similar to that of Artemis, Hekate was later transformed and associated with witches, ghosts, and curses. Similar to the Roman Trivia, her image was set up on boundaries to keep out evil spirits. The cult likely traced itself from Caria, with the most prominent cult site being Lagina where there are names stememming from Hekate are attested (derived from Hekatos, or "far-shooting", an epithet of Apollo).
Divus AUGUSTUS and LIVIA after14AD Hispalis Spain Ancient Roman Coin i46784
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Divus Augustus and Livia Bronze 35mm (23.89 grams) of Hispalis in Spain after 14 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 189; Heiss 393,2; Cohen 169,3 PERM. DIVI AVG. COL. ROM. - Radiate head of Augustus right; thunderbolt before, star above. IVLIA AVGVSTA GENETRIX ORBIS - Head of Livia left; globe beneath, crescent above.
Domitian - Roman Caesar: 69-81 A.D. Emperor: 81-96 A.D. - JUDAEA CAPTA TYPE Bronze 19mm (4.62 grams) Caesarea Paneas in Judaea mint: 83/84 A.D. under Herod Agrippa II Reference: Hendin 1317 (5th Edition) ΔΟΜΕΤ ΚΑΙ ΓΕΡΜΑΝ, Laureate head right. ΕΤΟ ΚΔ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ, Nike ( Victory ) standing right, left foot on helmet, writing on a shield which rests on her left knee.
Caligula - Roman Emperor: 37-41 A.D. Caligula and Caesonia Bronze 28mm (11.72 grams) of Carthago Nova in Spain Reference: Sear GIC 419; Heiss 272,35; Cohen 247,1 C. CAESAR AVG. GERMANIC. IMP.P.M.T.P. COS., Laureate head of Caligula right. CN. ATEL. FLAC. CN. POM. FLAC. II. VIR. Q.V.I.N.C., Head of Caesonia right; SAL.-AVG. across field.Married to Caligula in 39 A.D., she shared the fate of her husband after his assassination, when she was murdered with her infant daughter Drusilla.
Septimius Severus - Roman Emperor: 193-211 A.D. - Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (13.11 grams) of Laodicea ad Mare Reference: Sear GIC 2261 var.; Prieur 1149 (94 spec.) AVT. KAI. CЄOYHPOC CЄ., Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ΔHMAPX. ЄΞ. YΠATOC TO Γ., Eagle standing facing, looking left, holding wreath in beak; star between legs.
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (3.94 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C. -10 B.C. Reference: BMC 23; Sear 32 VIC AVG, Victory standing left. 3 legionary Standards, 'COHOR PRAEPHIL'
Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Antoninus Pius & Marcus Aurelius Bronze 31mm (21.30 grams) of Cyprus Reference: Sear GIC 1523; B.M.C. 24.84,48 AVT. K. T. AIΛ. AΔP. ANTΩNINOC CЄB. Є., Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. M. AVPHΛIOC KAICAP VIOC CЄBAC, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Murcus Aurelius right.
Trajan - Roman Emperor : 98-117 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (9.54 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Year 19 of reign, 115/116 A.D. Reference: Dattari 692 variant AVT TPAIAN API CЄB ΓЄPM ΔAKIK, laureate head right, star in field to right. Draped bust of Zeus right, LI Θ (date) across fields.
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (12.31 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Year 10 = 63/64 A.D. Reference: Milne 222; Koln 160; RPC 5274; Sear 5 #2001; Dattari 251 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, radiate head right. AYTO KPA, draped bust of Serapis right, LI before.
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze 19mm (4.90 grams) of Nysa in Lydia Reference: Rare, possibly unpublished type Jugate heads of Nero and his mother Agrippina Jr. Right. "Rape of Persephone Scene" Hades in galloping quadriga (four horse chariot) abducting the protesting Persephone, whom he holds in his right arm.* Numismatic Note; This is a very rare, possibly only one known of it's kind. I have searched various database and could not find a match with the obverse type. Additionally the abduction of Persephone by Hades is a very intersting and rare motif that some collectors enjoy.Hades the ancient Greek god of the underworld, can't help but to abduct the beautiful Persephone, the daughter of Demeter. Being the goddess of agriculture, Demeter is so sad that nothing grows in the world. Zeus interjects as the people grow hungry from this and gets the return of Persephone to her mother. However, Hades tricks Persephone into eating a pomegranate and because she tasted the fruit of the underworld, she must return for one third of the year, which are attributed to the winter months. This myth explains the seasons in the ancient times.
Maximinus I 'Thrax' - Roman Emperor: 235-238 A.D. - Bronze Medallion 38mm (25.88 grams) from Referenc: SNG France 1613; SNG Levante 1098 AVT. K. Γ. IOV. OVH. MAΞΙΜЄΙΝΟC, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Π-Π in field. TAPCOV THC MHTPOΠΟΛЄW, Hercules standing right, holding club resting on bull’s head, lion skin, and the child Telephus, who leans forward to pet a deer; tree with birds in background; A / M / K / Γ / B in field to left.This charming reverse type depicting Hercules and his son Telephus derives from a 4th century BC Greek sculpture. Roman copies of this work survive, the finest of which is belongs to the Louvre.
Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - Bronze As 27mm (10.77 grams) of Colonia Romula (Seville), Spain Reference: RPC 74; Burgos (1992) 1588 PERM DIVI AVG COL ROM, laureate head of Tiberius left. GERMANICVS CAESAR DRVSVS CAESAR, confronted heads of Germanicus & Drusus.
Pontius Pilate - (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D. Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze Prutah 15mm (1.86 grams) Jerusalaem 30-31 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1342. Lituus, surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC. Date LIZ (= year 18 = 31 C.E.) within wreath.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.
Maximus - Caesar under Maximinus: 235-238 A.D. Bronze As 23mm (6.77 grams) of Prusa ad Hypium in Bithynia Γ. ΙΟVΛ. ΟVΗΡ. ΜΑΞΙΜΟC K, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. ΠΡΟVCIEΩN ΠΡΟC VΠIΩ, Hercules gripping Anteus in bear hug and lifting him from the ground, making weak for him to defeat him.* Numismatic Note: Very rare ruler and very rare ancient roman provincial city, along with rare reverse type.
Julia Domna - Roman Empress Wife of Emperor Septimius Severus 193-211 A.D. - Bronze 24mm (7.20 grams) from the city of Marcianopolis 193-209 A.D. IOVΛIA ΔOMNA CEB, draped bust right. MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, The Three Graces, Aglaea, Euphrosyne and Thalia, standing side-by-side facing, nude, arms around each other's shoulders.
Caracalla - Roman Emperor: 198-217 A.D. - Bronze 26mm (12.85 grams) of Nicopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior under Magistrate Aurelius Gallus circa 198-209 A.D. AV K. M AVP ANTΩNEINO, laureate head right. VΠ AVP ΓAΛΛOV NIKOΠOLITΩN ΠPOC I, Victory on globe left, holding wreath and palm.* Numismatic Note: Fantastic quality coin with beautiful emerald-green patina.
Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Claudius & Britannicus Bronze 26mm (8.14 grams) of Thessalonica in Macedonia circa 45-50 A.D. Reference: S. 497; B.M.C. 5.118,81; RPC 1588 TI. KΛΑΥΔΙΟC KAICAP CЄBA. Bare head of Claudius left. BPЄTANNIKOC ΘЄCCAΛONIK. Bare head of Britannicus left; all within laurel-wreath, countermark of Apollo before face.
Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze 18mm (4.68 grams) of Philippopolis in Thrace AVT K ANTΩNEINOC CEB, bare bust right. ΦIΛIIΠΠOΠOΛEIT, Nude Ares standing left, holding patera and spear.
Titus & Domitian as Caesars Bronze 25mm (5.10 grams) of Stobi in Macedonia Struck 77-78 A.D. Reference: RPC 311; Boric-Breskovic, Stobi, p. 29, Type 3; AMNG III -; Varbanov 3805 T CAESAR IMP DOMITIANVS CAESAR, Laureate and draped bust of Titus right vis-à-vis bare head of Domitian left. MVNICIPI STOBENSIVM, tetra-style temple on podium with two steps; inside, Dionysus standing left; clipeus in pediment.
Severus Alexander - Roman Emperor: 222-235 A.D. Bronze 26mm (12.71 grams) of Caesarea in Cappadocia Dated Regnal Year 6, 227/228 A.D. Reference: Sydenham, Caesarea 565 var. AV K CЄ OVHPOC ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. MHTPO KAICAPI, Mt. Argaeus surmounted by eagle; aquilae flanking, ЄT ς (date) in exergue.
Macrinus - Roman Emperor: 217-218 A.D. - Bronze 22mm (8.48 grams) of Deultum in Thrace Reference: Draganov 119 (O19/R587); Youroukova 61; Varbanov 2129 IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. COL FL PAC DEVLT, Perseus standing left, holding a harpa and Medusa's head with his left hand, using his right hand to help Andromeda down off some rocks; dead sea monster at feet.
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 22mm (6.34 grams) of Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedon 27 B.C. - 10 A.D. Reference: RPC 1629; SNG ANS 160 var. KAIΣΑΡOΣ ΣЄBACTOΣ - Bare head of Augustus right. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ - Artemis Tauropolos riding on bull galloping right, veil flowing above.
Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Bronze 26mm (12.58 grams) of the City of Philippi in Macedonia Struck 41-54 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 428; B.M.C. 5.98,25; Cohen 260, 117 TI. CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. P.M. TR. P. IMP. - Bare head of Claudius left. COL AVG IVL PHILIP, cippus inscribed with DIVVS AVG in two lines, on which stand statues of Augustus (to left) & Caesar (to right), altar on either side of cippus.
Otacilia Severa - Roman Empress: 244-249 A.D wife of Emperor Philip I - Bronze 21mm (4.63 grams) of Deultum in Thrace circa 244-249 A.D. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, draped bust right. COL F L PAC DEVLT, Hygeia standing right, feeding a serpent from a patera.
Septimius Severus - Roman Emperor: 193-211 A.D. - Bronze 15mm (2.18 grams) of Nicopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior 193-211 A.D. AV K Λ CEVHPOC, laureate head right. NIKOΠOΛIT ΠPOC ICTP, Hermes, nude, standing left with money-pouch and caduceus.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Source Here: Greek Imperial aka Roman Provincial Coins Explained By Expert on Video Cool article pertaining to ancient coin collecting. An expert numismatist created this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://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: https://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. Original Post Here: List of GODS & GODDESSES on Ancient Greek & Roman Coins for Sale on eBay An interesting video about ancient coins. An ancient coin expert posted this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/list-of-gods/amp/ Ancient Greek and Roman Chariots on CoinsSee the different types of chariots depicted on coins of ancient Greece and RomeThe ancient Greeks and Romans used the chariot for war, racing, processions and travel. On ancient coins, the chariot was featured being driven by emperors, important personages and even gods and goddesses. They were usually pulled by horses, but on ancient coins sometimes even by flying serpents and goats. There is a certain excitement associated with the chariot that is almost archetypal. The Latin word "carrus" is the root of the English word "chariot". Imagine the excitement the ancient spectators would feel as they saw chariots racing around the Circus Maximus in Rome or even other parts of the empire. Chariots are a fascinating topic of study and collecting. See the sights and feel the feeling with these authentic ancient coins depicting the chariot here. Click here to see all coins with a chariot. Biga, Triga and Quadriga chariots on ancient ancient Roman coins. Biga means a two horse, triga means a three horse and a quadriga means four horse chariot. A chariot pulled by goats! By winged serpents, with this depiction of Triptolemus. By even elephants! There is even a story about Pompey the Great who tried to use a chariot pulled by elephants for his triumphal march through Rome. It couldn't fit through the gates though, so he had to get on a regular chariot pulled by horses. There was a Greek general who had a battle on the streets of one of the Greek cities he tried to conquer. One of his commanders tried sending an elephant through the doorway into the city. However, the elephant got stuck and the re-enforcements could not come for the battle. Also it was Seleukos I of the Seleukid kingdom, who traded the territories Alexander the Great won in northern India for 500 War elephants. Hannibal also apparently used the war elephants. Alexander the Great battled elephants in India mounted by archers. Interesting and exciting creatures elephants are! Interesting type issued for Constantine, for his deification, where he is pictured taking a quadriga (four horse) chariot up to heaven with the hand of God accepting him.Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. Article Source Here: CHARIOTS as shown on Authentic Ancient Greek & Roman Coins for Sale on eBay An interesting blog post pertaining to ancient coins. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-greek-roman-chariots-coins/amp/ Animals on Ancient Greek and Roman CoinsA list of the different animals that have appeared on ancient Greek and Roman coinsWild, exotic animals, available throughout the ancient Greek and Roman empires were revered and even struck on their coins. Animals such as antelopes, lions and elephants were brought to amphitheaters, the most famous being the Colosseum and for use in various entertainments. Many Roman legions used animals as a symbol for their legions. Just like we have zoos in modern times, the ancients too were fascinated by the exotic beauty and even possible danger these animals presented. The ancient Greeks and Romans put animals on their coins and are a very interesting topic in themselves to collect, especially for animal lovers. The goal of this guide is to help you know the type of animals on coins and make it easy to put together a collection from my eBay ancient coin store, which has thousands of coins available. You can click on each of the links below and see the examples I have available for sale. A world of intrigue, wonder and amazement awaits you as you explore this fascinating topic ...
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. Find It Here: Animals on Ancient Greek and Roman Coins List for Collecting Fascinating article pertaining to numismatic coins. World-renowned numismatic expert posted this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/animals-on-ancient-coins/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.
Get It Here: Constantine the Great Family & Enemy Ancient Roman Coins Educational Article with Video Fascinating blog post about numismatic coins. An ancient coin expert published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/constantine-the-great-ancient-coin/amp/ Alexander III the Great King of Macedonia Ancient Coins & Related
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.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Source Here: Alexander the Great Ancient Greek Coin Types VIDEO Cool video about world coins. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/alexander-the-great-coins/amp/ ANCIENT COIN TYPES Explained Guide to Roman Greek Biblical and Byzantine Numismatic CoinsEducational Video to Learn How To Tell the Difference between the Varieties of Ancient CoinsThere are a lot of beginner collectors of ancient coins that would like to learn what the different classifications of ancient coins. What I have seen with ancient coin collecting is that without proper guidance, the learning curve could be steep, before full enjoyment can be attained in the "king of hobbies". The goal of this video is to explain the different types of coins, and what they mean. You can see in my eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/Authentic-Ancient-Greek-Roman-Coins that I have classifications such as Ancient Greek Coins, Celtic Coins & Proto-Money, Roman Republic Coins, Roman Imperial Coins, Roman Provincial Coins, Byzantine Coins, Medieval coins. May this guide answer many of your questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzhACrACbOs You may also want to see the Ancient Coin Collecting Guide & How To Videos which is a Youtube playlist of all my educational videos about ancient coins. Below each video is a link to a corresponding article, many times showing pictures and descriptions of the coins illustrated in the videos. So I recommend using that as a great guide to learn more about the different types. Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzhACrACbOs&list=PL3dOqeLcLHYna6jl4_W5brq7ydWkewBdv&index=33 Originally Published Here: ANCIENT COIN TYPES Explained Guide to Roman Greek Biblical and Byzantine Numismatic Coins Informative video pertaining to collecting old coins. World-renowned numismatic expert posted this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/greek-roman-byzantine-coin-types/amp/ Most Interesting Ancient Coins to Buy for a Collection, Investment and PleasureTop 10 List of Well-Known Personalities of Ancient Greece and Rome with numismatic Coins for Sale on eBay, Reasonably PricedThis guide is designed to introduce you to just 10 different topics of interest for collecting and possibly even as alternative investing ideas. These are well known personalities of the ancient past that people will likely appreciate in the future, giving you well-known, historically significant types that could be some of the most valued coins by collectors in the future. Also, a lot of the coins given here, although having rare types, are quite plentiful, and eeasily found in my eBay store. You can also learn about the different ancient coins with many educational videos about coins on my Youtube channel. #1 Alexander the Great Coins – His coins are just fantastic to own and collect because even though thousands of years have passed, his name is known by more people than ever before with great films and books about his life and conquests. #2 Constantine the Great Coins – Also known as Christian saint or Saint Constantine. His coins are very affordable to own and can be as low as twenty dollars. #3 Saint Helena Roman Empress Mother of Constantine the Great – Very influential woman in early Christianity. #4 Jesus Christ Coins and Coins Connected with Him – Early Roman coins did not depict the image of Christ, but did depict things associated with him such as the Chi-Rho, cross, and phoenix. #5 Philip II ancient Greek coins connected with Olympic Games Victory – Very interesting and affordable ancient Greek coins associated with the ancient Olympic games. #6 Roman Republic Coins – This is an interesting time period, before Rome turned into an empire and had dictators, and has a lot of interesting symbolism to the Roman Republic and it’s virtues. #7 Julius Caesar coins – These coins are always great to own because of the name and are a great coin if you ever need to resell it because of it’s popularity. #8 Athens Attica Greece ancient Greek coins – Probably the most famous ancient Greek city, and her coins are fascinating. #9 Augustus first Roman emperor coins – Very interesting emperor, whom actually had a period of peace called “Pax Romana” and issued many coins, making them very affordable. #10 Marcus Aurelius coins – The very famous emperor, known for his writings and depicted in the movie Gladiator, his coins being quite popular.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. 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