Ancient Greek and Roman MILITARY on COINS The Weapons, Battles & SymbolsThis guide explores the various types of ancient military symbolism depicted on various coins of ancient Greece and Romehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avVTjwmegYY Feel the ancient military come alive on the coins of the Greeks and the Romans explored in this video. It goes from the personification of valor as Virtus to the Roman god of war, Mars the counterpart of the Greek Ares. However fighting battles takes wisdom so coins with Greek Athena and the Roman counterpart Minerva with spear and shield is depicted. The Roman emperor would go into battle to vanquish his enemies on horseback. He did have the backing of military foot soldiers, or legions behind him carrying the legionary standards and eagles in the Roman military. One symbol the labarum actually was used in the Roman military after Constantine with the name of Jesus Christ as a monogram symbol . Constantine the Great saw this symbol in the sky before a great battle at the Milvian bridge against Maxentius, which he had painted on the shields of his army and wound up winning a great victory. The Roman military camps were depicted with the symbolism of the camp gates on their coins. These camp gates were also used as a quick way of communication on the frontiers where they would use them as fire signal beacons to muster their military forces to defend their frontiers. A coin with the Roman soldiers vanquishing their foes in battle driving spears through them as they lay prostrate on the floor, even the Roman emperor not being above such a military endeavor. Some ways to get around the battle field was to use chariots, including the four horse military chariot called the quadriga or the two horse type as the biga. There is also a rarely seen type of chariot which is the triga, a more widely used Greek type of war chariot. Elephants with their huge size, magnificence and sheer strength were the ancient equivalent of the tank in ancient times. A rare large silver Greek coin of Seleukos I Nikator of the Seleukid kingdom is show here also, with a chariot drawn by elephants. This made his military a formidable force to deal with. Then a silver coin with an elephant of Julius Caesar, the most famous ancient Roman is shown. It also brings back the story of the Romans facing elephant for the first time when Hannibal Barca, the general from Carthage who crossed the Alps with these elephants. The Romans just like many others who had to face them showed a respect for these formidable foes. Even Alexander the Great had to face elephants in his campaign that went into India. Galleys were used in ancient Greek and Roman times to get around and to move military forces along with supplies to their destinations. Several coins are shown here, one with a full sail and the other one of Mark Antony from the battle of Actium, which had a great naval battle that shaped history to what it is today. This coin of Mark Antony shows what could be described as trireme military row ships which were used in this battle. The other side had the legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards and named the legion the coin was minted for by it's number. Weapons were important for any battle. A coin of the kingdom of Bosporus is shown which shown all the important militaristic symbols such as the shield, the spear, the helmet, a sword in a scabbard and even a military axe. The weapons used in the legendary tales of Hercules were the bow and the club. On a coin of Alexander the Great he is even depicted as Hercules. Hercules used the skin of the Nemean lion as a helmet and armor which was impermeable to weapons according to legend. A shield of Macedonia is shown along with the helmet they used. An important mention of the Aegis, which is the severed head of Medusa used on shields and the breast plate of armor to scare or almost turn your enemies to stone. This was used on the armor of the ancient Greeks, such as in a depiction of Alexander the Great and even the Roman emperors including Augustus. Celebrating their victories, the Romans employed the goddess Victory whose Greek counterpart was Nike. Nike was originally a goddess of athletic Olympic style contests and she, along with her Roman counterpart is shown holding a wreath and a palm branch. The wreath would be placed on the head of the victories general, emperor or athletic contest winner and the palm branch was a symbol of victory. The Romans depicted their vanquished enemies as either bound captives or seated in a mourning position, sad over the great defeat they suffered by the Romans. The weapons, including the armor of the vanquished was used to build a trophy or a tropaion, consisting of the shields, swords, helmets spears and other military objects to be displayed in honor of a victory. The fronts of defeated ships were displayed in the Roman forum as Rostra and used also a speaker's platform along with being a great show of power to foreign dignitaries visiting Rome. There were also occasions that great architectural works that would be commissioned. A large Sestertius Roman coin of Nero is shown which has the arch. Arches are still standing in Rome to this day, one being by the Colosseum, known as the Arch of Titus which celebrated the victory over Judaea, the looting of the Great temple and the victory procession from there. The loot being used to build the Flavian Amphitheatre, known to this day as the Colosseum.See the coins depicted in this guide for yourself and so much more!
The goal of this guide is to familiarize those new to the collecting of ancient coins to the wonderful types of coins available, all of which featured here and more being available in my eBay store. See all the different types accessible in my store by clicking the link, which does a search for the term in all capital letters in my store. The types to be seen are:
Ancient Coins of the Military
Enjoy the collection below of the various types of ancient Greek and Roman coins presented in this article.
GORDIAN III 240AD Authent Authentic Genuine Silver Roman Coin VIRTUS i21683
Gordian III - Roman Emperor: 238-244 A.D. - Silver Antoninianus 21mm (2.56 grams) Rome mint: March - May 240 A.D. Reference: RIC 6, C 381 IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSAVG - Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVSAVG - Virtus standing left, holding spear and resting on shield.
ANTONINUS PIUS Marcus Aurelius Father Ancient RomanCoin ARES Mars Cult i14350
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.
Severus Alexander - Roman Emperor: 222-235 A.D. Silver Denarius 20mm (3.01 grams) Rome mint: 222 A.D. Reference: RIC 160; RSC 173a; SR-7884 IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. MARTI PACIFERO, Mars standing facing, head left, holding spear and branch.
VELIA in LUCANIA 300BC Philistion group Silver Greek Coin Athena Lion i53521
Greek city of Velia in Lucania Silver Stater 21mm (6.89 grams) Struck circa 300-280 B.C. Philistion group. Reference: Williams 506 (O254/R355); HN Italy 1312; SNG ANS 1387; Weber 938 Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a dolphin, Φ on neck guard. Lion standing right; above, Φ-I flanking ornate trident head right; YEΛHTΩN in exergue.
DOMITIAN 92AD Ancient Silver Roman Coin Athena MINERVA Cult i21934
Domitian - Roman Caesar: 69-81 A.D. Emperor: 81-96 A.D. - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.06 grams) Rome mint: 92 A.D. Reference: RIC 728; RSC 273 IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI, laureate head right. IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin & holding shield.
NERO on HORSE with SOLDIER 67AD Rome Sestertius LARGE Ancient Roman Coin i53830
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 34mm (24.93 grams) Rome mint: 67 A.D. Reference: RIC-170 NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, Laureate head of Nero wearing aegis facing right. Nero and soldier papanthesis on horseback right; DECVRSIO in exergue; S C across fields.
PROBUS on horse spearing barbarian 278AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i53272
Probus - Roman Emperor: 276-282 A.D. - Silvered Bronze Antoninianus 23mm (3.25 grams) Serdica mint 278-282 A.D. Reference: RIC 877g(var.), C 912 IMPCMAVRPROBVSPAVG - Helmeted, radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield. VIRTVSPROBIAVG Exe: KAΓ - Probus riding horse right, spearing barbarian; shield under horse.
MAXIMINUS II DAIA 312AD Rome Rare Aquila Standards Ancient Roman Coin i52865
Maximinus II 'Daia' - Roman Emperor: 308-313 A.D. - Bronze Follis 18mm (3.00 grams) Rome mint, circa 312-313 A.D. Reference: RIC 350b (VI, Roma) IMP MAXIMINVS P F AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Exe: RT, Aquila (legionary eagle) flanked by two standards.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT 335AD Ancient Roman Coin Glory of Army Legions i27304
Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 16mm (2.59 grams) Antioch mint: 335-337 A.D. CONSTANTINVSMAXAVG - Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. GLORIAEXERCITVS Exe: SMANΓ - Two soldiers standing either side of two standards.Numismatic Note* The reverse legend dedicates this coin to " the glory of the Army."
Theodosius I the Great with labarum 379AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i52710
Theodosius I - Roman Emperor: 379-395 A.D. - Bronze AE3 16mm (3.03 grams) Aquileia mint 379-395 A.D. Reference: RIC 45b D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor advancing right, holding labarum & dragging captive, SMAQP in ex.
CONSTANTIUS II son of Constantine the Great w labarum Ancient Roman Coin i51167
Constantius II - Roman Emperor: 337-361 A.D. - Son of Constantine I the Great Bronze AE2 20mm (3.98 grams) Cyzicus mint 348-351 A.D. Reference: RIC 70 (Cyzicus), LRBC 2474 DNCONSTANTIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe. FELTEMPREPARATIO Exe: */SMKΔ - Constantius II standing left, holding labarum topped with the Chi-Rho and resting hand on shield; two captives to left. Star in left field.
CONSTANTIUS II 324AD Arelate Mint OPEN DOOR CAMP GATE Rare Roman Coin i51101
Constantius II - Roman Emperor: 337-361 A.D. - Bronze AE3 20mm (2.67 grams) Arelate mint: 324-325 A.D. Reference: RIC 297 FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. VIRTVS CAESS Exe: QA(crescent)RL, Camp gate with open doors and four turrets; star above.* Numismatic Note: Rare type with the open doors.
CONSTANTIUS II Constantine the Great son Ancient Roman Coin Battle Horse i46699
Constantius II - Roman Emperor: 337-361 A.D. - BATTLE SCENE COIN Bronze AE2 23mm (4.98 grams) Struck in the mint of Aquileia circa 337-361 A.D. Reference: RIC VIII Aquileia 95. DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left, knee raised, spearing fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet, falling forwards on the ground on his hands and knees. Star in right field. Mintmark AQT. (The dot at far right is not part of the mintmark).
PROBUS 276AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin Sol Sun God on horse quadriga i44286
Probus - Roman Emperor: 276-282 A.D. - Bronze Antoninianus 23mm (4.27 grams) Struck circa 276-282 A.D. Reference: RIC 861. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG - Radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre. SOLI INVICTO Ex: KAΔ - Sol driving facing quadriga chariot, head left, holding whip.
Roman Republic 104BC Roma Victory Chariot Authentic Ancient Silver Coin i49087
Roman Republic C. Coelius Caldus moneyer Silver Denarius 19mm (3.82 grams) Rome mint, circa 104 B.C. Reference: Coelia 3; B.M.C. 1463-92; Syd. 582a; Craw. 318/1b Head of Roma left. Victory in biga ( chariot) left, CALD below horses, letter below.
SELEUKOS I Nikator Tetradrachm Athena ELEPHANT Silver Greek Coin Seleukid i46301
Greek Coin of Seleucid Kingdom Seleukos I, Nikator - King: 312-280 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (17.27 grams) Struck circa 312-280 B.C. Reference: Sear 6831 var.; HGC 9, 18 Laureate head of Zeus right. Athena, brandishing spear and holding shield, standing in chariot drawn right by four horned elephants; on left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; in exergue, ΣEΛΕYKOY.
JULIUS CAESAR Elephant Serpent 49BC Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin i47254
Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator Silver Denarius 19mm (3.66 grams) Struck 49-48 B.C. Reference: RSC 49j B.9; B.M.C., Gaul, 27; Syd. 1006; Craw. 443/1 Elephant walking right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Sacrificial implements: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat.The obverse type may symbolize victory over evil, whereas the reverse refers to Caesar's office of Pontifex Maximus.
GORDIAN III 238AD Deultum Thrace GALLEY SHIP Ancient Roman Coin BEAUTY i52771
Gordian III - Roman Emperor: 238-244 A.D. - Bronze 23mm (5.66 grams) of Deultum in Thrace Reference: Jurokova 274 IMP C GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. COL F L PAC DEVLT, Galley under full sail, sailing right.
MARK ANTONY Cleopatra Lover 32BCActium Ancient Silver Roman Coin LEG XIX i53492
Mark Antony Silver Denarius 18mm (3.09 grams) Struck at Actium 32-31 B.C. for Mark Antony's XIX Legion Reference: RSC 55; B.M.C. 214; Syd. 1242; Craw. 544/35 ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley right. LEG XIX, Legionary eagle between two standards.
RHOEMETALKES 136AD Bosporus King Shield Sword Axe Horse Helmet Greek Coin i53539
Kingdom of Bosporus Rhoemetalkes - King, circa 131-154 A.D. Bronze '48 Units' 22mm (5.48 grams) Struck circa 136 A.D. Reference: Anohin 495; Sear GIC 5467; MacDonald 456 ΒΑCΙΛЄѠC POIMHTAΛKOY, His diademed and draped bust right; trident before. Circular shield between battle axe (on left) and sword in scabbard; spear in background; above, horse's head and helmet; beneath, denomination mark M H.
Alexander III the Great as Hercules 336BC Ancient Greek Coin Bow Club i44200
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 19mm (6.18 grams) Struck under Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. Reference: Sear 6739 var. Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. Hercules' weapons, bow in bow-case and club, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ in between.
DEMETRIUS I Poliorcetes 294BC Ancient Greek Coin HELMET SHIELD i27042AMISOS in PONTUS MITHRADATES VI the GREAT Gorgon Aegis Nike Greek Coin i30066
Greek city of Amisos in Pontus Bronze 21mm (7.67 grams) Struck under Mithradates VI the Great circa 105-90 B.C. or circa 90-85 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 242; Sear 3642; SNG Black Sea 1177-1191; B.M.C. 13. 20,74 Aegis, with Gorgon's head at center. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; ΑΜΙ - ΣΟΥ across field; monograms to left and to right.
AUGUSTUS Victory Over Brutus Cassius Assasins of Julius Caesar Roman Coin i53144
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 18mm (4.47 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'
TRAJAN victory over DACIA 103AD Ancient Silver Roman Denarius Coin Rome i53511
Trajan - Roman Emperor : 98-117 A.D. - VICTORY OVER DACIA Silver Denarius 17mm (3.36 grams) Rome mint: 103-111 A.D. Reference: RIC 219 IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head right. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Dacia seated right in mournful attitude on shield; below, curved sword.Trajan celebrates his victory over Dacia on this coin.
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.
SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS 194AD Emesa Trophy Quality Ancient Silver Roman Coin i12586
Septimius Severus - Roman Emperor: 193-211 A.D. - Silver Denarius 17mm (3.21 grams) Emesa mint: 194-195 A.D. Reference: RIC 389, BMC 365, S 6288, C 232 IMPCAELSEPSEVPERTAVGCOSII - Laureate head right. INVICTOIMP - Trophy with weapons at base.
NERO Arch Chariot & Mars 65AD Lugdunum Ancient Roman Coin Architecture i36665
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 36mm (25.42 grams) Lugdunum mint: 65 A.D. Reference: RIC 393; Cohen 306; BMCRE 330; BN 69; WCN 414; F.S. Kleiner, The Arch of Nero in Rome. A study of the Roman honorary arch before and under Nero, Archaeologica 52 (Rome, 1985), 51aNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head left, globe at point of bust. S C across field, Triumphal arch, hung with wreath across front and left side; above, Nero in facing quadriga escorted on right by Victory holding wreath and palm and on left by Pax holding caduceus and cornucopiae; just below the quadriga on extreme left and right, two small figures of soldiers; on left side of arch in niche, figure of Mars standing facing, holding spear and round shield; ornamental reliefs on the faces and plinths of the arch.
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Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem - A VIDEO Tour of the TypesThis guide is designed to teach people a lot more about ancient biblical coins. Some of the coins explored in this guide are those of John Hyrcanus I, Alexander Jannaeus, Herod the Great, Herod Archelaus, Pontius Pilate and the Roman prefects procurators of Judaea area. The best reference work on the subject is Guide to Biblical Coins by David Hendin. This book goes deep in to the subject and history of the many coins of Jerusalem and coins dealing with the Holy Land, including the towns around Jerusalem. This guide would be interesting for people of both the Jewish and the Christian faith, and for those that would like to study historical ancient coins.
Learn More Here: Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem – Guide VIDEO Tour of the Types Cool article about ancient coin collecting. An expert numismatist created this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/biblical-jerusalem-coins/amp/ Tribute Penny Render Unto Caesar Jesus Christ Biblical CoinsThe guide to the ancient silver Roman coin described in the bible brought before Christhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xP8i2TE6C0 The Most Likely Candidates for the Silver Coin Described in the Bible under Mark 12:14-17
Quoting the Bible: "Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Shall we give, or shall we not give? But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why temp ye me? Bring me a penny, that I may see it. And they brought it. And He saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto Him, Caesar's. And Jesus, answering, said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's (Mark 12:14-17)" Who the Caesars Were Julius Caesar, the famous military commander and dictator of Rome was the originator of the name Caesar that the Roman emperors adopted. Augustus being an adopted heir of Julius Caesar, also took on his name. This was an important political tactic giving him the power of Julius Caesar as an adopted son. An adopted son would therefore carry the popularity that Caesar had. Augustus was Roman emperor from 27 B.C. - 14 A.D., officially. Upon his death, the next emperor was Tiberius. He, too, as later emperors assumed the title of Caesar in his name, especially written on coins. So therefore, Caesar was a name that many emperors assumed and put on their coins. Types of Silver Coins bearing the name "Caesar" in Circulation during the Life of Jesus Christ When the 1611 edition of the King James Bible was written, the term for Roman denarius whose Greek equivalent was the drachm was translated to the Anglo-Saxon penny as known to the British, which was their standard silver coin denomination at the time. So we know three rulers who would have had a denarius silver coin with the name "Caesar" written on them. And they would be.
Examples of the Ancient Silver Roman coins that could be described as the biblical Tribute Penny
Below are the three possibilities that fit the biblical account of the Tribute Penny, including the two most likely-ones, those of Augustus and Tiberius.
Notice the term "Caesar" on it's obverse and incidentally the first time a living ruler's portrait was placed on a coin. Coin's description: Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius Rome, 44 B.C. CAESAR IMP, laureate head of Julius Caesar right; behind, lituus and simpulum behind. M METTIVS, Venus standing facing, head left, holding Victory and scepter, resting elbow on shield set on globe behind her; in left field.
Here is the second example cited in the article that I conclude could be the type described. Coin's Description : Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 19mm Rome mint: 2 B.C. - 2 A.D. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F. PATER PATRIAE, his laurel head right. C . L . CAESARES AVGVSTI F . COS . DESIG . PRINC . IVVENT., Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shields and spears between them; above, between the spears, simpulum and lituus turned inwards.
Tiberius, Roman Emperor 14-37 A.D. silver Denarius ancient silver Roman coin that is the most popular and well-known "Tribute Penny" type
This is the coin that is most widely attributed to the coin described in the Bible by the scholars of biblical coins of the nineteenth century. Coin's Description Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - Silver Denarius 17mm Lugdunum mint: 14-37 A.D. THE BIBLICAL TRIBUTE PENNY Reference: BN II, 42, 28; RIC 95, 30. C 16 TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS - Laureate head right. PONTIF MAXIM - Livia seated right, holding spear and branch; ornamented chair legs.
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Authentic Ancient Greek & Roman Coins Featuring Venus Aphrodite Cupid Eros
Being the patron goddess of Julius Caesar, Venus is depicted on many of his coins. However, she is depicted on many other ancient Greek and Roman coins of the ancient times. Many times, her son Cupid is included in her depiction. Venus is also sometimes featured holding the Golden Apple which Paris granted the goddess in the story of the Judgement of Paris. A story that echoes in eternity and associated with the Trojan war. On Roman coins she at times has various functions she does, such as VENUS VICTRIX, or Venus of Victory. The most likely attractive type of Venus to collect is the one that shows her from behind with her half-draped buttocks showing. Enjoy the selection of ancient coins I put together for your pleasure.
Roman Republic JULIUS CAESAR Family VENUS CUPID Mark Antony Silver Coin i46293
Roman Republic L. Julius L. f. Caesar moneyer Silver Denarius 16mm (3.87 grams) Rome mint, circa 103 B.C. Reference: Julia 4; B.M.C. 1405, esc.; Syd. 593; Craw. 320/1 Head of Mars left, CAESAR behind, letter and dots above. Venus Genetrix in biga left, drawn by two Cupids, before them lyre, letter and dots above, L . IVLI . L . F in exergue. Family member of Caesar the dictator. Grandfather of Mark Antony. The Julia gens claimed it's decent from Venus herself.
Roman Republic Julius Caesar Family Venus Silver Ancient Coin CONSIDIA 7 i45466
Roman Republic C. Considius Paetus moneyer Silver Denarius 20mm (3.60 grams) Rome mint, circa 46 B.C. Reference: Considia 7; B.M.C. 4090; Syd. 993; Craw. 465/4 PAETI behind head of Venus left, diademed and laureate. Victory in quadriga left, holding wreath and palm, C . CONSIDI in exergue.
PLAUTILLA Caracalla Wife 202AD VENUS CUPID Ancient Silver Roman Coin i46570
Plautilla - Roman Empress - Wife of Caracalla - Silver Denarius 20mm (3.52 grams) Rome mint: 202-205 A.D. Reference: RIC 369 (Caracalla), S 7074, BMC 429 - PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA - Draped bust right. VENVS VICTRIX - Venus standing left, leaning on shield, holding apple and cradling palm; Cupid to lower left.
Venus in Chariot with Cupid 106BC Ancient Silver Roman Republic Coin i41974
Roman Republic L. Memmius Galeria moneyer Silver Denarius 20mm (3.80 grams) Rome mint, circa 106 B.C. Reference: Memmia 2; B.M.C. 1329-46; Syd. 574; Craw. 313/1b Laureate head of Saturn left, letter or letter and dot below chin, harpa and ROMA behind. Venus in biga right, Cupid flies above, L . MEMMI / GAL in exergue.Venus was the tutelary divinity of the Memmia gens.
JULIA DOMNA Silver Ancient Authentic Roman Coin VENUS Fertility Cult i26637
Julia Domna - Roman Empress Wife of Emperor Septimius Severus 193-211 A.D. - Silver Denarius 19mm (2.97 grams) Rome mint 196-211 A.D. Reference: RIC 580 (Septimius Severus), C 198 IVLIAAVGVSTA - Draped bust right. VENVSFELIX - Venus standing left, holding apple and pulling dress.
Roman Republic 46BC Silver Coin Julius Caesar Family Gemini Venus Cult i28585
Roman Republic - Mn. Cordius Rufus moneyer, which may refer to the Julius Caesar family Silver Denarius (21mm, 3.65 gm.) Rome mint: 46 B.C. Reference: Cordia 1; S-440.Cr463/1. Syd 976. RSC-(Cordia)-1. Conjoined heads of the Dioscuri right, each wearing pileus surmounted by star, RVFVS III VIR behind and below. MN . CORDIVS behind Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales & scepter, Cupid on her shoulder.
Galeria Valeria 310AD Ancient Roman Coin VENUS Sexual love Cult i44272
Galeria Valeria - Roman Empress - Wife of Galerius - Daughter of Diocletian - Bronze Follis 25mm (5.44 grams) Heraclea mint: 310 A.D. Reference: RIC 50 (Heraclea) GALVALERIAAVG - Diademed, draped bust right. VENERIVICTRICI Exe: */HTΔ - Venus standing left, holding apple and raising skirt.
CARACALLA Silver Antoninianus Ancient Roman Coin 'Venus the Victorious' i46769
Caracalla - Roman Emperor: 198-217 A.D. - Silver Antoninianus 24mm (4.66 grams) Struck circa 198-217A.D. Reference: RIC 311d ANTONINVSPIVSAVGGERM - Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. VENVSVICTRIX - Venus standing left, holding Victory and spear with shield.
Roman Republic C. Norbanus 83BC Rare Ancient Silver Coin VENUS Commerce i28514JULIUS CAESAR Lifetime 44BC Portrait Ancient Silver Roman Coin Venus Rare i46313
Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.89 grams) Struck February-March 44 B.C. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer Reference: RSC 40; B. 48; B.M.C. 4175; Syd. 1074a; Craw. 480/14 CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, his laureate and veiled head right. P . SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, star set on ground to right.Probably the most famous portrait issue of Julius Caesar. This series illustrates the dictator's break with the Roman custom forbidding the depiction of living individuals on the coinage, which may have contributed to the mounting fears (perhaps justifiable in retrospect) that he wished to do away with republican institutions and establish a new personal monarchy in Rome. These fears, combined with jealousy of his success and power, led to Caesar's assassination on the Ides of March, 44 B.C. At the same time that the portrait subtly elevates Caesar's status to that of a king, it also reveals his human frailty: the laurel wreath that Caesar wears was awarded to him by the Senate, but he reportedly wore it in public at all times in order to hide a bald spot.
JULIA DOMNA Septimius Severus Wife Silver Roman Coin Venus Love Cult i24607
Julia Domna - Roman Empress Wife of Emperor Septimius Severus 193-211 A.D. - Silver Denarius 17mm (2.63 grams) Emesa mint: 193-196 A.D. IVLIA DOMNA AVGV - Draped bust right. VENERI VICTR - Nude Venus with half-covered buttocks standing right, leaning on column and with legs crossed, holding apple and palm.* Numismatic Note: Rare, type from the Emesan mint.
JULIA SOAEMIAS 220AD Elagabalus Mother Silver Roman Coin Venus Cult i21501
Julia Soaemias - Roman Empress Mother of Elagabalus, Roman Emperor 218-222 A.D. - Silver Denarius 18mm (3.04 grams) Rome mint: 220-222 A.D. Reference: RIC 241 (Elagabalus), S 7719 IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG - Draped bust right. VENVSCAELESTIS - Venus standing left, holding apple and scepter; star in right field.
JULIA MAMAEA Sestertius Big RARE Ancient Roman Coin Venus Cupid Erotic i46443
Julia Mamaea - Roman Empress wife of Emperor Severus Alexander 222-235 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 30mm (24.42 grams) Struck circa 222-235 A.D. Reference: RIC 694 (Severus Alexander), BMC 190 (Severus Alexander), C 62 IVLIAMAMAEAAVGVSTA - Diademed, draped bust right. VENERIFELICI - Venus standing right, holding scepter and Cupid; S C across fields.
APHRODISIAS in CARIA 3rdCenAD Boule Eros Cupid with Torch Greek Coin i44355CARTEIA Spain after 44BC Ancient Greek Coin of Romans Cupid Dolphin i37417
The city of Carteia (Roman colony founded in 171 B.C.) in Spain Bronze Quadrans 18mm (4.36 grams) Struck after 44 B.C. Reference: ACIP 2609; RPC I 116 Turreted head of Fortuna right; behind, trident. Cupid riding dolphin right.
Antiochos VII Euergetes 138BC Ancient Seleucid Greek Coin Eros Cupid Isis i36811
The Seleucid Kingdom Antiochos VII, Euergetes (Sidetes) - Seleucid King: 138-129 B.C. Bronze 18mm (5.60 grams) Struck 138-129 B.C. Reference: Sear 7098 Winged bust of Eros ( Cupid) right wreathed with myrtle. Head-dress of Isis; on right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ANTIOXOY; on left, EYEPΓETOY; MH monogram in left field, beneath, crescent and Seleucid date ΔOP (=174=138 B.C.)
Roman Republic Maxsumus RARE Silver Coin Cupid Eros Jupiter Cult Temple i34394
Roman Republic Cn. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus moneyer Silver Denarius 19mm (3.35 grams) Rome mint: 75 B.C. Reference: Egnatia 3; B.M.C. 3276-84; Syd. 788; Craw. 391/2 Bust of Cupid right, bow and quiver on shoulder, MAXSVMVS behind. Jupiter and Liberty within distyle temple, C . EGNATIVS CN . F . in exergue, CN . N . on right, number on left.
ANTIOCHUS IX Cyzicenus SELEUCID KING 112BC Rare Ancient Greek Coin i23746 EROS
GREEK - Seleucid Kingdom: Antiochus IX Cyzicenus - King: 113-96 B.C. - Bronze 20mm (4.94 grams) Struck 112-111 B.C. Reference: Sear 7173; SNG Israel 2743; BMC 4.94,27 Winged bust of Eros right. Nike advancing left, holding wreath; on right ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ; on left, ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤOΡΟΣ; in field to left, Seleucid date.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. Read More Here: Goddess of LOVE Aphrodite also Known as VENUS with EROS & CUPID on Ancient Greek Roman Coins Informative blog post about numismatic coins. An ancient coin expert published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/goddess-of-love-ancient-coins/amp/ Guide to Ancient Greek Coins of Thessaly Central GreeceList of the cities in Thessaly which issued coins in ancient times and a collection of coins from the areahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rjIAgU3coI The goal of this guide is to share the information about the types of ancient Greek coins that were struck by the Greek towns of the area in central Greece known as Thessaly. With the list you can see below, you can use to search my store by clicking on the term, or printed out as a check-list to help you put together a coin collection from the area. With the video and the list of coins along with pictures and descriptions of them, you too, can become an expert in these types of coins. Some of the cities just issued bronze coins, others issued gold silver and bronze types. The most comprehensive book on the subject is Handbook of Ancient Greek Coins Volume 4 by Oliver D. Hoover. The other book to get is the Volume I and Volume II of Ancient Greek Coins and Their Values by David R. Sear. You can also see pictures and descriptions of coins from Thessaly for research purposes at this research site, by scrolling to the section on Thessaly with much information about the coin types. The most prominent town of ancient Thessaly was Larissa, which minted some of the most prolific coin types of that area. Many of the city's coins featured a nymph and a horse. Many of the coins of ancient Thessaly featured horses. Thessaly issued coins into the Roman times, and the types are known as Greek Imperial/ Roman Provincial. Coins discussed in this video include those of Augustus, Claudius and Gallienus.
List of The Cities of Ancient Thessaly Atrax Demetrias Dion Ekkarra Eureoioi Eurymenai Gomphi Gonnos Gyrton Halos Herakleia Trachinia Homolion Hypata Iolkos Kierion Krannon Lamia Larissa Larissa Kremaste Meliboia Melitaia Methylion Metropolis Mopsion Olosson Orthos Pagasai Pelinna Peuma Phakion Phalanna Phaloria Pharkadon Pharos Pharsalos Pherai Pherai, Teisiphon Tyrant of Pherai, Alexander Tyrant of Pierasia Proerna Rhizous Skotoussa The Ainians The Magnetans The Malians The Oitaians The Perrhaibans The Thessalian League Thebai Phthiotides Trikka TripolisExamples of Authentic Ancient Greek Coins of ThessalySee the coins illustrated in the video here. It is great to see what these coins look like and get to appreciate the art and history of them.LARISSA in THESSALY 356BC Silver Drachm Nymph Horse Ancient Greek Coin i47970
Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 20mm (5.75 grams) Struck circa 356-320 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 453; BCD Thessaly II, lot 280 Pedigree: Ex BCD Collection with his original hand-written tag and photos of this coin Head of nymph Larissa facing three-quarters left, wearing ampyx. ΛAPI/ΣΑIΩN, Horse grazing right.This city was named after a local water nymph named Larissa. The story goes that the nymph drowned while playing ball on the banks of the Peneios River. In Greek mythology, the Greek hero Perseus accidentally killed his grandfather, King Akrisios of Argos when participating in the funeral games held in the city for nymph Larissa. The people of that city made their wealth from the rich agricultural area around the city and from breeding horses.
LARISSA in THESSALY 420BC Silver Drachm HERO vs BULL Ancient Greek Coin i47972
Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 20mm (5.72 grams) Struck circa 420-400 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 420; BCD Thessaly II, lot 173-175 and 370.1; ANG Ashmolean 3860 Pedigree: Ex BCD Collection with his original hand-written tag and photos of this coin Hero (Thessalos or Jason) wrestling a bull. ΛAPI/ΣΑIΩN, Horse grazing right.This type references taurokathapsia (bull-wrestling) with the depiction of a hero wrestling the bull, which was a sport played at the Taureia games honoring Poseiodn Taureios. Jason was the father of Thessalos in a mythological tradition whom in turn was the ancestor of the entire Thessalian people.
Larissa in Thessaly 460BCObol Horse Lion Hydira Ancient Silver Greek Coin i46757
Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Obol 12mm (0.72 grams) Struck circa 460-400 B.C. Reference: BCD Thessaly II 358.1 Horse prancing right; above, head of lion right. Larissa standing right, balancing hydria on raised knee; to left, lion's head fountain right, from which water pours forth; Λ Α RI around from upper left; all within incuse square.
LARISSA in THESSALY 462BC Obol Bull Horse Ancient Silver Greek Coins i46360
Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Obol 11mm (0.94 grams) Struck circa 462-460 B.C. Reference: BCD Thessaly II 147; Liampi, Corpus 15i (V7/R9) Head and neck of bull left, turning to face viewer. ΛΑ (retrograde) downward to right, head and neck of bridled horse right; all within incuse square.
Larissa in Thessaly 350BC RARE Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Nymph Horse i42111
Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Bronze 18mm (7.42 grams) Struck 350-325 B.C. Reference: Sear 2132 var., B.M.C. 7. 86. Head of nymph Larissa three-quarter face to left, wearing necklace; hair confined by fillet and floating loosely, with ampyx in front. ΛΑΡΙΣΑIΩN. - Thessalian horseman right, holding spear, horse prancing; beneath, Σ.
LARISSA Thessaly THESSALIAN LEAGUE 196BC Athena Apollo Greek Coin i43487
Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly under Thesssalian League Bronze 19mm (6.61 grams) Struck 196-27 B.C. Hippolochos, magistrate. Reference: Rogers 21; SNG Copenhagen 315 Laureate head of Apollo right. ΘEΣΣA/ΛΩN, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her right hand, shield on her left arm; above spear; IΠΠ-OΛO; A to left; to right, P above I.
PHARSALOS in THESSALY 400BC Athena Horse Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i49251
Greek city of Pharsalos in Thessaly Bronze 15mm (3.40 grams) Struck circa 400-344 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 654; Sear 2196; Rogers 485-487; BCD Thessaly II, 653, 666.2 Head of Athena left in close-fitting crested Attic helmet ornamented with figure of Skylla. ΦΑΡΣ, Helmeted cavalryman charging right on horseback, brandishing flail upon which bird perches.One of the more important towns of Thessaly, Pharsalos was built on the northern slopes of Mt. Narthakios. It was the scene of Caesar's famous victory over Pompey in 48 B.C.
PHARSALOS in THESSALY 400BC Athena Horseman Footman Ancient Greek Coin i49255
Greek city of Pharsalos in Thessaly Bronze 21mm (9.17 grams) Struck circa 400-344 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 646; Sear 2193 var.; Rogers 503-504; BCD Thessaly II, 671.3-4 Head of Athena three-quarter face to left, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet. ΦΑΡΣ, Helmeted cavalryman charging right on horseback, brandishing flail; bird perches on helmet; footman advancing right, behind, carrying flail over shoulder.
PHARSALOS in THESSALY 400BC Athena Horse Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i49216
Greek city of Pharsalos in Thessaly Bronze 12mm (1.58 grams) Struck circa 400-344 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 655; Sear 2197; Weber 2912; BCD Thessaly I, lot 1286; BCD Thessaly II, lots 649 and 654 Head of Athena in Attic helmet right adorned with Skylla. ΦΑΡΣ, Head of horse right.
SKOTUSSA Thessaly400BC Hercules Horse Rare Ancient Silver Greek Coin i22382
Greek city of Skotussa in Thessaly Silver Trihemiobol 12mm (1.00 grams) Struck 400-367 B.C. Reference: Sear 2219 var. Bearded head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin. Forepart of horse right, left leg raised; Σ-KO in lower field.
Details about SKOTUSSA in THESSALY 300BC Ares Horse Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i49475
Greek city of Skotussa in Thessaly Bronze 20mm (5.32 grams) Struck 300-200 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 615; Sear 2223 Head of Ares right, in close-fitting helmet ornamented with plume. ΣKOTOYΣ / ΣAIΩN above and below horse prancing right.
Details about KRANNON in THESSALY 400BC Horseman Hydria Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i49156
Greek city of Krannon in Thessaly Bronze 15mm (4.87 grams) Struck circa 400-344 B.C. Reference: Sear 2073 var.; HGC 4, 385 Horseman galloping right. Hydria, mounted on wheels.The city was near the source of the river Onchestos. People of Krannon held Poseidon in high regard. The city derived it's name from the various springs in the area (called kranna in Aiolic Greek). The city had an abundance of sheep and horses grazing in the plains which brought it great wealth. In times of drought, they had a hydria on wheels which they paraded through the city accompanied by prayers to Apollo, which it was famous for. There was also a temple of Athena and Asclepius in the city.
Details about Perrhaiboi in Thessaly 450BC Athena Horse Ancient Greek Silver Coin i46721
Greek city of Perrhaiboi in Thessaly Silver Obol 13mm (0.78 grams) Struck circa 450-400 B.C. Reference: BCD Thessaly II 551.1 Horse prancing right. Π–E–P–A, Athena Itonia, holding spear, aegis over arm, advancing right within incuse square.
Details about Larissa Kremaste in Thessaly 300BC ACHILLES Troy Hero Ancient Greek Coin i49349
Greek city of Larissa Kremaste in Thessaly Bronze Trichalkon 19mm (5.34 grams) Struck circa 300-200 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 13; BCD Thessaly II, 403 Head of Achilles left. ΛΑΡΙ, Thetis riding hippocamp left, charring shield.Situated in the south of Thessaly, Larissa Kremaste was built on a height, hence its name. It was taken by Demetrios Poliorketes in 302 B.C., during his invasion of Thessaly. The myth goes that Achilles, the tragic hero of the Trojan war was born in the city and ruled a port of it's dominions. Larissa Kremaste was also the city that Perseus visited on his exile from Argos. Thetis was the mother of Achilles, who is shown on coins from the city to be delivering weapons to him that were forged by the smith god, Hephaistos.
Details about MOPSION Thessaly 350BC MOPSUS v CENTAUR RARE Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i46547
Greek city of Mopsion in Thessaly Bronze Trichalkon 22mm (8.53 grams) Struck circa 2nd half of the 4th century B.C. Reference: Sear 2154 Head of Zeus three-quarter face to right; thunderbolt in field to right. ΜΟΨEIΩΝ, The Lapith Mopsons, naked, standing facing, wielding club about to strike Centaur rearing left, holding boulder over head with both hands.
Details about Greek city of Perrhaiboi in Thessaly Authentic Ancient Coin 2ndCenBC Zeus i42044
Greek city of Perrhaiboi in Thessaly Bronze Trichalkon 22mm (6.35 grams) Struck Late 2nd to early 1st century B.C. Reference: Rogers 440; SNG Copenhagen 197; BCD Thessaly II 561; SNG Alpha bank 194ff Laureate and bearded head of Zeus right. ΠEPPAIBΩN, Hera, diademed and draped, seated right on backless throne, holding long scepter with her right and resting her left on her knee.
Details about GYRTON in THESSALY 400BC Zeus Cult Horse Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i37414
Greek city of Gyrton in Thessaly Bronze 20mm (6.86 grams) Struck 400-344 B.C. Reference: Sear 2089; B.M.C. 7.5 Laureate head of Zeus left. ΓΥΡΤΩΝΙΟΝ, Horse trotting left; ΠM monogram below.
Details about PHALANNA in THESSALY 350BC Ares Nymph Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i49209
Greek city of Phalanna in Thessaly Bronze 17mm (4.06 grams) Struck circa 350-325 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 175; Sear 2180; BCD Thessaly I, lot 1255; BCD Thessaly II, lots 578-580 and 591 3-8 Head of Ares right. ΦΑΛΑΝΝΑΙΩΝ, Head of nymph Phalanna right, hair in sakkos.
Details about PHAKION in THESSALY 350BC Persephone Horseman RARE Ancient Greek Coin i49477
Greek city of Phakion in Thessaly Bronze 19mm (5.73 grams) Struck circa 300-200 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 542 (R1); Sear 2176; Papevangelou 1996, nos. 1-42; BCD Thessaly I, lot 1249; BCD Thessaly II, lot 566; B.M.C. 7.1,2 Head of Persephone right, wreathed with grain. ΦΑΚΙΑΣΤΩΝ, Horseman trotting right, right hand raised.
HALOS in THESSALY 302BC Zeus Phrixus on GOLDEN Ram RARE Greek Coin i49230
Greek city of Halos in Thessaly Bronze 14mm (1.40 grams) Struck circa 302-265 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 8 (R1); BCD Thessaly II, lot 86.2 Laureate head of Zeus right. AΛΕΩN, Phrixos riding ram right.Where Halos was originally located is unknown, however it is known that to have been located in the northern Achaia Phthiotis and overlooked Crocus Field. The myth of the city starts at the Halean temple of Zeus Lpahystios where the twins Helle and Phrixos were to be sacrificed, when a golden-fleeced flying ram was sent to rescue them by their mother, the nymph Nephele. King Athamas of Boiotia, was the father of Helle and Phrixos and was believed to have been the founder of the city. At the end of the Third Sacred War, in 346 B.C. the city was destroyed by the Macedonian general Parmenion. In 302 B.C. the city was re-founded, but this time closer to the sea coast by either Kassander or his rival Demetrios Poliorketes, rivals for the Macedonian throne. By around 265 B.C. the city was abandoned ostensibly due to a bad earthquake.
Greek city of Pelinna in Thessaly Bronze 15mm (2.86 grams) Struck circa 400-344 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 284; Sear 2166 var. (horseman right) Helmeted cavalryman charging left on horseback, spearing fallen hoplite. ΠEΛΛINAEI, Thessalian peltast advancing lef, brandishing javelin and holding shield and javelin.
Greek city of Demetrias in Thessaly Federal Coinage of The Magnetes Bronze 20mm (6.20 grams) Struck 196-146 B.C. Reference: Sear 2138; B.M.C. 7.11 Laureate head of Zeus left. ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ, Centaur standing right, right hand held before him, holding branch in left; plough to left, HΔ monogram below.
Details about LAMIA in THESSALY 325BC Athena Philoktetes Trojan War Archer Greek Coin i49224Greek city of Lamia in Thessaly Issuing in the name of the Malians (also known as the Malienses) Bronze Chalkous 15mm (1.50 grams) Struck circa 325-300 B.C. Reference: Sear 2142; Georgiou, Mint 16; Rogers (Malia) 384; BCD Thessaly II 125; HGC 4, 106 Helmeted head of Athena right. MAΛIEΩ, Philoktetes right, shooting arrow at bird falling to right; quiver to lower right.
Details about PEUMA in THESSALY 302BC Achilles Trojan War Troy Hero Ancient Greek Coin i49485Greek city of Peuma in Thessaly Bronze Chalkous 12mm (1.88 grams) Struck circa 302-286 B.C. Reference: Rogers 442; BCD Thessaly II 565 Wreathed head of Achilles right. ΠEYMATIΩN around AX monogram; Phrygian helmet to right.
Details about Pherai in Thessaly TYRANT Teisiphon 358BC Bull Horse Ancient Greek Coin i49345
Greek city of Pherai in Thessaly Teisiphon - Tyrant of Pherai: 358-354 B.C. Bronze Chalkous 15mm (2.22 grams) Reference: HGC 4; 585; Sear 2214; Rogers 530; BCD Thesssaly I, lot 1316; BCD Thessaly II, lots 709-710 Forepart of bull right, head facing. ΤΕΙΣΙΦΟΝΟΥ, forepart of horse prancing right.Teisiphon was the brother of Thebe who was the wife of the previous tyrant, Alexander. Thebe opened the door to Alexander's bedchamber. Teisiphons two brothers held Alexander down while Teisiphon finished him off with his sword. Through bribery, Teisiphon was able to get the support of Alexander's mercenaries, which they used to destroy the political opposition to his reign. Then he became the tyrant of the city, although he may have been a puppet of his sister Thebe. Teisiphon was succeeded by two further tyrants, whom were eventually overthrown by Philip II, king of Macedon.Situated west of Mt. Pelion, Pherai was the second city of Thessaly, after Larissa. In the 4th Century B.C. its tyrants extended their power over most of the region.
Details about AUGUSTUS 27BC Thessaly Koinon ATHENA Authentic Ancient Roman Coin RARE i47217
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Diassarion 22mm (10.46 grams) of Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly Megalokles, strategos, and Arist–, tamias(?) Reference: Burrer Em. 2, Series 2, 69 (A17/R58); BCD Thessaly I 1398; RPC I 1428 ΣEBAΣ-TOΣ ΘEΣΣAΛΩN, laureate head right ΣTPATHΓOY M-EΓAΛOKΛEOYΣ APIΣT, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in right hand, shield on her left arm; monogram to right.
Details about CLAUDIUS 41AD Koinon of Thessaly Thessalian League Athena Roman Coin i42048 Rare
Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Bronze Diassarion 24mm (7.57 grams) of THESSALY, Koinon of Thessaly Antigonos, strategos Reference: RPC 1435-1436; Burrer Em. 1, Series 3, Grp. 1a, 43 corr. (A15/R34; rev. legend) ΘΕΣΣΑΛΩΝ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗΩΝ, Bare head of Augustus right. ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΥ, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her right hand, shield on her left arm; monogram in left field.
Details about GALLIENUS 253AD Koinon of Thessaly Athena Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i49342
Gallienus - Roman Emperor: 253-268 A.D. - Bronze Tetrassarion 25mm (10.33 grams) of Koinon of Thessaly in Thessaly Reference: Sear GIC 4530 var.; Burrer, MA–G 53; BCD Thessaly II 991.2-991.3 AVT. ΓΑΛΛΗNΟC ΑVΓ, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. KOINON ΘЄΣΣΑΛΩΝ, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with right hand, shield on left arm; Δ (mark of value) to left.
Guide to Ancient Greek Coins of Thessaly Central Greece and Collection for Sale by Expert on eBay Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ Source Here: Thessaly Central Greece ANCIENT GREEK COIN Collecting Guide An interesting video about ancient coin collecting. An expert numismatist created this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/thessaly-greece-guide/amp/ Coins of Early Christianity progressing through Ancient Biblical Roman & Byzantine TimesA guide to the coins showing it's progression from being a persecuted religion to one of the world's biggest faithshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N8ttn-oO2Q This guide is intended for those that are interested in Biblical history. I explore the coins from the lifetime of Jesus Christ, one known as the Widow's Mite, the Tribute Penny, the 30 Pieces of Silver, Pontius Pilate and much more. A Roman coin of Nero is also shown to illustrate one of the early persecutors of the Christian faith. We then move on to the coins of the spread of Christianity through the Roman empire. A coin of Nicaea is shown, which is from the specific city that the Council of Nicaea was held which made Christianity the way it is today. Moving forward I show you an ancient coin of Constantine the Great from the time of the Council of Nicaea. We explore the topic of "By this sign you shall conquer" and what the symbol looked and how it was placed on ancient Roman coins as the Chi-Rho, also known as the Christogram or Christ monogram. A coin of Saint Helena is shown, who did a lot for the spread of Christianity and also Constantine the Great's mother. From this point we move on to an example of the Christian cross on a small Roman coin. After which point, we see the depiction of Jesus Christ on bronze and gold coins of the Byzantine empire.The different types of coins explored.You will see the various different types of ancient biblical, Roman and Byzantine medieval coins as the story of early Christianity progresses from ancient times. After each section, if there is an article that goes into more depth regarding the subject, a link is given for you to explore. Clicking on the coin pictures will take you to a page searching my eBay store for the subject of interest. The goal of this guide is to introduce more people to the fascinating topic of ancient coin collecting, and at the same time allowing to research the types that are available.WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem Alexander Jannaeus Coin AnchorAlexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) - Jewish King of the Hosmonean Kingdom 103-76 B.C.E. - Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (1.62 grams) mint of Jerusalem 103-76 B.C. Reference: Hendin 469 Anchor, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (of King Alexander). Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, between the rays, (Yehonatan the King). * Numismatic Note: This type of coin is known to bible history as the "Widow's Mite". Synoptic Gospels (Mark 12:38-44, Luke 20:45-47,21:1-4) where Jesus was teaching in the Temple of Jerusalem. In the story a poor widow woman gives her last 2 mites, the least valuable coins of the time. And Jesus points out that even though she gave very little, she gave her all, where some had a lot more and gave very little in comparison to their blessings.Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem - A VIDEO Tour of the Typeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6ky7J8RTz8 This guide puts together all the types of coins from ancient Jerusalem. Click here to read the Guide to Ancient Coins of JerusalemAUGUSTUS Gaius & Lucius Caesars Ancient TRIBUTE PENNY Silver Roman CoinAugustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 20mm (3.69 grams) Rome mint: 2 B.C. - 2 A.D. Reference: Augustus 43; B.M.C., Imp. 519; R.I.C. 350 CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F. PATER PATRIAE, his laurel head right. C . L . CAESARES AVGVSTI F . COS . DESIG . PRINC . IVVENT., Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shields and spears between them; above, between the spears, simpulum and lituus turned inwards. * Numismatic: A coin that could be described as the tribute penny.Tribute Penny Render Unto Caesar Jesus Christ Biblical Coinshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xP8i2TE6C0
PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Crucifixion TimePontius 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 14mm (1.79 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.NERO on HORSE with SOLDIER 67AD Rome Sestertius LARGE Ancient Roman CoinNero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 34mm (24.93 grams) Rome mint: 67 A.D. Reference: RIC-170 NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, Laureate head of Nero wearing aegis facing right. Nero and soldier papanthesis on horseback right; DECVRSIO in exergue; S C across fields.JULIA MAMAEA 222AD Nicaea Bithynia Legionary Standards Ancient Roman CoinJulia Mamaea - Roman Empress wife of Emperor Severus Alexander 222-235 A.D. - Bronze 21mm (4.60 grams) of Nicaea in Bithynia circa 222-235 A.D. Reference: BMC 105v; SNG Cop 521v (legend. breaks), SGI 3421 IOVLIA MAMAIA AVΓ, draped bust right. N-IK-AI-E-WN, between and beneath three legionary standards.CONSTANTINE I the GREAT Looks at Heaven Council of Nicaea Rare Roman CoinConstantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Rare Heaven Gazing type Bronze AE3 18mm (2.95 grams) Heraclea mint: 325-326 A.D. Reference: RIC 72 (VII, Heraclea) CONSTANTINVS AVG - Diademed head right, looking up at the heavens. DNCONSTANTINIMAXAVG Exe: .SMHB - Wreath, VOT/XXX within.DECENTIUS 352AD Trier RARE AE1 Chi-Rho Christ CHRISTOGRAM Roman CoinDecentius - Roman Caesar: 351-353 A.D. Bronze Double-Centenionalis or AE1 26mm (7.64 grams) Trier mint 352 A.D. Reference: RIC 319 D N DECENTI VS FORT CAES, draped and cuirassed bust right, SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES, chi-rho flanked by the Alphan (A) and Omenga (W); TRP in exergue. The Chi-Rho is the monogram of Jesus Christ. The A and W on the left represent the Alpha and Omega which Christ was described as in the book of Revelations.
Valens - Roman Emperor: 364-378 A.D. - Bronze AE3 17mm (3.00 grams) Struck at the mint of Siscia circa 364-367 A.D. Reference: RIC 5b.2 (Siscia), LRBC 1276 DN VALENS PF AVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. GLORIA ROMANORVM Exe: */S/DBSIS - Valens advancing right, dragging captive and holding labarum tipped with the Chi-Rho (MONOGRAM of CHRIST XP Superimposed).
Aelia Flacilla - Wife of Roman Emperor Theodosius I and mother of Emperors Honorius and Arcadius. Bronze AE2 24mm (5.72 grams) Constantinople mint: 379-388 A.D. Reference: RIC 17 (Heraclea) AEL FLACCILLA AVG - Diademed, draped bust bust right. SALVS REIPVBLICAE Exe: t/SMHA - Victory seated right on cuirass, holding shield on column with Chi-Rho inside.
Helena '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.
Theodosius II - Roman Emperor: 408-450 A.D. - Bronze AE4 13mm (1.11 grams) Cyzicus mint: 425-435 A.D. Reference: RIC 451 (X, Theodosius II) DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. No legend Exe: SMK - Wreath, cross within.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class G Bronze Follis 26mm (7.49 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. For more than a century, the production of Follis denomination Byzantine coins had religious Christian motifs which included included Jesus Christ, and even Virgin Mary. These coins were designed to honor Christ and recognize the subservient role of the Byzantine emperor, with many of the reverse inscriptions translating to "Jesus Christ King of Kings" and "May Jesus Christ Conquer". 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.
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Byzantine Empire Constantine VII, Porphyrogenitus - Emperor: June 6, 913 - November 9, 959 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.37 grams) Constantinople mint, 950-955 A.D. Reference: DOC 15. Sear 1751 +IhS XPS RЄX RЄςNANTIЧM, Facing bust of Christ Pantocrator, wearing tunic, himation and a cross nimbus with three pellets in the arms, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. CONSTANT' CЄ ROMAh' AЧςς bR', Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII, bearded and wearing loros on the left, and Romanus II, beardless and wearing chlamys on the right; both holding, between them with their right hands, a long patriarchal cross.
Byzantine Empire Michael VII, Ducas - Emperor: October 24, 1071 A.D. - March 24, 1078 A.D. - Gold Scyphate Histamenon Nomisma 28mm (4.48 grams) Constantinople mint, circa 491-518 A.D. Reference: Sear 1868 Provenance: NY Sale 2016, 958 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; double border. + MIXAHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, Bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and globe cross; double border.
Byzantine Empire - Empire of Nicaea John III Ducas-Vatatzes - Emperor of Empire of Nicaea: 15 December 1222 – 3 November 1254 A.D. Gold Hyperpyron 29mm (4.27 grams) Magnesia mint, struck 1232-1254 A.D. Reference: Sear 2073 Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, IC - XC in fields above. John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary standing slightly left.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N8ttn-oO2Q Get It Here: Ancient Coins of CHRISTIANITY from Biblical Jerusalem to Roman to Byzantine Times An interesting article about world coins. An ancient coin expert published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/coins-of-christianity/amp/ Guide to GOLD Ancient Coins of Greeks Romans and Byzantine EmpireHow-to to put together a collection of beautiful ancient coins
GOLD. The word in itself connotes opulence, greatness, beauty and power. This guide is designed to teach you about the various different coins possible to collect. What is shown in this video and the article with pictures of the items from the video are ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, medieval and world coins, along with several artifacts of interest, all sharing one thing in common, being made of GOLD! May this guide inspire you, or perhaps just show you the art and history of ancient coins. The coins shown in this video and article are coins available in my Ancient Greek Roman and Biblical Coin eBay store. Where along with gold, I have coins made of silver and bronze also, with bronze being most plentiful, so this way I have something for everyone, whether you are a beginner collector or want to pick out a unique gift, for under $50 (a beautiful bronze) coin I have what you need. You can see what I have offered at this moment:
The Different types of Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and World Coins
This is just a small selection of the vast world of the various ancient and world coins available for sale. The benefit that my patrons have in dealing with me is my vast experience of having worked with over 55,000 items which allows you to leverage my many years experience, along with a large over 14,000 item inventory to select some really interesting and rare numismatic items and antiquities. I guarantee all of my items authentic for a lifetime, and provide them with a professional Certificate of Authenticity with professional research and photographs of the item. Read on to see the pictures and the descriptions of the different coins I displayed in the video above.
Marcus Junius Brutus, Assassin of Julius Caesar Gold Propaganda Coin with Obverse of his silver Coin from 54 B.C. with his famous ancestor L. Brutus Struck under: Dynast of Thrace: Koson Gold Stater 20mm (8.40 grams) Struck After 44 B.C. Reference: RPC 1701; BMC Thrace pg. 208, 2; BMCRR II pg. 474, 48. Superb EF. KOΣΩΝ, Roman consul accompanied by two lictors; BR monogram to left Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath.
Kingdom of Bosporus Rheskuporis II - King, circa 211-227 A.D. Rheskuporis II & Caracalla Electrum Stater 18mm (7.39 grams) Struck year 513 of Pontic Era (starting October, 297 B.C.), 216/217 A.D. Reference: Anohin 633g; MacDonald 556/5; Sear GIC 5482 var. ΒΑCΙΛЄѠC ΡΗCΚΟΠΟΡIΔΟC, His diademed and draped bust right. Laureate and draped bust of Roman emperor Caracalla right; date ΓΙΦ below; star in field to right.
Valentinian I - Roman Emperor: 364-375 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.34 grams) Antioch mint: 364-367 A.D. Reference: RIC IX 2a DN. VALENTINIANVS P. F. AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding labarum with Chi-Rho banner and crowning Victory on globe, ANTI☼ in exergue.
Arcadius - Roman Emperor: 383-408 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.51 grams) Constantinople mint, circa 397-402 A.D. Reference: RIC 7 D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, raped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield. CONCORDIA AVG G S, Helmeted Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head turned right, holding scepter and Victory on globe placing wrewath atop head, right foot atop prow, CONOB in exergue.
Valentinian III - Roman Emperor: 425-455 A.D. Gold Solidus 21mm (4.49 grams) Ravenna mint. Struck circa AD 430-445 Reference: RIC X 2018-9; Ranieri 96 and 98; Lacam 11; Depeyrot 17/1; DOCLR 841-3; Biaggi 2349 Pedigree: Triton XIX 680; Triton XVII 817 D N P L VALENTI NIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. VICTORI A AVGGG, Valentinian standing facing, with left foot set upon serpentine human head, holding long cross in right hand, Victory on globe in left; R–V//COMOB.
Byzantine Empire Anastasius I - Emperor: April 11, 491 A.D. - July 1, 518 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.48 grams) Constantinople mint, 8th officina Reference: Sear 5; DOC 7h D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and, on left arm, shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier. VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long staff topped by reverted staurogram; star to left; H//CONOB.
Byzantine Empire Justinian I 'The Great' - Emperor: 1 August 527 - 14 November 565 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.41 grams) Constantinople mint, 538-542 A.D. Reference: Sear 139 D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif. VICTORIA AVCCC IB / CONOB, Victory standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff surmounted by staurogram; star to right.
Byzantine Empire Tiberius II Constantine - Emperor: 26 September 578 - 14 August 582 A.D. Gold Solidus 21mm (4.41 grams) Constantinople mint Reference: Sear 422 δ M TIЬ CONSTANT P P AVG, Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. VICTORIA AVGG B / CONOB, Cross potent set upon four steps.
Byzantine Empire Phocas - Emperor: November 23, 602 - October 5, 610 A.D. - Gold Tremissis 18mm (1.40 grams) Constantinople mint, 602-610 A.D. Reference: Sear 633. DO 18. MIB 26 ∂N FOCAS PЄRP AVς, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas right, beardless. VICTORI FOCAS AVC, cross potent, CONOB below.
Byzantine Empire Constans II - Emperor: September 641-15 July 668 A.D. Gold Tremissis 17mm (1.44 grams) Constantinople mint Reference: Sear 984. d N CONSTANTINЧS T P P AV, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VICTORIA AVςЧI / CONOB, Cross potent.
Byzantine Empire Constantine VII, Porphyrogenitus - Emperor: June 6, 913 - November 9, 959 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.37 grams) Constantinople mint, 950-955 A.D. Reference: DOC 15. Sear 1751 +IhS XPS RЄX RЄςNANTIЧM, Facing bust of Christ Pantocrator, wearing tunic, himation and a cross nimbus with three pellets in the arms, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. CONSTANT' CЄ ROMAh' AЧςς bR', Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII, bearded and wearing loros on the left, and Romanus II, beardless and wearing chlamys on the right; both holding, between them with their right hands, a long patriarchal cross.
Byzantine Empire Constantine X - Emperor: December 25, 1059 - May 21, 1067 A.D. - Scyphate Gold Histamenon Nomisma 27mm (3.80 grams) Constantinople mint Reference: Sear 1847 + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhM, Christ Pantocrator seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing cruciform nimbus and holding Gospels cradled in left arm. + KWN RAC -Λ O ΔOVKAC, Constantine standing facing, wearing crown, saccos, and loros, holding labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in left.
Byzantine Empire Michael VII, Ducas - Emperor: October 24, 1071 A.D. - March 24, 1078 A.D. - Gold Scyphate Histamenon Nomisma 28mm (4.48 grams) Constantinople mint, circa 491-518 A.D. Reference: Sear 1868 Provenance: NY Sale 2016, 958 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; double border. + MIXAHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, Bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and globe cross; double border.
Byzantine Empire - Empire of Nicaea John III Ducas-Vatatzes - Emperor of Empire of Nicaea: 15 December 1222 – 3 November 1254 A.D. Gold Hyperpyron 29mm (4.27 grams) Magnesia mint, struck 1232-1254 A.D. Reference: Sear 2073 Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, IC - XC in fields above. John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary standing slightly left.
Byzantine Empire Michael VIII, Palaeologus - Emperor: August 15, 1261 A.D. - December 11, 1282 A.D. - Emperor of Nicaea: 1258-1261 A.D. Gold Hyperpyron 26mm (4.21 grams) Reference: Sear 2243 Bust of Virgin orans "Theotokos" within city walls of Constantinople with six groups of towers, rising over the walls. Michael left, kneeling before seated Christ who holds scroll, supported by St. Michael.This type was struck in commemoration of the capture of the city of Constantinople from the Latins.
Byzantine Empire Andronicus II and III, Palaeologus - 1325-1334 A.D. - Gold Hyperpyron 25mm (3.49 grams) Constantinople mint Reference: Sear 2461 Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within circuit of city walls with four towers, pellet to left of upper tower; (lis) - A flanking Virgin. ANΔΡωNIK - ANΔΡωNE, Christ, nimbate and wearing pallium and colobium, standing facing, crowning Andronicus II (on left) and Andronicus III kneeling to either side, each wearing divitision and loros.
KIDARITE HUNS Sri Vinayaditya circa late 5th Century A.D. Base Gold Stater 24mm (7.16 grams) Reference: Gobl MDK 1613; MAC 3656-3660 Pedigree: Ex-Warden Numismatics, LLC with original tag Highly stylized king standing left holding trident and sacrificing at latar. "Sri Vinaya" in right field, Ditya in left field.
India, Gahadavalas Govindachandra and successors, 1114-1193 A.D. Pale Gold Stater 20mm (3.95 grams) Reference: M.494 Four-armed Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus on obverse side holding a lotus in the upper two hands. Inscription in Nagari script :'Shrimad-Govindachandra'.
Roman Gold Earrings circa 1st-4th Century A.D. Total weight 4.10 grams Diameter, circa 2.1 cm eachBeautiful piece of jewelry from ancient times.
Roman Silver Gold Plated Application Turned into Jewelry Artifact with Cupids Circa 50-150 A.D. 1.5 x 0.9 centimeters (2.37 grams)Two cupids stand on top of two children, lifting up a a giant kantharos (wine mixing vessel). It is apparent that this was worn in ancient times as a piece of Jewelry. It is interesting because it brings up imagery of Cupid, the son of Venus and the wine drinking symbolism of Bacchus, the Roman equivalent of Dionysus.
France Napoleon Bonaparte - Emperor of France: 18 May 1804 – 11 April 1814 and 20 March 1815 – 22 June 1815 1809 A Gold 20 Francs 22mm (6.42 grams) Paris Mint 0.900 Gold, approximately 0.1867 troy ounce pure gold Reference: KM 695.1 NAPOLEON EMPEREUR., Laureate head of Napoleon Bonaparte right. EMPIRE FRANҪAIS. 1809. A around 20 FRANCS within wreath; rooster in field to left. Edge: (Star) DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE
NGC Ancients Certified MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5 Marcus Junius Brutus, Assassin of Julius Caesar Gold Propaganda Coin with Obverse of his silver Coin from 54 B.C. with his famous ancestor L. Brutus Struck under: Dynast of Thrace: Koson Gold Stater 20mm (8.36 Grams) Struck After 44 B.C. Reference: RPC 1701; BMC Thrace pg. 208, 2; BMCRR II pg. 474, 48. Superb EF. KOΣΩΝ, Roman consul accompanied by two lictors; BR monogram to left Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath.
Valens - Roman Emperor: 364-378 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (3.87 grams) Antioch mint, 5th officina, struck 364-367 A.D. Reference: RIC 2d; Depeyrot 20/2 Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5 4245994-011 D N VALENS PER F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens right. RESTITVTOR REI PVPLICAE Exe: ☼ANTЄ☼, Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum with Christogram and Victory on globe; cross in field to left.
Honorius - Roman Emperor: 393-423 A.D. Gold Solidus 20mm Sirmium mint. Struck 393-395 A.D. Reference: RIC IX 14d.5; cf. Depeyrot 34/3 (dated 402-408 AD) Rare mint Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 3734326-040 DN HONORIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VICTORIA AVGGG Z, Honorius standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, spurning captive; S-M/COMOB in exergue.
Theodosius II - Roman Emperor: 408-450 A.D. Gold Solidus 24mm (4.22 grams) Thessalonica mint, struck 424-430 A.D. Reference: RIC X, 365. Depeyrot 51/1. Rare Certification: NGC Ancients MS (Mint State) Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 4245994-007 D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over left shoulder and shield with horseman motif on right arm. GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR, Theodosius standing facing, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to left, star, TESOB in exergue.
Theodosius II - Roman Emperor: 408-450 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.41 grams) Constantinople mint, 10th officina, circa 430-440 A.D. Reference: RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1 NGC Ancients Certified XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Constantinopolis enthroned left with shield behind, holding cross on globe and sceptre; foot on prow; star in right field; officina I; CONOB in exergue.
Zeno - Roman Emperor: 474-475 & 476-491 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.47 grams) Struck in Constantinople, 6th officina, second reign, 476-491 A.D. NGC Ancients MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 Reference: RIC 929 D N ZENO PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust to front, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm. VICTORI-A AVGGG S, Victory standing left, holding long voided cross decorated with jewels, star in right field, CONOB in exergue.
Byzantine Empire Anastasius I - Emperor: April 11, 491 A.D. - July 1, 518 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.47 grams) Constantinople mint, 10th officina Reference: Sear 3; DOC 3i Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 3673999-020 D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and, on left arm, shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier. VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing left, holding long voided cross decorated with jewels, star to right, CONOB in exergue.
Byzantine Empire Maurice Tiberius - Emperor: August 13, 582-November 22, 602 A.D. Gold Solidus 21mm Constantinople mint, 9th officina, struck circa 583-602 A.D. Reference: Sear 478. DOC 5i Certification: NGC Ancients MS 4246224-008 ∂N MAVRC TIb P P AVI, pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust of Maurice facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand. VICTORI-A AVCCC, Angel standing facing, holding long staff terminating in staurogram and globus cruciger; Θ//CONOB.
Byzantine Empire Phocas - Emperor: November 23, 602 - October 5, 610 A.D. - Gold Solidus 21mm (4.47 grams) Constantinople mint, struck circa 607-610 A.D. Reference: DOC 10g; MIB 9; SB 620 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5 4277578-002 Pedigree: From The Alexander White III Collection d N FOCAS PЄRP AVI, crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, holding globus cruciger. VICTORIA AVGu, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by a staurogram, and globus cruciger, Z//CONOB in exergue.
Byzantine Empire Phocas - Emperor: November 23, 602 - October 5, 610 A.D. - Gold Solidus 20mm (4.35 grams) Constantinople mint, struck circa 603-607 A.D. Reference: DOC 5h; MIBE 7; SB 618 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4277578-001 Pedigree: From The Alexander White III Collection O N FOCAE PЄRP AVG, crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, holding globus cruciger. VICTORIA AVGG, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by a staurogram, and globus cruciger, H//CONOB in exergue.
Byzantine Empire Constans II, Pagonatos - Emperor: September 641-15 July 668 A.D. Gold Solidus 19mm (4.47 grams) Constantinople, 8th officina, dated IY 5 (646/7 A.D.) Reference: Sear 942. DOC 5d. Rare! Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4247225-004 d N CONSTAN-TINЧS PP AV, crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger. VICTORIA AVGЧ, cross potent sent on three steps; Є (date) in right field; H//CONOB.
Byzantine Empire Leo III the Isaurian - Byzantine Emperor: March 25, 717 - June 18, 741 A.D. with Constantine V, Copronymus - Byzantine Emperor: June 18, 741 - September 14, 775 A.D. Gold Tremissis 13mm (1.16 grams) Syracuse mint, struck circa 735-741 A.D. Reference: Sear 1528A; DOC 51 VERY RARE! Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 3815732-013 ∂ LЄON P A MЧ, crowned facing bust of Leo, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding globus cruciger in right hand and akakia in left. ∂ N CONST-ANTIN, crowned facing bust of Constantine, beardless, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding cross potent in right hand and akakia in left, + in right field.
Guide to GOLD Ancient GREEK ROMAN BYZANTINE & World Coins Collection How To Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ Learn More Here: Guide to GOLD Ancient GREEK ROMAN BYZANTINE & World Coins Collection How To Fascinating video about ancient coin collecting. An ancient coin expert published this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/gold-ancient-greek-roman-byzantine-coins/amp/ Women in the Empires & Kingdoms - The Royal Ladies on Ancient Greek & Roman CoinsWomen portrayed on coins, the empresses, queens and divas on the historical coins of ancient Greece and RomeThe ancient times were populated with many royal rulers. Many people do not even look at the power behind the throne was actually, many times, a woman. Some of the ones that capture the imagination being Queen Cleoptra VII of Egypt, lover to both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and mother to their children. Without the role of women in history, we are missing fifty percent of the historical context or more. Many of the coins these women issued are still available for our collecting pleasure. The goal of this guide is to give you a list of just some of the women portrayed on coins of the ancient times. You can click on the name of each of the women on this list and easily search my eBay coin store to see her ancient coins available for sale and learn more about each. You may want to also visit the ancient Roman coin collecting guide which has a chronological list of the emperors and empresses of the Roman empire.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. Get It Here: Women in the Empires & Kingdoms – The Royal Ladies on Ancient Greek & Roman Coins Cool video pertaining to world coins. An expert numismatist published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/women-on-greek-roman-coins/amp/ Interesting Commemorative Ancient Greek & Roman Coins to CollectPhilip II the father of Alexander the Great Celebrates OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY on his Ancient Greek Coin Horse RacingGreek King Philip II of Macedon 359-336 B.C. Father of Alexander III the Great Silver Tetrobol 14mm (2.33 grams) Struck circa 323-315 B.C. in the Kingdom of Macedonia Commemorating his Olympic Games Victory Reference: Le Rider-Pl.46,26 Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Nude athlete on horse prancing right, ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ above; branch below. * Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient Greek coin of King Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. Intriguing coin referring to his Olympic victory.History and Meaning of the CoinDuring the times of ancient Greeks, horse racing was one of the events various Greek city-states and kingdoms would have intense competition with each other, as it was of great prestige to participate. Before the time of Philip II, the kingdom of Macedonia was considered barbarian and not Greek. Philip II was the first king of Macedon that was accepted for participation in the event, which was a great honor all in itself. It was an even greater honor that Philip's horses would go on to win two horse-racing events. In 356 B.C., he won the single horse event and then in 348 B.C. chariot pulled by two horses event. As a way to proudly announce, or what some would say propagandize these honors, Philip II placed a reference to these great victories on his coins struck in all three metals of bronze, silver and gold. The ancient historian, Plutarch, wrote "[Philip of Macedon] ... had victories of his chariots at Olympia stamped on his coins." AUGUSTUS Victory Over Brutus Cassius Assassins of Julius Caesar Roman CoinAugustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (4.24 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C. -10 B.C. Reference: BMC 23; Sear 32 VIC AVG, Victory standing left. 3 legionary Standards, 'COHOR PRAEPHIL'. GORDIAN III Viminacium LEGIONS Ancient Roman Coin LION & BULLGordian III - Roman Emperor: 238-244 A.D. - Bronze 22mm (6.83 grams) of Vimincium 238 A.D. the 1st year of it's founding (=AN I) 23 in the province of Moesia Superior IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. P M S COL VIM, City goddess standing, bull (symbol for legion VII) and lion (symbol for legion IIII) at sides, AN.I. in exergue. Constantine I The Great Ancient Roman Coin Romulus & Remus "Mother" wolfConstantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - ROME CITY COMMEMORATIVE Bronze AE3 17mm (2.10 grams) Heraclea mint: 330-333 A.D. Reference: RIC 119 (VII, Heraclea) VRBSROMA - Roma helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust left. No legend Exe: .SMHЄ. wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; two stars above. By circa 330 A.D., Constantine the Great completed his new capital for the Roman empire called Constantinople. For this momentous occasion, he issued two commemorative coin types, one celebrating Rome and the other Constantinople. The type that commemorated Rome had the personification of Rome, Roma with the inscription VRBS ROMA and the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus on the reverse suckling the she-wolf. The type that commemorated Constantinople had the personification of Constantinople on the obverse and Victory on a galley sailing with a shield. This was a great way for Constantine the Great to pay homage to both Rome and Constantinople.Constantine I The Great founds Constantinople Ancient Roman Coin VictoryConstantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Founding of New Roman Capital - CONSTANTINOPLE Commemorative - Bronze AE3 17mm (2.05 grams) Struck at the mint of Treveri 332-333 A.D. Reference: RIC 530 (VII, Trier) CONSTANTINOPOLIS - Constantinopolis helmeted, laureate bust left, holding scepter over shoulder. No legend Exe: TR.S - Victory standing left, stepping on galley prow, cradling scepter and resting hand on shield. * Numismatic Note: Commemorates founding of Constantinople as new Roman capital by Constantine I the Great.Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Learn More Here: Interesting Commemorative Ancient Greek & Roman Coins Informative blog post pertaining to numismatic coins. An expert numismatist published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/commemorative-ancient-coins/amp/ |
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