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.
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RARE Authentic Ancient GREEK Coins from circa 500-100BC Collection and Collecting Guide
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond, running the eBay store Authentic Ancient Greek Roman Coins. 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 Rare coins from the Video:TYNDARIS in SICILY 44BC Caps of Dioscuri Dolphin Ancient Greek Coin i43656Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Tyndaris in Sicily Bronze 22mm (6.15 grams) Struck circa 44-36 B.C. or later Reference: HGC 2, 1641 (R2); RPC I, no. 650 (Segesta) M.VIPS.DOSV.F ..., Pilei surmounted by stars. EX/D.D, Dolphin leaping right. Founded by Dionysios of Syracuse in 396 B.C. for the settlement of exiles from Greece expelled by the Spartans following the Peloponnesian War. The city was named after Tyndareos, father of the Dioscuri. TAUROMENION in SICILY 392BC Phrygian Helmet Rare R1 Ancient Greek Coin i51560Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Tauromenion in Sicily Silver 12mm (1.72 grams) Struck circa 392-358 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1608 (R1); CNS III, nos. 2-3 Phrygian helmet right. TA monogram within laurel wreath. Thermai Himeraiai Sicily 407BC RARE R1 Ancient Greek Coin Hera Hercules i51587Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Thermai Himeraiai in Sicily Bronze 14mm (2.77 grams) Struck 407-340 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1627 (R1); Sear 1111; B.M.C.2.2 Head of Hera right, wearing stephanos ornamented with honeysuckle. Head of young Hercules right, in lion's skin. The refugees from Himera were permitted by the Carthaginians to found a new settlement at the hot springs not far from the the old city. Kings of Paphlagonia Pylaimenes II or III Rare 133BC Rare R1 Greek Coin i53320Authentic Ancient Greek coin of the Kings of Paphlagonia King Pylaimenes II or III Bronze 16mm (3.91 grams) Struck circa 133-103 B.C. Reference: SNG Black Sea 1555-1556; HGC 7, 441 Rare R1; Sear 3715; B.M.C.13.103,2-3 Bull's head facing. Winged caduceus; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ/ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ to left. AKRAGAS in SICILY 400BC River God Easgle Crab Hexonkia RARE R1 Greek Coin i53385Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Akragas in Sicily Bronze Hexonkia 27mm (17.10 grams) Struck circa 400-380 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 139 (R1); CNS I, p. 194-195, nos. 89-89 st 1 AKPAΓΑΣ, Horned head of River-god Gelas left, wearing tainia. Eagle standing left on Ionic column, head right, crab to left; value mark (six pellets) to right. Akragas SICULO-PUNIC Sicily Carthage Silver Greek Hannibal Time Coin R2 i53514Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Akragas in Sicily SICULO-PUNIC coin struck for Carthage Time of 2nd Punic War against Rome led by general Hannibal Silver Eighth Shekel or Hemidrachm 14mm (1.17 grams) Struck circa 214-210 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 173 Rare R2; SNG ANS 3, no. 1233 Male head (ostensibly Triptolemus) right, wreathed with grain. Punic letters below horse galloping right. The city of Carthage had many cities of Sicily under their control during the 2nd Punic war with Akragas being one of them. This is an excellent example of a Carthaginian coin being struck in Sicily, giving it the name of being Siculo-Punic. Akragas (Agrigentum), was a city of great wealth and importance in the 5th Century B.C., but in 406 B.C. it was sacked by the Carthaginians, a disaster from which it never fully recovered; finally fell to the Romans in 210 B.C. THASOS Thrace Island 411BC Silenos Dolphins RARE R1 Silver Greek Coin i53881Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Thasos, an Island off Thrace Silver Hemiobol 7mm (0.38 grams) Struck circa 411-404 B.C. Reference: HGC 6, 340 Rare R1; Le Rider 12 Head of Silenos right. Θ-A-Σ, Dolphin leaping left above dolphin leaping right. Antiochos III the Great 223BC RARE R1 Seleukid King Greek Coin Elephant i54343Authentic Ancient Coin of: Seleukid Empire Antiochos III, Megas - King: 222-187 B.C. Bronze 11mm (1.57 grams) Sardes mint: 223-187 B.C. Reference: HGC 9, 560 (Rare R1); SC 979; Newell, WSM 1114; SNG Spaer 615 Laureate head of Apollo right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ANTIOXOY above and below Elephant advancing left; upturned anchor before. PANORMOS in SICILY 415BC Trionkion Ancient Greek Coin ROOSTER Rare R1 i55282Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Panormos in Sicily Bronze Tetras or Trionkion 20mm (11.10 grams) Struck circa 415-400 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1054 Rare R1; CNS I, p. 269, nos. 2-2/5 Cock (rooster) standing right. Three pellets value mark. The principal Phoenician city in Sicily, Panormos produced a limited coinage in the latter part of the 5th Century; but following the great success of Carthaginian arms, 409-405 B.C., the issues of the mint became much larger. The types are mostly copied form the coinages of other Sicilian cities, such as Gela, Segesta and Syracuse. SOLUS in SICILY 4thCenBC Athena Archer RARE R1 Genuine Ancient Greek Coin i55286Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Solus in Sicily Bronze 13mm (2.11 grams) Struck late fourth century B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1254 Rare R1 ; CNS I. p. 309, nos. 5-5/3; Sear 1181; B.M.C.2.,p.242,5 Head of Athena three-quarter face to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet. Punic legend 'kfra'. Naked archer kneeling right, about to discharge arrow from bow. A Phoenician town not far from Panormos, and a dependency of Carthage until the First Punic War. AKRAGAS in SICILY 450BC RARE R1 Eagle Crab Ancient Tooth Shape Greek Coin i56152 Authentic Ancient Coin of:Greek city of Akragas in Sicily Bronze Trias 17x16x12mm (11.71 grams) Cast circa 450 B.C. Reference: Sear 1020; B.M.C. 2.,p. 24, nos. 3,4; HGC 2, 127 Rare (R1) On one side, two eagle's heads back to back, A beneath the one on left; on the other, crab; on the base, three pellets (value mark). * Numismatic Note: Tooth-shaped, with flat base, and possibly a weight rather than actual coin. Akragas (Agrigentum), was a city of great wealth and importance in the 5th Century B.C., but in 406 B.C. it was sacked by the Carthaginians, a disaster from which it never fully recovered; finally fell to the Romans in 210 B.C. ORCHOMENOS in BOEOTIA 371BC Grain Shield Star Rare R1 Ancient Greek Coin i56244Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Orchomenos in Boeotia Bronze 15mm (2.91 grams) Struck circa 371-364 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 1260 Rare R1; Babelon III, no. 326; BCD Boiotia 225 and 227a Boeotian shield decorated with grain ear. E - P - X - O, Eight-pointed star around central pellet. LEONTINI SICILY 2-1CenBC RARE R1 Authentic Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO LION i57281Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Leontini in Sicily Bronze 14mm (2.54 grams) Struck late second-early first centuries B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 725 Rare R1 ; CNS III, p. 83, nos. 15-15/4; Sear 1122 var. Laureate head of Apollo left; plow to right. Forepart of lion facing left; monogram blow. EUKRATIDES I - NGC AU Silver Tetradrachm RARE R1 Indo Greek Baktria Coin i57701Authentic Ancient Coin of: Indo Greek & Baktria Kingdom in India Eukratides I Megas - King circa 171-145 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 34mm (16.08 grams) Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara Reference: HGC 12, 131; Bopearachchi Série 6; Bopearachchi & Rahman -; SNG ANS 473; MIG Type 177l Certification: NGC Ancients AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5 4278655-007 Diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear; all within bead-and-reel border. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛΟΥ above, EYKPATIΔOY below, the Dioskouroi on horses rearing right, palm fronds and lances; monogram to right. SELEUKOS II Kallinikos 246BC Seleukid RARE R2 R3 Ancient Greek Coin i57711Authentic Ancient Coin of: Seleukid Empire Seleukos II Kallinikos - King: 246-225 B.C. Bronze 16mm (3.70 grams) Magnesia on the Maiandros or perhaps Ephesos mint Reference: HGC 9, 347 (Rare R2-R3); SC 670 and 673 Head of Artemis artemis right, wearing stephane. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ either side of Apollo Delphios standing left, holding arrow and grounded bow. ANTIOCHOS III Megas 222BC Seleukid RARE R3 Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i58035Authentic Ancient Coin of: Seleukid Empire Antiochos III, Megas - King: 222-187 B.C. Bronze 17mm (8.62 grams) Uncertain Mint 67 in Seleukia or Mesopotamia Reference: HGC 9, 527 Rare R3 Diademed head of Antiochos III right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and grounded bow; monogram in field to left. PHILIP V Macedonia King 221BC RARE R1 Ancient Greek Coin HERCULES GOATS i58071Authentic Ancient Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Philip V - King: 221-179 B.C. Bronze 19mm (7.22 grams) Struck circa 221-179 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 1068 Rare R1; Sear 6797; Forrer/Weber 2204 Head of young Hercules right, clad in lion's skin. BA / Φ above and beneath two goats kneeling right, side by side. SYRACUSE SICILY 269BC Hieron II Apollo Horse RARE R1 Ancient Greek Coin i58437Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily Bronze 17mm (4.79 grams) under king Hieron II, struck circa 269/265-240 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1552 Rare R1; CNS II, p. 407, nos. 202-202/7 Laureate head of Apollo left. IEPΩNOΣ, Horse galloping right. When in it's foundations that the city of Syracuse only consisted of the island of Ortygia, that island was said to have been the home of the nymph Arethusa. She had been a chaste, faithful attendant of Artemis. It is said that she got the unwanted attentions from the river god, Alpheios, while bathing in his Peloponnesian stream. Artemis hid her in a cloud in an attempt to save her, however she sweated so profusely out of fear that she was transformed into a stream. Artemis broke apart the ground to allow her to escape. She found her way to the island of Ortygia where she became the fountain on that island. ADRANON in SICILY Rare R1 344BC Athena Octopus Genuine Ancient Greek Coin i59226Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Adranon in Sicily Bronze Hemilitron 18mm (5.04 grams) Struck circa 344-336 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 40 Rare R1; SNG ANS -; Calciati III pg. 160, 7; BMC Sicily -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG Morcom 506; Laffaille -; Virzi 505; Campana 9; CNS 7 Head of Athena in Corinthian helmet left. A-Δ-P-A-N-Ω-N, octopus facing. AKRAGAS SICILY Rare R1 Silver Tetradrachm Eagle Crab Ancient Greek Coin i60291Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Akragas in Sicily Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.20 grams) struck circa 464-446 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 87 Rare R1; SNG Lewis 289, SNG ANS 979-981 Pedigree: Ex Christopher "Kit" Reed Collection Sea eagle standing left; AKRAC-ANTOΣ (partially retrograde) around. Crab within shallow incuse circle. Akragas (Agrigentum), was a city of great wealth and importance in the 5th Century B.C., but in 406 B.C. it was sacked by the Carthaginians, a disaster from which it never fully recovered; finally fell to the Romans in 210 B.C. LARISSA THESSALY 360BC BULL HORSE MAN Ancient Silver Greek Coin RARE R2 i60293Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 18mm (6.03 grams) Struck circa 360-356 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 449 Rare R2; Hermann pl. IV, 17; SNG Copenhagen 118; BCD Thessaly I, 1136; BCD Thessaly II, 186 | Pedigree: Ex Christopher "Kit" Reed Collection ΛAPIΣAION above bull running right. Horseman wearing kausia and cape riding right. LARISSA in THESSALY 369BC RARE R2 Aleuas Eagle Ancient Silver Greek Coin i60294Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 18mm (6.07 grams) Struck circa 369-360 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 438 Rare R2; BCD Thessaly I, 1135; BCD Thessaly II, 185; Babelon IV, 699; Herrmann group VIII, pl. VII, 11; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 12; Jameson 2469; Gulbenkian 473 (all from the same dies) | Pedigree: Ex Christopher "Kit" Reed Collection; Ex CNG Sale 78, May 14, 2008. Lot 463 ΛEY, head of Aleuas facing three-quarters left, wearing conical helmet (pileus), labrys in field to right. ΛΑΡΙΣΣΑΙΑ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head turned right; EΛΛΑ to left. This is one of the rarest issues of Larissa, and also one with the most different interpretations. In one this drachm is meant to have been struck as propaganda for the Aleuad Hellanokrates, whose name appears on the reverse, against the machinations of Alexander of Pherai in 361. Another view sees it as a homage to Alexander III of Macedon, in honor of the supposed joint ancestry of the Macedonian royal house and the Thessalians, and thus it would date to the mid 330s, at the same time as Alexander's own early eagle coinage. The further possibility of this being a result of Alexander of Pherai's occupation of Larissa in 370 seems very unlikely. A note from BCD: Hoard information certainly dismisses the possibility of this coin having been sruck in the 330's BC. BOSPORUS King Leukon II 240BC Rare R1 Genuine Ancient Greek Coin Hercules i60700Authentic Ancient Greek coin of the Kingdom of Bosporus Leukon II - Spartocid Dynasty King, circa 240-220 B.C. Bronze 24mm (12.40 grams) Pantikapaion mint Reference: HGC 7, 189 Rare R1; MacDonald 99; Anohin 134 Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΕΥΚΩΝOΣ above and below the club and bow of Hercules. DEMETRIOS I POLIORKETES Macedonia - RARE R1 Poseidon Athena Greek Coin i60718Authentic Ancient Greek Coin of: Macedonian Kingdom Demetrios I, Poliorketes - King: 306-283 B.C. Bronze 19mm (4.65 grams) Mint in Caria, struck circa 298-295 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 1021 Rare R1; Newell 1927, nos. 39 and 166; SNG München -; SNG Alpha Bank -; Weber 2176 Laureate head of Poseidon right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, Athena Promachos standing right, preparing to throw spear and holding shield; monogram to inner left, double-axe (labrys) to inner right. Son of Antigonos the One-eyed, Demetrios Poliorketes (the 'Besieger') was a romantic character who pursued a most colorful career spanning more than three decades. In his earlier years he assisted his father, whose power was centered in Asia Minor, and in 306 he achieved a great naval victory over Ptolemy of Egypt, in the battle of Salamis, off the coast of Cyprus. After many vicissitudes he seized the Macedonian throne in 294, although he reigned for only six years the dynasty which he founded lasted until the end of the Macedonian Kingdom. He died as a captive in Syria in 283 B.C. PHILIP V or VI ANDRISKOS 200BC RARE R1 Ancient Greek Coin PERSEUS HARPA i61410Authentic Ancient Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Philip V - King: 221-179 B.C. Bronze 14mm (3.39 grams) Pella or Amphipolis mint Struck under Philip V, circa 200-179 B.C. or Philip VI Andriskos (circa 150-148 B.C.) Reference: HGC 3, 1081 Rare R1; Mamroth 1935, no. 28 Head of Perseus in Phrygian helmet right. ΒΑ/Φ, Harpa; all within oak wreath. * Numismatic Note: Very interesting type that could be attributed to even Philip VI! Amphipolis mint Macedonia 149BC PHILIP VI ANDRISKOS Rare R1 Greek Coin i61821Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedonia Striking for Macedonia "MAKEΔΟΝΩΝ" as a unified Region Bronze 20mm (6.81 grams) Amphipolis mint Probably struck under Philip VI Andriskos, circa 149-148 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 333 Rare R1; AMNG III.2, p. 38, nos. 70-71 Laureate head of Apollo right. MAKE / ΔΟΝΩΝ above and below bow and kithara (lyre); monogram to right. ELEUSIS in ATTICA near ATHENS RARE R1 Triptolemus Boar Ancient Greek Coin i63315Item: i63315 Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city Eleusis in Attica Eleusian Festival Coinage Bronze 14mm (3.25 grams) Struck circa 322/317-307 B.C. Reference: Sear 2574 var.; HGC 4, 1769 (Rare R1) (Athens); Kroll 1993, nos. 48-49 Triptolemos, favorite of Demeter, seated left in winged car drawn by serpents, holding corn-ears. ΕΛΕΥ above boar standing right on bacchos (mystic staff); all within grain wreath. The obverse is inspired by a statue of Triptolemos that was presumably still in its temple when Pausanias (I. 38, 6) visited Eleusis in about AD 160: "The Eleusians have a temple to Triptolemos... They say that the plain called Rharion was the first to be sown and the first to grow crops... Here is shown a threshing floor and altar. My dream forbade the description of the things within the wall of the sanctuary, and the uninitiated are of course not permitted to learn that which they are prevented from seeing." Situated north-west of Athens, Eleusis possessed a magnificent temple of Demeter, and gave it's name to the famous Eleusinian mysteries, concerned with the cults of Demeter and Persephone. RHODES Caria Island RARE R1 Helios of Colossus Ancient Silver Greek Coin i63367Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Rhodes on an Island off Caria Silver Hemidrachm 11mm (1.51 grams) Struck circa 275-250 B.C. Reference: HGC 6, 1447 Rare R1 Pedigree / Provenance: Ex Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale February 10, 1993 Lot No. 424 Head of Helios facing three-quarters right. P-O, rose with bud right; magistrate's name APIΣΤΟΝΟΜΟΣ above; prow of galley in field to left. This coin, with the head of Helios is a reference to the great "Colossus of Rhodes" statue in the city, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The "rose" is a pun on the city's name "rhodos" in Greek. HIMERA SICILY 420BC Hemilitron RARE R2 Ancient Greek Coin Gorgon NGC XF i58224Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Himera in Sicily Bronze Hemilitron 24mm (18.14 grams) Struck circa 430-420 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 463 Rare R2; Sear 1105; B.M.C. 2.,p.39,27-30; CNS I, p. 25, nos. 1-1/2 Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4375810-012 Gorgon's head facing. Six pellets. AKRAGAS in SICILY 510BC Didrachm EAGLE CRAB Silver Greek Coin RARE R1 NGC i58237Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Akragas in Sicily Silver Didrachm 21mm (8.24 grams) Struck circa 510-500 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 87 Rare R1; Jenkins 1970, Group Ia Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 4375810-015 AKRA/CANTOΣ, Eagle standing left. Crab. PHERAI THESSALY 302BC Ennodia Hypereia Lion Rare R2 Silver Greek Coin NGC i59921Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Pherai in Thessaly Silver Hemidrachm 15mm (2.80 grams) Struck circa 302-286 B.C. Reference: HGC 4; 553 Rare R2; Jameson 2474; BCD Thessaly I, lot 1321; BCD Thessaly II, lot 714 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4375823-400 Laureate head of Ennodia left; torch to right. ΦEPAIOYN, Hypereia standing left, touching lion head fountain; ΑΣTO within wreath in field to left. PANTIKAPAION in Bosporus 370BC Pan Lion RARE R2 Silver Greek Coin NGC i60088Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Pantikapaion in Cimmerian Bosporus Silver Hemidrachm 12mm (2.50 grams) Struck circa 370-355 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 68 Rare R2; MacDonald 45; Anohin 104 Certification: NGC Ancients F 4375823-314 Head of young Pan, the satyr, right, wreathed with ivy. ΠΑΝTI, Lion advancing right, head reverted. PANTIKAPAION Black Sea Bosporus RARE R2 Ancient Silver Greek Coin NGC XF i60125Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Pantikapaion in Cimmerian Bosporus Silver Diobol 13mm (1.34 grams) Struck circa 450-437 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 34 (Rare R2); SNG Strancomb 580; SNG BM Black Sea 841; MacDonald 11/1; Anohin 20 Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4375823-269 Lion's head facing. Quadrapartitie incuse square with two raised compartments and two enclosing stellate pattern. Sinope Paphlagonia Tyche Eagle RARE R1 Authentic Silver Greek Coin NGC i60163Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Sinope in Paphlagonia Silver Hemidrachm 14mm (1.95 grams) Struck circa 300-200 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 411 (R1); Sear 3704; SNG Black Sea 1510-1512; B.M.C.13.98,30-32 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4375823-241 Turreted head of Tyche left. Eagle flying upward, head left; ΣΙΝ-Ω in lower field; bunch of grapes to left; monogram in field to right. PANTIKAPAION BOSPORUS 310BC RARE R1 Ancient Greek Coin PAN & GRIFFIN NGC i61937Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Pantikapaion in Cimmerian Bosporus Bronze 21mm (7.57 grams) Struck circa 310-303 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 113 Rare R1; MacDonald 69; Anohin 111; Sear 1700; B.M.C.3.20 Certification: NGC Ancients AU 4529163-004 Head of Pan, the satyr right. ΠΑΝ, Forepart of griffin advancing left; sturgeon below. ALEXANDER II ZABINAS RARE R1 Seleukid Silver Greek Tetradrachm Coin NGC i62454Authentic Ancient: Greek Coin of Seleukid Kingdom Alexander II Zabinas - Reigned: 128-123 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 28mm Damaskos mint, dated Seleukid Era (SE) year 190, 123/122 B.C. Reference: HGC 1149 Rare R1-R2; SC 2248.6. Certification: NGC Ancients XF 1884244-037 Diademed head of Alexander Zabinas right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left, holding Nike and scepter; monograms to outer left and below throne, date in exergue. Surnamed Zebina or Zabinas ("the Bought One"), son of a merchant, but claiming to an adopted son of Antiochos VII Sidetes, or biological son of Alexander Balas. He was set up by Ptolemy VIIof the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt as a pretender to the throne of the Seleukid kingdom, shortly after the return of Demetrios II Nikator from his captivity among the Parthians, circa B.C. 128. He defeated Demetrios in 125, but was afterwards defeated by the forces of Cleopatra Thea and her son Antiochos VIII Grypos by whom he was put to death in 122. SINOPE in PAPHLAGONIA 306BC RARE R1 Ancient Silver Greek Coin GALLEY NGC i63897Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Sinope in Paphlagonia Silver Hemidrachm 14mm (2.48 grams) Struck 306-290 B.C. Reference: Sear 3700; HGC 7, 421 Rare R1; SNG Black Sea 1504-1508 Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 2068695-010 head of nymph Sinope left, hair rolled, wearing turreted head-dress. ΣINΩ above prow left; before, aplustre and monogram. A colony of Miletos, founded in the 7th century B.C., Sinope rose to become the most important city on the southern coastline of the Black Sea. Sinope was the city of Mithradates VI's birth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlIYSOcaz6o Original Post Here: Rarest Ancient Greek Coins from circa 500-100BC Collection & Collecting Guide with Tips Informative article about ancient coin collecting. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/rarest-ancient-greek-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 Original Post Here: Interesting Commemorative Ancient Greek & Roman Coins Fascinating video pertaining to numismatic coins. An expert numismatist posted this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/commemorative-ancient-coins/amp/ How to Manage Store Display and Keep Track of Large Coin Collection & SuppliesGuide to staying Organized, getting Maximum Pleasure and even Showing Your Collection to OthersNEWEST 2019 UPDATED VERSION OF VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptwOMfrkh1s SEE ALSO MY ORIGINAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UBgiNLjjoc
Hello my friends, my name is Ilya Zlobin and I have been working with world and ancient coins for over 15 years now. I run an eBay store http://www.ebaystores.com/Authentic-Ancient-Greek-Roman-Coins/ with over 18,000 items. I am technically a collector until someone buys the item I am selling, so I am writing this article to take a beginner or even advanced collector to an even higher level. This arrticle and video explains how one would keep track of such a record number of items, stay organized and be able to display these comfortably and professionally while having fun. I believe that presentation is important and keeping organized gets other people interesting in collecting also. This is especially important information for those deciding to start a collection that will be an heirloom for countless generations. I hope that you can appreciate this article, as this is the entire time period condensed into an easy-to-follow guide. My intention is to benefit you and help you help yourself build an even more amazing coin collection that you can enjoy even more with a few simple techniques and tools. Shop with Reputable Coin DealersShop with a reputable ancient Greek and Roman and world coin dealer. It is best if he/she has a great track record and provide a guarantee of authenticity. Also a beautiful certificate is also an added bonus (can be considered a $25-$50 value) absolutely free when you shop with Ilya Zlobin. A reputable seller would be happy to give a refund or exchange should professional coin grading companies or people such as David R. Sear or NGC find a coin is other than described. Keep RecordsWhen you buy coins, get the certificates of authenticity keep them in a standard vinyl binder in sheet protectors which you can get an any place they sell office supplies. You can also print out a receipt of the PayPal payment you sent and possibly the contact details of the seller you bought from. I have had personal experience when I purchased a coin from another dealer and since I did not keep the receipt at the time, it left a sour taste in both of our mouths when I had to return the coin, I knowing that I bought it from them and having no proof. So this would facilitate an easy return and refund as you kept a record of the item. This way you can buy from many different dealers, and also remember how much the item cost, should you want to sell it in the future, plus you have the description right there, should you want to place it on eBay or another venue. Another helpful technique is to write a little item number of the coin and write it on the little slip of paper that coin in the coin flip and having a list where you write the number where you kept it. Think also about this, a lot of collectors don't keep records and if they pass on and nobody in the family ever got involved with the coins, nobody knows how much they paid, so they may not got the price the original collector paid. Something worthwhile to think about. Keeping score is very important. Keep Your Coin Collection OrganizedI recommend keeping your coins in boxes that are of standard size a 2X2 inch standard. The coins themselves I recommend in non-plasticized coin flips, I recommend getting the package with the little papers so that if anything you can write info on those, such as how much you paid or corresponding to your record keeping system. If you want to display your coins, you can put them on a tray and enjoy their beauty. So below are the coin flips, trays and boxes I use everyday for storage and display of my coins: The Supplies and Links Where to Buy ThemI am sharing everything I know about the supplies, years of experience condensed to a simple guide. Hopefully you can appreciate the tips, many of which even the most advanced collectors and even coin dealers can benefit from. The Best Coin Collector Magnifier Portable Magnifying Glass This coin magnifier most people enjoy because it gives you just the right amount magnification to see the coin and easily closes up and folds into your pocket. It's called the Bausch & Lomb 5X Packette Magnifier Magnifying Glass. Coin Magnifier on eBay Coin Magnfier on Amazon Coin Flips - The Coin Holders I use both types of coin flips below, with the second one being preferable for silver. Perhaps if you get either one, get the second one. But I am giving you both to chose from. Non-Plasticized Coin FlipsThese double pocket coin flips are available in 1 1/2, 2 x 2 and 2 1/2 inch sizes, some include paper inserts. Non-Plasticized flips are slightly more rigid than regular vinyl flips. They are considered safe for long term storage of your coins.THE COIN FLIPS I USE FOR SILVER COINS, as I THINK THEY MAY BE BETTER FOR LONG TERM STORAGE OF THEM, perhaps may be best brand to stick to: ARCHIVAL SAFE 2x2 DOUBLE POCKET FLIPS Acids and chemicals have been reduced to a minimum.Good for long term storage. The chemical will not migrate. http://meghrigsupplies.com/2x2COINFLIPS.html Display Trays - FOR COIN SHOWS OR EASY DISPLAY AND STORAGE:Organize and display your coins with our felt coin display trays, designed to be used with our Aluminum coin display case (above) or as a stand alone item. Measures 16 1/8" x 10½" Our display trays are available for storing cardboard coin holders in 1½" x 1½" and 2" x 2" sizes and for slab coin holders in either a horizontal or vertical arrangement; or a full flat tray to use any way you like!Plastic Coin Box for 2x2 Coin Flips (Holder)A plastic coin storage box for 2x2 cardboard or plastic coin holders. Features:
SLABBED NGC / PCGS Coin BoxesWhen you buy coins that are NGC / PCGS or other certification company certified, you may need the storage boxes for the job. See all of them here: http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-slab-storage-boxes.html The type I recommend is this one: Heavy Duty Cardboard Coin Slab Coin Storage Boxes The reason being, is that if it's a plastic one, it has notches, but some ancient coins are thicker than others, so when you have coins of varying thickness, you may want to just put them in these cardboard boxes as it is more flexible for your collection. Don't let the word cardboard fool you, as these are super high quality and feel good in hand. ALSO these are good for oversized medals or 2.5 x 2.5 coin flips. Additional Tip: If you like to put the slab in a bag before putting it in the box, you may want to get the https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZZS63A/ Plymor 3" x 4", 4 Mil (Case of 1000) Heavy Duty Plastic Reclosable Zipper Bags . This is the exact size for those slabs.WHAT I USE TO DO COIN SHOWS (and Could Be Used for Private Viewing Pleasure): The benefit of the carrying case and trays is that you can lay your coins out for display at a coin show or for your own private viewing pleasure. You can have them in the individual notches with or without the plastic coin flip so that you can have them easily organized and viewable. The older generations of coin collectors would have wood versions of these and would describe them as coin cabinets. I think these are really great and made in Europe, possibly Germany, the clear plastic shroud is removable and can be placed on the table at a coin show very easily, and removed to view coins easily too. The trays stack very well atop each other. The benefit of these is that you can get these without the case and they easily stack up. Advanced tip, I have the trays organized in numerical order as I have 20 and put a removable sticker https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007M5L2/, the Avery Removable Rectangular Labels, 0.31 x 0.5 Inches, White, Pack of 1100 (5412), with the tray number so that after the coin show I can easily put these away. Additional tip is that you can use these removable stickers to attach additional information about the price for example about a coin which you may want to remove later, useful for slabbed coins. Lighthouse Aluminum Case for up to 10 MB Coin Boxes Lighthouse Coin Box for up to 20 2x2 Coin Holders Comes in Red and Black background. 8.5 x 11" Sheet Protectors To keep Record and COA's and Other receipts in: Staples Standard Sheet Protectors, 200/Pack or Staples Heavyweight Presentation Sheet Protectors, 200/Pack Put these in a binder of your choice and you can be golden. Keeping good records adds to the pleasure of your collection. Paper I Use That Should Never Yellow for Long-Term Archiving https://www.staples.com/Hammermill-Premium-Inkjet-Paper-8-1-2-x-11-24lb-2-500-Case-166140/product_923542 Sharpie Permanent Marker https://www.staples.com/Sharpie-Retractable-Fine-Point-Permanent-Markers-Blue-12-pk-32703/product_563089 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, running the eBay store Authentic Ancient Greek Roman Coins. 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 NEWEST 2019 UPDATED VERSION OF VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptwOMfrkh1s SEE ALSO MY ORIGINAL VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UBgiNLjjoc
Post Source Here: How to Manage Store Display and Keep Track of Large Coin Collection & Supplies Cool video pertaining to world coins. World-renowned numismatic expert published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/how-to-manage-coin-collection/amp/ Constantine I the Great and Related Ancient Roman Coin Collecting GuideVideo and Article Exploring the Types of coins from the era of Constantine the Great, his family and other important historical figureshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke6n5GF7fnk Coins of Constantine and related coins including family such as Saint Helena and more. Video discusses these coins in more detail.Constantine the Great was Roman emperor from 307-337 A.D. His father was Constantius I 'Chlorus' and mother was Helena, also known as Saint Helena. In this article, I explore different coins of Constantine I the Great and related. Watch the video above where I talk about these coins in more detail. My name is Ilya Zlobin, and I am an expert, enthusiast, author and dealer specializing in ancient Greek Roman and Byzantine coins. You can visit online coin shop on eBay. Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. Caesar (Recognized): 306-309 A.D. | Filius Augustorum (Recognized): 309-310 A.D. | Augustus (Self-Proclaimed): 307-310 A.D. | Augustus (Recognized): 310-337 A.D. | Son of Constantius I and Helena | Step-son of Theodora | Husband of Minervina and Fausta | Father (by Minervina) of Crispus and (by Fausta) of Constantine II, Constantius II, Constans, Constantina (wife of Hanniballianus & Constantius Gallus) and Helena the Younger (wife of Julian II) | Son-in-law of Maximian and Eutropia | Brother-in-law of Maxentius | Half-brother of Constantia (w. of Licinius I) | Half-uncle of Delmatius, Hanniballianus, Constantius Gallus, Julian II, Licinius II and Nepotian | Grandfather of Constantia (wife of Gratian) |The Coins of Constantine the Great and RelatedBelow is a link to some of the finest examples of ancient Roman coins of Constantine the Great and the related family. Reading this article and watching this video will help you also become an expert in these types of coins. Some of the advantages of collecting coins of this period, is that they are some of the most affordable coins of the time period. Also reading this article and watching this video, you can learn more about the more rare types of coins that are available so you know exactly what to look for. With 27 high quality and rare examples illustrated here, you can also explore more in my eBay Store. With over 13,000 coins and artifacts to choose from, you may find exactly what you are looking for. Every item is guaranteed authentic for a lifetime, comes with a beautiful certificate of authenticity (professionally researched, leveraging my many years of experience) FREE, and a 30 day unconditional money back satisfaction guarantee. You can make an offer on almost my entire inventory, so you can always find some amazing discounts and deals on ancient coins. I believe in having my patrons return for a lifetime, so satisfaction is my goal. If you haven't bought a coin in the best, you are in the right hands dealing with someone whom is both passionate and professional in the subject .Divo CONSTANTIUS I Chlorus CONSECRATIO 306AD Eagle Constantine the Great i43470Constantius I 'Chlorus' - Roman Emperor: 305-306 A.D. Father of Constantine I the Great Bronze Follis 29mm (10.49 grams) Lugdunum mint, circa 306-307 A.D. Deification Issue Under Constantine the Great Reference: Bastien, Lyon, 387 (30 specimens); RIC 202. Cohen 26 (2 Fr.) DIVO CONSTANTIO AVG, head laureate right. CONSECRATIO, eagle with spread wings standing right, head turned back and looking upwards. * Numismatic Note: Super rare coin.HELENA Constantine the Great mother STAR 318AD Very Rare Roman Coin i19012Helena 'known as Saint Helena'- Mother of Constantine the Great - Bronze Follis 19mm (3.39 grams) Thessalonica mint: 318-319 A.D. Reference: RIC VII 50; Kent-Hirmer pl. 162, 637; LRBC 821 Pedigree: Ex Gorny & Mosch HELENA N F, draped bust right. Eight-pointed star in laurel wreath.Theodora stepmother of Constantine I the Great Rare Ancient Roman Coin i42096
Theodora - wife of Constantius I, stepmother of Constantine I and mother-in-law of Licinius Commemorative struck after her death Bronze AE4 16mm (1.84 grams) Struck Posthumously at the mint of Trier circa 337-340 A.D. Reference: Trier RIC 56 FL MAX THEODORAE AVG, diademed, draped bust right PIETAS ROMANA, Pietas standing facing, holding a child at her breast, mintmark TRS dot.
Constantine I the Great 326AD Ancient Roman Coin Military camp gate i40647
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 19mm (2.82 grams) Thessalonica mint: 326-328 A.D. Reference: RIC 153 (VII, Thessalonica) CONSTANTINVS AVG - Laureate head right. PROVIDENTIAE AVG G Exe: ./SMTSЄ - Military Camp gate with two turrets and one star.
Constantine I The Great 330AD Ancient Roman Coin Standard Glory of Army i39864
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 18mm (2.34 grams) Heraclea mint: 330-333 A.D. Reference: RIC 121 (VII, Heraclea) CONSTANTINVSMAXAVG - Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. GLORIAEXERCITVS Exe: .SMHB. - Two soldiers standing either side of two standards.*Numismatic Note: The reverse legend dedicates this coin to "the Glory of Army "
Constantine I The Great 313AD Ancient Roman Coin Sol Sun God Cult i39883
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 20mm (2.98 grams) Treveri mint circa 313-315A.D. Reference: RIC 40 (VII, Trier) IMPCONSTANTINVSAVG - Laureate, cuirassed bust right. SOLIINVICTOCOMITI Exe: R/X/F/RT - Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT RARE Ancient Roman Coin Victory Over SARMATIANS i39763
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Victory Over SARMATIANS Bronze 19mm (3.24 grams) Sirmium mint 324-325 A.D. Reference: RIC 48 (VII, Sirmium) CONSTANTINVSAVG - Laureate head right. SARMATIADEVICTA Exe: SIRM - Victory advancing right, stepping on captive, holding Trophy and palm.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT Celebrates Victory Over LICINIUS 327AD Roman Coin i44119
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Victory Over Licinius Commemorative Bronze AE3 18mm (3.30 grams) Constantinople mint: 327 A.D. Reference: RIC VII 30 CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, diademed head right. CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE, Victory seated left on cippus holding palm in each hand, looking right; before her, trophy at foot of which kneeling captive turning head, spurned by Victory; CONS in exergue.* Numismatic Note: Rare victory over Licinius issue.
Constantine I 'The Great' 327AD Ancient Roman Coin Victory Over Licinius i41736
Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Victory Over Licinius AE3 20mm (3.42 grams) Struck 327 A.D. in Constantinople Reference: RIC VII 30 CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, diademed head right facing upward. CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE, Victory seated left on cippus holding palm in each hand, looking right; before her, trophy at foot of which kneeling captive turning head, spurned by Victory; CONS.*Numismatic Note: Rare victory over Licinius issue.
Constantine I The Great 318AD Ancient Roman Coin Two Victories w shield i40584
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 19mm (3.13 grams) Siscia mint 318 A.D. Reference: RIC 50 (VII, Siscia) IMPCONSTANTINVSAVG - Helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield. VICTORIAELAETAEPRINCPERP Exe: HSIS - Two Victories standing, facing each other, together holding shield reading VOT/PR on cippus.
Constantine I The Great 327D Ancient Roman Coin Victory Nike Cult RARE i32263
Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 19mm (2.82 grams) Constantinople mint: 327 A.D. Reference: RIC 18 (VII, Constantinople) R1, LRBC 985 CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG - Laureate head right. LIBERTAS PVBLICA Exe: *B/CONS - Victory standing left on galley, holding wreath in each hand.
Constantine I The Great 324AD Silvered Ancient Roman Coin Victory Wreath i32416
Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Silvered Bronze AE3 19mm (4.11 grams) Heraclea mint: 324 A.D. Reference: RIC 56 (VII, Heraclea) CONSTANTINVSAVG - Laureate head right. DNCONSTANTINIMAXAVG Exe: SMHΔ - Wreath, VOT/XXX within.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT 325AD OPEN DOOR Camp gate Rare Roman Coin i29420
Authentic Ancient Coin of: Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze Follis 19mm (2.94 grams) Arles mint: 325-326 A.D. Reference: RIC VII 291 CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate head right. VIRTVS AVGG, camp gate with 4 turrets, star above, open panelled doors, SA(crescent)RL in exergue.
CONSTANTINE I Romulus Remus SheWolf Rome Commemorative Ancient Roman Coin i48143
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - ROME CITY COMMEMORATIVE Bronze AE3 17mm (2.52 grams) London mint 307-333 A.D. Reference: cf.S.16526, RIC 257, B 221 VRBSROMA - Roma helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust left. No legend Exe: Double crescent/PLG - Wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; two stars above.By circa 330 A.D., Constantine the Great completed his new capital for the Roman empire called Constantinople. For this momentous occasion, he issued two commemorative coin types, one celebrating Rome and the other Constantinople. The type that commemorated Rome had the personification of Rome, Roma with the inscription VRBS ROMA and the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus on the reverse suckling the she-wolf. The type that commemorated Constantinople had the personification of Constantinople on the obverse and Victory on a galley sailing with a shield. This was a great way for Constantine the Great to pay homage to both Rome and Constantinople.
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Founding of New Roman Capital - CONSTANTINOPLE Commemorative - Bronze AE4 16mm (2.68 grams) London mint 330-333 A.D. Reference: Possibly Unpublished CONSTANTINOPLIS - Constantinopolis helmeted, laureate bust left, holding scepter over shoulder. No legend Exe: PLG- Victory standing left, stepping on galley prow, cradling scepter and resting hand on shield.* Numismatic Note: Commemorates founding of Constantinople as new Roman capital by Constantine I the Great.By circa 330 A.D., Constantine the Great completed his new capital for the Roman empire called Constantinople. For this momentous occasion, he issued two commemorative coin types, one celebrating Rome and the other Constantinople. The type that commemorated Rome had the personification of Rome, Roma with the inscription VRBS ROMA and the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus on the reverse suckling the she-wolf. The type that commemorated Constantinople had the personification of Constantinople on the obverse and Victory on a galley sailing with a shield. This was a great way for Constantine the Great to pay homage to both Rome and Constantinople.
CRISPUS 322AD RARE Possibly Unpublished Trier Ancient Roman Coin Altar i47979
Crispus - Roman Caesar: 317-326 A.D. - Reduced Follis 20mm (2.70 grams) Trier (Treveri) circa 322-323 A.D. Reference: Rare possibly unpublished type. CRISPVS NOB CAES, helmeted, cuirassed bust right. BEATA TRANQVILLITAS Exe: PTR, globe on altar inscribed VO TIS XX; three stars above.
FAUSTA wife of Constantine the Great Ancient Roman Coin SPES Cult HOPE i24226
Fausta - second wife of Constantine I the Great Bronze AE3 20mm (2.62 grams) Cyzicus mint 326 A.D. Reference: RIC 50v (Cyzicus) FLAVMAXFAVSTAAVG - Draped bust right. SPESREIPVBLICAE Exe: .SMKΓ.- Fausta, as Spes, holding her two sons, Constantine II and Constantius II.
CONSTANTINE II Constantine the Great son Ancient Roman Coin Nude SOL SUN i19683
Constantine II 'Junior' - Roman Emperor: 337-340 A.D. - Bronze AE3 20mm (3.22 grams) Struck at the mint of Thessalonica 330-336 A.D. RIC 23 (VII, Thessalonica) CONSTANTINVSIVNNOBCAES - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. CLARITASREIPVBLICAE Exe: TSЄ - Sol standing left raising hand and holding a globe.
CONSTANS Constantine the Great son 337AD Ancient Roman Coin Phoenix i44293
Constans - Roman Emperor: 337-350 A.D. - Bronze AE3 18mm (2.96 grams) Siscia mint: 337-350 A.D. Reference: RIC 241 (VIII, Siscia), LRBC 1134 DNCONSTANSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. FELTEMPREPARATIO Exe: ΔSIS - Phoenix standing right on pile of ashes.
VETRANIO name of CONSTANTIUS II BY THIS SIGN YOU SHALL CONQUER Roman Coin i41798
Vetranio - Roman Emperor: 350 A.D. Vetranio in The Name of Constantius II Bronze AE2 25mm (5.46 grams) Siscia Mint: 350 A.D. Reference: RIC VIII 291; LRBC 1197 D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed & cuirassed bust right, A behind, star to right. HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS ('by this sign you shall conquer'), emperor standing left, holding labarum with Chi-Rho & spear; to the right stands Victory, crowning him with wreath & holding palm branch; A in left field, dot GSIS star.
MAXIMIAN 285AD Ancient Roman Coin Hero Hercules w club & lion skin i27330
Maximian - Roman Emperor: 285-305, 306-308 & 310 A.D. - Bronze Antoninianus 23mm (4.25 grams) Ticinum mint: 285-288 A.D. Reference: RIC 545; Cohen 238. IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right HERCVLI CONSERVAT, Hercules standing right, nude, holding club with lion skin on rock pile to right, SXXIT in ex.
Constantius Gallus 351AD Alexandria mint Ancient Roman Coin Battle Horse i42971
Constantius Gallus - Roman Caesar: 351-354 A.D. - Bronze AE2 21mm (5.23 grams) Alexandria mint: 351-354 A.D. Reference: RIC VIII 81 D N CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; behind bust, delta FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Exe: ALE - helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing fallen horseman wearing Phrygian helmet.
DALMATIUS Delmatius 335D Roman Caesar Ancient Genuine Coin LEGIONS i32141
Dalmatius (Delmatius) - Roman Caesar: 335-337 A.D. - Bronze AE4 17mm (1.51 grams) Thessalonica mint: 335-337 A.D. Reference: RIC 227 (Thessalonica), LRBC 850 FLDALMATIVSNOBC - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. GLORIAEXERCITVS Exe: SMTSΔ - Two soldiers either side of one standard.Numismatic Note* The reverse legend dedicates this coin to "the glory of the Army."
Julian II Apostate 361AD Huge Ancient Roman Coin Symbol of Taurus BULL i28615
Julian II 'the Apostate' - Roman Caesar: 355-361 A.D. - Emperor: 361-363 A.D. - Bronze AE1 (27mm, 7.25 grams) Thessalonica mint: 361-363 A.D. Reference: RIC 225. . DN FL C IVLIANVS P F AVG. pearl-diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust right. SECVRITAS REIPVB, bull standing right; palm branch-TESA-palm branch in ex.
LICINIUS II Junior holds Victory on Globe 320AD Ancient Roman Coin RARE i37420
Licinius II 'Junior' - Roman Caesar: 317-324 A.D. - Bronze Follis 20mm (3.48 grams) Siscia mint: 320 A.D. Reference: RIC VII, S. 440, 132 LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES, Laureate, draped bust left, holding Victory on globe and mappa. VIRTVS - EXERCIT / S - F / HL / ΔSIS(star in crescent), Vexillum reading VOT/X; seated captive on either side.
Licinius I Constantine The Great enemy 313AD Ancient Roman Coin Jupiter i44222
Licinius I - Roman Emperor 308-324 A.D. - Silvered Bronze Follis 24mm (3.44 grams) Struck at the mint of Heraclea January - February 313 A.D. Reference: RIC 73 (VII, Heraclea) IMPCVALLICINLICINIVSPFAVG - Laureate head right. IOVICONSERVATORIAVGG Exe: Δ/SMHT - Jupiter standing left, holding Victory and scepter; eagle to left.
Maxentius Constantine the Great Enemy Ancient Roman Coin Castor & Pollux i44780
Maxentius - Roman Emperor: 307-312 A.D. Bronze Follis 24mm (6.04 grams) Ostia mint: 309-312 A.D. Reference: RIC 35 (Ostia), S 3776 IMPCMAXENTIVSPFAVG - Laureate head right. AETERNITASAVGN Exe: MOST - Castor and Pollux (the Dioscuri) standing, facing each other, each holding horse by bridle.
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For more than a century, the production of Follis denomination Byzantine coins was dominated with purely religious Christian motifs which included included Jesus Christ, and sometimes Virgin Mary. The Follis denomination coins were the largest bronze denomination coins issued by the Byzantine empire, and their large size, along with the Christian motif make them a popular coin type for collectors. This series ran from the period of Byzantine emperors John I (969-976 A.D.) to Alexius I (1081-1118 A.D.). The accepted classification was originally devised by Miss Margaret Thompson with her study of these types of coins. World famous numismatic author, David R. Sear adopted this classification system for his book entitled, Byzantine Coins and Their Values. The references about this coin site Mr. Sear's book by the number that they appear in that work. The class types of coins included Class A1, Class A2, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, Class G, Class H, Class I, Class J, Class K. Read more and see examples of these coins by reading the JESUS CHRIST Anonymous Class A-N Byzantine Follis Coins Reference. Click here to see all the Jesus Christ Anonymous Follis coins for sale. Click here to see all coins bearing Jesus Christ or related available for sale. Press buttons CTRL and D together to bookmark this page.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class A1 Bronze Follis 22mm (2.99 grams) Struck 969-976 A.D. under John I - Byzantine Emperor: 969-976 A.D. Reference: Sear 1793 +ЄMMANOVHΛ - Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown (with two pellets in each limb of cross), pallium and colobium , and holding book of Gospels (the cover ornamended with central pellet in border of dots) with both hands; to left, IC; to right, XC. +IhSЧS / XPISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class A2 Bronze Follis 28mm (10.10 grams) Struck during the joint-reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII 1025-1028 A.D. Reference: Sear 1813 Bust of Christ facing, wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands. +IhSЧS / XPISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in four lines.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class B Bronze Follis 28mm (11.67 grams) Struck during the reign of Romanus III 1028-1034 A.D. Reference: Sear 1823 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands. Cross, with pellet at each extremity, standing on three steps; in field, above transverse limbs of cross, IS -XS; beneath limbs, bAS - ILЄ, bAS - ILЄ ("Jesus Christ King of Kings").
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class C Bronze Follis 27mm (9.11 grams) Struck during the reign of Michael IV 1034-1041 A.D. Reference: Sear 1825 +ЄMMANOVHΛ - Three-quarter length figure of Christ Antiphonetes standing facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. Jeweled cross cross, with pellet at each extremity; in the angles, IC -XC / NI - KA ("May Jesus Christ Conquer").
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class D Bronze Follis 30mm (8.86 grams) Struck during the reign of Constantine IX 1042-1055 A.D. Reference: Sear 1836 Christ seated facing on throne with back, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines; above, cross.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class E Bronze Follis 26mm (8.43 grams) Constantinople mint: 1059-1067 A.D. under Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1855 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL' ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines, - + - above, -u- underneath.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class F Bronze Follis 25mm (7.76 grams) - Struck under Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1856 Christ seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL ("Jesus Christ King of Kings") in three lines, - + - above, + beneath.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class G Bronze Follis 28mm (7.71 grams) Struck during the reign of Romanus IV, Diogenes - Byzantine Emperor: 1 January 1068 A.D. - 19 August 1071 A.D. Reference: Sear 1867 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, scroll; to left, IC; to right, XC; border of large pellets. Facing bust of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; to left, MP; to right, ΘV; border of large pellets.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class H Follis 24mm (9.23 grams) Struck during the reign of Michael VII Emperor: October 24,1071 - March 24, 1078 A.D. Reference: Sear 1880 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; normal border. Patriarchal cross, with globule and two pellets at each extremity; in lower field, on either side, floral ornament.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class I BrBronze Follis 24mm (4.65 grams) Struck during the reign of Nicephorus III - 24 March 1078 - 4 April 1081 A.D. Reference: Sear 1889 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in beneditcion, in left hand, the book of Gospels, IC to left, XC to right; within border. Latin cross, with X at center, and globule and two pellets at each extremity; in lower field, on either side, floral ornament; in uppper field, on either side, crescent.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class J ByByzantine Follis 25mm (4.38 grams) Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1900 Bust of Christ facing, cross behind head; He wears pallium and colobium, raises right hand in benediction, and holds book of Gospels in left; in upper field, C - C; in lower field, IC - XC. Cross, with globule and two pellets at each extremity; beneath, large crescent; around, four globules, each surrounded by pellets. * Numismatic Note: Alexius I was the Byzantine emperor during the time of the First Crusade.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class K BrBronze Follis 22mm (6.75 grams) Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1901 Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC; border of large pellets. Three-qauarter length figure of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium; on either side of nimbus, M - Θ or MP - ΘV; border of large pellets. * Numismatic Note: Alexius I was the Byzantine emperor during the time of the First Crusade.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class L Bronze Follis Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1902 Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimubs corwn, pallium and colobium; infield to left, IC; to right, XC. Cross pattee; above and beneath, IC/XC; on either side; NI - KA.
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class M Bronze Follis Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D. Reference: Sear 1903 Christ Enthroned Facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. Jewelled cross, with three pellets at each extremity; beneath, large crescent.
Class N
Byzantine Empire Anonymous Class N Bronze Follis 26mm (6.61 grams) NICEPHORUS BASILACIUS - Usurper: 1078 A.D. Reference: Sear 1904; Numismatic Chronicle 1992, pp. 175-177 ΝΙΚΗΦω-ROC BAC, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC. Patriarchal cross on base; in upper field, IC - XC; in lower field, NI - NA.
Additional Non-Anonymous Coins Featuring Jesus Christ
This section is to cover other coins that feature Jesus Christ that were issued featuring the emperor and at times other rulers and family members.
Constantine X & Eudocia 1059AD Ancient Byzantine Coin Jesus Christ i41773
Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. - Bronze Follis 24mm (5.44 grams) Struck at the mint of Constantinople circa 1059-1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1853 ┼ЄMMANOVHΛ. Christ standing facing on footstool, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in field to left, IC; to right, XC. - ┼KWN TΔ ЄVΔK AVΓO. Eudocia on left and Constantine, bearded on right standing facing, holding between them labarum, with cross on shaft, resting on three steps; each wears crown and loros.
Constantine X Ducas 1059AD Large Ancient Byzantine Coin JESUS CHRIST i467
Constantine X - Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 - 21 May 1067 A.D. - Bronze Follis 30mm (10.38 grams) Struck at the mint of Constantinople circa 1059-1067 A.D. Reference: Sear 1854 ┼ЄMMANOVHΛ. - Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC. ┼KWN RACIΛЄVC O ΔOVK - Bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross and akakia.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient 1068AD Christian Byzantine Romanus IV Follis Coin i48619
Byzantine Empire Romanus IV Diogenes - Emperor: January 1, 1068 A.D. - August 19, 1071 A.D. - Bronze Follis 31mm (9.56 grams) Constantinople mint: 1068-1071 A.D. Reference: Sear 1866; B.M.C. 9-13 Bust of Jesus Christ facing, dotted cross behind head, wearing pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; in field, IC - XC / NI - KA ("May Jesus Christ Conquer"). Cross, with globus and two pellets at each extremity, and X at center; in the angles, C - R / P - Δ.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient Christian Byzantine Nicephorus III Follis1078AD Coin i48623
Byzantine Empire Nicephorus III Botaneiates - Emperor: March 24, 1078 - April 4, 1081 A.D. Bronze Follis 24mm (5.51 grams) Constantinople mint: 1078-1081 A.D. Reference: Sear 1888 Three-quarter length figure of Jesus Christ standing facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC over large star; to right, XC over large star. Cross, with globule at each extremity; at center, circle containing star of eight rays; in the angles, C - Φ / N - Δ.
JESUS CHRIST Ancient 1143AD Christian Byzantine Manuel I Tetarteron Coin i48626
Byzantine Empire Manuel I, Comnenus - Emperor: 8 April 1143 - 24 September 1180 A.D. - Bronze Half Tetarteron 18mm (2.02 grams) Struck at the mint of Thessalonica circa 1143-1180 A.D. Reference: Sear 1978; B.M.C. 64-6; R. 2150 Bust of Jesus Christ facing, beardless, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left, scroll; to left, IC; to right, XC. MANYHΛ ΔΕCΠΟΤH, Manuel, bearded, standing facing, wearing crown and military attire and holding cruciform scepter and globe cross.
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Anonymous Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA 270BC Athena Nike Greek Coin i46676
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea, Anonymous Bronze 16mm (4.04 grams) Petra mint, circa 270-72 B.C. Reference: HGC 10, 671; Meshorer, Nabataea 1-4 Helmeted head of Athena right. Nike advancing left, holding wreath and cornucopia; crescent above Λ in field to left.The northern kingdom of Arabia of the Nabataean people, with Petra being the capital existed until early 2nd century A.D. when Roman emperor Trajan created the province of Arabia.
ARABIA Saba Kingdom 160BC Owl as Athens Silver Ancient Greek Coin RARE i47784
Arabia Kingdom of Saba Silver 'Tetradrachm' 28mm (4.87 grams) Struck circa 160-130 B.C. Reference: HGC 10, 725; Munro-Hay 1.13il Laureate male head with long hair right. Owl standing right on amphora; monograms to left and right.* Numismatic Note: The coins of this kingdom use the reverse similar to the "New Style" tetradrachm coins of Athens, and what the obverse ostensibly is similar to the Roman Republican L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi denarius or perhaps a royal portrait.
Pompey the Great General Beats Aretas III Arab Nabatea Silver Roman Coin i46389
Roman Republic M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus moneyer Silver Denarius 18mm (3.68 grams) Rome mint at Rome 58 B.C. Reference: Aemilia 8; B.M.C. 3878; Syd. 913; Craw. 422/lb; Hendin 1443 M . SCAVR / AED CVR above king Aretas kneeling beside a camel r., EX on , S . C on right, REX ARETAS in exergue. HYPSAE (vs) / AED CVR above Jupiter in quadriga left, CAPTVM on right, c. HYPSAEVS cos PREIV (ER) in ex. scorpion below horses.This coin commemorated the victory over Aretas III by Pompey the Great's general, Marcus Aemilius Scaurus. King Aretas III was an ally and supported John Hyrcanus II in war against his brother, Aristobulus II. Upon defeat, King Aretas had to pay a massive sum of 300 talents as a fine to Pompey the Great. M. Aemilius and Pub. Plautius were curule aediles together in 58 B.C. It is interesting to note that this is one of the earliest types that had the moneyer commemorate their own accomplishments on a coin."Aristobulus was not able to make resistance, but was deserted in his first onset, and was driven to Jerusalem: he also had been taken at first by force, if Scaurus, the Roman general, had not come and seasonably interposed himself and raised the siege." (Josephus, Wars, 1, VI:2) Click here to see all coins of the Roman Republic for sale or read the Guide to the Coins of the Roman Republic
King Syllaeus of Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea Ancient Greek Type Coin i50391
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Syllaeus - King: 9 B.C. Bronze 15mm (2.49 grams) Petra mint, Struck 9 B.C. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 42 Diademed head of Obodas III right. Two cornucopiae crossed.
ARETAS IV 9BC Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Authentic PETRA Ancient Greek Coin i46668ARETAS IV & SHAQUILATH Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA Ancient Greek Coin i46666
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Aretas IV Aretas IV, with Shaqilath Bronze 15mm (2.63 grams) Petra mint, circa 11-40 A.D. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 97 Aretas standing facing, head left, wearing military attire, holding spear and placing hand on hilt of sword; palm frond to left, monogram to right. Shaqilath standing left, raising hand; wreath to left; to right, name in Aramaic in three lines.
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea ARETAS IV & SHAQUILAT PETRA Ancient Greek Coin i466722
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Aretas IV King Aretas IV with Queen Shaqilath Bronze 20mm (4.36 grams) Petra mint, circa 11-40 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 5699; B.M.C. 28.8,15; Meshorer, Nabataea 114 Conjoined bustsr right of Aretas, laureate, and Queen Shaqilath, draped; Aramaic letters in field. Two cornucopiae, crossed; between them, Aramaic legend = 'Aretas, Shaqilath' in three lines.
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea ARETAS IV & SHQUILATH Silver Ancient Greek Coin i46670
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Aretas IV - King: 9 B.C. - 40 A.D. Debased Silver Drachm 16mm (3.28 grams) Petra mint: 11 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 5695; Cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 100 Laureate bust of Aretas right; around, Aramaic legend = 'Aretas, king of Nabataea, lover of his people'. Conjoined draped busts right of Aretas, laureate, and Queen Shaquilath; around, Aramaic legend = 'Shaquilath, queen of Nabataea, year 20' (= c. A.D. 11).
Aretas IV Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA 4BC Original Ancient Greek Coin i503900Aretas IV Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA 4BC Original Ancient Greek Coin i503855King Aretas IV of Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea Ancient BibleTime Coin i50387King Aretas IV of Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea 4BC Ancient Bible Coin i504000
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Aretas IV - King: 9 B.C. - 40 A.D. Bronze 15mm (2.20 grams) Petra mint, Struck 4/3 B.C. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 76 Laureate head of Aretas IV right; in field, right, ח. Two cornucopiae crossed between them, caduceus; on staff of caduceus, above, ח below, o; in field left, ח.
MALICHUS II & SHAQILATH II Arab Kingdom of Nabataea PETRA Rare Greek Coin i46669
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Malichus II - King: 40-71 A.D. Malichus II and Queen Shaqilath II Silver Drachm 15mm (3.73 grams) Petra mint, Struck circa 49 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 5702; Cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 134 Laureate bust of Malichus right; around, Aramaic legend = 'Malichus the king, king of Nabataea, year 9' (= circa A.D. 49) Veiled and draped bust of Queen Shaquilath II right; around, Aramaic legend = 'Shaqilath, his siter, queen of Nabataea'.
King Malichus II Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea 64AD Greek Type Coin i50452
Arab Kingdom of f Nabataea Malichus II - King: 70-106 A.D. Bronze 16mm (2.73 grams) Petra mint, Struck 64/65 A.D. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 140 Jugate heads of Malichus II and Shuqailat II right, the king laureate, with hair hanging down to nape of neck, wearing V-shaped ornament above forehead, the queen laureate; in field, ש מ . Two cornucopiae crossed; between them, above and below, in three lines, inscription מלכן/שקי/לת (Malichus/Shuqai/lat).
King Rabbel II Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea 75AD Greek Type Coin i50401
Arab Kingdom of f Nabataea Rabbel II - King: 70-106 A.D. Bronze 16mm (2.52 grams) Petra mint, Struck 75/76 A.D. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 146 Jugate portraits of Rabbel II and Shuqailat right, both laureate, head of Rabbel with very long hair covering nape of neck, but of Shuqailat draped. Two cornucopiae crossed; between them, above and below, in three lines, inscription רבאל/שקילת/אמה (Rabbel/Shuqailat/his mother)
ARABIA FELIX HIMYARITES Yemen Ancient Silver Quinarius Greek-like Coin i39632
ARABIA FELIX - Under HIMYARITES Scyphate Silver Quinarius 14mm (1.00 grams) "RYDN" Royal Series. "'MDN BYN" (Amdan Bayyin). Circa 80-100 A.D. Reference: Malcom-Hay 3.4i; BMC Arabia pg. 71, 1; SNG ANS 1596 Male head right within torc; monogram behind. "'MDNIBYNI" around, "RYDN" in exergue, small head right; "sceptre" symbol before.
King Rabbel II Gamilat Arab Caravan Kingdom of Nabataea 101AD Greek Coin i5041717
Arab Kingdom of Nabataea Rabbel II - King: 70-106 A.D. Bronze 17mm (3.47 grams) Petra mint, Struck 101/102 A.D. Reference: Meshorer, Nabataea 163A Jugate portraits of Rabbel II, his head laureate, with particularly long hair coming down to nape of neck, undraped, and of Gamilat, laureate, her bust draped. Two cornucopiae crossed; between them, in two lines, inscription רבאל/גמלת (Rabbel/Gamilat).
TRAJAN creates ARABIA Province 112AD Camel Ancient Silver Roman Rome Coin i53225
Trajan - Roman Emperor : 98-117 A.D. - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.01 grams) Rome mint: 112 A.D. Reference: RIC 245; BMCRE 474. Cohen 26 (3 Fr.) IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Laureate, draped bust right left shoulder. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIP Exe: ARAB ADQ, Arabia standing, facing, holding branch and cinnamon sticks; camel to left.
SEVERUS ALEXANDER 222AD Bostra Arabia Zeus-Ammon Ancient Roman Coin i38501
Severus Alexander - Roman Emperor: 222-235 A.D. Bronze 18mm (5.32 grams) of Bostra in Arabia Reference: Kindler 38; Spijkerman 48; Rosenberger 41; SNG ANS 1222 Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander right, seen from behind. Draped bust of Zeus-Ammon right.
PHILIP I the ARAB 248AD 1000 Years of Rome Wolf Twins Silver Roman Coin i5217070
Philip I 'the Arab' - Roman Emperor: 244-249 A.D. - Silver Antoninianus 23mm (3.95 grams) Rome mint: 248 A.D. Commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome Reference: RIC 15; C 178 IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right SAECVLARES AVGG / II, Lupa ( She-wolf) standing left, looking back to lick her suckling twins, Romulus and Remus.
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