Most Famous Ancient Greek and Roman Coin Collectors and Investors (Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OghpYB823Q Most Famous Coin Collectors Mentioned in the Video:Roman Emperor Augustus, Emperor 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Thomas Jefferson President of the United States 1801-1805 John Quincy Adams President 1821-1825 Franklin Delano Roosevelt President 1933-1945 Tony Blair United Kingdom Prime Minister 1997-2007 James Earl Jones famous for doing Star Wars Movie voice for Darth Vader Wayne Gretzky Hockey Champion who invests in to coins Buddy Ebsen famous actor for Beverly Hillbillies television show Penny Marshall actress from famous show Laverne & Shirley Nelson Bunker Hunt Billionaire Oil Tycoon and Investor famously tied in with cornering the silver Market in the 1980's and had to sell his coin collection through Sotheby's in 1990 He was also the proud owner of the most famous ancient Roman coin of them all associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar for the sake of "liberty" by his most famous assassin Brutus Peter Weller an actor in the Robocop movies actually owned the famous Brutus coin at one point from the Nelson Bunker Hunt collector. Another probable owner of that coin was the late Jerry Weintraub, a famous Hollywood producer. King Farouk of Egypt who ruled 1936-1952 owned on the most expensive American Gold Double Eagle coin ever sold for over seven million dollars. Nicole Kidman has been rumored to collect coins, perhaps we'll find out more one day. Andre Dawson Baseball Hall of Fame Star Paul McCartney of the Beatles King Louis XIV 'Sun King" builder of Palace of Versailles had a fantastic con collection King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who ruled 1900-1946 had the best coin collection John Larroquette Emmy award winning actor Bruce Williams popular talk show host, second after Rush Limbaugh collects coins Dennis Rodman Bulls Basketball Champion collects coins Mayer Amschel Rothschild founder of the Rothschild dynasty collected coins and amassed a fortune Jackie Onassis had an amazing gold coin collection JP Morgan Family had an amazing coin collection and donated pieces to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Kellan Lutz actor and model, played in a movie called Hercules Charlie Bodin actor said on twitter he is a coin collector Medici family, known to be patrons of the arts collected coins Allessandro Farnese who was grandson of Pope Paul III, both of whom collected coins put together one of the finest collections of coins, sculpture and artifacts from ancient Greek and Roman times. King George III of England made the first ancient coin museum in England To see the most amazing selection of ancient Greek, Roman, Biblical and world coins visit: http://www.trustedcoins.com You will also find amazing articles there, many with video, discussing the subjects of numismatic coin collecting. Most Famous Ancient Greek and Roman Coin Collectors and Investors Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OghpYB823Q http://bit.ly/famouscoincollectors Also see the article: http://www.trustedcoins.com/most_famous_ancient_greek_roman_coin_collectors_and_investors.html http://bit.ly/coincollectorsarticleDownload this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OghpYB823QOriginal Post Here: Most Famous Ancient Coin Collectors and Investors Fascinating article about collecting old coins. An ancient coin expert posted this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/famous-ancient-coin-collectors/amp/
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Authentic Ancient Roman Artifacts Made of Gold, Silver, Bronze & Terracotta circa 1st-3rd Centuries A.D.Videos explores various ancient Roman artifacts includings rings, AES Rude proto-money, Erotic Oil Lamps and Much More available for sale online in top-rated eBay shophttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJtQdygDiNc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_5bCQLzPbM This video is designed to explore several different artifacts. It first starts out with an ancient Roman gold marriage ring which features clasped hands. Then we move on to a silver Roman ring featuring a Carnelian stone intaglio with the Capricorn Zodiac symbol on it. Afterwards we explore Hermes / Mercury connection with a gold ring featuring an Carnelian stone intaglio with the god holding a money pouch. The next item is an ancient Roman early Christian application with the word 'ichthus' in Greek which is the word for fish, the origination of the Jesus Fish symbolism. The one explored after is a figurine of Cupid / Eros, the son of Venus who is often depicted with her in ancient art. The next artifact to be explored is what is known as an AES Rude which is a form of proto-money that the ancient Romans used for trade before they issued coins. These were rough clumps of bronze and this example is the largest I have ever came across. The last artifact is an amazing Medusa / Gorgon / Gorgoneion head bronze what is ostensibly a breastplate on armor application. You see the head depicted even on Alexander the Great and various other military commanders and emperors. The idea of the Medusa head on the armor was for it to paralyze your enemy and give you an easy victory. The mythological story is with Perseus who beheaded the Medusa who is a gorgon, which is a grotesque snake-haired monster that turns man into stone. Perseus gives the head to Athena who puts it on her armor or shield, and is now known as an aegis. The English term to be under someone's aegis means to be under their protection.In the second video about oil lamps, it talks about the most impressive or sought-after authentic ancient Roman terracotta (clay) oil lamps in existence. Oil lamps were used for everyday lighting for thousands of years to light up homes. There were many plain designs, but there were ones that featured ornate artistic designs. The man and woman embracing in these oil lamps is the most sought-after design along with those of gladiatorial combat scenes. The other designs that can be noted may be too numerous to name, but gods and goddesses are often seen along with animals. Overall ancient oil lamps are an amazing field all on their own to collect. 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 THE ARTIFACTS SHOWN in the VIDEOS Linked to my online eBay shop:
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Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp4zNGnrx7M Visit Original Article Here: Expert Discusses ANCIENT COINS for a Collection & Alternative Investment An interesting video about world coins. An expert numismatist posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/alternative-investment-interview/amp/ Ancient ATHENIAN Athens Greece Athena OWL Greek Coins Guide to Collecting and Amazing Collectionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm4eHVgkoTw The topic of this video is to learn a lot of great information about the most fascinating and exciting coins of ancient Athens Greece to collect. Ancient Greek, Roman, Biblical, Byzantine and world coin expert, Ilya Zlobin explores the topic of collecting ancient coins via exploring the types of coins available for sale in his eBay store. The coins explored are some of the most interesting types to collect, such as the Athenian Owl tetradrachm, drachm, obol and diobol coins. There is also an Athenian coin a hero of Athens along with the mythical Sphinx. An interesting Roman denarius silver coin of Mark Antony is also shown along with a Frankish Crusader type. ALL COINS ATHENS AVAILABLE: http://www.ebaystores.com/Authentic-Ancient-Greek-Roman-Coins/_i.html?_nkw=Athens&submit=Search LEARN MORE ABOUT ANCIENT Athens HERE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Athens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens 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
THE ANCIENT COINS EXPLORED IN THE VIDEO: Athens in Attica Greece 166BC RARE Ancient Greek Coin Athena Cult OWL i36968
Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece - Bronze 21mm (11.53 grams) Struck circa 166-57 B.C. Reference: Sear 2566 Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus and foreparts of horses. AΘE, Owl standing right, head facing, on prostrate amphora; all within olive-wreath. ATHENS Attica Greece 25BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Athena Sphinx Rare i37416
Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Bronze 21mm (8.82 grams) Struck circa 25-19 B.C. Reference: Kroll 153; SNG Copenhagen 303; Svoronos pl. 80, 18-21 Helmeted head of Athena right. AΘH, Sphinx seated right, wearing modius; all within olive wreath. SIGEION in TROAS Athens Colony 355BC Athena Facing Owl Ancient Greek Coin i56078
Greek city of Sigeion in Troas Bronze 13mm (1.58 grams) Struck circa 355-334 B.C. Reference: Sear 4144 var. (size); SNG Copenhagen 496-8; SNG Ashmolean 1214-6; SNG Copenhagen 496-8 Facing head of Athena three-quarter face to right, wearing triple-crested helmet. Owl standing right, head facing; ΣΙΓΕ before, crescent behind. ATHENS Attica Greece 454BC Silver Obol Ancient Greek Coin Owl Athena NGC i59101
Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Silver Obol 8mm (0.66 grams) Struck circa 454-404 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 1665; Kroll 13; SNG Copenhagen 53 Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet. AΘE, Owl standing right, head facing; olive leaf to left. ATHENS Attica Greece Athena Owl Tetradrachm Ancient Silver Greek Coin NGC i59986
Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Silver Tetradrachm 21mm (17.13 grams) Struck circa 320-294 B.C. Reference: Svornos-pl.20#5 Head of Athena right, of more advanced style, the eye seen in true profile; she wears crested helmet ornamented with three olive-leaves and floral scroll. Owl standing right, head facing; to right AΘE; to left, olive-twig and crescent. MARK ANTONY 33BC M. Junius Silanus Athens Ancient Silver Roman Coin NGC i61907 Mark Antony Silver Denarius 18mm (2.89 grams) Mint moving with Antony, probably Athens, 33 B.C., under M. Junius Silanus Reference: RSC 71. Babelon 97. C 71. Sydenham 1208. Sear Imperators 346. RBW 1830. Crawford 542/1 Certification: NGC Ancients VG 4529166-014 ANTON •AVG•IMP•III•COS•DES•III•IIV•R•P•C•, Bare head of Mark Antony right. M•SILANVS•AVG Q•PRO•COS in two lines. This issuer, Marcus Junius Silanus, was the step-brother of Brutus who murdered Julius Caesar. After the treaty of Misenum, in 39 B.C., Silanus went to Rome and then to the East to join Antony and was given the governorship of one of the provinces. It was during this period that he struck these coins.Roman military commander, friend of Julius Caesar, lover of Cleopatra and much more. ELEUSIS in ATTICA near ATHENS RARE R1 Triptolemus Boar Ancient Greek Coin i63315
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. ATHENS Greece 440BC Ancient Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin Athena Owl NGC i63866 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (16.97 grams) Struck circa 440-404 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 1597; SNG München 52; SNG Copenhagen 31 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5 3593647-001 Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. ATHENS in Attica Greece 120AD Ancient Greek Coin General THEMISTOCLES NGC i64197 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Bronze 25mm Pseudo-Autonomous issue, struck circa 120-140 A.D. Reference: Svoronos pl. 97, 5. BMC 785, pl. XIX, 1. SNG Copenhagen 318. Kroll 181. Rare. Certification: NGC Ancients VF 1885052-017 Bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. AΘH, Themistocles standing left on galley, wreath in right hand, trophy in left; owl on prow, serpent on ram. ARABIA Saba Kingdom 160BC Owl as Athens Silver Ancient Greek Coin NGC i72612 Arabia Kingdom of Saba Silver 'Tetradrachm' 25mm (5.34 grams) Struck circa 160-130 B.C. Reference: HGC 10, 725; Munro-Hay 1.13il Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4681630-003 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. ATHENS GREECE Authentic Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin w OWL NGC i73330 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece New-style Silver Tetradrachm 29mm (16.62 grams) Struck 111/110 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 1602; Thompson 701d-e var. (there Δ on amphora). Pedigree / Provenance: Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4683112-001 Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, head front, on Panathenaic amphora; to right Demeter standing holding two torches, legend across field Α - ΘΕ / ΦANO - KΛHΣ / AΠOΛ / ΛΩNIΟΣ (ΟΣ written on owl's wing) / BAK / XIOΣ, E on amphora, ME below; all within olive wreath. ATHENS Greece 440BC Ancient Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin Athena Owl NGC i73340 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.17 grams) Struck circa 440-404 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 1597; SNG München 52; SNG Copenhagen 32; Kroll 8 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5 4683112-006 Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. ATHENS Greece 440BC Ancient Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin Athena Owl NGC i73342 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.19 grams) Struck circa 440-404 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 1597; SNG München 52; SNG Copenhagen 32; Kroll 8 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4683112-002 Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. CRUSADERS of ATHENS Greece DUKE GUY II de La Roche BI Silver Antique Coin i74590 Crusaders. Frankish Greece. Duchy of Athens Guy II de lat Roche - Duke of Athens: 1294-1308 A.D. Billon Silver Denier Tournois 20mm (0.84 grams) Athens mint. Reference: CCS 93, Met 1067-69. +GVI DVX ATENES, cross patee. +THEBANI CIVIS, castle tournois. NEAR EAST or EGYPT Type of Athens Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin OWL NGC i74776 NEAR EAST or EGYPT Striking coins in the types of Athens Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.15 grams) Struck circa 5th-4th Centuries B.C. Reference: Peter van Alfen, "The 'Owls' from the 1989 Hoard with a review of Pre-Macedonian Coinage in Egypt," AJN 14 (2002), pl. 11. For Athens prototype, cf. HGC 4, 1597. cf. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. cf. Kroll 8. Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4629244-071 Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind, all within incuse square. * Numismatic Note: Very rare type from the Near East or Egypt mint which you don't usually see and what makes it even more desirable is it's mint state. This makes a key piece for the collector of Athenian owls and the types. ATHENS Greece 133BC Athenian New Style Silver Drachm Greek Coin OWL NGC i77391 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece 'New Style' Silver Drachm 20mm Struck circa 133/132 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1635 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch F 4934596-006 Head of Athena in Attic helmet right. AΘE, Owl standing right on overturned amphora; ear of grain in right field. New Style means that it is a later issue of the ancient Athenians and that is what these types are referred to as the design had changed from what it was in the 400-300's B.C. ATHENS Attica Greece Ancient 450BC Silver Greek Coin w ATHENA & OWL NGC i77395 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Silver Drachm 15mm Struck circa 450-404 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 1631 Certification: NGC Ancients G 4934596-010 Head of Athena in Attic helmet right. Owl standing right, head facing; to right AΘE; to left, olive-twig and crescent. ATHENS Greece 455BC Ancient Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin Athena Owl NGC i77669 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Early transitional issue. Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.20 grams) Struck circa 455-440 B.C. Reference: Starr Group V.A, series 3. HGC 4, 1597 Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5 4629244-015 Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. ATHENS Attica Greece Authentic Ancient Silver Athena Owl Greek Coin NGC i77878 Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece Silver Diobol 10mm (1.27 grams) Struck circa 400-353 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1644 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4934588-005 Head of Athena in Attic helmet right. A-Θ-E, Double-bodied owl standing facing; olivespray to left. Source Here: Ancient ATHENIAN Athens Greece Athena OWL Greek Coins Guide to For Sale Informative blog post about world coins. An expert numismatist published this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-athenian-athens-greece-athena-owl-greek-coins-guide-to-for-sale/amp/ Affordable Ancient GREEK COINS from 400BC-100AD Collection Guide on How To BUY CHEAP on eBay7/30/2022 AFFORDABLE Ancient Greek and Roman COINS from circa 400BC-100ADGuide & Collection of Ancient Coins that can be Bought Relatively Cheap on eBayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB4suTgOY3I You can be really amazed once you know the truth that ancient Greek coins can be purchased very inexpensively here on eBay. The coins in this guide are in my store called Authentic Ancient Greek Roman Coins. The idea behind it is to help you learn the types of coins available out there and what you can almost expect from the selection. Bronze coins were struck in order to facilitate trade as you needed to get this "change" from the higher denomination gold and silver coins. However, upon studying the topic, some ancient Greek towns, rarely if ever struck any coins in silver and gold, but only in bronze. So it is possible that you can get a really valuable coin in bronze. Numismatic coin collecting is more interested in the history and the beauty rather than the metal content alone. There are over 45 different coin types listed below, and in order to make this article as brief as possible only several of the types are shown here, however, when you click on the picture of each coin, you will be able to see the coins in my eBay store and explore more. They are arranged from the lowest priced coins to my higher priced coins. The better the condition, usually, the higher price an ancient commands. I tried my best to only include coins that you can buy for $100, $50 or even as low as about $20 here, so even though they may not win beauty contests, these are incredible value for the money.Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as ABDERA THRACE - Genuine 345BC Apollo Griffin Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60582Greek city of Abdera in Thrace Bronze 15mm (3.67 grams) Struck circa 345-323 B.C. Reference: Strack 216 var.; SNGCop 374 var. Griffin seated right on club; legend for magistrate below. ABΔHPITEΩN, Head of Apollo right within square border.AIGAI in Aiolis 2nd Cent BC Hermes & Goat Quality Ancient Greek Coin i31836Greek city of Aigai in Aiolis Bronze 13mm (2.75 grams) Struck circa 2nd-1st centuries B.C. Reference: SNG München -; SNG Copenhagen 14; SNG von Aulock - Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos. Forepart of goat right; monograms above and to right, ΑΙΓΑΕΩN in exergue. An inland town on the river Pythikos, south-east of Myrina. Symbols of Hermes were the palm tree, turtle, rooster, goat, the number four, several kinds of fish, incense. Sacrifices involved honey, cakes, pigs, goats, and lambs.ALEXANDER III the Great 323BC Macedonia Ancient Greek Coin SHIELD HELMET i61361Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 16mm (4.06 grams) Struck circa: 323-315 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 958; Price 2063-2070, 3157-3159, 3161-3162; Macedonian shield with gorgoneion in central boss. B-A, Macedonian helmet. Best known as Alexander the Great, he was a king (basileus in Greek) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. He was born in the city of Pella in 356 BC. By age 20, Alexander succeeded his father Philip II to the throne as king. He spent most of his years as king in an unprecedented military campaign of conquest through Asia, northeast Africa and even reached India. By age 30 he created one of the biggest empires in the ancient world, reaching from Greece to northwestern India. Being undefeated in battle, many consider him as one of history's most successful military commanders. He could be considered one of history's most important figures, having spread the Greek civilization far and wide, and was even admired by Julius Caesar along with many other important historical personages as well.ALEXANDER III the GREAT 325BC Hercules Club Macedonia Ancient Greek Coin i59623Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 18mm (4.87 grams) Mint in Macedonia. Struck circa 325-310 B.C. Reference: Price 377; cf. Sear 6742 var. Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. Weapons of Hercules, bow in quiver above, club (facing left) below; BA between; branch below.ALEXANDER III the GREAT 336BC LIFETIME Apollo Horse Ancient Greek Coin i60533Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 15mm (2.46 grams) Pella or possibly Aigai mint, struck 336-323 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 928; Price 338-370; Sear 6744 cf.; Forrer/Weber 2150 cf. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Horse prancing right; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ above.AMISOS in PONTUS MITHRADATES VI the GREAT Time Perseus Pegasus Greek Coin i60568Greek city of Amisos in Pontus Bronze 26mm (12.63 grams) Struck under Mithradates VI the Great circa 105-90 B.C. or circa 90-85 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 239; SNG Black Sea 1212-1217; Sear 3639; B.M.C. 13.18,61 Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian helmet. Pegasus standing left, drinking; in exergue, ΑΜΙΣΟΥ and two monograms. Amisos was a flourishing Greek city on the Black Sea coast commanding an important trade route to the south, Amisos was founded in the 6th century B.C. It was re-settled by Athenians in the following century and they renamed the place Peiraeus.AMPHIPOLIS in Macedonia 146BC RARE R2 Ancient Greek Coin POSEIDON & HORSE i61813Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedonia Bronze 18mm (5.14 grams) Struck circa 146-31 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 424 Rare R2; SNGCop 67; Moushmov 5987; AMNG III.2, no 39 Diademed head of Poseidon right wearing tainia. ΑΜΦΙΠΟ / ΛΙΤΩΝ above and below horse galloping right. Amphipolis, a town in Macedonia on the left or eastern bank of the river Strymon, just below its egress from the lake Cercinities, and about 3 miles from the sea. The Strymon flowed almost around the town, nearly forming a circle, whence its name Amphipolis. It was originally called "the Nine Ways" and belonged to the Edonians, a Thracian people. Aristagoras of Miletos first attempted to colonize it, but was cut off with his followers by the Edonians in B.C. 497. The Athenians made a next attempt with 10,000 colonists, but they were all destroyed by the Edonians in 465. In 437 the Athenians were more successful, and drove the Edonians out of the "Nine Ways," which was henceforth called Amphipolis. It was one of the most important of the Athenian possessions, being advantageously situated for trade on a navigable river in the midst of a fertile country, and near the gold mines of Mount Pangaeus. Hence the indignation of the Athenians when it fell in to the hands of Spartan general Brasidas (B.C. 424) and of Philip II of Macedon (B.C. 358). Under the Romans it was a free city, the capital of Macedonia prima: the Via Egnatia ran through it. The port of Amphipolis was Eion.Antigonos II Gonatas 274BC Macedonia Ancient Greek Coin ATHENA PAN TROPHY i62226Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Antigonos II Gonatas - King: 277-239 B.C. Bronze 15mm (3.82 grams) Struck circa 274-239 B.C. Reference: Sear 6786; HGC 3, 1049; SNG Copenhagen 1205-1211 Head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet. Pan advancing right, erecting trophy of Galatian arms; B-A in upper field; ANTI monogram beneath Pan. The English word panic is derived from the Greek deity Pan. It is said that Pan helped the Macedonian army in the battle that Antigonos had with the Gauls in 277 B.C. at the "Battle of Lysimacheia" and thus is shown on his coins erecting a trophy. Antigonos II, Gonatas was son of Demetrios Poliorketes, and grandson of the preceding. He assumed the title of king of Macedonia after his father's death in Asia in B.C. 283, but he did not obtain possession of the throne until 277 after achieving a notable victory over the Gallic invaders in Thrace. He was driven out of his kingdom by Pyrrhos, and again recovered his dominions. He attempted to prevent the formation of the Achaean league, and died 239. His surname Gonatas is usually derived from Gonnos or Gonni in Thessaly; but some think that Gonatas is a Macedonian word, signifying an iron plate protecting the knee. The Macedonian kingdom prospered again under his long and enlightened rule.ANTIOCHOS II Theos 261BC Seleukid Tripod Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i62193Seleukid Kindom Antiochos II Theos - King: 261-246 B.C. Bronze 16mm (4.44 grams) Struck circa 261-246 B.C. Reference: HGC 9, 253; SC 520, 522-527, and 537-538 Laureate head of Apollo right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ANTIOXOY either side of tripod; anchor in exergue; monograms in field to left and right. Antiochos II Theos (B.C. 261-246), son and successor of Antiochos I Soter to the throne of the Seleukid Kindom. The Milesians gave him his surname of Theos, because he delivered them from their tyrant, Timarchus. He carried on war with Ptolemy Philadelphos, king of Egypt, which was brought to a close by his putting away his wife Laodice, and marrying Berenice, the daughter of Ptolemy. After the death of Ptolemy, he recalled Laodice, but in revenge for the insultshe had received, she caused Antiochos and Berenice to be murdered. During the reign of Antiochos, Arsaces founded the Parthian Empire (250 B.C.), and Theodotus established an independent kingdom in Baktria. He was succeeded by his son Seleukos Callinicus. His younger son Antiochos Hierax also assumed the crown, and carried on war some years with his brother.ANTIOCHOS III Megas 223BC Seleukid Apollo Tripod RARE R1 - R2 Greek Coin i60536Seleukid Empire Antiochos III, Megas - King: 222-187 B.C. Bronze 13mm (3.77 grams) Sardeis mint: 223-187 B.C. Reference: HGC 9, 518 Rare R1-R2; SC 983 Laureate head of Apollo right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ANTIOXOY either side of Apollo standing left, holding arrow held in right hand, left elbow resting on tall tripod; monograms in field to left and right.AUGUSTUS 27BC Amphipolis Macedonia Artemis Bull Ancient Roman Coin i60576Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (6.69 grams) of Amphipolis in Macedonia Reference: RPC I 1629; SNG ANS 160; SNG Copenhagen -; cf. Sear GIC 29 KAIΣΑΡOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, Bare head of Augustus right. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ, Artemis Tauropolos riding a bull right, holding a veil over her head.AUGUSTUS Victory Over Julius Caesar Assassins Brutus & Cassius Roman Coin i60506Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 16mm (3.60 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C.-10 B.C. Reference: Sear GIC 32; B.M.C.5.98,23 VIC.-AVG. either side of Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. COHOR. PRAE. PHIL., Three legionary standards. Commemorates the battle of Philippi, 42 B.C., in which Octavian and Antony defeated the Republican tyrannicides Brutus and Cassius, who subsequently committed suicide. Augustus later settled the veterans of a Praetorian Cohort at Philippi, and he conferred upon them the right to mint coins, of which this is an example. The images on this coin presumably refer to the Emperor's above described victory in 42 BC. The winged victory standing representing the cosmos. Such a coin is delivering, without words but in clear images that everyone would have understood, the message that Augustus now rules the world. All the old political institutions were re-established and the "dignity" of the Senate was restored, but actual power was now in the hands of one man alone.AUGUSTUS 27BC Philippi Macedonia PRIESTS Founding City Oxen Roman Coin i59410Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 17mm (5.39 grams) Mint of Philippi (ostensibly) in Macedonia Reference: Varbanov 3226; RPC I 1656 Bare head of Augustus right, AVG behind. Two priests (pontiffs) plowing pomerium right with two oxen.Carthage in Zeugitana 400BC Tanit Cult & Horse Rare Ancient Greek Coin i58781Greek city of Carthage in Zeugitana Bronze 15mm (4.21 grams) Struck 400-350 B.C. Reference: Alexandropoulos 15a; SNG Copenhagen 97; Müller - Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn. Horse galloping right; ground line beneath.DEMETRIOS I Poliorketes MACEDONIA King Shield Helmet Ancient Greek Coin i60574Macedonian Kingdom Demetrios I, Poliorketes - King: 294-288 B.C. Bronze 15mm (4.86 grams) Pella mint, circa 306-283 B.C. Reference: Sear 6774; Newell 132; SNG Alpha Bank 969 Macedonian shield , with monogram of Demetrios at center. BA ΣΙ either side of crested Macedonian helmet, in field to left, anchor. 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.ELAIA in AEOLIS 2-1CenBC Demeter Torch Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i61539Greek city of Elaia in Aeolis Bronze 13mm (3.85 grams) Struck 2nd-1st centuries B.C. Reference: Sear 4206; B.M.C. 17.127,20 Head of Demeter right, wreathed with corn. Torch; EΛ - AI / T - ΩΝ; all within corn wreath.EPHESOS in IONIA Genuine 387BC Bee Female Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i59663Greek city of Ephesos in Ionia Bronze 10mm (1.00 grams) Struck circa 387-295 B.C. Reference: Sear 4409; B.M.C. 14.55,68-70; SNG von Aulock 1839; SNG Copenhagen 256 Female head, possibly of Artemis left. Bee; E - Φ in upper field. Situated at the mouth of the river Kayster, Ephesos was founded by Ionian colonists under Androklos. It rose to be a place of great importance in Classical and Hellenistic times, due in the main to the illustrious sanctuary of the Ephesian Artemis dating from the time of Kroisos of Lydia. After the end of the Pergamene Kingdom in 133 B.C. Ephesos passed under the rule of the Romans.Hermocapelia in Lydia time of Hadrian 117AD Greek Coin Roman Senate Roma i45218Greek city of Hermocapelia in Lydia Bronze 15mm (2.73 grams) struck during the time of Hadrian circa 117-138 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 5019; B.M.C. 22.99,7; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock 2947 ΙЄPA CYNKΛHΤOC, Draped bust of the Roman Senate right. ЄΡΜΟΚΑΠΗΛΙΤΩΝ, Turreted and draped bust of Roma right, monogram before. Hermocapelia. This town is identified with the modern Geukche-keui on the north side of the Hyrcanian plain, a few miles south-west of Apollonis.KASSANDER killer of Alexander the Great's FAMILY Ancient Greek Coin Horse i60963Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Kassander - Regent: 317-306 B.C. & King: 306-297 B.C. Bronze 22mm (6.84 grams) Pella mint, struck circa 305-297 B.C. Reference: Sear 6754; HGC 3, 992; SNG Alpha Bank I, nos. 930-931 Head of young Hercules right, clad in lion's skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / KAΣΣAΝΔΡΟΥ above and beneath nude youth riding horse prancing right, holding palm branch. Kassander, son of Antipater. His father, on his death-bed (B.C. 319), appointed Polysperchon regent, and conferred upon Kassander only the secondary dignity of Chiliarch (cavalry commander). Being dissatisfied with this arrangement, Kassander strengthened himself by an alliance with Ptolemy and Antigonos, and entered into war with Polysperchon. In 318 B.C., Kassander obtained possession of Athens and most of the cities in the south of Greece. In 317 he was recalled to Macedonia to oppose Olympias (mother of Alexander III, the Great). He kept her besieged in Pydna throughout the winter of 317, and on her surrender in the spring of the ensuing year, he put her to death. The way now seemed open to him to the throne of Macedonia. He placed Roxana (wife of Alexander III, the Great) and her young son, Alexander (IV) Aegus (son of Alexander III, the Great), in custody at Amphipolis, not thinking it safe as yet to murder them; and he connected himself with the regal family by marriage with Thessalonica, half-sister of Alexander the Great. He founded the city of Thessalonica in her honor in 315. In 315 Kassander joined Seleukos I, Ptolemy I, and Lysimachos in their war against Antigonos I, Monophthalmus, of whose power they had all become jealous. This was was upon the whole unfavorable to Kassander, who lost most of the cities in Greece. By the general peace of 311, it was provided that Kassander was to retain his authority in Europe until Alexander Aegus should be grown to manhood. Kassander thereupon put to death the young king and his mother Roxana. In 310 the war was renewed, and Heracles, the son of Alexander III by his mistress Barsine, was brought forward by Polysperchon as a claimant to the Macedonian throne; but Kassander bribed Polysperchon to murder the young prince and his mother in 309. In 306 Kassander took the title of king, when it was assumed by Antigonos I, Lysimachos, and Ptolemy I. In the following years, Demetrios Poliorketes, the son of Antigonos I, carried on the war in Greece with great success against Kassander; but in 302 Demetrios was obliged to pass into Asia, to support his father; and next year, 301, the decisive battle of Ipsus was fought, in which Antigonos I and Demetrios were defeated, and the former slain, and which gave Kassander Macedonia and Greece. Kassander died of dropsy in 297, and was succeed by his son Philip IV.Krannon in Thessaly 400BC Horseman Water Jug Hydria Ancient Greek Coin i58939Greek city of Krannon in Thessaly Bronze 16mm (4.21 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.KYME in AEOLIS - Genuine 350BC Horse & Vase Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60520Greek city of Kyme in Aeolis Bronze 15mm (3.02 grams) Struck circa 350-250 B.C. Reference: Sear 4188 var.; B.M.C. 17.108, 40 var. Forepart of prancing horse right, KY above, magistrate's name below. One-handled vase; monogram to left. By far the most important of the Aiolian coastal cities, Kyme was situated southwest of Myrina. For much of its history it was dominated by great powers - Athens, the Hellenistic Kingdoms and, finally, Rome.THESSALIAN LEAGUE Larissa 196BC Greek Coin ATHENA APOLLO Healer Cult i43386Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly under Thesssalian League Bronze Dichalkon 17mm (4.24 grams) Struck Late 2nd - mid 1st century B.C. Ippaitas, magistrate Reference: Rogers 44 ΙΠΠΑI-ΤΑΣ above and below head of Athena in Corinthian helmet right. ΘΕΣΣΑΛΩΝ above and beneath horse galloping right. Larissa was an important town of Thessaly, in Pelasgiotis, situated on the Peneios river, in an extensive plain. It was once the capital of the Pelasgi, and had a democratic constitution, but subsequently became subject to the Macedonians. It retained its importance under the Romans, and after the time of Constantine the Great, became the capital of the province of Thessaly. 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.Lysimacheia in Thrace 309BC Ancient Greek Coin Young Hercules NIke Cult i37469Greek city of Lysimacheia in Thrace Bronze 19mm (3.76 grams) Struck 309-281 B.C. Head of young Hercules right, in lion's skin. ΛYΣΙΜΑ / XΕΩΝ either side of Nike standing facing, holding wreath and palm. Founded by Lysimachos in 309 B.C., close to the site of Kardia which he had destroyed. This city became the principal residence and European mint of the King of Thrace.LYSIMACHOS 297BC Thrace King Hercules Wreath Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60831Greek Coin of Kingdom of Thrace Lysimachos - King: 323-281 B.C. - Bronze 14mm (2.35 grams) Struck in the Kingdom of Thrace circa 297-281 B.C. Reference: Sear 6822; Muller, pl. II,14; Forrer/Weber 2735 Head of young Hercules right, clad in lion's skin. BAΣΙ / ΛΥΣI within corn-wreath. One of the most remarkable of the 'Successors' of Alexander, Lysimachos was of Thessalian stock and was a bodyguard of the great Macedonian King. In the confused period following Alexander's death he obtained the government of Thrace, and in 309 B.C. founded his capital city of Lysimacheia where many of his coins were struck. In 305 B.C. he took the title of King, and four years later extended his rule over much of Asia Minor following the defeat of Antigonos the One-eyed at Ipos. His later years were marred by domestic tragedy and his harsh rule made him unpopular with his subjects. In 281 B.C. Lysimachos, now aged 80, was attacked by Seleukos of Syria who was only two years his junior. Lysimachos died fighting at the battle of Korupedion and his kingdom disappeared with him. But his memory lived on and generations later a number of mints in the Black Sea area restored his coin types for their autonomous issues.Maroneia in Thrace 148BC Ancient Greek Coin Nude Dionysos Wine God i31739Greek city of Maroneia in Thrace Bronze 18mm (5.24 grams) Struck circa 148-80 B.C. Reference: Moushmov 3942 Wreathed head of Dionysos. MAPΩNITΩN, nude Dionysus standing left holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos. Maroneia, a town on the south coast of Thrace, situated on the north bank of the lake Ismaris and on the river Sthenas, more anciently called Ortagurea. It belonged originally to the Cicones, but afterwards received colonists from Chios. It was celebrated for its excellent wine, which even Homer mentions. The city boasted a sanctuary of Dionysus, the Roman equivalent of Bacchus, the god of wine. Dionysus was represented, along with his symbol of bunches of grapes on the city's coins.MARONEIA Thrace 400BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin w HORSE & WINE GRAPES i62203Greek city of Maroneia in Thrace Bronze 15mm (3.38 grams) Struck 400-350 B.C. Reference: Sear 1636; B.M.C. 3.65 Horse prancing right; monogram beneath. ΜΑΡΩΝΙΤΩΝ around three sides of linear square containing vine; monogram beneath.MESEMBRIA in THRACE Black Sea Area Athena Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i59513Greek city of Mesembria in Thrace Bronze 18mm (5.08 grams) Struck circa 275-175 B.C. Reference: Sear 1676; B.M.C. 3.8-10; Topalov, Messambria 16; SNG BM Black Sea 280-3; SNG Stancomb 235; SNG Copenhagen 661 Diademed female head right. METAM / BRIANΩN either side of Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing spear and holding shield. An important colony of Megara, Mesembria was situated on the Black Sea coast, north of Apollonia Pontika.ODESSOS in THRACE 270BC Great God Derzelas on Horse Ancient Greek Coin i59533Greek city of Odessos in Thrace Bronze 19mm (6.33 grams) Struck circa 270-188 B.C. Reference: Moushmov 1527; Topalov, Odesos pp. 177-8, 3 and 5 var.; SNG Stancomb 264 var. Laureate head of the Great God Derzelas right.Oiniadai in Akarnania 219BC Zeus Man-Headed River Bull Ancient Greek Coin i60644Greek city of Oiniadai in Akarnania Bronze 22mm (6.05 grams) Struck circa 219-211 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 899; Sear 2298 var.; BMC Central, pp. 189-190, nos. 6-14; BCD Akarnania 345-352 Laureate head of Zeus right. OINIAΔAN, Bearded head of river-god Achelous right. In the extreme south of the country, near the mouth of the Achelous, Oiniadai was close to the Aitolian border. Heros, the Rider God of Odessos, riding right on high stepping horse, OΔHΣITΩN in exergue.OLYNTHOS MACEDONIA 420BC Chalkidian League Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO LYRE i49241Greek city of Olynthos in Macedonia for the Chalkidian League Bronze 14mm (3.50 grams) Struck circa 420-348 B.C. Reference: Sear 1433; HGC 3, 511; B.M.C. 5.31; Cf. Robinson-Clement Group M; SNG ANS 552 Laureate head of Apollo right. XAΛKIΔΕΩΝ, Lyre. A colony of Chalkis, Olynthos became the center of opposition to Athenian imperialism in the North, and was the headquarters of the Chalkidian League formed circa 432 B.C. The city was captured and destroyed by Philip II, king of Macedon, in 348 B.C.PELLA Macedonia Original 146BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin ATHENA & BULL i60795Greek city of Pella in Macedonia Bronze 19mm (7.88 grams) Struck circa 148-31 B.C. Reference: Sear 1446; HGC 3, 615; Moushmov 6453; SNGCop 266ff; SNG ANS 7, nos. 598-617 Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right ΠEΛ-ΛHΣ, bull (ox) grazing right. Founded by king Archelaus I of Macedonia (B.C. 413-399 B.C.) as a new capital to replace the older palace-city of Aigai (Vergina). It became the official capital and residence of the all the kings of Macedonia until about 167 B.C. Pella was in the Macedonian district of Bottiaea, was situated upon a hill, and upon a lake formed by the river Lydias, 120 stadia from its mouth. It continued to be a place of small importance until the time of Philip II, who made it his residence and capital of the Macedonian monarchy, and adorned it with many public buildings. It is frequently mentioned by subsequent writers on account of its being the birth-place of Alexander the Great. The original name of Pella was Bounomos ("Grazing Ox"), and is alluded to on some of the coins from the city with the grazing bull (ox). The coin types featuring Athena borrowed her image from issues of "new-style" coinage of Athens. Other imagery of various gods/goddesses on its coins were adopted from the royal coinages of previous kings. It was the capital of the one of the 4 districts into which Romans divided Macedonia, and was subsequently made a Roman colony under the name of Col. Jul. Aug. Pella. By around 180 A.D., Roman writer, Lucian described it in passing as "now insignificant, with very few inhabitants".PERGAMON in MYSIA 133BC Athena Trophy Helmet Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60791Greek city of Pergamon in Mysia Bronze 18mm (5.80 grams) Struck circa 150-50 B.C. Reference: Sear 3960; B.M.C. 15. 112,22-3 Head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet. AΘΗΝΑΣ / ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ either side of trophy. Situated in the Kaikos valley, about 15 miles from the coast, Pergamon was a city of uncertain origin and of no great importance before the time of Alexander the Great. In the 3rd century B.C. it became the center of the independent kingdom ruled by the Attalid dynasty founded by Philetairos. The city was extended and beautified as the prosperity of the kingdom increased, and by the late Hellenistic times Pergamon ranked as one of the great cultural centers of the Greek world. After the end of the kingdom, 133 B.C., Pergamon became capital of the Roman province of Asia.Perseus Macedonian King 179BC Ancient Greek Coin Eagle Hero Perseus i31734Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Perseus - King: 179-168 B.C. Bronze 18mm (5.30 grams) Struck in Macedonia circa 179-168 B.C. Reference: Sear 6807, SNGCop 1279, Forrer/Weber 2222, var. Head of the hero Perseus right, wearing winged cap terminating in bird's head, harpa behind neck. Eagle, wings open, standing left on thunderbolt, head right; BA above, ΠEP monogram to left. * Numismatic Note: It is interesting to note that the same hero, Perseus whom, according to mythology, founded Macedonia has the same name as the last king of Macedonia. The eldest son of Philip V, Perseus was the last king of Macedon. He inherited a kingdom already largely dependent on Rome, but his policies aroused Roman suspicions and armed conflict became inevitable. At the battle of Pydna, in 168 B.C., Perseus lost his kingdom and he died two years later as an exile in Italy.PHILADELPHIA in LYDIA 2-1CenBC Macedonian Shield Thunderbolt Greek Coin i61743Greek city of Philadelphia in Lydia Bronze 12mm (4.04 grams) Struck 2nd-1st Century B.C. Reference: Sear 4723; B.M.C.22.187,1; SNG Copenhagen 345 var. (monogram). Circular Macedonian shield with star on boss. ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛ / ΦEΩΝ above and beneath thunderbolt, monogram in upper field; all within olive-wreath. Founded by Attalos II Philadelphos, King of Pergamon 159-138 B.C., Philadelphia was situated south-east of Sardes and commanded the important valley of Kogamis.Philip II Alexander the Great Dad OLYMPIC GAMES Ancient Greek Coin Horse i51706Kingdom of Macedonia Philip II - King: 359-336 B.C. - (Father of Alexander III the Great) Commemorating his Olympic Games Victory Bronze 16mm (6.12 grams) Struck circa 356-294 B.C. Reference: Sear 6696-6699 var.; HGC 3, 882-886 var. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Youth on horse prancing right, ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ above. * Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient Greek coin of King Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. Fascinating coin referring to his Olympic victories.PHILIP V Macedonia King 221BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Hercules Harpa i60861Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Philip V - King: 221-179 B.C. Bronze 19mm (7.67 grams) Struck circa 221-179 B.C. Reference: SNGCop 1262 Head of bearded Hercules right in lion's skin. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ above and below harpa, ΔI above, all within oak wreath. Son of Demetrios II, Philip V came to power in 221 B.C. on the death of Antigonos Doson. He was a vigorous ruler and maintained the power of the Macedonian kingdom in the earlier part of his reign. However, he made the mistake of arousing the enmity of the Romans, and in 197 B.C. his power was crushed at the battle of the Kynoskephalai by the Roman general T. Quinctius Flamininus. After this his power and territory were severely curtailed by Rome, and the days of the Macedonian kingdom were numbered.PHILIPPI in MACEDONIA 357BC Hercules Tripod Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i54461Greek city of Philippi in Macedonia Bronze 17mm (5.40 grams) Struck 357-330 B.C. Reference: Sear 1452 var.; B.M.C. 5.8 var. Head of young Hercules left in lion's skin. Tripod ; ΦIΛIΠΠΩΝ to right. Following Philip II's capture of Amphipolis in 357 B.C. and his acquisition of the mining area of Mt. Pangaion, the mining center of Krenides was given the name of Philippi in the king's honor.Sardes in Asia Minor 133BC Ancient Greek Coin Nude Apollo Young Hercules i31470Greek city of Sardes in Lydia Bronze 15mm (4.22 grams) Struck circa 133-80 B.C. Reference: Sear 4734 Laureate head of young Hercules right, lion's skin knotted round. Nude Apollo standing left, holding raven and laurel-branch; ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ behind, monogram to left; all within laurel wreath. The ancient capital of the Lydian Kings, Sardes lay under a fortified hill in the Hermos valley, at the important road junction. In the pre-Alexandrian age it was the center of the principal Persian satrapy, ad in all probability the mint-place of much of the Persian imperial coinage of darics and sigloi. In 189 B.C. it came under the rule of the Attalids of Pergamon, and fifty-six years later it passes to the Romans.SARDES in Lydia 133BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO & HERCULES CLUB i61735Greek city of Sardes in Lydia Bronze 15mm (4.08 grams) Struck circa 133-80 B.C. Reference: Sear 4736; B.M.C. 22.239,18 Laureate head of Apollo right. ΣΑΡΔΙ /ΑΝΩΝ either side of club of Hercules, monogram to right; all within oak-wreath.SELEUKOS I Nikator 312BC Genuine Ancient SELEUKID Greek Coin MEDUSA BULL i60960Greek Coin of Seleukid Kingdom Seleukos I Nikator - King: 312-280 B.C. Bronze 18mm (7.12 grams) Struck circa 312-280 B.C. Reference: Sear 6852 var.; HGC 9, 92a Winged head of Medusa right, serpents in hair. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣEΛΕYKOY above and beneath humped bull butting right.SIDE in PAMPHYLIA 25BC Rare Authentic Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO ATHENA i61319Greek city of Side in Pamphylia Bronze 17mm (3.15 grams) Struck circa 25 B.C. - 100 A.D. Laureate head of Apollo right. Athena standing left, holding Nike in right hand and shield with left; CIΔ-H across field. An important coastal city, south-east of Aspendos, Side was a place of great antiquity, resettled by colonists from Kyme in the 7th-6th century B.C. Its inhabitants, who abandoned Greek in favor of curious local dialect, were reputed to be most dishonest, and the city was a center for piracy in the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C.Syracuse Sicily 270BC King Hieron II Ancient Greek Coin Poseidon Trident i39152Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily Bronze 18mm (5.90 grams) under king Hieron II, circa 240-215 B.C. Reference: Sear 1223; HGC 2, 1550; B.M.C. 2. 603; CNS II, p. 407, nos. 201-201/7 Head of Poseidon left, wearing tainia. Ornamented trident-head, between two dolphins, dividing IEPΩNOΣ. 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.Temnos Aiolis 350BC Rare Ancient Greek Coin Dionysos Wine God Grapes i28088Greek city of Temnos in Aiolis Bronze 10mm (0.80 grams) Struck 350-300 B.C. Reference: Sear 4228; B.M.C. 17.142,1 Head of bearded Dionysos left, wreathed with ivy. Bunch of grapes dividing T - A. Situated a short distance east of Neonteichos, on the hill-side above the right bank of the river Hermos.THESSALONICA MACEDONIA 100BC Dionysus Goat Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60853Greek city of Thessalonica in Macedonia Bronze 17mm (5.67 grams) Struck circa 100-51 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 730; Moushmov 6610; SNGCop 365 Head of Dionysus right wreathed with ivy. ΘEΣΣAΛO / NIKHΣ to left and right of goat standing right. Thessalonica, more anciently Therma, an ancient city in Macedonia, situated at the N.E. Extremity of the Sinus Thermaicus. Under the name of Therma it was not a place of much importance. It was taken and occupied by the Athenians a short time before the commencement of the Peloponnesian war (B.C. 432), but was soon after restored by them to Perdiccas. It was made an important city by Cassander, who collected in this place the inhabitants of several adjacent towns (about B.C. 315), and who gave it the name of Thessalonica, in honor of his wife, the daughter of Philip and sister of Alexander the Great. From this time it became a large and flourishing city. Its harbor was swell situated for commercial intercourse with the Hellespont and the Aegean; and under the Romans it had the additional advantage of lying on the Via Egnatia, which led from the W. shores of Greece to Byzantium and the East. It was visited by Apostle Paula about A.D. 53; and about 2 years afterwards he addressed from Corinth 2 epistles to his converts in the city. Thessalonica continued to be, under the empire, one of the most important cities of Macedonia; and at a later time it became the residence of the prefect, and the capital, of the Illyrian provinces. It is celebrated at this period on account of the fearful massacre of its inhabitants by order of Theodosius, in consequence of a riot in which some of the Roman officers had been assassinated by the populace.THYATEIRA in LYDIA 200BC Genuine Authentic Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO AXE i61306Greek city of Thyateira in Lydia Bronze 15mm (2.66 grams) Struck circa 200-100 B.C. Reference Sear 4743; B.M.C. 22.292,7; SNG v. Aulock 3200 Laureate head of Apollo right. Double-axe (labrys); ΘYATEIPHNΩΝ in fields.TIBERIUS 14AD Colonists Founding PARIUM with OXEN Ancient Roman Coin i55590Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze 16mm (3.33 grams) of Parium in Mysia, circa 14-37 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 268; B.M.C. 15. 103,89; Cohen 206, 195; RPC I 1657 TI AVG, Bare head of Tiberius right. Two colonists plowing right with two oxen. This type commemorates the founding of the city, and the measurement they used to plot out the city. The ancient Romans had a standard for a city block.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 AFFORDABLE Ancient Greek and Roman COINS from circa 400BC-100AD Post Source Here: Affordable Ancient GREEK COINS from 400BC-100AD Collection Guide on How To BUY CHEAP on eBay An interesting article pertaining to collecting old coins. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/affordable-greek-coins/amp/ Affordable Ancient GREEK COINS from 400BC-100AD Collection Guide on How To BUY CHEAP on eBay7/30/2022 AFFORDABLE Ancient Greek and Roman COINS from circa 400BC-100ADGuide & Collection of Ancient Coins that can be Bought Relatively Cheap on eBayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB4suTgOY3I You can be really amazed once you know the truth that ancient Greek coins can be purchased very inexpensively here on eBay. The coins in this guide are in my store called Authentic Ancient Greek Roman Coins. The idea behind it is to help you learn the types of coins available out there and what you can almost expect from the selection. Bronze coins were struck in order to facilitate trade as you needed to get this "change" from the higher denomination gold and silver coins. However, upon studying the topic, some ancient Greek towns, rarely if ever struck any coins in silver and gold, but only in bronze. So it is possible that you can get a really valuable coin in bronze. Numismatic coin collecting is more interested in the history and the beauty rather than the metal content alone. There are over 45 different coin types listed below, and in order to make this article as brief as possible only several of the types are shown here, however, when you click on the picture of each coin, you will be able to see the coins in my eBay store and explore more. They are arranged from the lowest priced coins to my higher priced coins. The better the condition, usually, the higher price an ancient commands. I tried my best to only include coins that you can buy for $100, $50 or even as low as about $20 here, so even though they may not win beauty contests, these are incredible value for the money.Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as ABDERA THRACE - Genuine 345BC Apollo Griffin Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60582Greek city of Abdera in Thrace Bronze 15mm (3.67 grams) Struck circa 345-323 B.C. Reference: Strack 216 var.; SNGCop 374 var. Griffin seated right on club; legend for magistrate below. ABΔHPITEΩN, Head of Apollo right within square border.AIGAI in Aiolis 2nd Cent BC Hermes & Goat Quality Ancient Greek Coin i31836Greek city of Aigai in Aiolis Bronze 13mm (2.75 grams) Struck circa 2nd-1st centuries B.C. Reference: SNG München -; SNG Copenhagen 14; SNG von Aulock - Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos. Forepart of goat right; monograms above and to right, ΑΙΓΑΕΩN in exergue. An inland town on the river Pythikos, south-east of Myrina. Symbols of Hermes were the palm tree, turtle, rooster, goat, the number four, several kinds of fish, incense. Sacrifices involved honey, cakes, pigs, goats, and lambs.ALEXANDER III the Great 323BC Macedonia Ancient Greek Coin SHIELD HELMET i61361Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 16mm (4.06 grams) Struck circa: 323-315 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 958; Price 2063-2070, 3157-3159, 3161-3162; Macedonian shield with gorgoneion in central boss. B-A, Macedonian helmet. Best known as Alexander the Great, he was a king (basileus in Greek) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. He was born in the city of Pella in 356 BC. By age 20, Alexander succeeded his father Philip II to the throne as king. He spent most of his years as king in an unprecedented military campaign of conquest through Asia, northeast Africa and even reached India. By age 30 he created one of the biggest empires in the ancient world, reaching from Greece to northwestern India. Being undefeated in battle, many consider him as one of history's most successful military commanders. He could be considered one of history's most important figures, having spread the Greek civilization far and wide, and was even admired by Julius Caesar along with many other important historical personages as well.ALEXANDER III the GREAT 325BC Hercules Club Macedonia Ancient Greek Coin i59623Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 18mm (4.87 grams) Mint in Macedonia. Struck circa 325-310 B.C. Reference: Price 377; cf. Sear 6742 var. Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. Weapons of Hercules, bow in quiver above, club (facing left) below; BA between; branch below.ALEXANDER III the GREAT 336BC LIFETIME Apollo Horse Ancient Greek Coin i60533Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Bronze 15mm (2.46 grams) Pella or possibly Aigai mint, struck 336-323 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 928; Price 338-370; Sear 6744 cf.; Forrer/Weber 2150 cf. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Horse prancing right; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ above.AMISOS in PONTUS MITHRADATES VI the GREAT Time Perseus Pegasus Greek Coin i60568Greek city of Amisos in Pontus Bronze 26mm (12.63 grams) Struck under Mithradates VI the Great circa 105-90 B.C. or circa 90-85 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 239; SNG Black Sea 1212-1217; Sear 3639; B.M.C. 13.18,61 Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian helmet. Pegasus standing left, drinking; in exergue, ΑΜΙΣΟΥ and two monograms. Amisos was a flourishing Greek city on the Black Sea coast commanding an important trade route to the south, Amisos was founded in the 6th century B.C. It was re-settled by Athenians in the following century and they renamed the place Peiraeus.AMPHIPOLIS in Macedonia 146BC RARE R2 Ancient Greek Coin POSEIDON & HORSE i61813Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedonia Bronze 18mm (5.14 grams) Struck circa 146-31 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 424 Rare R2; SNGCop 67; Moushmov 5987; AMNG III.2, no 39 Diademed head of Poseidon right wearing tainia. ΑΜΦΙΠΟ / ΛΙΤΩΝ above and below horse galloping right. Amphipolis, a town in Macedonia on the left or eastern bank of the river Strymon, just below its egress from the lake Cercinities, and about 3 miles from the sea. The Strymon flowed almost around the town, nearly forming a circle, whence its name Amphipolis. It was originally called "the Nine Ways" and belonged to the Edonians, a Thracian people. Aristagoras of Miletos first attempted to colonize it, but was cut off with his followers by the Edonians in B.C. 497. The Athenians made a next attempt with 10,000 colonists, but they were all destroyed by the Edonians in 465. In 437 the Athenians were more successful, and drove the Edonians out of the "Nine Ways," which was henceforth called Amphipolis. It was one of the most important of the Athenian possessions, being advantageously situated for trade on a navigable river in the midst of a fertile country, and near the gold mines of Mount Pangaeus. Hence the indignation of the Athenians when it fell in to the hands of Spartan general Brasidas (B.C. 424) and of Philip II of Macedon (B.C. 358). Under the Romans it was a free city, the capital of Macedonia prima: the Via Egnatia ran through it. The port of Amphipolis was Eion.Antigonos II Gonatas 274BC Macedonia Ancient Greek Coin ATHENA PAN TROPHY i62226Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Antigonos II Gonatas - King: 277-239 B.C. Bronze 15mm (3.82 grams) Struck circa 274-239 B.C. Reference: Sear 6786; HGC 3, 1049; SNG Copenhagen 1205-1211 Head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet. Pan advancing right, erecting trophy of Galatian arms; B-A in upper field; ANTI monogram beneath Pan. The English word panic is derived from the Greek deity Pan. It is said that Pan helped the Macedonian army in the battle that Antigonos had with the Gauls in 277 B.C. at the "Battle of Lysimacheia" and thus is shown on his coins erecting a trophy. Antigonos II, Gonatas was son of Demetrios Poliorketes, and grandson of the preceding. He assumed the title of king of Macedonia after his father's death in Asia in B.C. 283, but he did not obtain possession of the throne until 277 after achieving a notable victory over the Gallic invaders in Thrace. He was driven out of his kingdom by Pyrrhos, and again recovered his dominions. He attempted to prevent the formation of the Achaean league, and died 239. His surname Gonatas is usually derived from Gonnos or Gonni in Thessaly; but some think that Gonatas is a Macedonian word, signifying an iron plate protecting the knee. The Macedonian kingdom prospered again under his long and enlightened rule.ANTIOCHOS II Theos 261BC Seleukid Tripod Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i62193Seleukid Kindom Antiochos II Theos - King: 261-246 B.C. Bronze 16mm (4.44 grams) Struck circa 261-246 B.C. Reference: HGC 9, 253; SC 520, 522-527, and 537-538 Laureate head of Apollo right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ANTIOXOY either side of tripod; anchor in exergue; monograms in field to left and right. Antiochos II Theos (B.C. 261-246), son and successor of Antiochos I Soter to the throne of the Seleukid Kindom. The Milesians gave him his surname of Theos, because he delivered them from their tyrant, Timarchus. He carried on war with Ptolemy Philadelphos, king of Egypt, which was brought to a close by his putting away his wife Laodice, and marrying Berenice, the daughter of Ptolemy. After the death of Ptolemy, he recalled Laodice, but in revenge for the insultshe had received, she caused Antiochos and Berenice to be murdered. During the reign of Antiochos, Arsaces founded the Parthian Empire (250 B.C.), and Theodotus established an independent kingdom in Baktria. He was succeeded by his son Seleukos Callinicus. His younger son Antiochos Hierax also assumed the crown, and carried on war some years with his brother.ANTIOCHOS III Megas 223BC Seleukid Apollo Tripod RARE R1 - R2 Greek Coin i60536Seleukid Empire Antiochos III, Megas - King: 222-187 B.C. Bronze 13mm (3.77 grams) Sardeis mint: 223-187 B.C. Reference: HGC 9, 518 Rare R1-R2; SC 983 Laureate head of Apollo right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ANTIOXOY either side of Apollo standing left, holding arrow held in right hand, left elbow resting on tall tripod; monograms in field to left and right.AUGUSTUS 27BC Amphipolis Macedonia Artemis Bull Ancient Roman Coin i60576Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (6.69 grams) of Amphipolis in Macedonia Reference: RPC I 1629; SNG ANS 160; SNG Copenhagen -; cf. Sear GIC 29 KAIΣΑΡOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, Bare head of Augustus right. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ, Artemis Tauropolos riding a bull right, holding a veil over her head.AUGUSTUS Victory Over Julius Caesar Assassins Brutus & Cassius Roman Coin i60506Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 16mm (3.60 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C.-10 B.C. Reference: Sear GIC 32; B.M.C.5.98,23 VIC.-AVG. either side of Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. COHOR. PRAE. PHIL., Three legionary standards. Commemorates the battle of Philippi, 42 B.C., in which Octavian and Antony defeated the Republican tyrannicides Brutus and Cassius, who subsequently committed suicide. Augustus later settled the veterans of a Praetorian Cohort at Philippi, and he conferred upon them the right to mint coins, of which this is an example. The images on this coin presumably refer to the Emperor's above described victory in 42 BC. The winged victory standing representing the cosmos. Such a coin is delivering, without words but in clear images that everyone would have understood, the message that Augustus now rules the world. All the old political institutions were re-established and the "dignity" of the Senate was restored, but actual power was now in the hands of one man alone.AUGUSTUS 27BC Philippi Macedonia PRIESTS Founding City Oxen Roman Coin i59410Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 17mm (5.39 grams) Mint of Philippi (ostensibly) in Macedonia Reference: Varbanov 3226; RPC I 1656 Bare head of Augustus right, AVG behind. Two priests (pontiffs) plowing pomerium right with two oxen.Carthage in Zeugitana 400BC Tanit Cult & Horse Rare Ancient Greek Coin i58781Greek city of Carthage in Zeugitana Bronze 15mm (4.21 grams) Struck 400-350 B.C. Reference: Alexandropoulos 15a; SNG Copenhagen 97; Müller - Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn. Horse galloping right; ground line beneath.DEMETRIOS I Poliorketes MACEDONIA King Shield Helmet Ancient Greek Coin i60574Macedonian Kingdom Demetrios I, Poliorketes - King: 294-288 B.C. Bronze 15mm (4.86 grams) Pella mint, circa 306-283 B.C. Reference: Sear 6774; Newell 132; SNG Alpha Bank 969 Macedonian shield , with monogram of Demetrios at center. BA ΣΙ either side of crested Macedonian helmet, in field to left, anchor. 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.ELAIA in AEOLIS 2-1CenBC Demeter Torch Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i61539Greek city of Elaia in Aeolis Bronze 13mm (3.85 grams) Struck 2nd-1st centuries B.C. Reference: Sear 4206; B.M.C. 17.127,20 Head of Demeter right, wreathed with corn. Torch; EΛ - AI / T - ΩΝ; all within corn wreath.EPHESOS in IONIA Genuine 387BC Bee Female Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i59663Greek city of Ephesos in Ionia Bronze 10mm (1.00 grams) Struck circa 387-295 B.C. Reference: Sear 4409; B.M.C. 14.55,68-70; SNG von Aulock 1839; SNG Copenhagen 256 Female head, possibly of Artemis left. Bee; E - Φ in upper field. Situated at the mouth of the river Kayster, Ephesos was founded by Ionian colonists under Androklos. It rose to be a place of great importance in Classical and Hellenistic times, due in the main to the illustrious sanctuary of the Ephesian Artemis dating from the time of Kroisos of Lydia. After the end of the Pergamene Kingdom in 133 B.C. Ephesos passed under the rule of the Romans.Hermocapelia in Lydia time of Hadrian 117AD Greek Coin Roman Senate Roma i45218Greek city of Hermocapelia in Lydia Bronze 15mm (2.73 grams) struck during the time of Hadrian circa 117-138 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 5019; B.M.C. 22.99,7; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock 2947 ΙЄPA CYNKΛHΤOC, Draped bust of the Roman Senate right. ЄΡΜΟΚΑΠΗΛΙΤΩΝ, Turreted and draped bust of Roma right, monogram before. Hermocapelia. This town is identified with the modern Geukche-keui on the north side of the Hyrcanian plain, a few miles south-west of Apollonis.KASSANDER killer of Alexander the Great's FAMILY Ancient Greek Coin Horse i60963Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Kassander - Regent: 317-306 B.C. & King: 306-297 B.C. Bronze 22mm (6.84 grams) Pella mint, struck circa 305-297 B.C. Reference: Sear 6754; HGC 3, 992; SNG Alpha Bank I, nos. 930-931 Head of young Hercules right, clad in lion's skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / KAΣΣAΝΔΡΟΥ above and beneath nude youth riding horse prancing right, holding palm branch. Kassander, son of Antipater. His father, on his death-bed (B.C. 319), appointed Polysperchon regent, and conferred upon Kassander only the secondary dignity of Chiliarch (cavalry commander). Being dissatisfied with this arrangement, Kassander strengthened himself by an alliance with Ptolemy and Antigonos, and entered into war with Polysperchon. In 318 B.C., Kassander obtained possession of Athens and most of the cities in the south of Greece. In 317 he was recalled to Macedonia to oppose Olympias (mother of Alexander III, the Great). He kept her besieged in Pydna throughout the winter of 317, and on her surrender in the spring of the ensuing year, he put her to death. The way now seemed open to him to the throne of Macedonia. He placed Roxana (wife of Alexander III, the Great) and her young son, Alexander (IV) Aegus (son of Alexander III, the Great), in custody at Amphipolis, not thinking it safe as yet to murder them; and he connected himself with the regal family by marriage with Thessalonica, half-sister of Alexander the Great. He founded the city of Thessalonica in her honor in 315. In 315 Kassander joined Seleukos I, Ptolemy I, and Lysimachos in their war against Antigonos I, Monophthalmus, of whose power they had all become jealous. This was was upon the whole unfavorable to Kassander, who lost most of the cities in Greece. By the general peace of 311, it was provided that Kassander was to retain his authority in Europe until Alexander Aegus should be grown to manhood. Kassander thereupon put to death the young king and his mother Roxana. In 310 the war was renewed, and Heracles, the son of Alexander III by his mistress Barsine, was brought forward by Polysperchon as a claimant to the Macedonian throne; but Kassander bribed Polysperchon to murder the young prince and his mother in 309. In 306 Kassander took the title of king, when it was assumed by Antigonos I, Lysimachos, and Ptolemy I. In the following years, Demetrios Poliorketes, the son of Antigonos I, carried on the war in Greece with great success against Kassander; but in 302 Demetrios was obliged to pass into Asia, to support his father; and next year, 301, the decisive battle of Ipsus was fought, in which Antigonos I and Demetrios were defeated, and the former slain, and which gave Kassander Macedonia and Greece. Kassander died of dropsy in 297, and was succeed by his son Philip IV.Krannon in Thessaly 400BC Horseman Water Jug Hydria Ancient Greek Coin i58939Greek city of Krannon in Thessaly Bronze 16mm (4.21 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.KYME in AEOLIS - Genuine 350BC Horse & Vase Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60520Greek city of Kyme in Aeolis Bronze 15mm (3.02 grams) Struck circa 350-250 B.C. Reference: Sear 4188 var.; B.M.C. 17.108, 40 var. Forepart of prancing horse right, KY above, magistrate's name below. One-handled vase; monogram to left. By far the most important of the Aiolian coastal cities, Kyme was situated southwest of Myrina. For much of its history it was dominated by great powers - Athens, the Hellenistic Kingdoms and, finally, Rome.THESSALIAN LEAGUE Larissa 196BC Greek Coin ATHENA APOLLO Healer Cult i43386Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly under Thesssalian League Bronze Dichalkon 17mm (4.24 grams) Struck Late 2nd - mid 1st century B.C. Ippaitas, magistrate Reference: Rogers 44 ΙΠΠΑI-ΤΑΣ above and below head of Athena in Corinthian helmet right. ΘΕΣΣΑΛΩΝ above and beneath horse galloping right. Larissa was an important town of Thessaly, in Pelasgiotis, situated on the Peneios river, in an extensive plain. It was once the capital of the Pelasgi, and had a democratic constitution, but subsequently became subject to the Macedonians. It retained its importance under the Romans, and after the time of Constantine the Great, became the capital of the province of Thessaly. 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.Lysimacheia in Thrace 309BC Ancient Greek Coin Young Hercules NIke Cult i37469Greek city of Lysimacheia in Thrace Bronze 19mm (3.76 grams) Struck 309-281 B.C. Head of young Hercules right, in lion's skin. ΛYΣΙΜΑ / XΕΩΝ either side of Nike standing facing, holding wreath and palm. Founded by Lysimachos in 309 B.C., close to the site of Kardia which he had destroyed. This city became the principal residence and European mint of the King of Thrace.LYSIMACHOS 297BC Thrace King Hercules Wreath Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60831Greek Coin of Kingdom of Thrace Lysimachos - King: 323-281 B.C. - Bronze 14mm (2.35 grams) Struck in the Kingdom of Thrace circa 297-281 B.C. Reference: Sear 6822; Muller, pl. II,14; Forrer/Weber 2735 Head of young Hercules right, clad in lion's skin. BAΣΙ / ΛΥΣI within corn-wreath. One of the most remarkable of the 'Successors' of Alexander, Lysimachos was of Thessalian stock and was a bodyguard of the great Macedonian King. In the confused period following Alexander's death he obtained the government of Thrace, and in 309 B.C. founded his capital city of Lysimacheia where many of his coins were struck. In 305 B.C. he took the title of King, and four years later extended his rule over much of Asia Minor following the defeat of Antigonos the One-eyed at Ipos. His later years were marred by domestic tragedy and his harsh rule made him unpopular with his subjects. In 281 B.C. Lysimachos, now aged 80, was attacked by Seleukos of Syria who was only two years his junior. Lysimachos died fighting at the battle of Korupedion and his kingdom disappeared with him. But his memory lived on and generations later a number of mints in the Black Sea area restored his coin types for their autonomous issues.Maroneia in Thrace 148BC Ancient Greek Coin Nude Dionysos Wine God i31739Greek city of Maroneia in Thrace Bronze 18mm (5.24 grams) Struck circa 148-80 B.C. Reference: Moushmov 3942 Wreathed head of Dionysos. MAPΩNITΩN, nude Dionysus standing left holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos. Maroneia, a town on the south coast of Thrace, situated on the north bank of the lake Ismaris and on the river Sthenas, more anciently called Ortagurea. It belonged originally to the Cicones, but afterwards received colonists from Chios. It was celebrated for its excellent wine, which even Homer mentions. The city boasted a sanctuary of Dionysus, the Roman equivalent of Bacchus, the god of wine. Dionysus was represented, along with his symbol of bunches of grapes on the city's coins.MARONEIA Thrace 400BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin w HORSE & WINE GRAPES i62203Greek city of Maroneia in Thrace Bronze 15mm (3.38 grams) Struck 400-350 B.C. Reference: Sear 1636; B.M.C. 3.65 Horse prancing right; monogram beneath. ΜΑΡΩΝΙΤΩΝ around three sides of linear square containing vine; monogram beneath.MESEMBRIA in THRACE Black Sea Area Athena Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i59513Greek city of Mesembria in Thrace Bronze 18mm (5.08 grams) Struck circa 275-175 B.C. Reference: Sear 1676; B.M.C. 3.8-10; Topalov, Messambria 16; SNG BM Black Sea 280-3; SNG Stancomb 235; SNG Copenhagen 661 Diademed female head right. METAM / BRIANΩN either side of Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing spear and holding shield. An important colony of Megara, Mesembria was situated on the Black Sea coast, north of Apollonia Pontika.ODESSOS in THRACE 270BC Great God Derzelas on Horse Ancient Greek Coin i59533Greek city of Odessos in Thrace Bronze 19mm (6.33 grams) Struck circa 270-188 B.C. Reference: Moushmov 1527; Topalov, Odesos pp. 177-8, 3 and 5 var.; SNG Stancomb 264 var. Laureate head of the Great God Derzelas right.Oiniadai in Akarnania 219BC Zeus Man-Headed River Bull Ancient Greek Coin i60644Greek city of Oiniadai in Akarnania Bronze 22mm (6.05 grams) Struck circa 219-211 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 899; Sear 2298 var.; BMC Central, pp. 189-190, nos. 6-14; BCD Akarnania 345-352 Laureate head of Zeus right. OINIAΔAN, Bearded head of river-god Achelous right. In the extreme south of the country, near the mouth of the Achelous, Oiniadai was close to the Aitolian border. Heros, the Rider God of Odessos, riding right on high stepping horse, OΔHΣITΩN in exergue.OLYNTHOS MACEDONIA 420BC Chalkidian League Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO LYRE i49241Greek city of Olynthos in Macedonia for the Chalkidian League Bronze 14mm (3.50 grams) Struck circa 420-348 B.C. Reference: Sear 1433; HGC 3, 511; B.M.C. 5.31; Cf. Robinson-Clement Group M; SNG ANS 552 Laureate head of Apollo right. XAΛKIΔΕΩΝ, Lyre. A colony of Chalkis, Olynthos became the center of opposition to Athenian imperialism in the North, and was the headquarters of the Chalkidian League formed circa 432 B.C. The city was captured and destroyed by Philip II, king of Macedon, in 348 B.C.PELLA Macedonia Original 146BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin ATHENA & BULL i60795Greek city of Pella in Macedonia Bronze 19mm (7.88 grams) Struck circa 148-31 B.C. Reference: Sear 1446; HGC 3, 615; Moushmov 6453; SNGCop 266ff; SNG ANS 7, nos. 598-617 Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right ΠEΛ-ΛHΣ, bull (ox) grazing right. Founded by king Archelaus I of Macedonia (B.C. 413-399 B.C.) as a new capital to replace the older palace-city of Aigai (Vergina). It became the official capital and residence of the all the kings of Macedonia until about 167 B.C. Pella was in the Macedonian district of Bottiaea, was situated upon a hill, and upon a lake formed by the river Lydias, 120 stadia from its mouth. It continued to be a place of small importance until the time of Philip II, who made it his residence and capital of the Macedonian monarchy, and adorned it with many public buildings. It is frequently mentioned by subsequent writers on account of its being the birth-place of Alexander the Great. The original name of Pella was Bounomos ("Grazing Ox"), and is alluded to on some of the coins from the city with the grazing bull (ox). The coin types featuring Athena borrowed her image from issues of "new-style" coinage of Athens. Other imagery of various gods/goddesses on its coins were adopted from the royal coinages of previous kings. It was the capital of the one of the 4 districts into which Romans divided Macedonia, and was subsequently made a Roman colony under the name of Col. Jul. Aug. Pella. By around 180 A.D., Roman writer, Lucian described it in passing as "now insignificant, with very few inhabitants".PERGAMON in MYSIA 133BC Athena Trophy Helmet Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60791Greek city of Pergamon in Mysia Bronze 18mm (5.80 grams) Struck circa 150-50 B.C. Reference: Sear 3960; B.M.C. 15. 112,22-3 Head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet. AΘΗΝΑΣ / ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ either side of trophy. Situated in the Kaikos valley, about 15 miles from the coast, Pergamon was a city of uncertain origin and of no great importance before the time of Alexander the Great. In the 3rd century B.C. it became the center of the independent kingdom ruled by the Attalid dynasty founded by Philetairos. The city was extended and beautified as the prosperity of the kingdom increased, and by the late Hellenistic times Pergamon ranked as one of the great cultural centers of the Greek world. After the end of the kingdom, 133 B.C., Pergamon became capital of the Roman province of Asia.Perseus Macedonian King 179BC Ancient Greek Coin Eagle Hero Perseus i31734Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Perseus - King: 179-168 B.C. Bronze 18mm (5.30 grams) Struck in Macedonia circa 179-168 B.C. Reference: Sear 6807, SNGCop 1279, Forrer/Weber 2222, var. Head of the hero Perseus right, wearing winged cap terminating in bird's head, harpa behind neck. Eagle, wings open, standing left on thunderbolt, head right; BA above, ΠEP monogram to left. * Numismatic Note: It is interesting to note that the same hero, Perseus whom, according to mythology, founded Macedonia has the same name as the last king of Macedonia. The eldest son of Philip V, Perseus was the last king of Macedon. He inherited a kingdom already largely dependent on Rome, but his policies aroused Roman suspicions and armed conflict became inevitable. At the battle of Pydna, in 168 B.C., Perseus lost his kingdom and he died two years later as an exile in Italy.PHILADELPHIA in LYDIA 2-1CenBC Macedonian Shield Thunderbolt Greek Coin i61743Greek city of Philadelphia in Lydia Bronze 12mm (4.04 grams) Struck 2nd-1st Century B.C. Reference: Sear 4723; B.M.C.22.187,1; SNG Copenhagen 345 var. (monogram). Circular Macedonian shield with star on boss. ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛ / ΦEΩΝ above and beneath thunderbolt, monogram in upper field; all within olive-wreath. Founded by Attalos II Philadelphos, King of Pergamon 159-138 B.C., Philadelphia was situated south-east of Sardes and commanded the important valley of Kogamis.Philip II Alexander the Great Dad OLYMPIC GAMES Ancient Greek Coin Horse i51706Kingdom of Macedonia Philip II - King: 359-336 B.C. - (Father of Alexander III the Great) Commemorating his Olympic Games Victory Bronze 16mm (6.12 grams) Struck circa 356-294 B.C. Reference: Sear 6696-6699 var.; HGC 3, 882-886 var. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. Youth on horse prancing right, ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ above. * Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient Greek coin of King Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great. Fascinating coin referring to his Olympic victories.PHILIP V Macedonia King 221BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Hercules Harpa i60861Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Philip V - King: 221-179 B.C. Bronze 19mm (7.67 grams) Struck circa 221-179 B.C. Reference: SNGCop 1262 Head of bearded Hercules right in lion's skin. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ above and below harpa, ΔI above, all within oak wreath. Son of Demetrios II, Philip V came to power in 221 B.C. on the death of Antigonos Doson. He was a vigorous ruler and maintained the power of the Macedonian kingdom in the earlier part of his reign. However, he made the mistake of arousing the enmity of the Romans, and in 197 B.C. his power was crushed at the battle of the Kynoskephalai by the Roman general T. Quinctius Flamininus. After this his power and territory were severely curtailed by Rome, and the days of the Macedonian kingdom were numbered.PHILIPPI in MACEDONIA 357BC Hercules Tripod Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i54461Greek city of Philippi in Macedonia Bronze 17mm (5.40 grams) Struck 357-330 B.C. Reference: Sear 1452 var.; B.M.C. 5.8 var. Head of young Hercules left in lion's skin. Tripod ; ΦIΛIΠΠΩΝ to right. Following Philip II's capture of Amphipolis in 357 B.C. and his acquisition of the mining area of Mt. Pangaion, the mining center of Krenides was given the name of Philippi in the king's honor.Sardes in Asia Minor 133BC Ancient Greek Coin Nude Apollo Young Hercules i31470Greek city of Sardes in Lydia Bronze 15mm (4.22 grams) Struck circa 133-80 B.C. Reference: Sear 4734 Laureate head of young Hercules right, lion's skin knotted round. Nude Apollo standing left, holding raven and laurel-branch; ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ behind, monogram to left; all within laurel wreath. The ancient capital of the Lydian Kings, Sardes lay under a fortified hill in the Hermos valley, at the important road junction. In the pre-Alexandrian age it was the center of the principal Persian satrapy, ad in all probability the mint-place of much of the Persian imperial coinage of darics and sigloi. In 189 B.C. it came under the rule of the Attalids of Pergamon, and fifty-six years later it passes to the Romans.SARDES in Lydia 133BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO & HERCULES CLUB i61735Greek city of Sardes in Lydia Bronze 15mm (4.08 grams) Struck circa 133-80 B.C. Reference: Sear 4736; B.M.C. 22.239,18 Laureate head of Apollo right. ΣΑΡΔΙ /ΑΝΩΝ either side of club of Hercules, monogram to right; all within oak-wreath.SELEUKOS I Nikator 312BC Genuine Ancient SELEUKID Greek Coin MEDUSA BULL i60960Greek Coin of Seleukid Kingdom Seleukos I Nikator - King: 312-280 B.C. Bronze 18mm (7.12 grams) Struck circa 312-280 B.C. Reference: Sear 6852 var.; HGC 9, 92a Winged head of Medusa right, serpents in hair. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣEΛΕYKOY above and beneath humped bull butting right.SIDE in PAMPHYLIA 25BC Rare Authentic Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO ATHENA i61319Greek city of Side in Pamphylia Bronze 17mm (3.15 grams) Struck circa 25 B.C. - 100 A.D. Laureate head of Apollo right. Athena standing left, holding Nike in right hand and shield with left; CIΔ-H across field. An important coastal city, south-east of Aspendos, Side was a place of great antiquity, resettled by colonists from Kyme in the 7th-6th century B.C. Its inhabitants, who abandoned Greek in favor of curious local dialect, were reputed to be most dishonest, and the city was a center for piracy in the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C.Syracuse Sicily 270BC King Hieron II Ancient Greek Coin Poseidon Trident i39152Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily Bronze 18mm (5.90 grams) under king Hieron II, circa 240-215 B.C. Reference: Sear 1223; HGC 2, 1550; B.M.C. 2. 603; CNS II, p. 407, nos. 201-201/7 Head of Poseidon left, wearing tainia. Ornamented trident-head, between two dolphins, dividing IEPΩNOΣ. 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.Temnos Aiolis 350BC Rare Ancient Greek Coin Dionysos Wine God Grapes i28088Greek city of Temnos in Aiolis Bronze 10mm (0.80 grams) Struck 350-300 B.C. Reference: Sear 4228; B.M.C. 17.142,1 Head of bearded Dionysos left, wreathed with ivy. Bunch of grapes dividing T - A. Situated a short distance east of Neonteichos, on the hill-side above the right bank of the river Hermos.THESSALONICA MACEDONIA 100BC Dionysus Goat Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i60853Greek city of Thessalonica in Macedonia Bronze 17mm (5.67 grams) Struck circa 100-51 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 730; Moushmov 6610; SNGCop 365 Head of Dionysus right wreathed with ivy. ΘEΣΣAΛO / NIKHΣ to left and right of goat standing right. Thessalonica, more anciently Therma, an ancient city in Macedonia, situated at the N.E. Extremity of the Sinus Thermaicus. Under the name of Therma it was not a place of much importance. It was taken and occupied by the Athenians a short time before the commencement of the Peloponnesian war (B.C. 432), but was soon after restored by them to Perdiccas. It was made an important city by Cassander, who collected in this place the inhabitants of several adjacent towns (about B.C. 315), and who gave it the name of Thessalonica, in honor of his wife, the daughter of Philip and sister of Alexander the Great. From this time it became a large and flourishing city. Its harbor was swell situated for commercial intercourse with the Hellespont and the Aegean; and under the Romans it had the additional advantage of lying on the Via Egnatia, which led from the W. shores of Greece to Byzantium and the East. It was visited by Apostle Paula about A.D. 53; and about 2 years afterwards he addressed from Corinth 2 epistles to his converts in the city. Thessalonica continued to be, under the empire, one of the most important cities of Macedonia; and at a later time it became the residence of the prefect, and the capital, of the Illyrian provinces. It is celebrated at this period on account of the fearful massacre of its inhabitants by order of Theodosius, in consequence of a riot in which some of the Roman officers had been assassinated by the populace.THYATEIRA in LYDIA 200BC Genuine Authentic Ancient Greek Coin APOLLO AXE i61306Greek city of Thyateira in Lydia Bronze 15mm (2.66 grams) Struck circa 200-100 B.C. Reference Sear 4743; B.M.C. 22.292,7; SNG v. Aulock 3200 Laureate head of Apollo right. Double-axe (labrys); ΘYATEIPHNΩΝ in fields.TIBERIUS 14AD Colonists Founding PARIUM with OXEN Ancient Roman Coin i55590Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze 16mm (3.33 grams) of Parium in Mysia, circa 14-37 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 268; B.M.C. 15. 103,89; Cohen 206, 195; RPC I 1657 TI AVG, Bare head of Tiberius right. Two colonists plowing right with two oxen. This type commemorates the founding of the city, and the measurement they used to plot out the city. The ancient Romans had a standard for a city block.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 AFFORDABLE Ancient Greek and Roman COINS from circa 400BC-100AD Learn More Here: Affordable Ancient GREEK COINS from 400BC-100AD Collection Guide on How To BUY CHEAP on eBay Cool article pertaining to ancient coin collecting. An ancient coin expert published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/affordable-greek-coins/amp/ Ancient coins of MACEDONIA Greece from the Greek & Roman Times Collection and GuideLearn about the types of ancient Greek coins from before Alexander the Great to the Roman control of the regionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE7FiwphBOY This video is designed for the people that may be interested in collecting ancient Greek and Roman coins from Macedonia, either as a Kingdom, Region or Province. Explored in this article and video above is a selection of various cities and kings from Macedonia that I have in my collection available for sale in my eBay online coin shop. My goal is to cut years off the learning curve in collecting ancient coins by making informative videos, and when people learn about the wonder, I can help them get the coins they want, being a win win for everyone. Please share this article, thumb up the video when you watch it as it will help others find it, as the artificial intelligence of search engines picks those things up. Enjoy! Macedonia or Macedon was an ancient kingdom on the northern periphery of Classical Greece and later the dominant state of Hellenistic Greece. It was ruled during most of its existence initially by the legendary founding dynasty of the Argeads, the intermittent Antipatrids and finally the Antigonids. Home to the Macedonians, the earliest kingdom was centered on the northeastern part of the Greek peninsula, bordered by Epirus to the west, Paeonia to the north, the region of Thrace to the east and Thessaly to the south. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonia_(ancient_kingdom) The Roman province of Macedonia was officially established in 146 BC, after the Roman general Quintus Caecilius Metellus defeated Andriscus of Macedon, the last self-styled King of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia in 148 BC, and after the four client republics (the "tetrarchy") established by Rome in the region were dissolved. The province incorporated ancient Macedonia, with the addition of Epirus, Thessaly, and parts of Illyria, Paeonia and Thrace. This created a much larger administrative area, to which the name of 'Macedonia' was still applied. The Dardanians, to the north of the Paeonians, were not included, because they had supported the Romans in their conquest of Macedonia. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonia_(Roman_province) ALEXANDER I, First King of Macedonia 495BC Ancient Silver Greek Coin Rare i36780
The Macedonian Kindom Alexander I - King: 495-454 B.C. Silver Light Tetrobol 14mm (1.51 grams) Reference: Sear 1484; B.M.C.5.,p.160,10 Horse pacing right; A on exergual line beneath. Crested helmet right in linear square within shallow incuse.King of Aigai, Alexander enlarge dhis kingdom after the retreat of the Persians in 479 B.C., and was the first of the Macedonian rulers to place his name on coinage.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT Pella Antigonos II Tetradrachm Silver Greek Coin i46302
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Struck under Antigonos II Gonatas: Macedonian King: 277-239 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 27mm (16.80 grams) Pella mint, circa: 275-271 B.C. Reference: Price 621; Müller 230; SNG Copenhagen 713; Mathisen, Administrative VI.6, dies A19/P44 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Macedonian helmetin field to left; OK monogram below throne.
AKANTHOS in MACEDONIA 480BC Lion Authentic Ancient Silver Greek Coin i46281
Greek city of Akanthos in Macedonia Silver Tetrobol 15mm (2.11 grams) Struck circa 480-470 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS 18-21 Forepart of lioness right, seen from above; acanthus above. Quadripartite incuse square.
OLYNTHOS in MACEDONIA for CHALKIDIAN LEAGUE 432BC Apollo Lyre Greek Coin i49241
Greek city of Olynthos in Macedonia Chalkidian League Bronze 15mm (3.51 grams) Struck circa 432-348 B.C. Reference: Sear 1433; B.M.C. 5.31; Cf. Robinson-Clement Group M; SNG ANS 552 Laureate head of Apollo right. XAΛKIΔΕΩΝ, Lyre.
PERDIKKAS III brother of PHilip Kingdom of Macedonia 365BC Greek Coin i49479
Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Perdikkas III - King: 365-359 B.C. Bronze 18mm (3.34 grams) Reference: Sear 1515; B.M.C. 5.2,3 Head of young Hercules right wearing lion-skin headdress. ΠΕΡΔΙΚ / KA above and below lion standing right, holding broken spear in his jaws.
Amphipolis in Macedonia 410BC Apollo Torch Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i49256
Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedonia Bronze 20mm (8.18 grams) Struck 168-149 B.C. Reference: Sear 1390 var.; SNG ANS 87 var. Laureate head of Apollo left. ΑΜ / ΦΙ above and below race-torch; all within linear square.
Eion in Macedonia 475BC Goose & Lizard RARE Ancient Silver Greek Coin i26077
Greek city of Eion in Macedonia Silver Diobol 13mm (0.92 grams) circa 475-450 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS 284; SNG Lockett 1320 Goose standing right looking back, lizard above, H behind. Quadripartite incuse.
Alexander III the Great Bucephalus Ancient Greek MACEDONIA KOINON Coin i30608
Alexander III, the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Roman Era, Olympic-Style Games Issue Bronze 25mm (12.19 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace under Roman Control Struck circa 222-235 A.D. under the reign of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NEΩ, Alexander the Great on his legendary horse, Bucephalus, galloping right with cape flowing behind him and holding spear.* Numismatic Note: Leaders like Julius Caesar and the Romans and the Greeks alike had immense respect for the great accomplishments of Alexander the Great. Macedonia, being the kingdom of Alexander the Great's birth, this coin featuring his likeness heralds the Neocorate status of the area, along with the Olympic-style games that accompanied it. Highly-coveted type.
Akanthos in Macedonia 470BC Authentic Ancient Silver Greek Coin w Bull i36765
Greek city of Akanthos in Macedonia Silver Tetrobol 16mm (2.36 grams) Struck circa 470-390 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS 35 Forepart of bull kneeling left, head right, two laurel branches above. Shallow quadripartite incuse square.
Thessalonica in Macedonia 187BC Ancient Greek Coin Athena War Magic Horse i33502
Greek city of Thessalonica in Macedonia Bronze 18mm (4.50 grams) Struck 187-31 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS 770 Head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet. ΘEΣΣAΛO / NIKHΣ above and below horse prancing right.
Thessalonica in Macedonia 88BC RARE Ancient Greek Coin Centaurs Janus i40946
Greek city of Thessalonica in Macedonia Bronze 24mm (6.59 grams) from the ancient Greek city of Thessalonica in the Province of Macedonia 88-21 B.C. under the control of the Romans Reference: Moushmov 6607 Laureate head of Janus ΘEΣΣAΛONIKEΩN, Two Centaurs prancing, back to back, each holding branch.
URANOPOLIS in MACEDONIA 300BC Aphrodite as Uranus Earth Globe Greek Coin i42118
Greek city of Uranopolis in Macedon Bronze 17mm (3.47 grams) Struck circa 300 B.C. Reference: Sear 1475; SNG Cop. 455; SNG ANS 914;SNG Evelpidis 1363; BMC 2 Eight-rayed star, representing the sun. OYPANIΔΩΝ ΠΟΛΕΩΣ, Aphrodite Urania seated facing on globe, holding sceptre.
AMPHIPOLIS in MACEDONIA 158BC Shield Helmet Ancient Silver Greek Coin i30137
Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedonia Silver Tetrobol 14mm (2.48 grams) Struck 158-149 B.C. Reference: Sear 1387 cf.; B.M.C. 5., p.9,11 cf. Macedonian shield, at center of which MA / KE above and below club right. Macedonian helmet left, with cheek-pieces.
PHILIP V King of Macedonia 180BC Rare Greek Coin HERO O PERSEUS Flute i21960
Greek King: Philip V - King of Macedonia: 221-179 B.C. Bronze 18mm (4.04 grams) Uncertain Macedonian mint. Struck circa 180/79 B.C. Reference: Mamroth, Bronzemünzen 28; Touratsoglou, Macedonia 24; SNG München 1194 Head of hero Perseus right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet. B A / Φ above and below harpa within oak wreath.
PHILIPPI Macedonia 357BC Hercules Tripod Bow QUALITY Ancient Greek Coin i275088
Greek city of Philippi in Macedonia Bronze 18mm (5.80 grams) Struck 357-330 B.C. Reference: Sear 1452 var.; B.M.C. 5.8 var. Head of young Hercules left in lion's skin. Tripod; ΦIΛIΠΠΩΝ to right, bow in case to left.
KASSANDER king of Macedonia 319BC Hercules Lion Ancient Greek Coin i49232
Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Kassander - King: 319-297 B.C. Bronze 15mm (2.94 grams) Struck at Pella or Amphipolis Reference: SNG Copenhagen 1154-5; Cf. SNG Alpha Bank 937-41 (monograms). Head of young Hercules right, clad in lion's skin. BAΣIΛEΩΣ KAΣΣANΔPOY, Lion walking left, broken spear in jaws; monograms below.
AMPHAXITIS Macedonia 196BC Hercules & Club RARE Ancient Greek Coin i30661
Greek city of Amphaxitis in Macedon Bronze 21mm (6.51 grams) Struck 196-168 B.C. Reference: Sear 1376; B.M.C. 5.1,2; AMNG III 73; SNG Copenhagen 36 var. (monograms) Head of young Hercules right, in lion's skin. ΑΜΦΑ / ΞΙΩΝ abow and below club right, within oak-wreath; monogram beneath.'Autonomous issue in the time of the Macedonian kings Philip V and Perseus.
Macedonia 288BC Ancient Greek Coin Shield w Gorgon's head Helmet i30222
Greek - Macedonia during the Interregnum period 288-277 B.C. Bronze 15mm (3.82 grams) Reference: Sear 6781 Macedonian shield with Gorgon's head at center. Macedonian helmet dividing B - A ; in lower field to left, caduceus; to right, monogram.
TRAGILOS in MACEDONIA 400BC Hermes & Rose Ancient Greek Coin i31186
Greek city of Tragilos in Macedonia Bronze 17mm (4.52 grams) Struck circa 400 B.C. Reference: Sear 1472; SNG ANS 911; SNG Copenhagen 452 Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos. TPAIΛION, Rose; crescent in field to right.
Roman Republic Caecilia 29a Conquest of Macedonia Shield Elephant Coin i45456
Roman Republic M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus moneyer Silver Denarius 17mm (3.78 grams) Rome mint, circa 127 B.C. Reference: Caecilia 29a; B.M.C. 1147; Syd. 480a; Craw. 263/1b Head of Roma right, ROMA downward behind, star below chin. M. METELLVS. Q . F around Macedonian shield with elephant's head at center; all within laurel wreath.
Roman Protectorate of Macedonia 168BC Roma Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i40774
Greek city of the Roman Protectorate of Macedonia Bronze 25mm (11.47 grams) Struck circa 168-167 B.C. Time of Aemilius Paullus. Gaius Publilius. Quaestor, circa 168-167 B.C. Helmeted head of Roma right. MAKEΔONΩN / TAMIOY ΓAIOY / ΠΟΠΛΙΛIΟΥ in three lines, all within oak wreath.* Numismatic Note: Very rare, possibly unpublished coin from the Roman Macedonian protectorate with the name of the famous consul of the Roman Republic!
AUGUSTUS 27BC Edessa in Macedonia Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i33917
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 22mm (9.83 grams) of Edessa in Macedonia Reference: Sear GIC 28; B.M.C. 5.39,16 ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Laureate head right. ΕΔΕΣ / ΣΑΙΩΝ in two lines within laurel-wreath; Θ above.
Tiberius 14AD Philippi Macedonia City Foundation Scene Ancient Roman Coin i30519
Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - Bronze 18mm (4.18 grams) mint of Philippi in Macedonia 14-37 A.D. Reference: RPC I 1657; BMC 89 TI AVG, Bare head of Tiberius right. Foundation scene, two priests (pontiffs) plowing with two oxen right.
Claudius 41AD Province of Macedonia Ancient Roman Coin Macedonian shield i32126
Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Bronze 24mm (6.87 grams) from the Province of Macedonia 41-54 A.D. Reference: RPC 1612; SGI 425. TI KΛAVΔIOΣ KAIΣAP, bare head left. ΣEBAΣTOΣ MAKEΔONΩN around the Macedonian shield.
TITUS & DOMITIAN CAESARS 77AD Stobi Macedonia Roman Coin Dionysus Temple i28335
Titus & Domitian as Caesars Bronze 25mm (5.10 grams) of Stobi in Macedonia Struck 77-78 A.D. Reference: RPC 311; Boric-Breskovic, Stobi, p. 29, Type 3; AMNG III -; Varbanov 3805 T CAESAR IMP DOMITIANVS CAESAR, Laureate and draped bust of Titus right vis-à-vis bare head of Domitian left. MVNICIPI STOBENSIVM, tetra-style temple on podium with two steps; inside, Dionysus standing left; clipeus in pediment.
DOMITIAN 81AD Amphipolis Macedonia ARTEMIS Ancient Roman / Greek Coin i29397
Domitian - Roman Caesar: 69-81 A.D. Emperor: 81-96 A.D. - Bronze 19mm (5.99 grams) of Amphipolis in Macedonia Reference: RPC 341; SNG Cop. 100 AVTO KЄCAP ΔOMITIANOC, Laureate head right. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Artemis Tauropolos standing left, holding long torch and branch, shield at her feet.
MARCUS AURELIUS 161AD Macedonia Koinon Shield Ancient Roman Coin i48742
Marcus Aurelius - Roman Emperor: 161-180 A.D. - Bronze 18mm (5.58 grams) of Macedonia Koinon Reference: Varbanov 3046 var. (head laureate), Moushmov 5890 var. (same), AMNG 283 var. (same) Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. KOINON MAKEDOΔΟΝΩΝ around Macedonian shield.
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Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 500BC Pre Coin TRISKELES MONEY Trading Token i48911
Eastern Europe Celtic Tribes of the Danube Region Bronze Proto-money Trading Token of "Triskeles Money" 16mm x 17mm (5.06 grams) Circa 500-300 B.C. The ancient Celts used proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards, at least for trade between each other. This is called triskeles money because of it's shape and is a name that could be assigned to it. The ancient Celts would carry this type of money on a string around their body such as in a necklace fashion. A benefit to this type of money is that it allowed for a basic unit of exchange above barter, perhaps of a type recognized as money for a certain region. This allowed for the basic the benefits of money as it is used in today's world and the ability to have a flourishing free market economy. An important part of ancient history of money as it developed and progressed. Very rare type as most Celtic proto-money is what is known as "wheel money" or "ring money" along with second most plentiful being "bell money".
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CentBC Ring Wheel Money Triskeles "Coin" i48405
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring or Wheel or Roulles" Proto-money Trading Token of Triskeles Shape 35mm x 11mm (3.56 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and perhaps even afterwards. This is a type I have never seen before in the Triskeles shape.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CenturyBC Ring Wheel Money Roulles "Coin" i48390
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring" or "Wheel" or "Roulles" money 25mm x 2mm (3.54 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards.
Celtic 700BC Arrowhead Proto-Money Pre-Coin Token Istros Black Sea Area i44440
Celtic Arrowhead Proto-Money City of Istros in the Black Sea Area & Eastern Danube Region Cast Bronze 39mm x 10mm (2.36 grams) circa 700-600 B.C. Reference: SNG Black Sea 218 Arrowhead-shaped proto-money trading token. The ancient Celts from the Eastern Danube and Black Sea areas used proto-money like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 500BC Pre- Coin BELL MONEY Trading Token i48902
Eastern Europe Celtic Tribes of the Danube Region Bronze "Bell Money" 22mm x 19mm (6.60 grams) Circa 500-300 B.C. The ancient Celts used proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards, at least for trade between each other. This is called bell money because of it's shape and therefore there is no clapper inside as it was used for currency. The ancient Celts would carry this type of money on a string around their body such as in a necklace fashion. A benefit to this type of money is that they can be easily stacked and counted, and allowed for a basic unit of exchange above barter. This allowed for the basic the benefits of money as it is used in today's world and the ability to have a flourishing free market economy. An important part of ancient history of money as it developed and progressed.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CenturyBC Ring Wheel Money Roulles "Coin" i44444
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring or Wheel or Roulles" Proto-money or Trading Token 38mm x 4mm (7.30 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and perhaps even afterwards.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CenturyBC Ring Wheel Money Roulles "Coin" i44425
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring" or "Wheel" or "Roulles" money 23mm x 11mm (14.10 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CenturyBC Ring Wheel Money Roulles "Coin" i48343
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring" or "Wheel" or "Roulles" money 23mm x 5mm (9.79 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards.
Celtic Eastern Europe Silver TetraDrachm as Greek Philip II Macedon Coin i44055
Celtic Tribe of Eatern Europe Making coins in style of Greek king Philip II - King of Macedon: 359-336 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (13.53 grams) under unknown Celtic Tribe circa 300-200 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus right. Youth on horseback right. * Numismatic Note: The Celtic peoples would issue their own versions of the coins of their neighbors, such as the Greeks which have their own unique style to behold. Quality ancient Celtic coin. The Celts of Eastern Europe imitated ancient Greek coins of the time period, this one of Philip II. King Philip II of Macedonia was father of Alexander the Great and his coins referred to his Olympic victory. The reason they did this as they traded with the Greeks and their coins were popular and recognized for trade, so they struck their own. You can see the Cetlic style showing on this coin.
Celtic of Danube Silver Tetradrachm Greek Style Coin Similar to Thasos i44010
Celtic Tribe of the Danube Making coins in style of the Greek city of Thasos on Island in the Thracian Sea Silver Tetradrachm 32mm (16.57 grams) Struck by the Danubian Celts circa 148-50 B.C. Reference: S-215; BMC-Celtic-221; Lanz-967 Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy and with band across forehead. HPAKΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ - Hercules, naked, standing left, holding club, lion's skin over left arm; monogram in field to left. * Numismatic Note: The Celtic peoples would issue their own versions of the coins of their neighbors, such as the Greeks which have their own unique style to behold. Quality ancient Celtic coin. The Celts of the Danube imitated ancient Greek coins of the time period, this one of the city of Thasos in Thrace. The reason they did this as they traded with the Greeks and their coins were popular and recognized for trade, so they struck their own. You can see the Cetlic style showing on this coin. A rich and fertile island off the southern coast of Thrace, Thasos possessed prolific gold mines and had a controlling interest in many of the silver mines on the mainland.
CELTIC Tribe of GALLIA CISALPINA Gaul 2nd Cen BC Massalia Silver Coin i45944
Celtic Tribe of Gallia Cisalpina Silver Drachm 15mm (3.36 grams) Struck circa 2nd Century B.C. in the style of the Ancient Greek coins of Massalia Reference: De La Tour 2126 Head of Nymph right. ΜΕΣΣΑ, lion standing right. The Celts were interesting groups people who made their coins in the styles of the Greek cities and kings they were surrounded by to facilitate trade. Celtic coins have a unique artistic beauty of their own and the style is easily recognizable as they are more stylized than their Greek or Roman counterparts.
CELTIC Tribes of Gaul THE SEQUANI 2-1CenBC HORSE Ancient Greek Coin RARE i46533
Celtic Tribes of Central Gaul The Sequani Tribe Potin Unit 20mm (5.33 grams) Struck circa 2nd-1st Century B.C. Reference: Castelin - de la Tour 5393 Slg. Danicourt 124; LTS 393; BMC 330 Male head left. Horned horse left, with S-shaped tail.
Veliocasses Vercingetorix FRIENDS 80BC Ancient Wheel Money Coins Paris i46397
Veliocasses Paris Region Lead Wheel Money 22x7mm (1.62 grams) circa 80-50 B.C. Set of Three Uncut Wheel Money From an area North of Paris which was together with a group of Veliocasses bronzes. Three small, solid wheel money unclipped and still in the slightly curved shape of the mold. Very rare and perhaps "never to be seen again" type of item.
Celtic Gaul Britain Danube Ancient Roman Coin 350AD Magnentius Victories i42827
Magnentius - Roman Emperor: 350-353 A.D. - Bronze AE2 20mm (1.78 grams) Barbarous Issue Struck in Celtic Gaul, Danube or Britain Struck circa 350-353 A.D. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind bust. Two Victories standing facing each other, holding wreath with text. * Numismatic Note: Very rare issue struck by the Celts of a more scarce emperor.
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An ancient coin expert posted this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-celtic-coins/amp/ 11 Advantages of Collecting Ancient Greek and Roman Coinshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCicE3nOEis #1 Size of Market You are aware of a market of ancient coins which is much less known than what other markets people think of such as that of gold and silver. So the advantage to this is that you can get the best prices as you have less competition from other buyers. So you can build up a great collection relatively cheap. Some of the wealthiest families have had or still have collections, with famous names such as Hunt, Rockefeller, Mercedes and much more. What I find is that if some of the most successful people are involved in it, then there is something to it. #2 Historical Value The beauty and historical value of ancient coins are valued by collectors worldwide rather than just what the value of the metal contained in them. So in regards to numismatic coins, you have the advantage of the coins being valued for what they are, rather than just the value of the "scrap" or the intrinsic metal in them. #3 Relatively Unknown Not everyone knows that ancient coins exist for sale, and if they did, that would lead to a meteoric rise in prices for ancient coins. This is where I come in. As my knowledge of coins and marketing increases, my coins will have even a higher value than any other coins out there. The reason being, the professional research, full-color certificates of authenticity, some of the lowest prices on the market and so much more, adding to their resale value. #4 Variety There is such a huge variety of ancient coins to collect. From more famous names such as Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Constantine the Great, there is such a wonderful variety of ancient coins to collect. This makes this topic very interesting to collect because of all of the variety available. #5 Connection to Past Ancient coins preserve our connection to the past. By owning ancient coins, we can learn a lot more about ancient history and bring it to life in our own hands. It is not the metal content of the coin that is valuable, it's the historical beauty it contains as it captures the aesthetics and history of that time period in a very portable format. Makes this a great heirloom for your family. Imagine starting a collection today, that spans generations! #6 Teaching and Learning Resource Make great teaching aids for learning about ancient history Growing up and reading books about history, I now realize how wonderful it would have been to hold an ancient coin from the time period of the Greeks or the Romans. And how much more motivated I would have been to learn about it, if the actual coins were in my hands! Also when you have the ancient coin in your hand, you want to go out and read the history on it, and anything it is connected to. You can say this allows you an expanded world view as your knowledge stretches back thousands of years. #7 Great Gifts Ancient coins make great gifts! There is something thoughtful about going into a selection of thousands of ancient coins and picking out the right ones for your friends and loved ones. Imagine giving a coin with a lion to a person of the Leo astrological sign, Mars or Ares for Ares sign, a coin with a Capricorn, and so much more. Maybe a coin of Alexander the Great for a person named Alex or Alexander. Or Philip II for a person named Philip. Or Mark Antony for a person named mark. #8 Explore the World Ancient coins transport us to places where we dream to be. Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt are all accessible now to you from the comfort of your own home. #9 It used to be a Hobby of Kings which then became the King of Hobbies The United States mint estimates that there are 140 million collectors in the United States alone. Perhaps this number figures in a lot of people that just collect pocket change. However, the point to make is that a person may start collecting something simple at one point and graduate to more scarce coins such as ancient Greek and Roman coins, should they find interest in it. However, with so many films such as Gladiator, 300, Troy, and shows like Rome made by HBO, ancient Greek and Roman history is hotter than ever. I personally believe that if more people knew about the availability of these coins, their price would jump through the roof. That is where educational articles like this add to the value of everyone collecting and/or investing in rare coins. Also with the advent of the internet, what was only for the richest people being the Hobby of Kings, it became the King of Hobbies, as people can trade their coins efficiently over the internet. #10 Large Value in Small Size Think about the advantages of having ancient coins as it allows you to pack a lot of value in a small package. People buy various things, such as art and antiques, but nothing is as compact and transportable as ancient coins. You can put them in your pocket and go! #11 Scarcity Each ancient coin as each it was struck by hand by aligning a small metal planchet between an anvil and a punch and what would happen is that the coins would have different centering. Also the dies would crack so they would need to re-engrave them, so the design could be slightly different. Also some coins were struck with the fresh dies, so the design may be sharper and more prolific rather than one that struck a significant amount of coins. So every time you see a very beautiful coin, realize that in itself is more scarce than a coin that it is a combination of great centering, engraver's ability, sharpness and preservation so there is much to appreciate. What I have seen personally when visiting auctions, coins in superb condition actually would fetch astronomical prices. Some of the coins I feel that may fit this bill is my selection of my ancient silver Roman denarius coins. You can search my store for silver roman keywords.Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCicE3nOEis Posted originally Here: 11 Advantages to Collecting Ancient Greek and Roman Coins An interesting article pertaining to ancient coin collecting. An expert numismatist created this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/advantages-to-collecting-ancient-coins/amp/ Roman Emperor AUGUSTUS 27BC-14AD Ancient Coins Collection & GuideVideo and article shows an amazing collection of authentic ancient Roman coins available for salehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt2tXmHuK80 This guide was written and video made in order to help people see authentic ancient Roman coins as if you held them in your own hands, to share the joy of collecting these amazing historical pieces with the world. 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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 The Ancient Roman coins of Augustus Shown in the VideoClick on the titles to see the ancient coins in my eBay store (if they are available). CLICK here to see ALL coins of AUGUSTUS available in my eBay store AUGUSTUS 9BC Ancient Roman Coin Clasped hands w caduceus Commerce symbol i18796Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Quadrans 15mm (3.16 grams) Lamia Silius Annius moneyer, Rome mint: 9 B.C. Reference: RIC 420; BM 200; Paris 568; C 338 Names of three moneyers LAMIA SILIVS ANNIVS around clasped hands holding caduceus. III VIR A A A F F around large S C. AUGUSTUS Genuine 27BC Edessa in Macedonia Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i33917Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 22mm (9.83 grams) of Edessa in Macedonia Reference: Sear GIC 28; B.M.C. 5.39,16 ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Laureate head right. ΕΔΕΣ / ΣΑΙΩΝ in two lines within laurel-wreath; Θ above. Marcus Ambibulus Jerusalem Biblical Jesus Time Roman Coin Under Augustus i38851Authentic Ancient Coin of: Marcus Ambibulus prefect under Augustus 9 A.D. - 12 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (2.19 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 8/9 A.D. Reference: Hendin 638 (3rd edition); Hendin 1329 (5th Edition) KAICAPOC (of Caesar), ear of grain curved to right LΛΘ (year 39=8/9 A.D.) in fields; eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates. CLAUDIUS Philippi Julius Caesar & Augustus Statues Ancient Roman Coin i40538Authentic Ancient Coin of: Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Bronze 26mm (12.58 grams) of the City of Philippi in Macedonia Struck 41-54 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 428; B.M.C. 5.98,25; Cohen 260, 117 TI. CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. P.M. TR. P. IMP. - Bare head of Claudius left. COL AVG IVL PHILIP, cippus inscribed with DIVVS AVG in two lines, on which stand statues of Augustus (to left) & Caesar (to right), altar on either side of cippus. Augustus 4BC Ancient Authentuc RARE Roman Coin Around garlanded altar i40689Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Quadrans 15mm (3.62 grams) C. Naevius Capella, moneyer. Rome mint: 4 B.C. Reference: RIC I 466; BMCRE 267; BN 864 III VIR A A A F F around garlanded altar with bowl-shaped top. C NAEVIVS CAPELLA around large SC. AUGUSTUS Pergamum Mysia 4AD Proconsul Silvanus of Asia Rare Roman Coin i40778Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 20mm (5.35 grams) of Pergamum in Mysia Reference: Sear GIC 50; B.M.C.15.139,245 ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΝ ΔΗΜΟΦΩΝ, Tetrastyle temple within which standing figure of Augustus, holding spear; monogram in in exergue. ΣΙΛΒΑΝΟΝ ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΟΙ, Demos of Pergamum standing left, crowning the Proconsul M. Plautius Silvanus who stands beside him. Silvanus was Proconsul of Asia circa A.D. 4-5. Augustus 27BC LAODICEIA in PHRYGIA Zeus Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i50081Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (5.53 grams) of Laodiceia ad Lycum in Phrygia Anto Polemon, philopatris Reference: RPC 2898 var. ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, bare head right. ΠΟΛΕΜΩΝ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΗΣ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ, Zeus standing left, holding eagle and scepter. AUGUSTUS Carthago Nova Spain Sacrificial Implements Ancient Roman Coin i52670Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 27mm (13.93 grams) of Carthago Nova in Spain C. Varrius Rufus and Sextus Julius Pollio, duoviri Reference: RPC 167 AVGVSTVS DIVI F, Laureate head right. C VAR RVF SEX IVL POL III VIR Q, Sacrificial implements. AUGUSTUS 8BC Caesaraugusta Spain Semis Vexillum Ancient Roman Coin i52776Authentic Ancient Coin of:Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Semis 22mm (6.68 grams) of Caesaraugusta in Spain, Struck 8-1 B.C. M. Porcius and Cn. Fadius, duoviri Reference: ACIP 3039b; RPC I 315 AVGVSTVS DIVI F., Laureate head right. CAESARAVGVSTA M. PORCI. CN. FAD. II. VIR., Vexillum on cippus. Augustus & Rhoemetalkes Client King of Thrace 11BC Ancient Roman Coin i55548Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Augustus & Rhoemetalkes Client King of Thrace Bronze 23mm (10.24 grams) from the Greek Kingdom of Thrace circa 11BC-12 A.D. Reference: RPC I 1711; SNG Copenhagen 1188 BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ POIMHTAΛKOY, conjoined heads of king Rhoemetalkes & Queen Pythodoris of Thrace. KAIΣAPOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, bare head of Augustus right. Thrace did not become a Roman province until the reign of Claudius (A.D. 46). Augustus created Rhoemetalkes I ruler of the whole of Thrace in 11 B.C. and he governed the country well for almost a quarter of a century until his death in A.D. 12. Thereafter the Kingdom had a troubled history culminating in the murder, by his wife, of the last ruler Rhoemetalkes III. Son of Kotys and Sapaean, Rhoemetalkes had a long political career in the earlier part of which he acted as the guardian of the children of Kotys III. He became King of Thrace in 11 B.C. and remained a loyal ally of the Romans throughout his reign. AUGUSTUS 27BC Philippi Macedonia Colonists Founding City Oxen Roman Coin i55852Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 17mm (5.10 grams) City of Philippi in Macedon Struck 27 B.C.-10 B.C. Reference: Varbanov 3226 Bare head of Augustus right, AVG behind. Two colonists plowing right with two oxen. ZENODORUS & Octavian Augustus 30BC Chalcis in Coele Ancient Roman Coin i57965Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Zenodoros, with Octavian 30-20 B.C. Bronze 24mm (5.98 grams) of Chalcis ad Libanum in Coele Dated SE 31/30 B.C. Reference: RPC I 4775; Herman 16; HGC 9, 1454 Bare head of Octavian right; NE to left, L BΠΣ date to right. ZΗΝΟΔΟΡΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΡΧΗΡΕΩΣ, Bare head of Zenodoros left. AUGUSTUS Calagurris Spain Authentic BIBLICAL Time Ancient Roman Coin Bull i58017Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 29mm (12.15 grams) of Calagurris in Spain M. Lic. Capel and C. Ful. Rutil, duoviri, struck after 2 B.C. Reference: RPC I 444; SNG Copenhagen 582 IMP AVGVST PATER PATRIA, laureate head right. M C I M LIC CAPE C FVL RVTI II VIR, Bull standing right. AUGUSTUS 25BC Asian Possibly Ephesus Authentic Ancient Roman Coin Wreath i58040Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze As 24mm (8.96 grams) Asian mint, possibly Ephesus, circa 25 B.C. Reference: RPC 2235; RIC 486 CAESAR, Bare head right. AVGVSTVS within laurel wreath. AUGUSTUS 27BC Thessalonica Macedonia Wreath Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i58267Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Leaded Bronze 22mm (7.81 grams) of Thessalonica in Macedonia Reference: RPC I 1557; SNG ANS 829 ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Bare head of Augustus right. ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟ/ΝΙΚΕΩΝ in two lines within wreath. AUGUSTUS Victory Over Julius Caesar Assassins Brutus & Cassius Roman Coin i59169Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (4.09 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C.-10 B.C. Reference: Sear GIC 32; B.M.C.5.98,23 VIC.-AVG. either side of Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. COHOR. PRAE. PHIL., Three legionary standards. Commemorates the battle of Philippi, 42 B.C., in which Octavian and Antony defeated the Republican tyrannicides Brutus and Cassius, who subsequently committed suicide. Augustus later settled the veterans of a Praetorian Cohort at Philippi, and he conferred upon them the right to mint coins, of which this is an example. The images on this coin presumably refer to the Emperor's above described victory in 42 BC. The winged victory standing representing the cosmos. Such a coin is delivering, without words but in clear images that everyone would have understood, the message that Augustus now rules the world. All the old political institutions were re-established and the "dignity" of the Senate was restored, but actual power was now in the hands of one man alone. AUGUSTUS 27BC Amphipolis Macedonia Artemis Bull Ancient Roman Coin i59229Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (6.01 grams) of Amphipolis in Macedonia Reference: RPC I 1629; SNG ANS 160; SNG Copenhagen -; cf. Sear GIC 29 KAIΣΑΡOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, Bare head of Augustus right. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ, Artemis Tauropolos riding a bull right, holding a veil over her head. Divus AUGUSTUS & LIVIA 14AD Hispalis Romula Spain BIG Ancient Roman Coin i60702Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Divus Augustus and Livia Bronze 35mm (23.89 grams) of Hispalis or Romula in Spain after 14 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 189; Heiss 393,2; Cohen 169,3 PERM. DIVI AVG. COL. ROM. - Radiate head of Augustus right; thunderbolt before, star above. IVLIA AVGVSTA GENETRIX ORBIS - Head of Livia left; globe beneath, crescent above. AUGUSTUS w Daughter JULIA & Sons Caius Lucius Silver Denarius Roman Coin i61986Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. CAIUS, LUCIUS, JULIA and AUGUSTUS Silver Denarius 15mm (2.06 grams) Rome mint, 13 B.C. Reference: RSC 1; B.M.C. 4650, Imp. 106; RIC 166; B. Maria 15 AVGVSTVS before head of Augustus right, lituus behind. III VIR and wreath above the heads of Lucius, Julia and Caius, C . MARIVS . TRO below. LIVIA Augustus Wife 22AD TIBERIUS Rome Ancient Roman Coin Ex Huntington i63311Authentic Ancient Coin of: Livia - Augusta: 14-29 A.D. Bronze Dupondius 30mm (14.86 grams) Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 A.D. Reference: RIC I 46 (Tiberius); Sear 1739 Pedigree: From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.12257. IVSTITIA below, diademed and draped bust of Livia as Justitia right TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG TR POT XXIIII around large S • C. Wife of Augustus, Mother of Tiberius, & Grandmother of Claudius. Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa Augustus General Ancient Roman Coin by CALIGULA i63313Authentic Ancient Coin of: Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa - best friend of Augustus & General, Died 12 B.C. Bronze As 27mm (10.50 grams) Struck under Roman Emperor Caligula at the mint of Rome, 37-41 A.D. Reference: RIC 58 [Caligula], Cohen 3, BMC 161 [Tiberius] M AGRIPPA L F COS III - Head left, wearing rostral crown. Neptune standing, head left, S C at sides. AUGUSTUS as Octavian 28BC ASIA RECEPTA Ancient Silver Roman Coin VICTORY i63391Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Quinarius 13mm (1.73 grams) Struck circa 28 B.C. Reference: B. 145; B.M.C., East 240, Imp. 647; R.I.C. 18 CAESAR IMP . VII., his bare head right. ASIA RECEPTA, Victory standing left on cista mystica between two snakes erect. The subjection of the Province of Asia occurred in B.C. 30. COPONIUS Prefect of Roman JERUSALEM under Augustus 6AD BIBLICAL Time Coin i63462Authentic Ancient Coin of: Biblical Jerusalem under Roman Administration Coponius - prefect under Augustus 6 - 9 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.97 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 5/6 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1328 (5th Edition) KAICAPOC (of Caesar), ear of grain curved to right. LΛϛ (year 36=5/6 A.D.) in fields; eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates. AUGUSTUS Genuine 4AD Biblical Time Antioch Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i63506Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 25mm (17.21 grams) of Antioch in Seleukis and Pieria Struck circa 4-5 A.D. Reference: McAlee 206c; RPC I 4260; RIC 528 IMP AVGVST TR POT, Laureate head right; monogram below. Large S C within wreath. AUGUSTUS & General AGRIPPA 10AD Nemasus Gaul Crocodile Ancient Roman Coin i63964Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Augustus & Agrippa Bronze Dupondius 25mm (13.03 grams) of Nemasus, Gaul Struck circa 10-14 A.D. Reference: RIC I 159; RPC I 525 Pedigree / Provenance: Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale February 12, 1986 No. 124 IMP DIVI F, Heads of Agrippa left and Augustus right, back to back, that of Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, that of Augustus laureate; P P across fields. COL NEM, Crocodile right chained to palm-branch; wreath with long ties above. AUGUSTUS 17BC Rome SANQVINIVS Dupondius Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i64001Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Dupondius 27mm (11.33 grams) Rome mint, struck circa 17 B.C. Reference: RIC 342; C 521; Cohen 521, BMCRE 193-4; BN 287-91 AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST, in oak-wreath. M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR A A A F F, round S C. AUGUSTUS 17BC Rome CENSORINVS Dupondius Rare Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i64002Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Dupondius 25mm (13.22 grams) Rome mint; C. Marcius Censorinus, moneyer. Struck circa 18 B.C. Reference: RIC I 326; Cohen 452; BMCRE 179; BNC 267 Pedigree / Provenance: ex Christie's 5/2/1984 Lot 246/4 AVGVSTVS/TRIBVNIC/POTEST in three lines within oak wreath. C • CENSORINVS AVG • III VIR • A • A • A • F • F • around S • C. AUGUSTUS Genuine 16BC Rome Sestertius Authentic LARGE Ancient Roman Coin i64007Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Sestertius 34mm (23.17 grams) Rome mint. Struck 16 B.C. C. Asinius Gallus, moneyer. Reference: RIC I 370; BMCRE 157; Cohen 367 Pedigree / Provenance: ex Christie's 5/2/1984 Lot: 242/2 OB/CIVIS/SERVATOS in three lines across field; inner laurel wreath flanked by laurel branches. C ASINIVS C F GALLVS III VIR A A A F F around large SC. AUGUSTUS 27BC Bull NGC Certified Ancient Silver Roman Denarius Coin NGC i59866Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 20mm (3.74 grams) Pegamum mint: 27 B.C. Reference: RIC 475; RSC 28; BMCRR East 284-5=BMCRE 662-3; BN 941-3 CAESAR, bare head right. AVGVSTVS, bull standing to right. MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIA - Augustus Sister Silver Tetradrachm Roman Coin NGC i60110Authentic Ancient Coin of: Mark Antony Mark Antony & His Wife Octavia (Sister of Augustus) Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm 26mm (11.32 grams) Ephesus mint, Summer-autumn 39 B.C. Reference: RPC I 2202; CRI 263; Sydenham 1198; RSC 3 Certification: NGC Ancients VG 4375823-280 M ◦ ANTONIVS IMP ◦ COS ◦ DESIG ◦ ITER ◦ ET TERT, Conjoined busts of Antony, wearing ivy wreath, and Octavia, bareheaded and draped, right. III ◦ VIR ◦ R ◦ P ◦ C ◦, Dionysus (Bacchus) standing left, holding cantharus and thyrsus, on cista between two snakes. This type was likely struck to commemorate the marriage between Mark Antony and Octavia (sister of Augustus). MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIAN AUGUSTUS Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin NGC i60111Authentic Ancient Coin of: Mark Antony & Octavian 'Augustus' as Triumvirs Silver 18mm (3.19 grams) Ephesus mint, Spring-Summer 41 BC. M. Barbatius Pollio moneyer as proquaestor Reference: RSC 8; B.51 and 96; B.M.C. 103; Craw. 517/2; Sydenham 1181 Certification: NGC Ancients VG 4375823-279 M . ANT . IMP. AVG . III . VIR . R . P . C . M . BARBAT . Q . P., bare head of Mark Antony right. CAESAR IMP . PONT . III . VIR . R . P . C., bare head of Augustus right, without beard. This type was likely struck by Mark Antony to commemorate the reconciliation between the triumvirs. The moneyer of this coin was a friend of Julius Caesar. In 41 B.C., he was quaestor pro praetore to Antony in the East. Divus AUGUSTUS 22AD Rome ALTAR Tiberius Authentic Ancient Roman Coin NGC i60242Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. as Divus Augustus Bronze As 27mm (10.43 grams) Rome mint: 22-23 A.D. under Emperor Tiberius Reference: RIC 81 (Tiberius), BMC 147 (Tiberius), S 1789, C 228 Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4375823-396 DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, Radiate head of Augustus left. PROVIDENT, Altar; large S C on either side. AUGUSTUS & JULIUS CAESAR Thessalonica Macedonia Ancient Roman Coin NGC i60420Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Augustus and Julius Caesar Bronze Diassarion 20mm (6.68 grams) of Thessalonica in Macedonia, Struck circa 28-27 B.C. Reference: RPC 5421; cf. CNG MBS 75/798; cf. Gemini X/552 Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4375823-318 ΘΕΟC, Bare head of Divus Julius Caesar right. ΘΕ / CEBACTOY, Bare head of Augustus right. LEPIDUS - JULIUS CAESAR Ally Triumvir Augustus 43BC Silver Roman Coin NGC i61060Authentic Ancient Coin of: Lepidus & Octavian 'Augustus' as Triumvirs Silver Denarius 18mm (3.76 grams) November-December 43 BC. Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy. Reference: RSC 2; B. Aemilia 35, Julia 71; B.M.C., Africa 29; Syd. 1323; Craw. 495/2c; Kestner 3760; BMCRR Africa 30 Certification: NGC Ancients VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4529164-002 LEPIDVS PONT. MAX. III . V . R . P . C., head of Lepidus right. CAESAR . IMP . III . VIR . R . P . C., head of Augustus right. A colleague to Julius Caesar in his consulship of 46 B.C. He became a triumvir with Augustus and Mark Antony after the death of Julius Caesar. His part of the triumvirite was that of the governorship of Africa after the battle of Philippi. However because he tried to get Sicily all for himself, he was deprived of all power. Lepidus died in 13 B.C. AUGUSTUS Rare 12BC Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin CAPRICORN NGC XF i62473Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 17mm Lugdunum mint, struck 12 B.C. Reference: RIC 174; RSC 147; Rare! Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4238772-068 AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, bare head of Augustus right. Capricorn right, holding globe; below, IMP · XI. AUGUSTUS 15BC Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin BULL of Thourioi NGC i62474Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 18mm Lugdunum mint, struck 15-13 B.C. Reference: RIC 167a; RSC 137 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4238772-026 AVGVSTVS DIVI · F, bare head of Augustus right. Bull charging right, head lowered, IMP · X in exergue. AUGUSTUS as OCTAVIAN 37BC Rare Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin NGC i63890Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. as Octavian before he was named Augustus Silver Denarius 20mm (3.57 grams) Southern or Central Italian Mint, struck circa 37 B.C. Reference: Crawfod 538/1; Sydenham 1334 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 2068696-007 IMP.CAESAR DIVI.F.III.VIR.ITER.R.P.C, Bare head of Octavian facing right. COS ITER.ET.TER.DESIG, Sacrificial implements, the simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (emblems of the augurate and pontificate). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt2tXmHuK80 Can be found Here: Roman Emperor AUGUSTUS 27BC-14AD Ancient Coins Collection & Guide Informative video pertaining to ancient coin collecting. World-renowned numismatic expert published this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/augustus-ancient-roman-coins/amp/ |
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