Ancient Greek and Roman Coins of the Bible Tribute Penny Widow's Mite 30 PiecesLearn about the many different coins that were described in the bible with this helpful video presentation of coins from the ANA.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUoR1Mhoz-8 Coins explored in the video and in the presentation:
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SEA & WATER Themed Ancient Greek & Roman Coin Collecting GuideThe ancients were a well-traveled people. They built ships for travel and trade and connected vast parts of the world together. They worshipped gods that were connected to the ocean, placed them on their coins and anything else that they found particularly fascinating was placed on their coins. Just as modern-man fishes, enjoys going to the beach, looking at dolphins and traveling by sea, we are a just continuing a long tradition that stretch the millennia. Below find ancient coins that depict the water theme very well. Click on the pictures and links of the coins to see what is available in my eBay online coin shop. Enjoy!
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS See More Here: SEA & WATER Themed Ancient Greek & Roman Coin Collecting Guide Cool article about ancient coin collecting. An expert numismatist posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/sea-water-themed-ancient-greek-roman-coins/amp/ Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem Collecting GuideCollection of ancient coins of the bible depicting the types that were struck in Jerusalem from the times of the biblehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6ky7J8RTz8
This guide is designed to teach people a lot more about ancient biblical coins. Some of the coins explored in this guide are those of John Hyrcanus I, Alexander Jannaeus, Herod the Great, Herod Archelaus, Pontius Pilate and the Roman prefects procurators of Judaea area. The best reference work on the subject is Guide to Biblical Coins by David Hendin. This book goes deep in to the subject and history of the many coins of Jerusalem and coins dealing with the Holy Land, including the towns around Jerusalem. This guide would be interesting for people of both the Jewish and the Christian faith, and for those that would like to study historical ancient coins.
WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem John Hyrcanus I Coin Cornucopias i36721
John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) King of Judaea 134-104 B.C.E Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (2.13 grams) Jerusalem mint 134-104 B.C. Reference: Hendin 455 Hebrew (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath. 2 Cornucopias, pomegranate between horns, border of dots.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, referred to in the Gospels as the Widow's Mite.
WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem Jesus Christ Era Coin Anchor Star i49750
Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) - Jewish King of the Hosmonean Kingdom 103-76 B.C.E. - Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (1.01 grams) mint of Jerusalem 103-76 B.C. Reference: Hendin 469 Anchor, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (of King Alexander). Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, between the rays, (Yehonatan the King).* Numismatic Note: This type of coin is known to bible history as the " Widow's Mite".
ALEXANDER JANNAEUS Lily Jewish Biblical Jerusalem Ancient Greek Coin i41565
Alexander Jannaeaus (Yehonatan) King of Judaea 103-76 B.C. Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (2.79 grams) Struck in the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 467 (3rd edition); Hendin 1148 (5th edition) Lily flanked by paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King), border of dots. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY (of King Alexander); inverted anchor within circle.
WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem King Alexander Yehonatan Coin i36727
Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) King of Judaea 103-76 B.C. Bronze 'Prutah' 14mm (1.73 grams) Struck in the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 473 Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath. Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons; pomegranate between horns
Mattathias Antigonus JEWISH KING 40BCE Jerusalem Ancient Coin Prosperity i16296
Hosmonean King of Judaea Mattathias Antigonus (Mattatayah), 40 to 37 B.C.E. Bronze 23mm (14.32 grams) Struck at Jerusalem: 40-37 B.C. Reference: Hendin 481; AJC I, Group U Double cornucopia with Hebrew (Mattatayah the high priest and council of the Jews), around and between horns. Ivy wreath tied at top with ribbons handing down, BACIΛEΩC ANTIГONY (of King Antigonus).
Herod I the Great Jesus Christ Birth King Judaea Jerusalem Biblical Coin i44096
Kingdom of Judaea Herod I, the Great - King: 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. Bronze Prutah 14mm (1.29 grams) Struck circa 40 B.C.- 4 A.D. at the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 500 (3rd Edition); Hendin 1188 (5th Edition) Anchor; HPΩΔ BACI around. Double cornucopia with caduceus between, dots above.
Herod Archelaus son of the Great Jewish Biblical Jerusalem Ancient Coin i36297
Herod Archelaus - Ethnarch over Judaea, Samaria and Idumaea: 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.30 grams) Jerusalem mint: 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. Reference: Hendin 505; AJC II, 241,6 Bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left; above HPΩΔOY (Herod). Tall helmet with crest and cheek straps, viewed from front, caduceus below left; below, ЄΘNAPXO.
Coponius Jerusalem Biblical Jesus Time 5AD Roman Coin Under Augustus i37900
Coponius prefect under Augustus 6 - 9 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.41 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.The ϛ sometimes looks like a Γ.
15AD VALERIUS GRATUS Tiberius Livia Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i45296
Coin of Biblical Jerusalem, Lifetime of Jesus Christ under Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - by Valerius Gratus, Procurator of Judaea 15-26 possibly 15-18 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.65 grams) Jerusalem mint, Year 2 of Reign of Tiberius, 15/16 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1333 IOY ΛΙA (Julia - Julia Livia, mother of Tiberius) within wreath. LB (year 2 = 15/16 A.D.) flank upright palm branch.* Numismatic Note: This coin with the name Julia is in honor of the mother of Tiberius, Livia, whom was the wife of first Roman emperor Augustus. Tiberius was the adopted son of Augustus, being the son of Livia from her first marriage. Augustus and Livia never had children together. The Procurators of the province of Judaea under the Romans were Coponius, Marcus Ambibulus, Valerius Gratus, Antonius Felix and Porcius Festus.
17AD VALERIUS GRATUS Tiberius Livia Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i45095
Coin of Biblical Jerusalem, Lifetime of Jesus Christ under Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - by Valerius Gratus, Procurator of Judaea 15-26 possibly 15-18 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.82 grams) Jerusalem mint, circa 15-18 or 15-26 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1335 IOY ΛΙA (Julia) within wreath. LΓ (year 3 = 16/17 A.D.) flank three lilies in bloom.
PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Time i36583
Pontius Pilate - (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D. Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (2.39 grams) Struck at the mint of Jerusalem 29 A.D. Reference: Hendin 648 Three bound ears of barley, the outer two ears droop, surrounded by IOYΛIA KAICAPOC. Libation ladle (simpulum) surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar) and date LIC (Year 16).* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.
PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Time i36579
Pontius Pilate - (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D. Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze Prutah 14mm (2.03 grams) Jerusalaem 30-31 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1342. Lituus, surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC. Date LIZ (= year 18 = 31 C.E.) within wreath.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.
Agrippa I King of Judaea 41AD Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i36590
Agrippa I - King of Judaea: 37-44 A.D. Bronze 'Prutah' 18mm (3.42 grams) Struck in the Jerusalem mint Year 6, 41/42 A.D. during the time of Emperor Claudius Reference: Hendin 553 3 ears of barley. (Symbol of fertility of the land.) Umbrella-like canopy with fringes, Greek legend "of King Agrippa". (The Umbrella like canopy is attributed as being a symbol of power.)
Britannicus & Nero 54AD Jerusalem Roman Coin of Claudius Antonius Felix i44947
Antonius Felix prefect under Claudius 52-60 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.86 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 54 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1348 (5th Edition) NEPW KΛAY KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar - son of Claudius); two oblong shields and spears crossed. BPIT (Britannicus - younger son of Claudius) above; LIΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar = 54 A.D.) in fields; six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.* Numismatic Note: This is a rare type bearing the name of Britannicus, son of Claudius. Nero also has his name on it. Nero was the adopted son of Claudius by his marriage to Agrippina Jr. Rare and desirable type.
Porcius Festus Jerusalem Nero Ancient Greek / Roman Coin Palm branch i36709
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Procurator Porcius Festus under Roman Emperor Nero Bronze 'Prutah' 16mm (2.45 grams) of the Jerusalem mint 58 A.D. Reference: Hendin 653 Obverse: Greek letters NEP WNO C (Nero) in wreath tied at the bottom with an X. Reverse: Greek letters KAICAPOC (Caesar) and date LE (year 5 = 58/59 A.D), palm branch.
Jewish Freedom War with Romans Ancient JERUSALEM Coin YEAR3 Amphora Leaf i36695
First Jewish-Roman War "Great Revolt" Bronze Prutah 18mm (2.58 grams) Year II of the Jewish War Jerusalem mint: 67-68 A.D. Reference: Hendin 661 Amphora with broad rim and two handles; around Hebrew inscription for Year 2. Vine leaf on a branch and the Hebrew inscription: 'The Freedom of Zion'.* Reference: You are bidding on an authentic coin struck by the Jews revolting in Jerusalem, which led to the sacking and destruction of the Second Temple.
Jewish Freedom War with Romans Ancient JERUSALEM Coin YEAR3 Amphora Leaf i36596
First Jewish-Roman War "Great Revolt" Bronze Prutah 16mm (2.29 grams) Year III of the Jewish War Jerusalem mint: 69-70 A.D. Reference: Hendin 664 Amphora with lid and two handles; around Hebrew inscription for Year 3. Vine leaf on a branch and the Hebrew inscription: 'The Freedom of Zion'.* Reference: You are bidding on an authentic coin struck by the Jews revolting in Jerusalem, which led to the sacking and destruction of the Second Temple. The year III coin is much more rare than the year II, which was possibly struck even within months of the end of the war.
HADRIAN Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) Ancient Roman Coin RARE i21770
Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. - Bronze 22mm (9.19 grams) of Aelia Capitolina circa 130-138 A.D. Laureate head right. Tyche seated left, holding phiale & cornucopiae.* Numismatic Note: This interpretation that this coin is from Aelia Capitolina (Jersualem) is due to the several letters on the reverse in the field to left which I understand as AEL. The style of this type also has lead me to this interpretation. Very rare and highly coveted type.
Historical Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem Collection and Guide Jewish Kings Roman Rulers Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Find It Here: Ancient Coins of BIBLICAL JERUSALEM Collecting Guide Cool blog post about numismatic coins. An expert numismatist published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-coins-biblical-jerusalem-collecting-guide/amp/ NERO Ancient Coins of the Infamous Roman Emperor Guide and best place for Salehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYxV5Mug6o Emperor Nero was emperor from 54-68 A.D. Nero is infamous for having watched Rome burn while he fiddled as the story goes. He is also known to Christian biblical historians as someone who persecuted the early Christians, blaming them for the fire in Rome. This guide is designed to show some authentic ancient Roman coins that Nero had along with telling you a little bit ofhistory about them. Towards the end of the video, Ilya Zlobin shares where the emperors ancient coins can be foudn for sale in his eBay shop, along with some of the best coin and historical books on the subject.
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Nero 68AD Ancient Very rare Silver Roman Coin Jupiter Zeus Cult RARE i28495
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. Silver Denarius (19mm, 3.29 gm.), Rome, 68 A.D. Reference: RIC 69, BMC 80, BN 239, C 123 IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PP - Laureate head of Nero right. IVPPITER CVSTOS - Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and scepter.
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. Nero & Statilia Messalina Bronze 25mm (8.32 grams) of Hypaepa in Lydia 66-68 A.D. Reference: SGI 666; RPC 2545; B.M.C. 22.111,21 NEPΩN MECCAΛEI, Laureate head of Nero left facing draped bust of Statilia Messalina right. VΠA. / IOY. ΓP. / HΓHCIΠΠ / OC, Clutus-statue of Artemis Anaitis facing, wearing long veil.
NERO Arch Chariot & Mars 65AD Lugdunum Ancient Roman Coin Architecture i36665
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 36mm (25.42 grams) Lugdunum mint: 65 A.D. Reference: RIC 393; Cohen 306; BMCRE 330; BN 69; WCN 414; F.S. Kleiner, The Arch of Nero in Rome. A study of the Roman honorary arch before and under Nero, Archaeologica 52 (Rome, 1985), 51aNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head left, globe at point of bust. S C across field, Triumphal arch, hung with wreath across front and left side; above, Nero in facing quadriga escorted on right by Victory holding wreath and palm and on left by Pax holding caduceus and cornucopiae; just below the quadriga on extreme left and right, two small figures of soldiers; on left side of arch in niche, figure of Mars standing facing, holding spear and round shield; ornamental reliefs on the faces and plinths of the arch.
Nero and wife Poppaea 63AD Rare Alexandria Large Ancient Roman Coin i42112
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Nero and Poppaea Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (11.40 grams) Struck at Alexandria, Egypt Year 10 = 63/64 A.D. Reference: Milne 217 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV - radiate head right. ΠΟΠΠΑΙΑ ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust of Poppaea right, LI to right.
NERO closes Doors to TEMPLE of JANUS for PEACE 65AD Ancient Roman Coin i44127
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze As 29mm (9.98 grams) Struck 65 A.D. at the mint of Rome Reference: RIC I 306; WCN 288 NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP, Laureate head right. PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT / SC, Three-quarter view of the Temple of Janus, window to left and garland hung across double doors to right.* Numismatic Note: This coin has the Temple of Janus with the doors closed, signifying peace in the Roman empire as that was the only time that the doors of the temple were closed.
NERO 63AD Serapis Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Silver Roman Coin i46361
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (12.31 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Year 10 = 63/64 A.D. Reference: Milne 222; Koln 160; RPC 5274; Sear 5 #2001; Dattari 251 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, radiate head right. AYTO KPA, draped bust of Serapis right, LI before.
Nero 65AD Seleucis and Pieria HUGE Silver Ancient Coin EAGLE i32373
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (13.55 grams) Mint of Seleucis and Pieria Dated Year 114 of the Caesarian era; 65/66 A.D. Reference: McAlee 266; RPC 4191; Prieur 91 ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΑΙCΑΡ CΕΒΑCΤΟC, Laureate head left, wearing aegis. ETOYC . ΔIP, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread; balm-branch before.
NERO 66AD Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Roman Coin Galley Ship i43282
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (12.52 grams) Struck at city of Alexandria in Egypt Year 13 = 66/67 A.D Reference: Köln 184; Dattari 263; Milne 273; Emmett 121 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV, Radiate bust left, wearing aegis; L IΓ (date) left ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ, galley under sail to right.
NERO 65AD Sestertius JANUS TEMPLE Gaming Token Ancient Roman Coin RARE i25127
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 'Game Token' 34mm (19.84 grams) Rome mint: 65 A.D. Reference: C 146. BMC 319. RIC 438. CBN 73 NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head right, with globe at point of bust. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S – C View of the temple of Janus, door to right, decorated with garland.* Numismatic Note: This coin has been cut in half practically to turn it into a type of token, likely for gaming. Quality authentic ancient coin with fantastic portrait and the most important parts of the temple visible.
NERO Alexandria Egypt Billon Silver Tetradrachm ROMA Ancient Roman Coin i49072
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (12.44 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, dated regnal year 5, 58/59 A.D. Reference: Dattari 249; Geissen 141; RPC I, 5239 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AYTO, laureate head right. PWMN, Roma seated left, holding victory and parazonium; date LE in field to right.
Nero as Apollo 54AD Perinthus Large Very rare Ancient Roman Coin Lyre i30606
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze 25mm (10.33 grams) of Perinthus in Thrace circa 54-68 A.D. Reference: RPC I 1752; Schönert, Perinthos 249-252; c/m: Howgego 526; Moushmov 4419 NЄPΩN KAIΣAP ΣEBACTOΣ, Laureate head right. ΠЄΡΙΝΘΙΩΝ, Emperor, as Apollo Citharoedus, advacing right, holding lyre.
Porcius Festus Jerusalem Nero Ancient Greek / Roman Coin Palm branch i36709
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Procurator Porcius Festus under Roman Emperor Nero Bronze 'Prutah' 16mm (2.45 grams) of the Jerusalem mint 58 A.D. Reference: Hendin 653 Obverse: Greek letters NEP WNO C (Nero) in wreath tied at the bottom with an X. Reverse: Greek letters KAICAPOC (Caesar) and date LE (year 5 = 58/59 A.D), palm branch.
Britannicus & Nero 54AD Jerusalem Roman Coin of Claudius Antonius Felix i44947
Antonius Felix prefect under Claudius 52-60 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.86 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 54 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1348 (5th Edition) NEPW KΛAY KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar - son of Claudius); two oblong shields and spears crossed. BPIT (Britannicus - younger son of Claudius) above; LIΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar = 54 A.D.) in fields; six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.* Numismatic Note: This is a rare type bearing the name of Britannicus, son of Claudius. Nero also has his name on it. Nero was the adopted son of Claudius by his marriage to Agrippina Jr. Rare and desirable type.
CIVIL WARS 68AD Silver Roman Coin after NERO time of VINDEX GALBA i28728
CIVIL WARS. 68-69 A.D. after Nero Silver Denarius 18mm (3.09 gm) Gallic mint: 68-69 A.D. Reference: RIC 118; AM 3; BMCRE 61; RSC 359; C Galba 359; BMC 61; Martin 3 FIDES / EXERCITVVM, clasped hands. CONCORDIA PRAETORIANORVM, Concordia standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
NERO Guide to Ancient Coins of the Infamous Roman Emperor circa 54 68AD Books for Sale eBay Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Get It Here: Coins of NERO the Infamous Ancient Roman Emperor Informative video about numismatic coins. World-renowned numismatic expert posted this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/nero-ancient-roman-coins/amp/ 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. 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An expert numismatist posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/famous-ancient-coin-collectors/amp/ 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. 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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 Read More Here: Expert Discusses ANCIENT COINS for a Collection & Alternative Investment Cool blog post about collecting old coins. An expert numismatist published this for educational purposes. 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. Article Source Here: Ancient ATHENIAN Athens Greece Athena OWL Greek Coins Guide to For Sale Cool blog post pertaining to ancient coins. World-renowned numismatic expert posted 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 eBay8/29/2022 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. 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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. 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