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Reference: RIC 420; BM 200; Paris 568; C 338 Names of three moneyers LAMIA SILIVS ANNIVS around clasped hands holding caduceus. III VIR A A A F F around large S C. AUGUSTUS Genuine 27BC Edessa in Macedonia Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i33917Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 22mm (9.83 grams) of Edessa in Macedonia Reference: Sear GIC 28; B.M.C. 5.39,16 ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Laureate head right. ΕΔΕΣ / ΣΑΙΩΝ in two lines within laurel-wreath; Θ above. Marcus Ambibulus Jerusalem Biblical Jesus Time Roman Coin Under Augustus i38851Authentic Ancient Coin of: Marcus Ambibulus prefect under Augustus 9 A.D. - 12 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (2.19 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 8/9 A.D. Reference: Hendin 638 (3rd edition); Hendin 1329 (5th Edition) KAICAPOC (of Caesar), ear of grain curved to right LΛΘ (year 39=8/9 A.D.) in fields; eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates. CLAUDIUS Philippi Julius Caesar & Augustus Statues Ancient Roman Coin i40538Authentic Ancient Coin of: Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Bronze 26mm (12.58 grams) of the City of Philippi in Macedonia Struck 41-54 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 428; B.M.C. 5.98,25; Cohen 260, 117 TI. CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. P.M. TR. P. IMP. - Bare head of Claudius left. COL AVG IVL PHILIP, cippus inscribed with DIVVS AVG in two lines, on which stand statues of Augustus (to left) & Caesar (to right), altar on either side of cippus. Augustus 4BC Ancient Authentuc RARE Roman Coin Around garlanded altar i40689Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Quadrans 15mm (3.62 grams) C. Naevius Capella, moneyer. Rome mint: 4 B.C. Reference: RIC I 466; BMCRE 267; BN 864 III VIR A A A F F around garlanded altar with bowl-shaped top. C NAEVIVS CAPELLA around large SC. AUGUSTUS Pergamum Mysia 4AD Proconsul Silvanus of Asia Rare Roman Coin i40778Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 20mm (5.35 grams) of Pergamum in Mysia Reference: Sear GIC 50; B.M.C.15.139,245 ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΝ ΔΗΜΟΦΩΝ, Tetrastyle temple within which standing figure of Augustus, holding spear; monogram in in exergue. ΣΙΛΒΑΝΟΝ ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΟΙ, Demos of Pergamum standing left, crowning the Proconsul M. Plautius Silvanus who stands beside him. Silvanus was Proconsul of Asia circa A.D. 4-5. Augustus 27BC LAODICEIA in PHRYGIA Zeus Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i50081Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (5.53 grams) of Laodiceia ad Lycum in Phrygia Anto Polemon, philopatris Reference: RPC 2898 var. ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, bare head right. ΠΟΛΕΜΩΝ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΗΣ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ, Zeus standing left, holding eagle and scepter. AUGUSTUS Carthago Nova Spain Sacrificial Implements Ancient Roman Coin i52670Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 27mm (13.93 grams) of Carthago Nova in Spain C. Varrius Rufus and Sextus Julius Pollio, duoviri Reference: RPC 167 AVGVSTVS DIVI F, Laureate head right. C VAR RVF SEX IVL POL III VIR Q, Sacrificial implements. AUGUSTUS 8BC Caesaraugusta Spain Semis Vexillum Ancient Roman Coin i52776Authentic Ancient Coin of:Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Semis 22mm (6.68 grams) of Caesaraugusta in Spain, Struck 8-1 B.C. M. Porcius and Cn. Fadius, duoviri Reference: ACIP 3039b; RPC I 315 AVGVSTVS DIVI F., Laureate head right. CAESARAVGVSTA M. PORCI. CN. FAD. II. VIR., Vexillum on cippus. Augustus & Rhoemetalkes Client King of Thrace 11BC Ancient Roman Coin i55548Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Augustus & Rhoemetalkes Client King of Thrace Bronze 23mm (10.24 grams) from the Greek Kingdom of Thrace circa 11BC-12 A.D. Reference: RPC I 1711; SNG Copenhagen 1188 BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ POIMHTAΛKOY, conjoined heads of king Rhoemetalkes & Queen Pythodoris of Thrace. KAIΣAPOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, bare head of Augustus right. Thrace did not become a Roman province until the reign of Claudius (A.D. 46). Augustus created Rhoemetalkes I ruler of the whole of Thrace in 11 B.C. and he governed the country well for almost a quarter of a century until his death in A.D. 12. Thereafter the Kingdom had a troubled history culminating in the murder, by his wife, of the last ruler Rhoemetalkes III. Son of Kotys and Sapaean, Rhoemetalkes had a long political career in the earlier part of which he acted as the guardian of the children of Kotys III. He became King of Thrace in 11 B.C. and remained a loyal ally of the Romans throughout his reign. AUGUSTUS 27BC Philippi Macedonia Colonists Founding City Oxen Roman Coin i55852Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 17mm (5.10 grams) City of Philippi in Macedon Struck 27 B.C.-10 B.C. Reference: Varbanov 3226 Bare head of Augustus right, AVG behind. Two colonists plowing right with two oxen. ZENODORUS & Octavian Augustus 30BC Chalcis in Coele Ancient Roman Coin i57965Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Zenodoros, with Octavian 30-20 B.C. Bronze 24mm (5.98 grams) of Chalcis ad Libanum in Coele Dated SE 31/30 B.C. Reference: RPC I 4775; Herman 16; HGC 9, 1454 Bare head of Octavian right; NE to left, L BΠΣ date to right. ZΗΝΟΔΟΡΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΡΧΗΡΕΩΣ, Bare head of Zenodoros left. AUGUSTUS Calagurris Spain Authentic BIBLICAL Time Ancient Roman Coin Bull i58017Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 29mm (12.15 grams) of Calagurris in Spain M. Lic. Capel and C. Ful. Rutil, duoviri, struck after 2 B.C. Reference: RPC I 444; SNG Copenhagen 582 IMP AVGVST PATER PATRIA, laureate head right. M C I M LIC CAPE C FVL RVTI II VIR, Bull standing right. AUGUSTUS 25BC Asian Possibly Ephesus Authentic Ancient Roman Coin Wreath i58040Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze As 24mm (8.96 grams) Asian mint, possibly Ephesus, circa 25 B.C. Reference: RPC 2235; RIC 486 CAESAR, Bare head right. AVGVSTVS within laurel wreath. AUGUSTUS 27BC Thessalonica Macedonia Wreath Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i58267Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Leaded Bronze 22mm (7.81 grams) of Thessalonica in Macedonia Reference: RPC I 1557; SNG ANS 829 ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Bare head of Augustus right. ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟ/ΝΙΚΕΩΝ in two lines within wreath. AUGUSTUS Victory Over Julius Caesar Assassins Brutus & Cassius Roman Coin i59169Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (4.09 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C.-10 B.C. Reference: Sear GIC 32; B.M.C.5.98,23 VIC.-AVG. either side of Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. COHOR. PRAE. PHIL., Three legionary standards. Commemorates the battle of Philippi, 42 B.C., in which Octavian and Antony defeated the Republican tyrannicides Brutus and Cassius, who subsequently committed suicide. Augustus later settled the veterans of a Praetorian Cohort at Philippi, and he conferred upon them the right to mint coins, of which this is an example. The images on this coin presumably refer to the Emperor's above described victory in 42 BC. The winged victory standing representing the cosmos. Such a coin is delivering, without words but in clear images that everyone would have understood, the message that Augustus now rules the world. All the old political institutions were re-established and the "dignity" of the Senate was restored, but actual power was now in the hands of one man alone. AUGUSTUS 27BC Amphipolis Macedonia Artemis Bull Ancient Roman Coin i59229Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (6.01 grams) of Amphipolis in Macedonia Reference: RPC I 1629; SNG ANS 160; SNG Copenhagen -; cf. Sear GIC 29 KAIΣΑΡOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, Bare head of Augustus right. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ, Artemis Tauropolos riding a bull right, holding a veil over her head. Divus AUGUSTUS & LIVIA 14AD Hispalis Romula Spain BIG Ancient Roman Coin i60702Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Divus Augustus and Livia Bronze 35mm (23.89 grams) of Hispalis or Romula in Spain after 14 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 189; Heiss 393,2; Cohen 169,3 PERM. DIVI AVG. COL. ROM. - Radiate head of Augustus right; thunderbolt before, star above. IVLIA AVGVSTA GENETRIX ORBIS - Head of Livia left; globe beneath, crescent above. AUGUSTUS w Daughter JULIA & Sons Caius Lucius Silver Denarius Roman Coin i61986Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. CAIUS, LUCIUS, JULIA and AUGUSTUS Silver Denarius 15mm (2.06 grams) Rome mint, 13 B.C. Reference: RSC 1; B.M.C. 4650, Imp. 106; RIC 166; B. Maria 15 AVGVSTVS before head of Augustus right, lituus behind. III VIR and wreath above the heads of Lucius, Julia and Caius, C . MARIVS . TRO below. LIVIA Augustus Wife 22AD TIBERIUS Rome Ancient Roman Coin Ex Huntington i63311Authentic Ancient Coin of: Livia - Augusta: 14-29 A.D. Bronze Dupondius 30mm (14.86 grams) Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 A.D. Reference: RIC I 46 (Tiberius); Sear 1739 Pedigree: From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.12257. IVSTITIA below, diademed and draped bust of Livia as Justitia right TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG TR POT XXIIII around large S • C. Wife of Augustus, Mother of Tiberius, & Grandmother of Claudius. Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa Augustus General Ancient Roman Coin by CALIGULA i63313Authentic Ancient Coin of: Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa - best friend of Augustus & General, Died 12 B.C. Bronze As 27mm (10.50 grams) Struck under Roman Emperor Caligula at the mint of Rome, 37-41 A.D. Reference: RIC 58 [Caligula], Cohen 3, BMC 161 [Tiberius] M AGRIPPA L F COS III - Head left, wearing rostral crown. Neptune standing, head left, S C at sides. AUGUSTUS as Octavian 28BC ASIA RECEPTA Ancient Silver Roman Coin VICTORY i63391Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Quinarius 13mm (1.73 grams) Struck circa 28 B.C. Reference: B. 145; B.M.C., East 240, Imp. 647; R.I.C. 18 CAESAR IMP . VII., his bare head right. ASIA RECEPTA, Victory standing left on cista mystica between two snakes erect. The subjection of the Province of Asia occurred in B.C. 30. COPONIUS Prefect of Roman JERUSALEM under Augustus 6AD BIBLICAL Time Coin i63462Authentic Ancient Coin of: Biblical Jerusalem under Roman Administration Coponius - prefect under Augustus 6 - 9 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.97 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 5/6 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1328 (5th Edition) KAICAPOC (of Caesar), ear of grain curved to right. LΛϛ (year 36=5/6 A.D.) in fields; eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates. AUGUSTUS Genuine 4AD Biblical Time Antioch Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i63506Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 25mm (17.21 grams) of Antioch in Seleukis and Pieria Struck circa 4-5 A.D. Reference: McAlee 206c; RPC I 4260; RIC 528 IMP AVGVST TR POT, Laureate head right; monogram below. Large S C within wreath. AUGUSTUS & General AGRIPPA 10AD Nemasus Gaul Crocodile Ancient Roman Coin i63964Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Augustus & Agrippa Bronze Dupondius 25mm (13.03 grams) of Nemasus, Gaul Struck circa 10-14 A.D. Reference: RIC I 159; RPC I 525 Pedigree / Provenance: Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale February 12, 1986 No. 124 IMP DIVI F, Heads of Agrippa left and Augustus right, back to back, that of Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, that of Augustus laureate; P P across fields. COL NEM, Crocodile right chained to palm-branch; wreath with long ties above. AUGUSTUS 17BC Rome SANQVINIVS Dupondius Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i64001Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Dupondius 27mm (11.33 grams) Rome mint, struck circa 17 B.C. Reference: RIC 342; C 521; Cohen 521, BMCRE 193-4; BN 287-91 AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST, in oak-wreath. M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR A A A F F, round S C. AUGUSTUS 17BC Rome CENSORINVS Dupondius Rare Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i64002Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Dupondius 25mm (13.22 grams) Rome mint; C. Marcius Censorinus, moneyer. Struck circa 18 B.C. Reference: RIC I 326; Cohen 452; BMCRE 179; BNC 267 Pedigree / Provenance: ex Christie's 5/2/1984 Lot 246/4 AVGVSTVS/TRIBVNIC/POTEST in three lines within oak wreath. C • CENSORINVS AVG • III VIR • A • A • A • F • F • around S • C. AUGUSTUS Genuine 16BC Rome Sestertius Authentic LARGE Ancient Roman Coin i64007Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze Sestertius 34mm (23.17 grams) Rome mint. Struck 16 B.C. C. Asinius Gallus, moneyer. Reference: RIC I 370; BMCRE 157; Cohen 367 Pedigree / Provenance: ex Christie's 5/2/1984 Lot: 242/2 OB/CIVIS/SERVATOS in three lines across field; inner laurel wreath flanked by laurel branches. C ASINIVS C F GALLVS III VIR A A A F F around large SC. AUGUSTUS 27BC Bull NGC Certified Ancient Silver Roman Denarius Coin NGC i59866Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 20mm (3.74 grams) Pegamum mint: 27 B.C. Reference: RIC 475; RSC 28; BMCRR East 284-5=BMCRE 662-3; BN 941-3 CAESAR, bare head right. AVGVSTVS, bull standing to right. MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIA - Augustus Sister Silver Tetradrachm Roman Coin NGC i60110Authentic Ancient Coin of: Mark Antony Mark Antony & His Wife Octavia (Sister of Augustus) Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm 26mm (11.32 grams) Ephesus mint, Summer-autumn 39 B.C. Reference: RPC I 2202; CRI 263; Sydenham 1198; RSC 3 Certification: NGC Ancients VG 4375823-280 M ◦ ANTONIVS IMP ◦ COS ◦ DESIG ◦ ITER ◦ ET TERT, Conjoined busts of Antony, wearing ivy wreath, and Octavia, bareheaded and draped, right. III ◦ VIR ◦ R ◦ P ◦ C ◦, Dionysus (Bacchus) standing left, holding cantharus and thyrsus, on cista between two snakes. This type was likely struck to commemorate the marriage between Mark Antony and Octavia (sister of Augustus). MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIAN AUGUSTUS Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin NGC i60111Authentic Ancient Coin of: Mark Antony & Octavian 'Augustus' as Triumvirs Silver 18mm (3.19 grams) Ephesus mint, Spring-Summer 41 BC. M. Barbatius Pollio moneyer as proquaestor Reference: RSC 8; B.51 and 96; B.M.C. 103; Craw. 517/2; Sydenham 1181 Certification: NGC Ancients VG 4375823-279 M . ANT . IMP. AVG . III . VIR . R . P . C . M . BARBAT . Q . P., bare head of Mark Antony right. CAESAR IMP . PONT . III . VIR . R . P . C., bare head of Augustus right, without beard. This type was likely struck by Mark Antony to commemorate the reconciliation between the triumvirs. The moneyer of this coin was a friend of Julius Caesar. In 41 B.C., he was quaestor pro praetore to Antony in the East. Divus AUGUSTUS 22AD Rome ALTAR Tiberius Authentic Ancient Roman Coin NGC i60242Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. as Divus Augustus Bronze As 27mm (10.43 grams) Rome mint: 22-23 A.D. under Emperor Tiberius Reference: RIC 81 (Tiberius), BMC 147 (Tiberius), S 1789, C 228 Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4375823-396 DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, Radiate head of Augustus left. PROVIDENT, Altar; large S C on either side. AUGUSTUS & JULIUS CAESAR Thessalonica Macedonia Ancient Roman Coin NGC i60420Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Augustus and Julius Caesar Bronze Diassarion 20mm (6.68 grams) of Thessalonica in Macedonia, Struck circa 28-27 B.C. Reference: RPC 5421; cf. CNG MBS 75/798; cf. Gemini X/552 Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4375823-318 ΘΕΟC, Bare head of Divus Julius Caesar right. ΘΕ / CEBACTOY, Bare head of Augustus right. LEPIDUS - JULIUS CAESAR Ally Triumvir Augustus 43BC Silver Roman Coin NGC i61060Authentic Ancient Coin of: Lepidus & Octavian 'Augustus' as Triumvirs Silver Denarius 18mm (3.76 grams) November-December 43 BC. Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy. Reference: RSC 2; B. Aemilia 35, Julia 71; B.M.C., Africa 29; Syd. 1323; Craw. 495/2c; Kestner 3760; BMCRR Africa 30 Certification: NGC Ancients VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4529164-002 LEPIDVS PONT. MAX. III . V . R . P . C., head of Lepidus right. CAESAR . IMP . III . VIR . R . P . C., head of Augustus right. A colleague to Julius Caesar in his consulship of 46 B.C. He became a triumvir with Augustus and Mark Antony after the death of Julius Caesar. His part of the triumvirite was that of the governorship of Africa after the battle of Philippi. However because he tried to get Sicily all for himself, he was deprived of all power. Lepidus died in 13 B.C. AUGUSTUS Rare 12BC Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin CAPRICORN NGC XF i62473Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 17mm Lugdunum mint, struck 12 B.C. Reference: RIC 174; RSC 147; Rare! Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4238772-068 AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, bare head of Augustus right. Capricorn right, holding globe; below, IMP · XI. AUGUSTUS 15BC Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin BULL of Thourioi NGC i62474Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 18mm Lugdunum mint, struck 15-13 B.C. Reference: RIC 167a; RSC 137 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4238772-026 AVGVSTVS DIVI · F, bare head of Augustus right. Bull charging right, head lowered, IMP · X in exergue. AUGUSTUS as OCTAVIAN 37BC Rare Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin NGC i63890Authentic Ancient Coin of: Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. as Octavian before he was named Augustus Silver Denarius 20mm (3.57 grams) Southern or Central Italian Mint, struck circa 37 B.C. Reference: Crawfod 538/1; Sydenham 1334 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 2068696-007 IMP.CAESAR DIVI.F.III.VIR.ITER.R.P.C, Bare head of Octavian facing right. COS ITER.ET.TER.DESIG, Sacrificial implements, the simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (emblems of the augurate and pontificate). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt2tXmHuK80 Visit Original Article Here: Roman Emperor AUGUSTUS 27BC-14AD Ancient Coins Collection & Guide Informative article about collecting old coins. An ancient coin expert published this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/augustus-ancient-roman-coins/amp/
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HORSES on Ancient Greek & Roman Coins Collecting Guide CollectionSee depictions of Horses, Horse Riding & the Mythical Pegasus and Hippocamp on the coins of Ancient Greece and Romehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USME5XtqhfU Horses were a popular subject on both ancient Greek and Roman coins as they were important to the ancients. To truly think about it, the ancient economy, travel and even warfare was very dependent on this one majestic animal. This guide made by Ilya Zlobin of eBay's Authentic Ancient Greek Roman Coins (a store where you can buy many great ancient coins) was created to get you educated about the subject of the various depictions of horses that were done on ancient coins. The coins shown here show various rulers on horseback, horses of various types and motifs along with the various gods and goddesses such as Zeus and Apollo. In the video above, along with the pictures and descriptions below, you can see just some of the ancient coins depicting horses that were minted. You can learn a lot from this article and see some of the coins by clicking the pictures or links below. See all the coins with:
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as ELAGABALUS on HORSE w LION 218AD Nicopolis Rare Ancient Roman Coin i19150Elagabalus - Roman Emperor: 218-222 A.D. - Bronze 26mm (10.31 grams) of Nicopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior Under magistrate Novius Rufus AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC, Radiate draped bust right. VΠ A NOB POVΦOV NIKOΠOLITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON, Elagabalus on prancing horse right, cloak behind, holding spear pointed towards lion crouched left below. * Numismatic Note: Intriguing rare reverse.PROBUS 280AD Ancient Silvered Roman Coin Rare SOL Sun God Horse i21927Probus - Roman Emperor: 276-282 A.D. Silvered Bronze Antoninianus 24mm (4.75 grams) Cyzicus mint: 280 A.D. Reference: RIC 911h, C 683 IMP CM AVR PROBVS P F AVG - Radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding scepter with eagle atop. SOLI INVICTO Exe: CM/XXIΔ - Sol riding oncoming quadriga, raising hand and holding whip with globe.CONSTANTINE I the Great 337AD Heaven Horse CHARIOT Ancient Roman Coin i22243Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - POSTHUMOUS After Death Christian Deification Issue Bronze AE4 15mm (1.74 grams) Struck at the mint of Cyzicus 337-340 A.D. Reference: RIC 4 (VIII, Cyzicus) DVCONSTANTINVSPTAVGG - Veiled head right. No legend Exe: SMKЄ - Constantine I riding quadriga right, Hand of God above. Posthumous means arising, occurring, or continuing after one's death.AZILISES 85BC INDO SKYTHIAN King on Horse Bull Ancient Greek Coin India i46654Central Asia Indo Skythian Kings and Satraps in India Azilises - King, circa 85-43 B.C. Square Bronze 27mm (11.64 grams) Uncertain mints in the Paromisadai or western Gandhara Reference: HGC 12, 588 (R2); ISCH 2,58.3 and 58.4 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN / ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΑZΙΛΙΣΟΥ, Armored Skythian king advancing right on horseback with lowered spear. (Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayalishasa [of Great King, King of Kings Azilises the Great]), Bull standing left; monogram and kharoshthi letter above.EPTIMIUS SEVERUS on horse 196AD Silver Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i51138Septimius Severus - Roman Emperor : 193-211 A.D. - Silver Denarius 17mm (2.97 grams) Rome mint 196 A.D. Reference: RIC 74, S 6256, C 6 LSEPTSEVPERTAVGIMPVIII - Laureate head right. ADVENTVIAVGFELICISSIMO - Septimus Severus riding horse right, raising hand.GYRTON in THESSALY 400BC Gyrtona Horse Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i53947Greek city of Gyrton in Thessaly Bronze 16mm (4.23 grams) Struck circa 400-344 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 370; Sear 2086; Rogers 1932, no. 230; Weber 2807 Jugate heads right of Gyrton and horse. ΓΥΡΤOΝΙΟΝ, Head of Gyrtona left.Termessos Major in Pisidia 71BC Zeus Horse Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i56085Greek city of Termessos Major in Pisidia Bronze 17mm (4.38 grams) Struck 71 B.C. Reference: Sear 5495; B.M.C.19.268,3-4 Laureate head of Zeus right. Free horse galloping left; A (=year 1) above, TEP beneath. An important city of south-western Pisidia, high up in the Tauros mountains, Termessos at one time controlled a large area of territory extending into northern Lycia. Its position was given recognition by the Romans in 71 B.C. from which era its earliest coins date.KYME in AEOLIS 250BC Amazon Horse Vase Authentic Rare Ancient Greek Coin i57274Greek city of Kyme in Aeolis Bronze Obol 17mm (5.77 grams) Struck circa 250-200 B.C., Magistrate Diodoros Reference: Sear 4192 var.; Ashton, Classical, Series IVa; SNG Ashmolean 1364-5; SNG Copenhagen 96 Head of Amazon Kyme right, hair bound with ribbon. Horse pacing right, one-handled vase at feet; KY above; ΔΙΟΔΩΡOΣ in exergue. 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.PHILIP III - KASSANDER 323BC Macedonia OLYMPIC Horse Silver Greek Coin i57871Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Philip III, Arrhidaeus - King of Macedonia: 323-317 B.C. Silver 1/5 Tetradrachm 12mm (2.44 grams) Amphipolis mint. Struck Philip III - Kassander. Circa 323/2-315 .BC. Reference: Le Rider pl. 46, 20-1; SNG ANS 723-5 Head of Apollo right, wearing tainia. ΦΙΛΠΠΟΥ, Horseman riding right; trident below. History and Meaning of the Coin During the times of ancient Greeks, horse racing was one of the events various Greek city-states and kingdoms would have intense competition with each other, as it was of great prestige to participate. Before the time of Philip II, the kingdom of Macedonia was considered barbarian and not Greek. Philip II was the first king of Macedon that was accepted for participation in the event, which was a great honor all in itself. It was an even greater honor that Philip's horses would go on to win two horse-racing events. In 356 B.C., he won the single horse event and then in 348 B.C. chariot pulled by two horses event. As a way to proudly announce, or what some would say propagandize these honors, Philip II placed a reference to these great victories on his coins struck in all three metals of bronze, silver and gold. The ancient historian, Plutarch, wrote "[Philip of Macedon] ... had victories of his chariots at Olympia stamped on his coins."ALEXANDER III the GREAT on HORSE Bucephalus MACEDONIA KOINON Greek Coin i57875Alexander III the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Pseudo-Autonomous Issue under the Romans Bronze 24mm (7.38 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace Struck circa time of emperor Severus Alexander, circa 222-235 A.D. Reference: AMNG 565 var. AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NЄΩ, Alexander the Great on his legendary horse, Bucephalus, galloping right with cape flowing behind him and raising right hand in which he holds a spear.* Numismatic Note: Amazing coin being issued over 500 years after the death of Alexander the Great, featuring his portrait. Alexander the Great was and still is a great hero of antiquity showing the amazing effect one man can have on history in just short while of just 13 years! Macedonia was a province under the control of the Romans, which was created out of the kingdom of Macedonia which Alexander the Great was king of. Interesting to note that this being a pseudo-autonomous issue featuring Alexander the Great instead of the Roman emperor of the time.KASSANDER killer of Alexander the Great son Ancient Greek Coin Horse i58302Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Kassander - Macedonian King: 319-297 B.C. Bronze 18mm (6.34 grams) Struck circa 319-297 B.C. Reference: Sear 6754; Price (Coins of the Macedonians) pl. XII, 65 Head of young Hercules right, clad in lion's skin. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / KAΣΣAΝΔΡΟΥ above and beneath naked youth on horse pacing right.Syracuse Sicily 375BC Tyrant Dionysios Greek Coin ATHENA HIPPOCAMP Horse i58435Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily Bronze Trias 20mm (8.25 grams) Struck under Dionysios I and Dionysios II, circa 375-344 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1456; Sear 1193 (Timoleon time); B.M.C. 2. 289; CNS II, nos. 34-45 ΣYPA, Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet bound with olive-wreath. Hippocamp left, with curled wing. 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.Carthage in Zeugitana 400BC Tanit Cult & Horse Rare Ancient Greek Coin i58441Greek city of Carthage in Zeugitana Bronze 16mm (5.43 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.Carthage in Zeugitana 300BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Horse Palm tree i59225Greek city of Carthage in Zeugitana Bronze 20mm (6.97 grams) Struck 300-264 B.C. Reference: Sear 6531; Muller II, 104,317; SNG Copenhagen 102 Head and neck of horse right. Palm-tree.LARISSA THESSALY 360BC BULL HORSE MAN Ancient Silver Greek Coin RARE R2 i60293Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 18mm (6.03 grams) Struck circa 360-356 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 449 Rare R2; Hermann pl. IV, 17; SNG Copenhagen 118; BCD Thessaly I, 1136; BCD Thessaly II, 186 | Pedigree: Ex Christopher "Kit" Reed Collection ΛAPIΣAION above bull running right. Horseman wearing kausia and cape riding right.Roman Republic 90BC VICTORY PEGASUS Quinarius Ancient Silver Roman Coin i60457Roman Republic Q. Titius moneyer Silver Quinarius 14mm (1.87 grams) Rome mint, struck circa 90 B.C. Reference: Titia 3; B.M.C. 2229; Syd. 693; Craw. 341/3 Bust of Victory draped and winged right. Pegasus springs right, Q . TITI below breast.Jesus Christ Birth Magii Azes II on Horse 35BC Ancient Silver Greek Coin i60623Indo-Scythian Kingdom in Northern India King Azes II - Indo-Scythian King - Reigned: circa 35 B.C.- 12 B.C. or later, possibly up to 5 A.D. Silver Drachm 14mm (2.44 grams) Struck circa 35 B.C. - 12 B.C. / 5 A.D. Uncertain min in Hazara-Kashmir Reference: HGC 12, 647 (Rare R2) King with coat of mail, on horse, holding elephant goad, with Greek royal headband; Kharoshthi letter to right. Greek legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ BASIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY "The Great King of Kings Azes". Diademed Zeus standing left, holding Nike and scepter; monogram to left and Kharosthi letter to right. Kharoshti legend MAHARAJASA RAJADIRAJASA MAHATASA AYASA "The Great King of Kings Azes". * Numismatic Note: This coin circulated around the time of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is from the area far east in the Indo-Scythian Kingdom in Northern India. This type of coin could have been carried by the Magii that went to see Jesus from the east. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh was available and traded in the area of northern India and was something that would be brought west from there. India was a great source for spices and other other exotic goods and caravans would travel from there bringing them for trade. It is believed that Jesus may have been born back as far back as 5 B.C. based on some of the biblical accounts. If this king lived up to 5 B.C. or later, which may be possible, he could have been then one of the kings that visited Jesus at his birth. Or if this coin was carried by the Magii, his coin could have came and visited Jesus. Since these kings may have traveled on horses, a king of those times would look like the king pictured on this coin. And it is also possible that one of his successors could have been some of the kings that visited Jesus at birth. Then again, they would have with them the circulating coin of the realm, and some of those which could have been the coin of this ruler. It is amazing to hold this coin connected to that amazing historical period.PANORMOS Palermo Sicily 3CenBC Zeus Horse Sun RARE R1 Ancient Greek Coin i60663Greek city of Panormos in Sicily Bronze 16mm (3.18 grams) Struck early 3rd Century B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1073 Rare R1; CNS I, p. 340, no. 61 Laureate head of Zeus left. Horse galloping left; sun above; ΠΑ monogram below. The principal Phoenician city in Sicily, Panormos produced a limited coinage in the latter part of the 5th Century; but following the great success of Carthaginian arms, 409-405 B.C., the issues of the mint became much larger. The types are mostly copied form the coinages of other Sicilian cities, such as Gela, Segesta and Syracuse.AUGUSTUS 8BC Caius Caesar on Horse Ancient Silver Denarius Roman Coin i60671Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 18mm (3.47 grams) Lugdunum mint, struck 8-6 B.C. Reference: Seaby 40; B.M.C., Gaul 223, Imp. 500; R.I.C. 348 Certification: NOT CERTIFIED because "EDGE FRAGILE, THUS INELIGIBLE TYPE" AVGVSTVS DIVI F, his laureate head right. C . CAES above Caius Caesar galloping right, eagle between two standards behind, AVGVS . F in exergue. Caius was the grandson of Augustus but he adopted him as his son and heir together with his brother Lucius.Roman Republic 137BC Rome Apollo Chariot Original Ancient Silver Coin NGC i60511Roman Republic M. Baebius Q. f. Tampilus moneyer Silver Denarius 18mm Rome mint, circa 137 B.C. Reference: Baebia 12; B.M.C. 935; Syd. 489; Craw. 236/1a-d,f Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF 1883237-003 Head of Roma left, X below chin, TAMPIL behind. Apollo in quadriga right, ROMA below horses, M . BAEBI . Q . F . in exergue.Roman Republic 47BC Rome MEDUSA AURORA Horses Ancient Silver Coin NGC i60153Roman Republic L. Plautius Plancus moneyer Silver Denarius 19mm (3.49 grams) Rome mint, circa 47 B.C. Reference: Plautia 14; B.M.C. 4009; Syd. 959b; Craw. 453/1c Certification: NGC Ancients F 4375823-255 Mask of Medusa, facing, hair disheveled, L PLAVTIVS below. Aurora flying right conducting the four horses of the Sun, PLANCVS below.Roman Republic 136BC Roma Jupiter Chariot Ancient Silver Coin NGC Ch AU i58170Roman Republic L. Antestius Gragulus moneyer Silver Denarius 17mm Rome mint, circa 136 B.C. Reference: Antestia 9; B.M.C. 976; Syd. 451 and 465; Craw. 238/1 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU 4252368-009 Head of Roma right, star below chin, GRAG behind head. Jupiter in quadriga right, L . ANTES below horses, ROMA in exergue.KELENDERIS CILICIA 425BC Stater Horse Rider Goat Silver Greek Coin NGC i58232Greek city of Kelenderis in Cilicia Silver Stater 22mm (10.69 grams) Struck circa 425-400 B.C. Reference: SNG BN Paris 49 (stgl.). SNG von Aulock 5627 (stgl.). Kraay, Celenderis Hoard, NC 1962, 5, 16 (stgl.); Sear 5529 var. Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4375810-019 Naked rider, with whip in left hand, seated sideways on horse prancing left, from which he is about to dismount, KEΛ below. Goat kneeling left, looking back; ivy-spray above goat.SKOTUSSA THESSALY 440BC Horse Wheat-grain Ancient Silver Greek Coin NGC i58233Greek city of Skotussa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 18mm (6.04 grams) Struck circa 440-420 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 587; Sear 2217; BCD Thessaly II, lots 728-729; Weber 2927 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 4375810-021 Forepart of horse prancing left. ΣKO, Wheat-grain in its husk; all within incuse square.BELIKIO in IBERIA Spain 100BC Man Horse Authentic Ancient Greek Coin NGC i58694Greek city of Belikio in Iberia ( Spain) Bronze Unit 22mm Struck circa 100-70 B.C. Reference: ACIP 1433; SNG BM Spain 763-70; SNG Copenhagen 321; SNG Lorichs 790-4; MHBNF 1192-5 Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4371932-012 Bare bearded head right, wearing necklace; Iberian be to left. Warrior, holding couched spear in right hand, on horseback right; Iberian belikiom below.LARISSA THESSALY 356BC Silver Drachm Nymph Horse Ancient Greek Coin NGC i59812Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 20mm (5.75 grams) Struck circa 356-320 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 453; BCD Thessaly II, lot 280 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4375823-194 Head of nymph Larissa facing three-quarters left, wearing ampyx. ΛAPI/ΣΑIΩN, Horse grazing right.Roman Republic 90BC PRIAPUS Fertility God PEGASUS Ancient Silver Coin NGC i59808Roman Republic Q. Titius moneyer Silver Denarius 18mm (3.66 grams) Rome mint: 90 B.C. Reference: Titia 1; B.M.C. 2220; Syd. 691; Craw. 341/1 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4375823-144 Head of Mutinus Titinus right, bound with winged diadem. Q . TITI on tablet from which springs Pegasus right. The god Mutinus Titinus is the same as Priapus, who had a temple at Rome, and who was especially worshipped by young married women. Statues of Priapus were common in ancient Greece and Rome, standing in gardens or at doorways and crossroads. To propitiate Priapus, the traveler would stroke the statue's penis as he passed by.CORINTH 375BC Ancient Silver Greek PEGASUS ATHENA TRISKELES Coin NGC VF i59867Greek city of Corinth in Corinthia Silver Stater 21mm (8.40 grams) Struck circa 375-300 B.C. Reference: Ravel 1065; Pegasi 383; BCD Corinth 126 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4375823-161 Pegasus, with pointed wing, flying left; koppa beneath. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, N and triskeles of crescents within circle.Roman Republic 102BC Cybele Victory Chariot Stork Ancient Silver Coin NGC i59832Roman Republic C. Fabius C.f. Hadrianus moneyer Silver Denarius 21mm (3.91 grams) Rome mint, struck circa 102 B.C. Reference: Fabia 15; B.M.C. 1581-90; SYd. 589; Craw. 322/1 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4375823-230 Veiled and turreted head of Cybele right, B over dot behind. Victory in biga right, stork before, C . FABI . C . F in exergue.Roman Republic 55BC Mars Horse Warrior Defeats Gaul Enemy Silver Coin NGC i59868Roman Republic P. Fonteius P. f. Capito moneyer Silver Denarius 18mm (3.87 grams) Rome mint, circa 55 B.C. Reference: Fonteia 17; B.M.C. 3851; Syd. 900; Craw. 429/1 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch F 4375823-158 P. FONTEIVS . P . CAPITO . III . VIR, bust of Mars right, trophy behind. MN . FONT . TR . MIL above warrior on horseback thrusting his spear at Gaulish enemy who is about to slay a third combatant who is unarmed, helmet and oval shield below on right.PERDIKKAS II King of MACEDONIA 451BC Silver Greek Coin Horse Helmet NGC i61901Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Perdikkas II - King of Macedonia: 451-413 B.C. Silver Tetrobol 13mm (1.87 grams) Reference: Sear 1487; Raymond 139. SNG ANS 37-41 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4529163-010 Horse walking to right. Crested helmed right within linear square border within square incuse.VANDALS of CARTHAGE 523AD Soldier Horse Nummi Ancient Barbarian Coin NGC i61208VANDALS. Semi-autonomous Municipal coinage of Carthage. Circa 480-533 A.D. Bronze Nummi 20mm (7.32 grams) Class 2. Struck circa 523-533 A.D. Reference: Hahn, Wertsystem 18; MEC 1, 45-47; BMC Vandals 14-17 Certification: NGC Ancients VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4529170-004 BART HACO, Soldier standing facing, holding spear. Head of bridled horse left; XXI in exergue.Roman Republic 82BC Apollo Stork Horse Authentic Ancient Silver Coin NGC i59975Roman Republic Pub. Crepusius moneyer Silver Denarius 18mm (3.78 grams) Rome mint, circa 82 B.C. Reference: Crepusia 1; B.M.C. 2673-2715; Syd. 738a; Craw. 361/1c Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4375823-103 Laureate head of Apollo right, scepter over shoulder, C behind, stork below chin. Horseman galloping right, hurling spear, number behind, P . CREPVSI in exergue.GETA 200AD Rome CASTOR with Horse of Gemini Twins Silver Roman Coin NGC i59903Geta - Roman Emperor: 209-211 A.D. Silver Denarius 19mm (2.99 grams) Struck at the mint of Rome mint, 200-202 A.D. Reference: BMCRE 216. RIC 6. RSC 12. Hill 659 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF 4375823-231 . P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT, bare-headed, draped bust of the child Geta right. CASTOR, Castor standing facing, head left, holding scepter, by side of horse left. * Numismatic Note: Very rare type with one of the Dioscuri twins. This perhaps is an allusion to Geta being the mortal Castor while his older brother, Caracalla may have been Pollux. This is one of the interpretations that can be made from the coin as Carcalla and Geta were brothers and emperors would often try to equate themselves with mythologies.KORKYRA Corcyra Corfu DIONYSUS PEGASUS Ancient Silver Greek Coin NGC XF i59904Greek city of Korkyra on island of Corfu off Epeiros Silver Drachm 20mm (3.83 grams) Struck circa 229-48 B.C. Reference: HGC 6, 65 Rare R1 ; SNG Copenhagen 196-199 Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4375823-399 Head of young Dionysus right, wreathed with viy. Pegasus flying right; monograms below.Roman Republic ROME King Aqueduct Horse Statue Ancient Silver Coin NGC i59905Roman Republic L. Marcius Philippus moneyer Silver Denarius 19mm (3.46 grams) Rome mint, circa 56 B.C. Reference: Marcia 28; B.M.C. 3890; Syd. 919; Craw. 425/1 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4375823-408 ANCVS below diademed head of Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind. PHILIPPVS behind equestrian statue right on an arcade of five arches within which A Q V A MAR, flower below horses. The Marcia gens claimed descent from Ancus Marcius, the fourth king of Rome, who is said to have been the first to bring water to Rome by means of an aqueduct. The equestrian statue is that of Q. Marcius Rex, who, when praetor in B.C. 144, was commissioned by the Senate to repair the old aqueducts and to build one which would give a supply of water to the Capitol. This aqueduct is known as the Aqua Marcia.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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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 CLEOPATRA VII 51BC Ancient Billon Silver Tetradrachm Greek EGYPT Coin NGC i77880 Greek Coin of Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Cleopatra VII - Queen: 51-30 B.C. Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (13.49 grams) Alexandria mint, dated year 12, 41/40 B.C. Reference: Sear 7953 var.; Svoronos 1826; SNG Copenhagen 406; Noeske 368; DCA 70 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4934588-007 Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with palm over shoulder; LIB (date) above head-dress of Isis to left, ΠA to right. The Ptolemaic kingdom before Cleopatra, famous for being the lover of both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and during her reign would use the portrait of the dynasty's founder Ptolemy I on the silver tetradrachm coins from the mint in Alexandria. The differentiation can be made by the refined style of the portraiture on the coins of Cleopatra VII, as can be seen in the picture of in Sear no. 7952. It is interesting to note that on her portrait coins she bears a striking resemblance to the dynasty founder Ptolemy I, or perhaps she ordered a portrait that had a close resemblance to her as a political tool to legitimize her reign. Although not a portrait coin of Cleopatra herself, it is a coin struck under her reign as Queen or Pharaoh of Egypt and is very rare and historically important. CLEOPATRA VII & MARK ANTONY Authentic Ancient 32BC Greek / Roman Coin NGC i77377 Cleopatra VII with Mark Antony, 36-31 B.C. Bronze 21mm of Chalcis ad Libanum mint Dated RY 21 (Egyptian) and 6 (Phoenician) of Cleopatra struck 32/31 B.C. Reference: RPC I 4771; Rouvier 440 (Berytus); SNG Munchen 1006; HGC 9, 1451 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 4934566-006 BACIΛICCHC KΛЄOΠATPAC, Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right. ЄTOYC KA TOY KAI S ΘЄAC NЄWTЄPAC, Bare head of Mark Antony right; regnal and phoenician era dates Queen Cleopatra, famous for being the lover of both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, along with being a very important historical figure. As it is a portrait coin of Cleopatra herself, this coin type is highly sought-after and appreciated by collectors and historians alike. VESPASIAN 69AD Alexandria Egypt Eirene Silver Tetradrachm Roman Coin i41953 Vespasian - Roman Emperor : 69-79 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (12.42 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Dated Year 2=69/70 A.D. Reference: RPC 2411; BMC 232; Koln 274, Dattari 357; Sear GIC 743 AVTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OVЄΣPAΣIANOV, Laureate head right, LB before. EIPHNH, Eirene standing left holding branch & caduceus. HADRIAN 133AD Lighthouse of Alexandria WONDER of WORLD Roman Coin NGC i59988 Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. - Bronze Drachm 33mm (28.67 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Dated Regnal Year 18, 133/134 A.D. Reference: Köln 1121; Dattari (Savio) 1768; K&G 32.588 Certification: NGC Ancients F 4375823-428 AVT KAIC TRAIAN ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CЄB, Laureate and draped bust right. Isis Pharia, holding billowing sail, standing right before the Pharos of Alexandria, which is surmounted by a statue and two Tritons; L IH (date) above. * Numismatic Note: Rare, highly-sought-after type which features one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. PTOLEMY IV Philopater 221BC Alexandria Egypt AE42 Ancient Greek Coin NGC i59989 Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy IV, Philopater - King: 222-204 B.C. Bronze 41mm (70.59 grams) Alexandria mint: 221-204 B.C. Reference: Sear 7841 var. Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF* 4375823-080 Head of Zeus-Ammon right. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΔI between legs, cornucopia in field to left. ANTONINUS PIUS Alexandria Egypt Drachm ZODIAC MARS in SCORPIO Roman Coin i61244 Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze Drachm 35mm (18.76 grams) Alexandria mint in Egypt Zodiac series. Dated RY 8. Struck 144/145 A.D. Reference: Köln 1500 var.; Dattari (Savio) 2972; K&G 35.264 corr.; Emmett 1460.8 RARE Certification: NOT CERTIFIED because "TOOLED, THUS INELIGIBLE TYPE" AVT K T AIΛ A∆P ANTωNЄINOC CЄB ЄVC, laureate head right. Mars in Scorpio: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left of Ares (Mars); before, star of eight rays; to either side, L H (date); beneath all, scorpion left. Tooling and smoothing evident on this coin, looks very minimal on the reverse (the important side). Otherwise, it is a very wholesome example of a very rare, highly-desirable coin. HADRIAN 126AD Tetradrachm Alexandria Egypt Ancient Roman Coin ATHENA NGC i61387 Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm of Alexandria in Egypt Dated Regnal Year 11, 126/27 A.D. Reference: Köln 938; Dattari (Savio) 1297; K&G 32.396; Emmett 818.11 Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4252908-187 AVT KAI TRA AΔPIA CЄB, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Athena standing left, holding Nike and shield set on ground; L EN Δ EKATOV (date) around. Commodus 187AD Alexandria Egypt Hermanubis Hermes Anubis Roman Coin NGC i61388 Commodus - Roman Emperor: 177-192 A.D. Billon Tetradrachm 26mm of Alexandria in Egypt Dated Regnal Year 28 of Marcus Aurelius, struck 187/188 A.D. Reference:Köln 2229; Dattari (Savio) 3866; K&G 41.91; Emmett 2545.28 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4252908-371 Laureate head right. Hermanubis standing right, holding palm frond and caduceus; at his feet to left, jackal standing left, head right; LK H (date) across field. NERO 67AD Alexandria Egypt Billon Silver Tetradrachm HERA Roman Coin NGC i61904 Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (12.45 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, Dated RY 14, 67/68 A.D. Reference: Köln 200-1; Dattari (Savio) 236; K&G 14.110; Emmett 122; RPC I 5315. Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4529163-015 ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ ΑΥ, Radiate bust left, wearing aegis; L IΔ (date) below chin. ΗΡΑ ΑΡΓΕΙΑ, Diademed, draped and veiled bust of Hera Argeia right; in right field, star. HADRIAN 136AD Ancient Roman Alexandria Egypt Tetradarchm Coin DEMETER NGC i61931 Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm of Alexandria in Egypt Struck Regnal Year 21, 136/137 A.D. Reference: Köln 1209; Dattari (Savio) 1335; K&G 32.720; Emmett 832 Laureate, draped bust right. Demeter standing left, holding grain ears and poppy, tall torch beside; L/K-A (date) in field. NERO & wife POPPAEA 64AD Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm BIG Roman Coin NGC i61958 Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. Nero & Poppaea Billon Tetradrachm 24mm (12.76 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Struck regnal Year 11=64/65 A.D. Reference: Sear GIC 664; Köln 168-9; Dattari 197-8; K&G 14.85; RPC I 5280; Cohen 315,3; B.M.C.16.16,124 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch F 4529168-003 NEPΩ KΛAV. KAIΣ. ΣEB. ΓEP. AV., radiate head of Nero right. ΠΟΠΠΑΙΑ ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust right of Poppaea; L IA (date) before. NERO Alexandria Egypt ZEUS OLYMPIOS Silver Tetradrachm Roman Coin NGC i61982 Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. Billon Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (11.37 grams) Struck at city of Alexandria in Egypt Regnal Year 13=66/67 A.D Reference: Köln 191; Dattari (Savio) 255; K&G 14.94; RPC I 5297. Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4529163-002 NEPΩ KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AY, Radiate bust of Nero left, wearing aegis; L IΓ (date) below chin. ΔIOΣ OΛΥΜΠΙΟΥ, Laureate and draped bust of Zeus Olympios right. * Numismatic Note: Rare depiction of Olympian Zeus, likely the same as from the Olympic games! NERO & TIBERIUS 66AD Ancient Roman Tetradrachm Coin Alexandria Egypt NGC i62052 Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. Billon Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (12.92 grams) Struck at city of Alexandria in Egypt Year 13=66/67 A.D Reference: B.M.C. 16.15,114; Sear GIC 637; Emmett 134; Köln 187; Dattari 185; BMC 114-115; Milne 256-260 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch F 4529162-011 NEPΩ KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AY, radiate bust of Nero left, in aegis, LIΓ before. TIBEPIOΣ KAIΣAP, laureate head of Tiberius right. HADRIAN 126AD Alexandria Egypt Ancient Roman Tetradrachm OSIRIS Coin NGC i62345 Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm Struck at the mint Alexandria in Egypt Dated RY 11, 126/127 A.D. Reference: Köln 939; Dattari (Savio) 1327; K&G 32.404; Emmett 827 Rare R3 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 452908-202 Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Canopus of Osiris right; L ENΔ-EKATOV (date) around. Canopic jars were used to store the organs that were removed from the body during the mummification process, specifically the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines. The term "canopic" to describe such vessels is a misnomer, being derived from the port city of Canopus, where the god Osiris was worshipped in the form of a jar. COMMODUS 189AD Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Roman Coin SELENE NGC i63185 Commodus - Roman Emperor: 177-192 A.D. Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm of Alexandria in Egypt Struck Year 30 (from regnal dating of his father, commencing March A.D. 161)=189/190 A.D. Reference: Köln 2252; Dattari 3889; K&G 41.124; Emmett 2558.30 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 452908-346 Μ. Α. ΚΟΜ. ΑΝΤѠ. CЄB. ЄYCЄB, Laureate head right. Bust of Selene left; crescent before, L Λ (date) behind. COMMODUS 187AD Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Roman Coin HERMES ANUBIS NGC i63187 Commodus - Roman Emperor: 177-192 A.D. Billon Tetradrachm 24mm of Alexandria in Egypt Dated Regnal Year 28 of Marcus Aurelius, struck 187/188 A.D. Reference:Köln 2229; Dattari (Savio) 3866; K&G 41.91; Emmett 2545.28 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4252908-340 Μ. Α. ΚΟΜ. ΑΝΤѠ. CЄB. ЄYCЄB, Laureate head right. Hermanubis standing right, holding palm frond and caduceus; at his feet to left, jackal standing left, head right; LK H (date) across field. ANTONINUS PIUS 148AD Alexandria Egypt ISIS Harpokrates Horus Roman Coin i63319 Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze 33mm (28.07 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Struck RY (regnal year) 12, 148/9 A.D. Reference: Emmett 1587 Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius right, seen from front. Isis seated right on throne, holding infant Harpokrates (=Horus); all within distyle Egyptian-style temple façade, disk in pediment; L ΔΩΔЄ-KATOV (date) around. Following Alexander's conquest of Egypt, the cult of Isis spread across the Mediterranean, with its popularity reaching its zenith in the Roman period, when the "goddess of a thousand names" became one of the Mediterranean's principal deities. It is generally recognized that the iconography of Isis nursing Harpocrates influenced Christian representations of the Madonna and Child, particularly the Virgo lactans type popular in Medieval Europe. DIOCLETIAN 301AD Alexandria Follis NGC Certified Choice MS Roman Coin i63348 Diocletian - Roman Emperor: 284-305 A.D. Silvered Bronze (Billon) Follis/Nummus 26mm (11.01 grams) Mint of Alexandria in Egypt, 2nd officina, struck circa 301 A.D. Reference: RIC VI 32a Certification: NGC Ancients Choice MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5 Silvering 1884842-009 IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genio standing left, modius on head, naked, except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera & cornucopia; XX-B/I/ALE across fields and in exergue. GORDIAN III 242AD Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Roman Coin NGC XF i63424 Gordian III - Roman Emperor: 238-244 A.D. Billon Tetradrachm 23mm of Alexandria in Egypt Struck Regnal Year (RY) 6, 242/243 A.D. Reference: Köln 2664; Dattari (Savio) 4810 & 12421; K&G 72.122; Emmett 3401.6. Certification: NGC Ancients XF 4252908-471 A K M AN ΓOPΔIANOC ЄV, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Eagle standing left, head right, wreath in beak; L-S across fields. ANTONINUS PIUS 159AD Alexandria Egypt Serapis Agathodaemon Roman Coin i63635 Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze Drachm 33mm (20.12 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Dated RY (regnal year) 23, 159/160 A.D. Reference: Emmett 1444. Dattari (Savio) 8939. Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius right. Serapis-Agathodaemon on horseback advancing right; L-Γ/K (date) across field. ANTONINUS PIUS 144AD Alexandria Egypt ZODIAC Leo ASTROLOGICAL Coin NGC i66478 Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. ZODIAC SERIES - Sun in Leo Bronze Drachm 35mm (25.50 grams) Dated RY 8 (144/5 A.D.) Struck at the mint of Alexandria in Egypt Reference: Köln 1495-6; Dattari (Savio) 2968; K&G 35.278; Emmet 1530.8 Certification: NGC Ancients VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5 4281366-004 AVT K T AIΛ A∆P ANTωNЄINOC CЄB ЄVC, laureate head right. Sun in Leo: Lion leaping right; above, radiate and draped bust of Helios (Sun) and eight-rayed star; L H (date) below. Alexandria saw an immense output of coinage during the eighth year of Antoninus Pius's reign. The Zodiac drachms, mythological types, and a host of issues for the nomes appeared that year. One explanation for this activity centers on the celebration of the renewal of the Great Sothic cycle, the point when the star Sothis (Sirius) rises on the same point on the horizon as the sun. This cycle of 1461 years began early in the reign of Pius in AD 139, and apparently prompted a renewal in the ancient Egyptian religion, while the coin types also stressed the connections to the Greco-Roman Pantheon. HADRIAN & SABINA Authentic Ancient 128AD EGYPT Roman Tetradrachm Coin NGC i68144 Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. Billon Tetradrachm 24mm (12.43 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, Dated RY 13, struck 128/129 A.D. Reference: Köln 997; Dattari (Savio) 1249; K&G 32.469; RPC III 5729/25; Emmett 886.13; Staffieri, Alexandria In Nummis 91 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-012 AVT KAI TPAI A∆PIA CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right of Hadrian. CABINA CЄBACTH, draped bust right of Sabina, wearing stephane; L IΓ (date) upward behind. This type was minted beginning in Hadrian's regnal year 13, one year before his arrival in Egypt, and continued through his 20th regnal year. Alexander the Great on PTOLEMY I Soter Silver Tetradrachm Greek Coin NGC i68287 Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy I Soter - King: 305-282 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 27mm (15.66 grams) Alexandria mint, first intermediate weight issue Struck as Satrap circa 311-304 B.C. Reference: Svoronos 146; Zervos Issue 22; SNG Copenhagen 18 Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 2077664-005 Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, wearing elephant's skin headdress; signed Delta 'Δ' behind ear. AΛEΞANΔPOY, Athena advancing right; in right field, monogram in inner left field, and in right field above eagle standing right. CLAUDIUS & MESSALINA Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Roman Coin NGC i68412 Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. Billon Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (13.51 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Regnal Year 6=45-46 AD. Reference: Köln 88; Dattari 129; RPC I 5164 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF 4281764-014 TI KΛAYΔI KAIΣ ΣEBA ΓERMANI AYTOKP, laureate head of Claudius right, Lc (regnal date) in lower right field. MEΣΣAΛINA KAIΣ ΣEBAΣ, Messalina (as Demeter) standing facing, head left, leaning on draped column, holding figures of two children (Britannicus and Octavia) in extended right hand and cradling two grain ears in left arm. Claudius I, Roman emperor A.D. 41-54. His full name was TIB. CLAUDIUS DRUSUS NERO GERMANICUS. He was the younger son of Drusus, the brother of the emperor Tiberius, and of Antonia, and was born on August 1st, B.C. 10, at Lyons in Gaul. In youth he was weak and sickly, and was neglected and despised by his relatives. When he grew up he devoted the greater part of his time to literary pursuits, but was not allowed to take any part of public affairs. He had reached the age of 50, when he was suddenly raised by the soldiers to the imperial throne after the murder of Caligula. Claudius was not cruel, but the weakness of his character made him the slave of his wives and freedmen, and thus led him to consent to acts of tyranny which he would never have committed of his own accord. He was married four times. At the time of his accession he was married to his 3rd wife, the notorious Valeria Messalina, who governed him for some years, together with the freedmen Narcissus, Pallas, and others. After the execution of Messalina, 48, a fate which she richly merited, CLaudius was still more unfortunate in choosing for his wife his niece Agrippina. She prevailed upon him to set aside his own son, Britannicus, and to adopt her son, Nero, that she might secure the succession for the latter. Claudius soon regretted his step, and was in consequently poisoned by Agrippina, 54 A.D. - Several public works of great utility were executed by Claudius. He built, for example, the famous Claudian aqueduct (Aqua Claudia), the port of Ostia, and the emissary by which the water of lake Fucinus was carried into the river Liris. In his reign the southern part of Britain was made a roman province, and CLaudius himself went to Britain in 43, where he remained, however, only a short time, leaving the conduct of the war to his generals. - Claudius wrote several historical works, all of which have perished. Of these one of the most important was a history of Etruria, in composition of which he made use of genuine Etruscan sources. ANTONINUS PIUS Authentic Ancient Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm OSIRIS NGC i69124 Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Billon Tetradrachm 24mm (13.16 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, struck 138/139 A.D. Reference: Dattari 2179 & 8115; K&G 35.6; Emmett 1373.2; Staffieri, Alexandria In Nummis 101; Köln 1285 corr. (draped and cuirassed bust) Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4680934-001 AVT K T AIΛ A∆P ANTωNINOC ЄVCЄB, bareheaded bust right, slight drapery. Canopus of Osiris right; ЄTO VC B (date) around. Canopic jars were used to store the organs that were removed from the body during the mummification process, specifically the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines. The term "canopic" to describe such vessels is a misnomer, being derived from the port city of Canopus, where the god Osiris was worshipped in the form of a jar. ANTONINUS PIUS Ancient Alexandria Egypt TRIPTOLEMOS SERPENTS Chariot i69281 Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze Drachm 33mm (21.01 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, dated Year 14, struck 150/151 A.D. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, Reference: Milne 2100; Dattari 2908 var. (head right and bust style); Köln 1662 (var. same) Laureate hea left. Triptolemos, wearing elephant's skin headdress, riding right in serpent drawn biga. ANTONINUS PIUS WONDER of WORLD Alexandria LIGHTHOUSE Egypt Roman Coin i69282 Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze 32mm (23.83 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, dated RY 12, struck 148/149 A.D. Reference: Dattari (Savio) 8571; Köln 1604; K&G 35.434; Emmett 1592.12; Milne 2001 Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Isis Pharia, holding billowing sail and sistrum, standing right before the Pharos of Alexandria, which is surmounted by a statue and two Tritons; L ΔѠΔЄKATOV (date) around. PTOLEMY V EPIPHANES Authentic Ancient 204BC Greek Egypt Coin w ZEUS NGC i70011 Greek coin of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy V Epiphanes - King: 204-180 B.C. Bronze 32mm Alexandria mint, struck circa 204-180 B.C. Reference: Svoronos 1424A (Joint reign of Ptolemy VI and VIII); Weiser 141 (Ptolemy V); SNG Copenhagen 305-7 (Joint reign of Ptolemy VI and VIII); Noeske -; Lorber & Faucher Series 6C Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Two eagles with their wings closed standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left. PHILIP I the Arab Authentic Ancient 244AD Alexandria Egypt Roman Coin NGC i70264 Philip I 'the Arab' - Roman Emperor: 244-249 A.D. Billon Tetradrachm 22mm (12.22 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Regnal Year 1, struck 244 A.D. Reference: Dattari (Savio) 4886; K&G 74.25; Emmett 3487.2 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4277849-008 A K M IOV ΦIΛ-IΠΠOC ЄVCЄB, laureate, cuirassed bust of Philip I right, seen from front, gorgoneion on breastplate. Homonoia standing facing, head left, right hand raised, double cornucopia in left; L A in left field. 1570-1075BC Egypt Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab Beetle Amulet Artifact i70701 Egypt - Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab Amulet New Kingdom, 1570-1075 B.C. 14x12x7mm (1.52 grams) Cartouche. These scarabs were thought to possess magical powers and would be worn on a necklace as can be seen by the hole going through the center of them for that purpose. Provenance: From private collection in the United States of America. Ownership History: From private collection in the United States, bought in private sale in the United States of America. 664-323BC Egypt Ancient Egyptian God Faience Amulet for Neclace Artifact i70702 Egypt - Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Late Period, 664-323 B.C. 23x19x6mm (2.71 grams) The god represented wearing a plumed headdress. This type of amulet has been holed lengthwise for suspension on a necklace. Provenance: From private collection in the United States of America. Ownership History: From private collection in the United States, bought in private sale in the United States of America. 1570-1075BC Egypt Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab Beetle Amulet Artifact i70703 Egypt - Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab Amulet New Kingdom, 1570-1075 B.C. 16x13x9mm (2.50 grams) Hawk with flail right, cruciform glyph before, cartouche behind. These scarabs were thought to possess magical powers and would be worn on a necklace as can be seen by the hole going through the center of them for that purpose. Provenance: From private collection in the United States of America. Ownership History: From private collection in the United States, bought in private sale in the United States of America. PTOLEMY II of Egypt RARE SICILY Issue Under Hieron II Greek Coin NGC i71720 Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy II Philadelphos - King: 285-246 B.C. Bronze Diobol 27mm (16.53 grams) Uncertain mint in Sicily, under Hieron II of Syracuse. Struck after 265/4 B.C. Reference: Svoronos 615; Wolf & Lorber, 'West Greek' Style, Subgroup 2, H38 (A19/P30); SNG Copenhagen - Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5 4681155-006 Laureate head of Zeus right. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread; oval shield to left. ARSINOE II Authentic Ancient 285BC Greek EGYPT Ptolemy II Coin EAGLE NGC i72823 Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy II Philadelphos - King: 285-246 B.C. Bronze Hemiobol 16mm Uncertain mint. Reference: Svoronos 351; SNG Copenhagen 100. Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4681182-008 Veiled head of Arsinoe II right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, Eagle standing left; to left, AI over X. ANTONINUS PIUS Roman Coin ALEXANDRIA Egypt LIGHTHOUSE as ISIS PHARIA NGC i72873 Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze Drachm 34mm (25.46 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, Regnal Year 10, struck 146/147 A.D. Reference: Dattari 2667 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch F 4683032-008 AYT K T AIΛ AΔΡ ANTWΝЄΙΝΟC CЄB ЄΥCB, Laureate head right. LΔЄΚΑ ΤΟV, Isis Pharia holding open sail right. * Numismatic Note: This type may be more rare as it alludes to the personification of Isis of the Great Lighthouse or Pharos of Alexandria, without depicting the actual structure. PTOLEMY II Philadelphos Egypt Ancient Silver Greek Tetradrachm Coin NGC i73054 Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy II Philadelphos - King: 285-246 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 28mm ( grams) Tyre mint, dated year 33, struck 253/252 B.C. Reference: Svoronos 675; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC p. 31, 91 Certification: NGC Ancients VF 4683044-016 Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, civic monogram of Tyre above club; to right, ΛΓ above monogram; Θ between legs. PTOLEMY XII father of CLEOPATRA VII 54BC Ancient Silver Greek EGYPT Coin i73529 Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes) - Reigned: 80-58 B.C. & 55-51 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (13.96 grams) Alexandria mint, dated year 28 of reign, struck 54/53 B.C. Reference: Sear 7945 var.; Svoronos 1837, SNG-Copenhagen 395 Diademed head of Ptolemy I wearing aegis right. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; LKH (date) above headdress of Isis to left, ΠΑ to right. 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. BERENIKE II Egypt Queen PTOLEMY III wife Kyrene Ancient Greek Coin NGC i76863 Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Berenike II (wife of Ptolemy III (circa 244-221 B.C.) Bronze Tritartemorion 21mm (7.84 grams) Kyrene mint, struck circa c. 244-241 B.C. Reference: Svoronos 1055; SNG Copenhagen 460 Diademed and draped bust right of Berenike II. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Read More Here: Ancient EGYPTIAN Alexandria Egypt Greek Roman Coins Artifacts Video & Guide to for Sale to Buy on eBay An interesting video about ancient coin collecting. World-renowned numismatic expert published this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-egyptian-alexandria-egypt-greek-roman-coins-artifacts-video-guide-to-for-sale-to-buy-on-ebay/amp/ Saint Paul the Apostle's Travels Ancient Greek and Roman Biblical Historical CoinsGuide to the coins of the cities and territories St. Paul visited from cities of Ancient Greece to Romehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyWvRoN_qUs The Biblical Coins & List of Cities St. Paul Traveled Spreading Christianity
It was Paul that was responsible for spreading the Christian church around the known world then. The Apostle Paul was from Tarsus in Cilicia. He was born a Jew and followed the famous Rabbi Gamaliel. Tarsus at that time had a Jewish community living there. On his way to Damascus he had a transformation. And the former persecutor of Jewish-Christians, decided to spread the new religion instead. His new name was Paul He revolutionized the Christian religion by having people not having to become Jewish first before becoming Christian. This led to the breaking of all ties between the Jewish Temple and the Christian Church. Apostle Paul may have traded in woven goods, and this may be the reasoning why he traveled around so much and did so many missionary activities. You may also want to read the biography of St. Paul on Wikipedia.The goal of this guide is to make it easy to learn about the ancient coins in circulation during the lifetime of Jesus Christ and the spread of Christianity. Many of the links included in this guide will take you to search my eBay ancient coin store This is a list of all the cities and areas he visited on his travels. Most of these cities actually issued coins. If not the city, the coins of the area, province or region may be available to view. There are people, such as bible scholars and others interested in the topic, who put together entire collections that follow St. Paul's four journeys. A coin of the area may also make a great gift for someone of the faith. The cities that issued coins are easily clickable and you can actually see the coins from there, which are available for sale. Please note that it looks that eBay auto-corrects some spellings, so for some of the terms, you may need to click the [ Return to original search ] link to actually see the coins available, this is noted for coins of Philippi and Rhegion. St. Paul's 1st Journey (Acts: 13:1-14:28)
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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. Read Full Article Here: COINS of SAINT PAUL the Apostle’s Travels Spreading Christianity Through Ancient GREEK and ROMAN Territories Cool blog post about world coins. An expert numismatist published this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/coins-from-where-st-paul-visited/amp/ Ancient Greek & Roman Coin Collecting Guide (Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEqqzE_B-8w Learn more about the different types of ancient coins, along with some great books and information about the field of ancient Greek and Roman coin collecting. Numismatics or the study of coins is a field that has been the "hobby of kings" and later became the "king of hobbies" in which people hold amazing examples of history in their hand which they can pass on to future generations, or really enjoy and possibly even profit from as investments. As many ancient coins are amazingly rare, especially in high grades, it is possible that you can pick up many great bargains. It is important to deal with reputable coin dealer and experts, that is why Ilya Zlobin, provides a lifetime guarantee of authenticity and puts his knowledge on a beautiful custom-made certificate of authenticity. You can learn more about him at his site: http://www.trustedcoins.com. Enjoy the video and check his site for more great articles, videos and access to his eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/Authentic-Ancient-Greek-Roman-Coins or Visit his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/trustedancientcoinsDownload 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=TEqqzE_B-8w Can be found Here: Ancient Greek & Roman Coin Collecting Guide Video by Ancient Coin Expert on eBay Informative blog post pertaining to collecting old coins. An ancient coin expert posted this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-greek-roman-collecting-guide-video/amp/ Ocean, Sea-Life & Gods on Ancient Greek and Roman CoinsThe 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. So here is a list of topics to explore. Enjoy!
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Learn More Here: Ancient Greek Roman Coins Dealing with the SEA Gods Animals & Ships Informative article pertaining to collecting old coins. World-renowned numismatic expert posted this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-sea-gods-ships/amp/ BRUTUS the Infamous Assassin of JULIUS CAESAR Ancient Roman Coins Collecting Guide and Collection10/28/2021 BRUTUS the Infamous Assassin of JULIUS CAESAR Ancient Roman Coins Collecting Guide and CollectionLearn about the ancient silver, gold and bronze Roman coins connected with Brutus in this articlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DVFaiq0O3w Marcus Junius Brutus (also known as Q. Caepio Brutus) was convinced by Decimus Brutus to join him in the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March (March 15th, 44B.C.). All in all Julius Caesar suffered over 50 wounds before falling dead beneath the statue of Pompey the Great (ironic as that was his rival). Mark Antony was held up outside the senate house while this happened, so he could not come to his aid. After the death of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony gave a famous funeral speech in honor of Julius Caesar in which he read the deceased man's will, in which he left vast sums of money along with lands to the people of Rome. The sentiment quickly turned against the assassins, even though they were first consider heroes riding the Republic of a "tyrant" and Marcus Junius Brutus, Cassius and many others were forced to flee the city of Rome quickly. This left the city of Rome under the control of Mark Antony and Octavian, later known as Augustus, who was adopted as the son of Caesar in his will. This meant that Augustus was able to use the fame of Julius Caesar to his advantage, and stamp CAESAR on his coins, which allowed him to gain support. The forces of Mark Antony and Octavian Augustus defeated the forces of Brutus and Cassius at the Battle of Philippi in ancient Macedonia, in 42 B.C. Depicted in this article are the coins of some of the most famous assassins, one of them being Deciumus Brutus, lesser known to history, but had played an important role in convincing Marcus Junius Brutus to join his cause. Decimus Brutus received great honor serving under Caesar in his Gallic campaigns (Gaul being modern France area). He also is the one who convinced Julius Caesar not to heed the warnings of his wife, and walked him into the senate house, evading Mark Antony from joining them (who could have came to help Caesar and could have foiled the attempt). Julius Caesar was also warned by a trusted friend by the name of Lepidus the night before of the plot. Next a coin is shown which is the famous portrait coin of Julius Caesar that was struck fore about a month which featured the portrait of Julius Caesar himself, struck February-March 44 B.C. This being a lifetime portrait issue is one of the important key coins to get in the Julius Caesar coins. His portrait was used on many coins after his death, including by Augustus and Mark Antony. This coin broke the conventions of portraying a living individual on coinage, which strong Republican sentiment was against, having taken away the power of the last king hundreds of years earlier. What is interesting to note is that Brutus winds up minting his own coin with his own portrait, which is another key coin, shown in the video, which can be taken as somewhat hypocritical. The explanation goes on further to distinguish the coins of Marcus Junius Brutus from the time period of him being the moneyer of the mint of Rome which happened in 54 B.C. In this series, his strong republican values are demonstrated, pointing to his ancestors who were responsible for bringing Rome from the rule of kings to the Republican form of government. His later issues are ones issued by him with his traveling military mint he used his troops. These coins are also interesting, rare and desired by collectors. The most famous coin being the Ides of March denarius, which features the portrait of Brutus on the front naming him Imperator, and the reverse showing the cap of liberty with two daggers on either side, and an inscription below commemorating "IDE MAR" or the Ides of March and the assassination. This was an allusion the the "great deed" that Brutus and the assassins had done for the saving of the Republic. However after Brutus and Cassius were defeated, Augustus wound up becoming the first Roman emperor, turning Rome from a Roman Republican form form of government to a dictatorship with the ceremonial vestiges of the Senate being present, and the true power residing in the emperor.
Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus Assassin of JULIUS CAESAR Silver Roman Coin i49085
Roman Republic Albinus Bruti f. moneyer Silver Denarius 19mm (3.26 grams) Rome mint, 48 B.C. Reference: Postumia 14; B.M.C. 3967-71; Syd. 943a; Craw. 450/3b A . POSTVMIVS COS, bare head of the consul, Aulus Postumius Albinus right. ALBINV BRVTI F in wreath. Decimus Junius Brutus was one of the assassins of Julius Caesar in the conspiracy of 44 B.C. He was adopted by A. Postumius Albinus and joined his own name with that of his adoptive father. He should not be confused with the more famous M. Junius (or Q. Caepio) Brutus. This moneyer received many marks of praise from Julius Caesar when he served under him in Gaul. This coin features the portrait of the moneyer's adopted father.
JULIUS CAESAR Lifetime 44BC Portrait Ancient Silver Roman Coin Venus Rare i46313
Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.89 grams) Struck February-March 44 B.C. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer Reference: RSC 40; B. 48; B.M.C. 4175; Syd. 1074a; Craw. 480/14 CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, his laureate and veiled head right. P . SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, star set on ground to right.
M. Junius Brutus Ancestors Julius Caesar Killer 54BC Silver Roman Coin i44548
Roman Republic Q. Caepio Brutus Moneyer better know as M. Junius Brutus Silver Denarius 17mm (2.33 grams) Rome mint: 54 B.C. Reference: Junia 30; B.M.C. 3864; Syd. 907; Craw. 433/2 BRVTVS behind head of L. Junius Brutus, the Ancient. AHALA behind head of Caius Servilius Ahala.
MARCUS JUNIUS BRUTUS Assassin of JULIUS CAESAR Silver Roman Coin 54BC i49081
Roman Republic Q. Caepio Brutus Moneyer better known as Marcus Junius Brutus Silver Denarius 21mm (3.55 grams) Rome mint: 54 B.C. Reference: Junia 31; RRC 433/1; BMCRR Roma 3861; Sydenham 906, Catalli 2001, 618 Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTAS. L. Iunius Brutus walking l., between two lictors and preceded by an accensus; in exergue BRVTVS.
Marcus Junius Brutus (one of the chief assassins of Julius Caesar) Silver Denarius 17mm (3.30 grams) Struck 43-42 B.C. Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in western Asia Minor or northern Greece. P. Servilius Casca Longus, moneyer. Reference: RSC 3; B. 44; B.M.C. 63; Syd. 1298; Craw. 507/2; CRI 212 CASCA behind, LONGVS before, laureate and bearded head of Neptune right; trident below. BRVTVS behind, IMP before, Victory advancing right on broken scepter, holding palm frond in left hand over left shoulder and broken diadem bound with fillet in both hands.
MARCUS JUNIUS BRUTUS Assassin of JULIUS CAESAR Silver Roman Coin 42BC i49074
Roman Republic Marcus Junius Brutus Silver Denarius 18mm (3.16 grams) Late summer-autumn 42 B.C. Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in western Asia Minor or northern Greece; Pedanius Costa, legate. Reference: RSC 4; B. 42; B.M.C. 59; Syd. 1296; Craw. 506/2; CRI 209; Kestner 3775-6; BMCRR East 59-61; RBW 1778 Laureate head of Apollo to right; LEG upward to left, COSTA downward to right. Trophy composed of cuirass, crested helmet, oval shield with incurved sides, and two crossed spears; IMP upward to left, BRVTVS downward to right.
Brutus 42BC Coin
Marcus Junius Brutus (one of the chief assassins of Julius Caesar) Silver Denarius 19mm (3.50 grams) Spring-early summer 42 B.C. Military mint traveling with Brutus in southwestern Asia Minor. L. Sestius, proquaestor. Reference: RSC 11; B. 37; B.M.C. 41; Syd. 1290; Craw. 502/2 L. SESTI . PRO . Q, veiled and draped bsut of Liberty right. Q . CAEPIO BRVTVS PRO COS, tripod between axe and simpulum.
Marcus Junius Brutus Gold Propaganda Coin 44BC i36605
Marcus Junius Brutus, Assassin of Julius Caesar Gold Propaganda Coin with Obverse of his silver Coin from 54 B.C. with his famous ancestor L. Brutus Struck under: Dynast of Thrace: Koson Gold Stater 18mm (8.86 Grams) Struck After 44 B.C. Reference: RPC 1701; BMC Thrace pg. 208, 2; BMCRR II pg. 474, 48. Superb EF. KOΣΩΝ, Roman consul accompanied by two lictors; BR monogram to left Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath.
MARK ANTONY reconciles Ahenobarbus 40BC Silver Roman Republic Coin Galley i41969
Mark Antony Silver Denarius 18mm (3.35 grams) Summer 40 B.C. Uncertain mint, possibly Corcyra Reference: RSC 10; B. 56; as B.M.C.,East,111(aureus); B.A. Seaby Ltd,1952; Craw. 521/2 ANT . IMP . III . VIR R . P . C ., his bare head right, lituus behind. CN . DOMIT . AHENOBARBVS IMP., prow, star of sixteen rays above.
AMYNTAS Galatia King Mark Antony Brutus Cassius Commander Leo Greek Coin i45946
Kingdom of Galatia Amyntas - King: 36-25 B.C. Bronze 24mm (8.89 grams) Struck circa 36-25 B.C. Reference: Sear 5694; RPC I 3505; SNG France 2377-82 Head of bearded Hercules right, club at neck; II / Є behind. Nemean Lion (the astrological zodiac sign of Leo and the constellation) standing right; B above, monogram (of AMYNTOY) in exergue. Amyntas was a secretary of Deiotaros. He was in the military service commanding an auxiliary force in the Roman army of Brutus and Cassius. Having gained the favor of Mark Antony, because he had gone over to his side before the Battle of Philippi, Antony granted him an extensive kingdom which included Galatia, Lycaonia and parts of neighboring territories. Having deserted Antony in a timely manner to Augustus, he secured the patronage of Augustus. After having perished in battle in 25 B.C., his kingdom became a Roman province.
AUGUSTUS 27BC Pergamum Pergamon Silver Ancient Roman Coin BULL HEIFER i46357
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 20mm (3.74 grams) Pegamum mint: 27 B.C. Reference: RIC 475; RSC 28; BMCRR East 284-5 = BMCRE 662-3; BN 941-3 CAESAR, bare head right. AVGVSTVS, bull standing to right.
AUGUSTUS Victory Over Brutus Cassius Assasins of Julius Caesar Roman Coin i46748
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 20mm (3.95 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece Macedonia circa 27 B.C. -10 B.C. Reference: BMC 23; Sear 32 VIC AVG, Victory standing left. 3 legionary Standards, 'COHOR PRAEPHIL'
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An expert numismatist created this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/brutus-the-infamous-assassin-of-julius-caesar-ancient-roman-coins-collecting-guide-and-collection/amp/ Ancient Greek and Roman MILITARY on COINS The Weapons, Battles & SymbolsThis guide explores the various types of ancient military symbolism depicted on various coins of ancient Greece and Romehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avVTjwmegYY Feel the ancient military come alive on the coins of the Greeks and the Romans explored in this video. It goes from the personification of valor as Virtus to the Roman god of war, Mars the counterpart of the Greek Ares. However fighting battles takes wisdom so coins with Greek Athena and the Roman counterpart Minerva with spear and shield is depicted. The Roman emperor would go into battle to vanquish his enemies on horseback. He did have the backing of military foot soldiers, or legions behind him carrying the legionary standards and eagles in the Roman military. One symbol the labarum actually was used in the Roman military after Constantine with the name of Jesus Christ as a monogram symbol . Constantine the Great saw this symbol in the sky before a great battle at the Milvian bridge against Maxentius, which he had painted on the shields of his army and wound up winning a great victory. The Roman military camps were depicted with the symbolism of the camp gates on their coins. These camp gates were also used as a quick way of communication on the frontiers where they would use them as fire signal beacons to muster their military forces to defend their frontiers. A coin with the Roman soldiers vanquishing their foes in battle driving spears through them as they lay prostrate on the floor, even the Roman emperor not being above such a military endeavor. Some ways to get around the battle field was to use chariots, including the four horse military chariot called the quadriga or the two horse type as the biga. There is also a rarely seen type of chariot which is the triga, a more widely used Greek type of war chariot. Elephants with their huge size, magnificence and sheer strength were the ancient equivalent of the tank in ancient times. A rare large silver Greek coin of Seleukos I Nikator of the Seleukid kingdom is show here also, with a chariot drawn by elephants. This made his military a formidable force to deal with. Then a silver coin with an elephant of Julius Caesar, the most famous ancient Roman is shown. It also brings back the story of the Romans facing elephant for the first time when Hannibal Barca, the general from Carthage who crossed the Alps with these elephants. The Romans just like many others who had to face them showed a respect for these formidable foes. Even Alexander the Great had to face elephants in his campaign that went into India. Galleys were used in ancient Greek and Roman times to get around and to move military forces along with supplies to their destinations. Several coins are shown here, one with a full sail and the other one of Mark Antony from the battle of Actium, which had a great naval battle that shaped history to what it is today. This coin of Mark Antony shows what could be described as trireme military row ships which were used in this battle. The other side had the legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards and named the legion the coin was minted for by it's number. Weapons were important for any battle. A coin of the kingdom of Bosporus is shown which shown all the important militaristic symbols such as the shield, the spear, the helmet, a sword in a scabbard and even a military axe. The weapons used in the legendary tales of Hercules were the bow and the club. On a coin of Alexander the Great he is even depicted as Hercules. Hercules used the skin of the Nemean lion as a helmet and armor which was impermeable to weapons according to legend. A shield of Macedonia is shown along with the helmet they used. An important mention of the Aegis, which is the severed head of Medusa used on shields and the breast plate of armor to scare or almost turn your enemies to stone. This was used on the armor of the ancient Greeks, such as in a depiction of Alexander the Great and even the Roman emperors including Augustus. Celebrating their victories, the Romans employed the goddess Victory whose Greek counterpart was Nike. Nike was originally a goddess of athletic Olympic style contests and she, along with her Roman counterpart is shown holding a wreath and a palm branch. The wreath would be placed on the head of the victories general, emperor or athletic contest winner and the palm branch was a symbol of victory. The Romans depicted their vanquished enemies as either bound captives or seated in a mourning position, sad over the great defeat they suffered by the Romans. The weapons, including the armor of the vanquished was used to build a trophy or a tropaion, consisting of the shields, swords, helmets spears and other military objects to be displayed in honor of a victory. The fronts of defeated ships were displayed in the Roman forum as Rostra and used also a speaker's platform along with being a great show of power to foreign dignitaries visiting Rome. There were also occasions that great architectural works that would be commissioned. A large Sestertius Roman coin of Nero is shown which has the arch. Arches are still standing in Rome to this day, one being by the Colosseum, known as the Arch of Titus which celebrated the victory over Judaea, the looting of the Great temple and the victory procession from there. The loot being used to build the Flavian Amphitheatre, known to this day as the Colosseum.See the coins depicted in this guide for yourself and so much more!
The goal of this guide is to familiarize those new to the collecting of ancient coins to the wonderful types of coins available, all of which featured here and more being available in my eBay store. See all the different types accessible in my store by clicking the link, which does a search for the term in all capital letters in my store. The types to be seen are:
Ancient Coins of the Military
Enjoy the collection below of the various types of ancient Greek and Roman coins presented in this article.
GORDIAN III 240AD Authent Authentic Genuine Silver Roman Coin VIRTUS i21683
Gordian III - Roman Emperor: 238-244 A.D. - Silver Antoninianus 21mm (2.56 grams) Rome mint: March - May 240 A.D. Reference: RIC 6, C 381 IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSAVG - Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVSAVG - Virtus standing left, holding spear and resting on shield.
ANTONINUS PIUS Marcus Aurelius Father Ancient RomanCoin ARES Mars Cult i14350
Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D. Bronze 18mm (4.68 grams) of Philippopolis in Thrace AVT K ANTΩNEINOC CEB, bare bust right. ΦIΛIIΠΠOΠOΛEIT, Nude Ares standing left, holding patera and spear.
Severus Alexander - Roman Emperor: 222-235 A.D. Silver Denarius 20mm (3.01 grams) Rome mint: 222 A.D. Reference: RIC 160; RSC 173a; SR-7884 IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. MARTI PACIFERO, Mars standing facing, head left, holding spear and branch.
VELIA in LUCANIA 300BC Philistion group Silver Greek Coin Athena Lion i53521
Greek city of Velia in Lucania Silver Stater 21mm (6.89 grams) Struck circa 300-280 B.C. Philistion group. Reference: Williams 506 (O254/R355); HN Italy 1312; SNG ANS 1387; Weber 938 Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a dolphin, Φ on neck guard. Lion standing right; above, Φ-I flanking ornate trident head right; YEΛHTΩN in exergue.
DOMITIAN 92AD Ancient Silver Roman Coin Athena MINERVA Cult i21934
Domitian - Roman Caesar: 69-81 A.D. Emperor: 81-96 A.D. - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.06 grams) Rome mint: 92 A.D. Reference: RIC 728; RSC 273 IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI, laureate head right. IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin & holding shield.
NERO on HORSE with SOLDIER 67AD Rome Sestertius LARGE Ancient Roman Coin i53830
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 34mm (24.93 grams) Rome mint: 67 A.D. Reference: RIC-170 NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, Laureate head of Nero wearing aegis facing right. Nero and soldier papanthesis on horseback right; DECVRSIO in exergue; S C across fields.
PROBUS on horse spearing barbarian 278AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i53272
Probus - Roman Emperor: 276-282 A.D. - Silvered Bronze Antoninianus 23mm (3.25 grams) Serdica mint 278-282 A.D. Reference: RIC 877g(var.), C 912 IMPCMAVRPROBVSPAVG - Helmeted, radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield. VIRTVSPROBIAVG Exe: KAΓ - Probus riding horse right, spearing barbarian; shield under horse.
MAXIMINUS II DAIA 312AD Rome Rare Aquila Standards Ancient Roman Coin i52865
Maximinus II 'Daia' - Roman Emperor: 308-313 A.D. - Bronze Follis 18mm (3.00 grams) Rome mint, circa 312-313 A.D. Reference: RIC 350b (VI, Roma) IMP MAXIMINVS P F AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Exe: RT, Aquila (legionary eagle) flanked by two standards.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT 335AD Ancient Roman Coin Glory of Army Legions i27304
Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Bronze AE3 16mm (2.59 grams) Antioch mint: 335-337 A.D. CONSTANTINVSMAXAVG - Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. GLORIAEXERCITVS Exe: SMANΓ - Two soldiers standing either side of two standards.Numismatic Note* The reverse legend dedicates this coin to " the glory of the Army."
Theodosius I the Great with labarum 379AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i52710
Theodosius I - Roman Emperor: 379-395 A.D. - Bronze AE3 16mm (3.03 grams) Aquileia mint 379-395 A.D. Reference: RIC 45b D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor advancing right, holding labarum & dragging captive, SMAQP in ex.
CONSTANTIUS II son of Constantine the Great w labarum Ancient Roman Coin i51167
Constantius II - Roman Emperor: 337-361 A.D. - Son of Constantine I the Great Bronze AE2 20mm (3.98 grams) Cyzicus mint 348-351 A.D. Reference: RIC 70 (Cyzicus), LRBC 2474 DNCONSTANTIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe. FELTEMPREPARATIO Exe: */SMKΔ - Constantius II standing left, holding labarum topped with the Chi-Rho and resting hand on shield; two captives to left. Star in left field.
CONSTANTIUS II 324AD Arelate Mint OPEN DOOR CAMP GATE Rare Roman Coin i51101
Constantius II - Roman Emperor: 337-361 A.D. - Bronze AE3 20mm (2.67 grams) Arelate mint: 324-325 A.D. Reference: RIC 297 FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. VIRTVS CAESS Exe: QA(crescent)RL, Camp gate with open doors and four turrets; star above.* Numismatic Note: Rare type with the open doors.
CONSTANTIUS II Constantine the Great son Ancient Roman Coin Battle Horse i46699
Constantius II - Roman Emperor: 337-361 A.D. - BATTLE SCENE COIN Bronze AE2 23mm (4.98 grams) Struck in the mint of Aquileia circa 337-361 A.D. Reference: RIC VIII Aquileia 95. DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left, knee raised, spearing fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet, falling forwards on the ground on his hands and knees. Star in right field. Mintmark AQT. (The dot at far right is not part of the mintmark).
PROBUS 276AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin Sol Sun God on horse quadriga i44286
Probus - Roman Emperor: 276-282 A.D. - Bronze Antoninianus 23mm (4.27 grams) Struck circa 276-282 A.D. Reference: RIC 861. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG - Radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre. SOLI INVICTO Ex: KAΔ - Sol driving facing quadriga chariot, head left, holding whip.
Roman Republic 104BC Roma Victory Chariot Authentic Ancient Silver Coin i49087
Roman Republic C. Coelius Caldus moneyer Silver Denarius 19mm (3.82 grams) Rome mint, circa 104 B.C. Reference: Coelia 3; B.M.C. 1463-92; Syd. 582a; Craw. 318/1b Head of Roma left. Victory in biga ( chariot) left, CALD below horses, letter below.
SELEUKOS I Nikator Tetradrachm Athena ELEPHANT Silver Greek Coin Seleukid i46301
Greek Coin of Seleucid Kingdom Seleukos I, Nikator - King: 312-280 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (17.27 grams) Struck circa 312-280 B.C. Reference: Sear 6831 var.; HGC 9, 18 Laureate head of Zeus right. Athena, brandishing spear and holding shield, standing in chariot drawn right by four horned elephants; on left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; in exergue, ΣEΛΕYKOY.
JULIUS CAESAR Elephant Serpent 49BC Authentic Ancient Silver Roman Coin i47254
Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator Silver Denarius 19mm (3.66 grams) Struck 49-48 B.C. Reference: RSC 49j B.9; B.M.C., Gaul, 27; Syd. 1006; Craw. 443/1 Elephant walking right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Sacrificial implements: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat.The obverse type may symbolize victory over evil, whereas the reverse refers to Caesar's office of Pontifex Maximus.
GORDIAN III 238AD Deultum Thrace GALLEY SHIP Ancient Roman Coin BEAUTY i52771
Gordian III - Roman Emperor: 238-244 A.D. - Bronze 23mm (5.66 grams) of Deultum in Thrace Reference: Jurokova 274 IMP C GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. COL F L PAC DEVLT, Galley under full sail, sailing right.
MARK ANTONY Cleopatra Lover 32BCActium Ancient Silver Roman Coin LEG XIX i53492
Mark Antony Silver Denarius 18mm (3.09 grams) Struck at Actium 32-31 B.C. for Mark Antony's XIX Legion Reference: RSC 55; B.M.C. 214; Syd. 1242; Craw. 544/35 ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley right. LEG XIX, Legionary eagle between two standards.
RHOEMETALKES 136AD Bosporus King Shield Sword Axe Horse Helmet Greek Coin i53539
Kingdom of Bosporus Rhoemetalkes - King, circa 131-154 A.D. Bronze '48 Units' 22mm (5.48 grams) Struck circa 136 A.D. Reference: Anohin 495; Sear GIC 5467; MacDonald 456 ΒΑCΙΛЄѠC POIMHTAΛKOY, His diademed and draped bust right; trident before. Circular shield between battle axe (on left) and sword in scabbard; spear in background; above, horse's head and helmet; beneath, denomination mark M H.
Alexander III the Great as Hercules 336BC Ancient Greek Coin Bow Club i44200
Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia 336-323 B.C. Bronze 19mm (6.18 grams) Struck under Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. Reference: Sear 6739 var. Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. Hercules' weapons, bow in bow-case and club, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ in between.
DEMETRIUS I Poliorcetes 294BC Ancient Greek Coin HELMET SHIELD i27042AMISOS in PONTUS MITHRADATES VI the GREAT Gorgon Aegis Nike Greek Coin i30066
Greek city of Amisos in Pontus Bronze 21mm (7.67 grams) Struck under Mithradates VI the Great circa 105-90 B.C. or circa 90-85 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 242; Sear 3642; SNG Black Sea 1177-1191; B.M.C. 13. 20,74 Aegis, with Gorgon's head at center. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; ΑΜΙ - ΣΟΥ across field; monograms to left and to right.
AUGUSTUS Victory Over Brutus Cassius Assasins of Julius Caesar Roman Coin i53144
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 18mm (4.47 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C. -10 B.C. Reference: BMC 23; Sear 32 VIC AVG, Victory standing left. 3 legionary Standards, 'COHOR PRAEPHIL'
TRAJAN victory over DACIA 103AD Ancient Silver Roman Denarius Coin Rome i53511
Trajan - Roman Emperor : 98-117 A.D. - VICTORY OVER DACIA Silver Denarius 17mm (3.36 grams) Rome mint: 103-111 A.D. Reference: RIC 219 IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head right. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Dacia seated right in mournful attitude on shield; below, curved sword.Trajan celebrates his victory over Dacia on this coin.
CONSTANTINE I the GREAT RARE Ancient Roman Coin Victory Over SARMATIANS i39763
Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. - Victory Over SARMATIANS Bronze 19mm (3.24 grams) Sirmium mint 324-325 A.D. Reference: RIC 48 (VII, Sirmium) CONSTANTINVSAVG - Laureate head right. SARMATIADEVICTA Exe: SIRM - Victory advancing right, stepping on captive, holding Trophy and palm.
SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS 194AD Emesa Trophy Quality Ancient Silver Roman Coin i12586
Septimius Severus - Roman Emperor: 193-211 A.D. - Silver Denarius 17mm (3.21 grams) Emesa mint: 194-195 A.D. Reference: RIC 389, BMC 365, S 6288, C 232 IMPCAELSEPSEVPERTAVGCOSII - Laureate head right. INVICTOIMP - Trophy with weapons at base.
NERO Arch Chariot & Mars 65AD Lugdunum Ancient Roman Coin Architecture i36665
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 36mm (25.42 grams) Lugdunum mint: 65 A.D. Reference: RIC 393; Cohen 306; BMCRE 330; BN 69; WCN 414; F.S. Kleiner, The Arch of Nero in Rome. A study of the Roman honorary arch before and under Nero, Archaeologica 52 (Rome, 1985), 51aNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head left, globe at point of bust. S C across field, Triumphal arch, hung with wreath across front and left side; above, Nero in facing quadriga escorted on right by Victory holding wreath and palm and on left by Pax holding caduceus and cornucopiae; just below the quadriga on extreme left and right, two small figures of soldiers; on left side of arch in niche, figure of Mars standing facing, holding spear and round shield; ornamental reliefs on the faces and plinths of the arch.
Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avVTjwmegYY See More Here: Ancient Greek and Roman MILITARY on COINS The Weapons, Battles & Symbols Informative video pertaining to collecting old coins. An expert numismatist created this to teach. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-military-coins/amp/ Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem - A VIDEO Tour of the TypesThis guide is designed to teach people a lot more about ancient biblical coins. Some of the coins explored in this guide are those of John Hyrcanus I, Alexander Jannaeus, Herod the Great, Herod Archelaus, Pontius Pilate and the Roman prefects procurators of Judaea area. The best reference work on the subject is Guide to Biblical Coins by David Hendin. This book goes deep in to the subject and history of the many coins of Jerusalem and coins dealing with the Holy Land, including the towns around Jerusalem. This guide would be interesting for people of both the Jewish and the Christian faith, and for those that would like to study historical ancient coins.
Learn More Here: Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem – Guide VIDEO Tour of the Types An interesting article about numismatic coins. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/biblical-jerusalem-coins/amp/ Tribute Penny Render Unto Caesar Jesus Christ Biblical CoinsThe guide to the ancient silver Roman coin described in the bible brought before Christhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xP8i2TE6C0 The Most Likely Candidates for the Silver Coin Described in the Bible under Mark 12:14-17
Quoting the Bible: "Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Shall we give, or shall we not give? But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why temp ye me? Bring me a penny, that I may see it. And they brought it. And He saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto Him, Caesar's. And Jesus, answering, said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's (Mark 12:14-17)" Who the Caesars Were Julius Caesar, the famous military commander and dictator of Rome was the originator of the name Caesar that the Roman emperors adopted. Augustus being an adopted heir of Julius Caesar, also took on his name. This was an important political tactic giving him the power of Julius Caesar as an adopted son. An adopted son would therefore carry the popularity that Caesar had. Augustus was Roman emperor from 27 B.C. - 14 A.D., officially. Upon his death, the next emperor was Tiberius. He, too, as later emperors assumed the title of Caesar in his name, especially written on coins. So therefore, Caesar was a name that many emperors assumed and put on their coins. Types of Silver Coins bearing the name "Caesar" in Circulation during the Life of Jesus Christ When the 1611 edition of the King James Bible was written, the term for Roman denarius whose Greek equivalent was the drachm was translated to the Anglo-Saxon penny as known to the British, which was their standard silver coin denomination at the time. So we know three rulers who would have had a denarius silver coin with the name "Caesar" written on them. And they would be.
Examples of the Ancient Silver Roman coins that could be described as the biblical Tribute Penny
Below are the three possibilities that fit the biblical account of the Tribute Penny, including the two most likely-ones, those of Augustus and Tiberius.
Notice the term "Caesar" on it's obverse and incidentally the first time a living ruler's portrait was placed on a coin. Coin's description: Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius Rome, 44 B.C. CAESAR IMP, laureate head of Julius Caesar right; behind, lituus and simpulum behind. M METTIVS, Venus standing facing, head left, holding Victory and scepter, resting elbow on shield set on globe behind her; in left field.
Here is the second example cited in the article that I conclude could be the type described. Coin's Description : Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Silver Denarius 19mm Rome mint: 2 B.C. - 2 A.D. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F. PATER PATRIAE, his laurel head right. C . L . CAESARES AVGVSTI F . COS . DESIG . PRINC . IVVENT., Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shields and spears between them; above, between the spears, simpulum and lituus turned inwards.
Tiberius, Roman Emperor 14-37 A.D. silver Denarius ancient silver Roman coin that is the most popular and well-known "Tribute Penny" type
This is the coin that is most widely attributed to the coin described in the Bible by the scholars of biblical coins of the nineteenth century. Coin's Description Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - Silver Denarius 17mm Lugdunum mint: 14-37 A.D. THE BIBLICAL TRIBUTE PENNY Reference: BN II, 42, 28; RIC 95, 30. C 16 TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS - Laureate head right. PONTIF MAXIM - Livia seated right, holding spear and branch; ornamented chair legs.
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