SEA & WATER Themed Ancient Greek & Roman Coin Collecting GuideThe ancients were a well-traveled people. They built ships for travel and trade and connected vast parts of the world together. They worshipped gods that were connected to the ocean, placed them on their coins and anything else that they found particularly fascinating was placed on their coins. Just as modern-man fishes, enjoys going to the beach, looking at dolphins and traveling by sea, we are a just continuing a long tradition that stretch the millennia. Below find ancient coins that depict the water theme very well. Click on the pictures and links of the coins to see what is available in my eBay online coin shop. Enjoy!
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Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem Collecting GuideCollection of ancient coins of the bible depicting the types that were struck in Jerusalem from the times of the biblehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6ky7J8RTz8
This guide is designed to teach people a lot more about ancient biblical coins. Some of the coins explored in this guide are those of John Hyrcanus I, Alexander Jannaeus, Herod the Great, Herod Archelaus, Pontius Pilate and the Roman prefects procurators of Judaea area. The best reference work on the subject is Guide to Biblical Coins by David Hendin. This book goes deep in to the subject and history of the many coins of Jerusalem and coins dealing with the Holy Land, including the towns around Jerusalem. This guide would be interesting for people of both the Jewish and the Christian faith, and for those that would like to study historical ancient coins.
WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem John Hyrcanus I Coin Cornucopias i36721
John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) King of Judaea 134-104 B.C.E Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (2.13 grams) Jerusalem mint 134-104 B.C. Reference: Hendin 455 Hebrew (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath. 2 Cornucopias, pomegranate between horns, border of dots.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, referred to in the Gospels as the Widow's Mite.
WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem Jesus Christ Era Coin Anchor Star i49750
Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) - Jewish King of the Hosmonean Kingdom 103-76 B.C.E. - Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (1.01 grams) mint of Jerusalem 103-76 B.C. Reference: Hendin 469 Anchor, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (of King Alexander). Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, between the rays, (Yehonatan the King).* Numismatic Note: This type of coin is known to bible history as the " Widow's Mite".
ALEXANDER JANNAEUS Lily Jewish Biblical Jerusalem Ancient Greek Coin i41565
Alexander Jannaeaus (Yehonatan) King of Judaea 103-76 B.C. Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (2.79 grams) Struck in the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 467 (3rd edition); Hendin 1148 (5th edition) Lily flanked by paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King), border of dots. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY (of King Alexander); inverted anchor within circle.
WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem King Alexander Yehonatan Coin i36727
Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) King of Judaea 103-76 B.C. Bronze 'Prutah' 14mm (1.73 grams) Struck in the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 473 Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath. Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons; pomegranate between horns
Mattathias Antigonus JEWISH KING 40BCE Jerusalem Ancient Coin Prosperity i16296
Hosmonean King of Judaea Mattathias Antigonus (Mattatayah), 40 to 37 B.C.E. Bronze 23mm (14.32 grams) Struck at Jerusalem: 40-37 B.C. Reference: Hendin 481; AJC I, Group U Double cornucopia with Hebrew (Mattatayah the high priest and council of the Jews), around and between horns. Ivy wreath tied at top with ribbons handing down, BACIΛEΩC ANTIГONY (of King Antigonus).
Herod I the Great Jesus Christ Birth King Judaea Jerusalem Biblical Coin i44096
Kingdom of Judaea Herod I, the Great - King: 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. Bronze Prutah 14mm (1.29 grams) Struck circa 40 B.C.- 4 A.D. at the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 500 (3rd Edition); Hendin 1188 (5th Edition) Anchor; HPΩΔ BACI around. Double cornucopia with caduceus between, dots above.
Herod Archelaus son of the Great Jewish Biblical Jerusalem Ancient Coin i36297
Herod Archelaus - Ethnarch over Judaea, Samaria and Idumaea: 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.30 grams) Jerusalem mint: 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. Reference: Hendin 505; AJC II, 241,6 Bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left; above HPΩΔOY (Herod). Tall helmet with crest and cheek straps, viewed from front, caduceus below left; below, ЄΘNAPXO.
Coponius Jerusalem Biblical Jesus Time 5AD Roman Coin Under Augustus i37900
Coponius prefect under Augustus 6 - 9 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.41 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 5/6 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1328 (5th Edition) KAICAPOC (of Caesar), ear of grain curved to right. LΛϛ (year 36 = 5/6 A.D.) in fields; eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.The ϛ sometimes looks like a Γ.
15AD VALERIUS GRATUS Tiberius Livia Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i45296
Coin of Biblical Jerusalem, Lifetime of Jesus Christ under Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - by Valerius Gratus, Procurator of Judaea 15-26 possibly 15-18 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.65 grams) Jerusalem mint, Year 2 of Reign of Tiberius, 15/16 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1333 IOY ΛΙA (Julia - Julia Livia, mother of Tiberius) within wreath. LB (year 2 = 15/16 A.D.) flank upright palm branch.* Numismatic Note: This coin with the name Julia is in honor of the mother of Tiberius, Livia, whom was the wife of first Roman emperor Augustus. Tiberius was the adopted son of Augustus, being the son of Livia from her first marriage. Augustus and Livia never had children together. The Procurators of the province of Judaea under the Romans were Coponius, Marcus Ambibulus, Valerius Gratus, Antonius Felix and Porcius Festus.
17AD VALERIUS GRATUS Tiberius Livia Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i45095
Coin of Biblical Jerusalem, Lifetime of Jesus Christ under Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - by Valerius Gratus, Procurator of Judaea 15-26 possibly 15-18 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.82 grams) Jerusalem mint, circa 15-18 or 15-26 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1335 IOY ΛΙA (Julia) within wreath. LΓ (year 3 = 16/17 A.D.) flank three lilies in bloom.
PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Time i36583
Pontius Pilate - (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D. Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (2.39 grams) Struck at the mint of Jerusalem 29 A.D. Reference: Hendin 648 Three bound ears of barley, the outer two ears droop, surrounded by IOYΛIA KAICAPOC. Libation ladle (simpulum) surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar) and date LIC (Year 16).* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.
PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Time i36579
Pontius Pilate - (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D. Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze Prutah 14mm (2.03 grams) Jerusalaem 30-31 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1342. Lituus, surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC. Date LIZ (= year 18 = 31 C.E.) within wreath.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.
Agrippa I King of Judaea 41AD Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i36590
Agrippa I - King of Judaea: 37-44 A.D. Bronze 'Prutah' 18mm (3.42 grams) Struck in the Jerusalem mint Year 6, 41/42 A.D. during the time of Emperor Claudius Reference: Hendin 553 3 ears of barley. (Symbol of fertility of the land.) Umbrella-like canopy with fringes, Greek legend "of King Agrippa". (The Umbrella like canopy is attributed as being a symbol of power.)
Britannicus & Nero 54AD Jerusalem Roman Coin of Claudius Antonius Felix i44947
Antonius Felix prefect under Claudius 52-60 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.86 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 54 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1348 (5th Edition) NEPW KΛAY KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar - son of Claudius); two oblong shields and spears crossed. BPIT (Britannicus - younger son of Claudius) above; LIΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar = 54 A.D.) in fields; six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.* Numismatic Note: This is a rare type bearing the name of Britannicus, son of Claudius. Nero also has his name on it. Nero was the adopted son of Claudius by his marriage to Agrippina Jr. Rare and desirable type.
Porcius Festus Jerusalem Nero Ancient Greek / Roman Coin Palm branch i36709
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Procurator Porcius Festus under Roman Emperor Nero Bronze 'Prutah' 16mm (2.45 grams) of the Jerusalem mint 58 A.D. Reference: Hendin 653 Obverse: Greek letters NEP WNO C (Nero) in wreath tied at the bottom with an X. Reverse: Greek letters KAICAPOC (Caesar) and date LE (year 5 = 58/59 A.D), palm branch.
Jewish Freedom War with Romans Ancient JERUSALEM Coin YEAR3 Amphora Leaf i36695
First Jewish-Roman War "Great Revolt" Bronze Prutah 18mm (2.58 grams) Year II of the Jewish War Jerusalem mint: 67-68 A.D. Reference: Hendin 661 Amphora with broad rim and two handles; around Hebrew inscription for Year 2. Vine leaf on a branch and the Hebrew inscription: 'The Freedom of Zion'.* Reference: You are bidding on an authentic coin struck by the Jews revolting in Jerusalem, which led to the sacking and destruction of the Second Temple.
Jewish Freedom War with Romans Ancient JERUSALEM Coin YEAR3 Amphora Leaf i36596
First Jewish-Roman War "Great Revolt" Bronze Prutah 16mm (2.29 grams) Year III of the Jewish War Jerusalem mint: 69-70 A.D. Reference: Hendin 664 Amphora with lid and two handles; around Hebrew inscription for Year 3. Vine leaf on a branch and the Hebrew inscription: 'The Freedom of Zion'.* Reference: You are bidding on an authentic coin struck by the Jews revolting in Jerusalem, which led to the sacking and destruction of the Second Temple. The year III coin is much more rare than the year II, which was possibly struck even within months of the end of the war.
HADRIAN Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) Ancient Roman Coin RARE i21770
Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. - Bronze 22mm (9.19 grams) of Aelia Capitolina circa 130-138 A.D. Laureate head right. Tyche seated left, holding phiale & cornucopiae.* Numismatic Note: This interpretation that this coin is from Aelia Capitolina (Jersualem) is due to the several letters on the reverse in the field to left which I understand as AEL. The style of this type also has lead me to this interpretation. Very rare and highly coveted type.
Historical Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem Collection and Guide Jewish Kings Roman Rulers Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Post Source Here: Ancient Coins of BIBLICAL JERUSALEM Collecting Guide Cool video about ancient coins. World-renowned numismatic expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-coins-biblical-jerusalem-collecting-guide/amp/ NERO Ancient Coins of the Infamous Roman Emperor Guide and best place for Salehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYxV5Mug6o Emperor Nero was emperor from 54-68 A.D. Nero is infamous for having watched Rome burn while he fiddled as the story goes. He is also known to Christian biblical historians as someone who persecuted the early Christians, blaming them for the fire in Rome. This guide is designed to show some authentic ancient Roman coins that Nero had along with telling you a little bit ofhistory about them. Towards the end of the video, Ilya Zlobin shares where the emperors ancient coins can be foudn for sale in his eBay shop, along with some of the best coin and historical books on the subject.
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Nero 68AD Ancient Very rare Silver Roman Coin Jupiter Zeus Cult RARE i28495
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. Silver Denarius (19mm, 3.29 gm.), Rome, 68 A.D. Reference: RIC 69, BMC 80, BN 239, C 123 IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PP - Laureate head of Nero right. IVPPITER CVSTOS - Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and scepter.
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. Nero & Statilia Messalina Bronze 25mm (8.32 grams) of Hypaepa in Lydia 66-68 A.D. Reference: SGI 666; RPC 2545; B.M.C. 22.111,21 NEPΩN MECCAΛEI, Laureate head of Nero left facing draped bust of Statilia Messalina right. VΠA. / IOY. ΓP. / HΓHCIΠΠ / OC, Clutus-statue of Artemis Anaitis facing, wearing long veil.
NERO Arch Chariot & Mars 65AD Lugdunum Ancient Roman Coin Architecture i36665
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 36mm (25.42 grams) Lugdunum mint: 65 A.D. Reference: RIC 393; Cohen 306; BMCRE 330; BN 69; WCN 414; F.S. Kleiner, The Arch of Nero in Rome. A study of the Roman honorary arch before and under Nero, Archaeologica 52 (Rome, 1985), 51aNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head left, globe at point of bust. S C across field, Triumphal arch, hung with wreath across front and left side; above, Nero in facing quadriga escorted on right by Victory holding wreath and palm and on left by Pax holding caduceus and cornucopiae; just below the quadriga on extreme left and right, two small figures of soldiers; on left side of arch in niche, figure of Mars standing facing, holding spear and round shield; ornamental reliefs on the faces and plinths of the arch.
Nero and wife Poppaea 63AD Rare Alexandria Large Ancient Roman Coin i42112
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Nero and Poppaea Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (11.40 grams) Struck at Alexandria, Egypt Year 10 = 63/64 A.D. Reference: Milne 217 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV - radiate head right. ΠΟΠΠΑΙΑ ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust of Poppaea right, LI to right.
NERO closes Doors to TEMPLE of JANUS for PEACE 65AD Ancient Roman Coin i44127
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze As 29mm (9.98 grams) Struck 65 A.D. at the mint of Rome Reference: RIC I 306; WCN 288 NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP, Laureate head right. PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT / SC, Three-quarter view of the Temple of Janus, window to left and garland hung across double doors to right.* Numismatic Note: This coin has the Temple of Janus with the doors closed, signifying peace in the Roman empire as that was the only time that the doors of the temple were closed.
NERO 63AD Serapis Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Silver Roman Coin i46361
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (12.31 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt Year 10 = 63/64 A.D. Reference: Milne 222; Koln 160; RPC 5274; Sear 5 #2001; Dattari 251 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, radiate head right. AYTO KPA, draped bust of Serapis right, LI before.
Nero 65AD Seleucis and Pieria HUGE Silver Ancient Coin EAGLE i32373
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (13.55 grams) Mint of Seleucis and Pieria Dated Year 114 of the Caesarian era; 65/66 A.D. Reference: McAlee 266; RPC 4191; Prieur 91 ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΑΙCΑΡ CΕΒΑCΤΟC, Laureate head left, wearing aegis. ETOYC . ΔIP, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread; balm-branch before.
NERO 66AD Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Roman Coin Galley Ship i43282
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (12.52 grams) Struck at city of Alexandria in Egypt Year 13 = 66/67 A.D Reference: Köln 184; Dattari 263; Milne 273; Emmett 121 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV, Radiate bust left, wearing aegis; L IΓ (date) left ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ, galley under sail to right.
NERO 65AD Sestertius JANUS TEMPLE Gaming Token Ancient Roman Coin RARE i25127
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze Sestertius 'Game Token' 34mm (19.84 grams) Rome mint: 65 A.D. Reference: C 146. BMC 319. RIC 438. CBN 73 NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head right, with globe at point of bust. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S – C View of the temple of Janus, door to right, decorated with garland.* Numismatic Note: This coin has been cut in half practically to turn it into a type of token, likely for gaming. Quality authentic ancient coin with fantastic portrait and the most important parts of the temple visible.
NERO Alexandria Egypt Billon Silver Tetradrachm ROMA Ancient Roman Coin i49072
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Billon Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (12.44 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, dated regnal year 5, 58/59 A.D. Reference: Dattari 249; Geissen 141; RPC I, 5239 NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AYTO, laureate head right. PWMN, Roma seated left, holding victory and parazonium; date LE in field to right.
Nero as Apollo 54AD Perinthus Large Very rare Ancient Roman Coin Lyre i30606
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Bronze 25mm (10.33 grams) of Perinthus in Thrace circa 54-68 A.D. Reference: RPC I 1752; Schönert, Perinthos 249-252; c/m: Howgego 526; Moushmov 4419 NЄPΩN KAIΣAP ΣEBACTOΣ, Laureate head right. ΠЄΡΙΝΘΙΩΝ, Emperor, as Apollo Citharoedus, advacing right, holding lyre.
Porcius Festus Jerusalem Nero Ancient Greek / Roman Coin Palm branch i36709
Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Procurator Porcius Festus under Roman Emperor Nero Bronze 'Prutah' 16mm (2.45 grams) of the Jerusalem mint 58 A.D. Reference: Hendin 653 Obverse: Greek letters NEP WNO C (Nero) in wreath tied at the bottom with an X. Reverse: Greek letters KAICAPOC (Caesar) and date LE (year 5 = 58/59 A.D), palm branch.
Britannicus & Nero 54AD Jerusalem Roman Coin of Claudius Antonius Felix i44947
Antonius Felix prefect under Claudius 52-60 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.86 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 54 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1348 (5th Edition) NEPW KΛAY KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar - son of Claudius); two oblong shields and spears crossed. BPIT (Britannicus - younger son of Claudius) above; LIΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar = 54 A.D.) in fields; six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.* Numismatic Note: This is a rare type bearing the name of Britannicus, son of Claudius. Nero also has his name on it. Nero was the adopted son of Claudius by his marriage to Agrippina Jr. Rare and desirable type.
CIVIL WARS 68AD Silver Roman Coin after NERO time of VINDEX GALBA i28728
CIVIL WARS. 68-69 A.D. after Nero Silver Denarius 18mm (3.09 gm) Gallic mint: 68-69 A.D. Reference: RIC 118; AM 3; BMCRE 61; RSC 359; C Galba 359; BMC 61; Martin 3 FIDES / EXERCITVVM, clasped hands. CONCORDIA PRAETORIANORVM, Concordia standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
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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. Visit Original Article Here: Chronological LIST of PEOPLE who were on ANCIENT ROMAN Coins for Sale on eBay Fascinating article pertaining to ancient coin collecting. An ancient coin expert created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/list-of-roman-emperors-and-more/amp/ Ancient coins of MACEDONIA Greece from the Greek & Roman Times Collection and GuideLearn about the types of ancient Greek coins from before Alexander the Great to the Roman control of the regionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE7FiwphBOY This video is designed for the people that may be interested in collecting ancient Greek and Roman coins from Macedonia, either as a Kingdom, Region or Province. Explored in this article and video above is a selection of various cities and kings from Macedonia that I have in my collection available for sale in my eBay online coin shop. My goal is to cut years off the learning curve in collecting ancient coins by making informative videos, and when people learn about the wonder, I can help them get the coins they want, being a win win for everyone. Please share this article, thumb up the video when you watch it as it will help others find it, as the artificial intelligence of search engines picks those things up. Enjoy! Macedonia or Macedon was an ancient kingdom on the northern periphery of Classical Greece and later the dominant state of Hellenistic Greece. It was ruled during most of its existence initially by the legendary founding dynasty of the Argeads, the intermittent Antipatrids and finally the Antigonids. Home to the Macedonians, the earliest kingdom was centered on the northeastern part of the Greek peninsula, bordered by Epirus to the west, Paeonia to the north, the region of Thrace to the east and Thessaly to the south. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonia_(ancient_kingdom) The Roman province of Macedonia was officially established in 146 BC, after the Roman general Quintus Caecilius Metellus defeated Andriscus of Macedon, the last self-styled King of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia in 148 BC, and after the four client republics (the "tetrarchy") established by Rome in the region were dissolved. The province incorporated ancient Macedonia, with the addition of Epirus, Thessaly, and parts of Illyria, Paeonia and Thrace. This created a much larger administrative area, to which the name of 'Macedonia' was still applied. The Dardanians, to the north of the Paeonians, were not included, because they had supported the Romans in their conquest of Macedonia. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonia_(Roman_province) ALEXANDER I, First King of Macedonia 495BC Ancient Silver Greek Coin Rare i36780
The Macedonian Kindom Alexander I - King: 495-454 B.C. Silver Light Tetrobol 14mm (1.51 grams) Reference: Sear 1484; B.M.C.5.,p.160,10 Horse pacing right; A on exergual line beneath. Crested helmet right in linear square within shallow incuse.King of Aigai, Alexander enlarge dhis kingdom after the retreat of the Persians in 479 B.C., and was the first of the Macedonian rulers to place his name on coinage.
ALEXANDER III the GREAT Pella Antigonos II Tetradrachm Silver Greek Coin i46302
Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Struck under Antigonos II Gonatas: Macedonian King: 277-239 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 27mm (16.80 grams) Pella mint, circa: 275-271 B.C. Reference: Price 621; Müller 230; SNG Copenhagen 713; Mathisen, Administrative VI.6, dies A19/P44 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Macedonian helmetin field to left; OK monogram below throne.
AKANTHOS in MACEDONIA 480BC Lion Authentic Ancient Silver Greek Coin i46281
Greek city of Akanthos in Macedonia Silver Tetrobol 15mm (2.11 grams) Struck circa 480-470 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS 18-21 Forepart of lioness right, seen from above; acanthus above. Quadripartite incuse square.
OLYNTHOS in MACEDONIA for CHALKIDIAN LEAGUE 432BC Apollo Lyre Greek Coin i49241
Greek city of Olynthos in Macedonia Chalkidian League Bronze 15mm (3.51 grams) Struck circa 432-348 B.C. Reference: Sear 1433; B.M.C. 5.31; Cf. Robinson-Clement Group M; SNG ANS 552 Laureate head of Apollo right. XAΛKIΔΕΩΝ, Lyre.
PERDIKKAS III brother of PHilip Kingdom of Macedonia 365BC Greek Coin i49479
Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Perdikkas III - King: 365-359 B.C. Bronze 18mm (3.34 grams) Reference: Sear 1515; B.M.C. 5.2,3 Head of young Hercules right wearing lion-skin headdress. ΠΕΡΔΙΚ / KA above and below lion standing right, holding broken spear in his jaws.
Amphipolis in Macedonia 410BC Apollo Torch Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i49256
Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedonia Bronze 20mm (8.18 grams) Struck 168-149 B.C. Reference: Sear 1390 var.; SNG ANS 87 var. Laureate head of Apollo left. ΑΜ / ΦΙ above and below race-torch; all within linear square.
Eion in Macedonia 475BC Goose & Lizard RARE Ancient Silver Greek Coin i26077
Greek city of Eion in Macedonia Silver Diobol 13mm (0.92 grams) circa 475-450 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS 284; SNG Lockett 1320 Goose standing right looking back, lizard above, H behind. Quadripartite incuse.
Alexander III the Great Bucephalus Ancient Greek MACEDONIA KOINON Coin i30608
Alexander III, the Great: Macedonian Greek King: 336-323 B.C. Roman Era, Olympic-Style Games Issue Bronze 25mm (12.19 grams) from the Koinon of Macedonia in Thrace under Roman Control Struck circa 222-235 A.D. under the reign of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander AΛЄΞANΔPOV, Head of Alexander the Great right with loose, flowing hair. KOINON MAKЄΔONΩN NEΩ, Alexander the Great on his legendary horse, Bucephalus, galloping right with cape flowing behind him and holding spear.* Numismatic Note: Leaders like Julius Caesar and the Romans and the Greeks alike had immense respect for the great accomplishments of Alexander the Great. Macedonia, being the kingdom of Alexander the Great's birth, this coin featuring his likeness heralds the Neocorate status of the area, along with the Olympic-style games that accompanied it. Highly-coveted type.
Akanthos in Macedonia 470BC Authentic Ancient Silver Greek Coin w Bull i36765
Greek city of Akanthos in Macedonia Silver Tetrobol 16mm (2.36 grams) Struck circa 470-390 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS 35 Forepart of bull kneeling left, head right, two laurel branches above. Shallow quadripartite incuse square.
Thessalonica in Macedonia 187BC Ancient Greek Coin Athena War Magic Horse i33502
Greek city of Thessalonica in Macedonia Bronze 18mm (4.50 grams) Struck 187-31 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS 770 Head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet. ΘEΣΣAΛO / NIKHΣ above and below horse prancing right.
Thessalonica in Macedonia 88BC RARE Ancient Greek Coin Centaurs Janus i40946
Greek city of Thessalonica in Macedonia Bronze 24mm (6.59 grams) from the ancient Greek city of Thessalonica in the Province of Macedonia 88-21 B.C. under the control of the Romans Reference: Moushmov 6607 Laureate head of Janus ΘEΣΣAΛONIKEΩN, Two Centaurs prancing, back to back, each holding branch.
URANOPOLIS in MACEDONIA 300BC Aphrodite as Uranus Earth Globe Greek Coin i42118
Greek city of Uranopolis in Macedon Bronze 17mm (3.47 grams) Struck circa 300 B.C. Reference: Sear 1475; SNG Cop. 455; SNG ANS 914;SNG Evelpidis 1363; BMC 2 Eight-rayed star, representing the sun. OYPANIΔΩΝ ΠΟΛΕΩΣ, Aphrodite Urania seated facing on globe, holding sceptre.
AMPHIPOLIS in MACEDONIA 158BC Shield Helmet Ancient Silver Greek Coin i30137
Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedonia Silver Tetrobol 14mm (2.48 grams) Struck 158-149 B.C. Reference: Sear 1387 cf.; B.M.C. 5., p.9,11 cf. Macedonian shield, at center of which MA / KE above and below club right. Macedonian helmet left, with cheek-pieces.
PHILIP V King of Macedonia 180BC Rare Greek Coin HERO O PERSEUS Flute i21960
Greek King: Philip V - King of Macedonia: 221-179 B.C. Bronze 18mm (4.04 grams) Uncertain Macedonian mint. Struck circa 180/79 B.C. Reference: Mamroth, Bronzemünzen 28; Touratsoglou, Macedonia 24; SNG München 1194 Head of hero Perseus right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet. B A / Φ above and below harpa within oak wreath.
PHILIPPI Macedonia 357BC Hercules Tripod Bow QUALITY Ancient Greek Coin i275088
Greek city of Philippi in Macedonia Bronze 18mm (5.80 grams) Struck 357-330 B.C. Reference: Sear 1452 var.; B.M.C. 5.8 var. Head of young Hercules left in lion's skin. Tripod; ΦIΛIΠΠΩΝ to right, bow in case to left.
KASSANDER king of Macedonia 319BC Hercules Lion Ancient Greek Coin i49232
Greek coin of the Kingdom of Macedonia Kassander - King: 319-297 B.C. Bronze 15mm (2.94 grams) Struck at Pella or Amphipolis Reference: SNG Copenhagen 1154-5; Cf. SNG Alpha Bank 937-41 (monograms). Head of young Hercules right, clad in lion's skin. BAΣIΛEΩΣ KAΣΣANΔPOY, Lion walking left, broken spear in jaws; monograms below.
AMPHAXITIS Macedonia 196BC Hercules & Club RARE Ancient Greek Coin i30661
Greek city of Amphaxitis in Macedon Bronze 21mm (6.51 grams) Struck 196-168 B.C. Reference: Sear 1376; B.M.C. 5.1,2; AMNG III 73; SNG Copenhagen 36 var. (monograms) Head of young Hercules right, in lion's skin. ΑΜΦΑ / ΞΙΩΝ abow and below club right, within oak-wreath; monogram beneath.'Autonomous issue in the time of the Macedonian kings Philip V and Perseus.
Macedonia 288BC Ancient Greek Coin Shield w Gorgon's head Helmet i30222
Greek - Macedonia during the Interregnum period 288-277 B.C. Bronze 15mm (3.82 grams) Reference: Sear 6781 Macedonian shield with Gorgon's head at center. Macedonian helmet dividing B - A ; in lower field to left, caduceus; to right, monogram.
TRAGILOS in MACEDONIA 400BC Hermes & Rose Ancient Greek Coin i31186
Greek city of Tragilos in Macedonia Bronze 17mm (4.52 grams) Struck circa 400 B.C. Reference: Sear 1472; SNG ANS 911; SNG Copenhagen 452 Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos. TPAIΛION, Rose; crescent in field to right.
Roman Republic Caecilia 29a Conquest of Macedonia Shield Elephant Coin i45456
Roman Republic M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus moneyer Silver Denarius 17mm (3.78 grams) Rome mint, circa 127 B.C. Reference: Caecilia 29a; B.M.C. 1147; Syd. 480a; Craw. 263/1b Head of Roma right, ROMA downward behind, star below chin. M. METELLVS. Q . F around Macedonian shield with elephant's head at center; all within laurel wreath.
Roman Protectorate of Macedonia 168BC Roma Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i40774
Greek city of the Roman Protectorate of Macedonia Bronze 25mm (11.47 grams) Struck circa 168-167 B.C. Time of Aemilius Paullus. Gaius Publilius. Quaestor, circa 168-167 B.C. Helmeted head of Roma right. MAKEΔONΩN / TAMIOY ΓAIOY / ΠΟΠΛΙΛIΟΥ in three lines, all within oak wreath.* Numismatic Note: Very rare, possibly unpublished coin from the Roman Macedonian protectorate with the name of the famous consul of the Roman Republic!
AUGUSTUS 27BC Edessa in Macedonia Authentic Ancient Roman Coin i33917
Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 22mm (9.83 grams) of Edessa in Macedonia Reference: Sear GIC 28; B.M.C. 5.39,16 ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Laureate head right. ΕΔΕΣ / ΣΑΙΩΝ in two lines within laurel-wreath; Θ above.
Tiberius 14AD Philippi Macedonia City Foundation Scene Ancient Roman Coin i30519
Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - Bronze 18mm (4.18 grams) mint of Philippi in Macedonia 14-37 A.D. Reference: RPC I 1657; BMC 89 TI AVG, Bare head of Tiberius right. Foundation scene, two priests (pontiffs) plowing with two oxen right.
Claudius 41AD Province of Macedonia Ancient Roman Coin Macedonian shield i32126
Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. - Bronze 24mm (6.87 grams) from the Province of Macedonia 41-54 A.D. Reference: RPC 1612; SGI 425. TI KΛAVΔIOΣ KAIΣAP, bare head left. ΣEBAΣTOΣ MAKEΔONΩN around the Macedonian shield.
TITUS & DOMITIAN CAESARS 77AD Stobi Macedonia Roman Coin Dionysus Temple i28335
Titus & Domitian as Caesars Bronze 25mm (5.10 grams) of Stobi in Macedonia Struck 77-78 A.D. Reference: RPC 311; Boric-Breskovic, Stobi, p. 29, Type 3; AMNG III -; Varbanov 3805 T CAESAR IMP DOMITIANVS CAESAR, Laureate and draped bust of Titus right vis-à-vis bare head of Domitian left. MVNICIPI STOBENSIVM, tetra-style temple on podium with two steps; inside, Dionysus standing left; clipeus in pediment.
DOMITIAN 81AD Amphipolis Macedonia ARTEMIS Ancient Roman / Greek Coin i29397
Domitian - Roman Caesar: 69-81 A.D. Emperor: 81-96 A.D. - Bronze 19mm (5.99 grams) of Amphipolis in Macedonia Reference: RPC 341; SNG Cop. 100 AVTO KЄCAP ΔOMITIANOC, Laureate head right. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Artemis Tauropolos standing left, holding long torch and branch, shield at her feet.
MARCUS AURELIUS 161AD Macedonia Koinon Shield Ancient Roman Coin i48742
Marcus Aurelius - Roman Emperor: 161-180 A.D. - Bronze 18mm (5.58 grams) of Macedonia Koinon Reference: Varbanov 3046 var. (head laureate), Moushmov 5890 var. (same), AMNG 283 var. (same) Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. KOINON MAKEDOΔΟΝΩΝ around Macedonian shield.
Ancient Macedonia Greek Roman Coins Guide and How-To by Numismatic Expert Dealer for Sale eBay Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Learn More Here: Ancient coins of MACEDONIA Greece from the Greek & Roman Times Collection and Guide An interesting video about world coins. An ancient coin expert created this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/macedonia-greek-roman-coins-guide/amp/ Guide to Ancient Coins of Celtic Tribes from France Germany Britain and EuropeVideo and Article dealing with Authentic Coins of the Celts and Proto-Money Trading Tokenshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjobrt1sIIw Celtic tribes lived in a lot of areas on the fringes of the empires of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Romans and Greeks considered the Celts barbarians. But the fact is that the ancient Celts were the ancestors of the modern German, French, Swiss, Eastern European, British and other European cultures. The Celts paint a unique picture with the style of coins they used. They also used trading tokens or what can also be described as proto-money. What the Celts also did was issue their own coins in the styles of the Greek and Roman peoples of the time for trading purposes. This article with video deals with Celtic coins from their development, a bit about their history with many examples shown in an amazing video presentation. The coins shown and many more are available for sale.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 500BC Pre Coin TRISKELES MONEY Trading Token i48911
Eastern Europe Celtic Tribes of the Danube Region Bronze Proto-money Trading Token of "Triskeles Money" 16mm x 17mm (5.06 grams) Circa 500-300 B.C. The ancient Celts used proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards, at least for trade between each other. This is called triskeles money because of it's shape and is a name that could be assigned to it. The ancient Celts would carry this type of money on a string around their body such as in a necklace fashion. A benefit to this type of money is that it allowed for a basic unit of exchange above barter, perhaps of a type recognized as money for a certain region. This allowed for the basic the benefits of money as it is used in today's world and the ability to have a flourishing free market economy. An important part of ancient history of money as it developed and progressed. Very rare type as most Celtic proto-money is what is known as "wheel money" or "ring money" along with second most plentiful being "bell money".
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CentBC Ring Wheel Money Triskeles "Coin" i48405
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring or Wheel or Roulles" Proto-money Trading Token of Triskeles Shape 35mm x 11mm (3.56 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and perhaps even afterwards. This is a type I have never seen before in the Triskeles shape.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CenturyBC Ring Wheel Money Roulles "Coin" i48390
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring" or "Wheel" or "Roulles" money 25mm x 2mm (3.54 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards.
Celtic 700BC Arrowhead Proto-Money Pre-Coin Token Istros Black Sea Area i44440
Celtic Arrowhead Proto-Money City of Istros in the Black Sea Area & Eastern Danube Region Cast Bronze 39mm x 10mm (2.36 grams) circa 700-600 B.C. Reference: SNG Black Sea 218 Arrowhead-shaped proto-money trading token. The ancient Celts from the Eastern Danube and Black Sea areas used proto-money like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 500BC Pre- Coin BELL MONEY Trading Token i48902
Eastern Europe Celtic Tribes of the Danube Region Bronze "Bell Money" 22mm x 19mm (6.60 grams) Circa 500-300 B.C. The ancient Celts used proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards, at least for trade between each other. This is called bell money because of it's shape and therefore there is no clapper inside as it was used for currency. The ancient Celts would carry this type of money on a string around their body such as in a necklace fashion. A benefit to this type of money is that they can be easily stacked and counted, and allowed for a basic unit of exchange above barter. This allowed for the basic the benefits of money as it is used in today's world and the ability to have a flourishing free market economy. An important part of ancient history of money as it developed and progressed.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CenturyBC Ring Wheel Money Roulles "Coin" i44444
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring or Wheel or Roulles" Proto-money or Trading Token 38mm x 4mm (7.30 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and perhaps even afterwards.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CenturyBC Ring Wheel Money Roulles "Coin" i44425
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring" or "Wheel" or "Roulles" money 23mm x 11mm (14.10 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards.
Celtic Danube Eastern Europe 6-2CenturyBC Ring Wheel Money Roulles "Coin" i48343
Eastern Europe Celtic Danube Region Bronze "Ring" or "Wheel" or "Roulles" money 23mm x 5mm (9.79 grams) Circa 500-100 B.C. The ancient Celts proto-money trading tokens like this to conduct trades before the introduction of coins to the area and possibly even afterwards.
Celtic Eastern Europe Silver TetraDrachm as Greek Philip II Macedon Coin i44055
Celtic Tribe of Eatern Europe Making coins in style of Greek king Philip II - King of Macedon: 359-336 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (13.53 grams) under unknown Celtic Tribe circa 300-200 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus right. Youth on horseback right. * Numismatic Note: The Celtic peoples would issue their own versions of the coins of their neighbors, such as the Greeks which have their own unique style to behold. Quality ancient Celtic coin. The Celts of Eastern Europe imitated ancient Greek coins of the time period, this one of Philip II. King Philip II of Macedonia was father of Alexander the Great and his coins referred to his Olympic victory. The reason they did this as they traded with the Greeks and their coins were popular and recognized for trade, so they struck their own. You can see the Cetlic style showing on this coin.
Celtic of Danube Silver Tetradrachm Greek Style Coin Similar to Thasos i44010
Celtic Tribe of the Danube Making coins in style of the Greek city of Thasos on Island in the Thracian Sea Silver Tetradrachm 32mm (16.57 grams) Struck by the Danubian Celts circa 148-50 B.C. Reference: S-215; BMC-Celtic-221; Lanz-967 Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy and with band across forehead. HPAKΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ - Hercules, naked, standing left, holding club, lion's skin over left arm; monogram in field to left. * Numismatic Note: The Celtic peoples would issue their own versions of the coins of their neighbors, such as the Greeks which have their own unique style to behold. Quality ancient Celtic coin. The Celts of the Danube imitated ancient Greek coins of the time period, this one of the city of Thasos in Thrace. The reason they did this as they traded with the Greeks and their coins were popular and recognized for trade, so they struck their own. You can see the Cetlic style showing on this coin. A rich and fertile island off the southern coast of Thrace, Thasos possessed prolific gold mines and had a controlling interest in many of the silver mines on the mainland.
CELTIC Tribe of GALLIA CISALPINA Gaul 2nd Cen BC Massalia Silver Coin i45944
Celtic Tribe of Gallia Cisalpina Silver Drachm 15mm (3.36 grams) Struck circa 2nd Century B.C. in the style of the Ancient Greek coins of Massalia Reference: De La Tour 2126 Head of Nymph right. ΜΕΣΣΑ, lion standing right. The Celts were interesting groups people who made their coins in the styles of the Greek cities and kings they were surrounded by to facilitate trade. Celtic coins have a unique artistic beauty of their own and the style is easily recognizable as they are more stylized than their Greek or Roman counterparts.
CELTIC Tribes of Gaul THE SEQUANI 2-1CenBC HORSE Ancient Greek Coin RARE i46533
Celtic Tribes of Central Gaul The Sequani Tribe Potin Unit 20mm (5.33 grams) Struck circa 2nd-1st Century B.C. Reference: Castelin - de la Tour 5393 Slg. Danicourt 124; LTS 393; BMC 330 Male head left. Horned horse left, with S-shaped tail.
Veliocasses Vercingetorix FRIENDS 80BC Ancient Wheel Money Coins Paris i46397
Veliocasses Paris Region Lead Wheel Money 22x7mm (1.62 grams) circa 80-50 B.C. Set of Three Uncut Wheel Money From an area North of Paris which was together with a group of Veliocasses bronzes. Three small, solid wheel money unclipped and still in the slightly curved shape of the mold. Very rare and perhaps "never to be seen again" type of item.
Celtic Gaul Britain Danube Ancient Roman Coin 350AD Magnentius Victories i42827
Magnentius - Roman Emperor: 350-353 A.D. - Bronze AE2 20mm (1.78 grams) Barbarous Issue Struck in Celtic Gaul, Danube or Britain Struck circa 350-353 A.D. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind bust. Two Victories standing facing each other, holding wreath with text. * Numismatic Note: Very rare issue struck by the Celts of a more scarce emperor.
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An expert numismatist created this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/ancient-celtic-coins/amp/ 11 Advantages of Collecting Ancient Greek and Roman Coinshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCicE3nOEis #1 Size of Market You are aware of a market of ancient coins which is much less known than what other markets people think of such as that of gold and silver. So the advantage to this is that you can get the best prices as you have less competition from other buyers. So you can build up a great collection relatively cheap. Some of the wealthiest families have had or still have collections, with famous names such as Hunt, Rockefeller, Mercedes and much more. What I find is that if some of the most successful people are involved in it, then there is something to it. #2 Historical Value The beauty and historical value of ancient coins are valued by collectors worldwide rather than just what the value of the metal contained in them. So in regards to numismatic coins, you have the advantage of the coins being valued for what they are, rather than just the value of the "scrap" or the intrinsic metal in them. #3 Relatively Unknown Not everyone knows that ancient coins exist for sale, and if they did, that would lead to a meteoric rise in prices for ancient coins. This is where I come in. As my knowledge of coins and marketing increases, my coins will have even a higher value than any other coins out there. The reason being, the professional research, full-color certificates of authenticity, some of the lowest prices on the market and so much more, adding to their resale value. #4 Variety There is such a huge variety of ancient coins to collect. From more famous names such as Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Constantine the Great, there is such a wonderful variety of ancient coins to collect. This makes this topic very interesting to collect because of all of the variety available. #5 Connection to Past Ancient coins preserve our connection to the past. By owning ancient coins, we can learn a lot more about ancient history and bring it to life in our own hands. It is not the metal content of the coin that is valuable, it's the historical beauty it contains as it captures the aesthetics and history of that time period in a very portable format. Makes this a great heirloom for your family. Imagine starting a collection today, that spans generations! #6 Teaching and Learning Resource Make great teaching aids for learning about ancient history Growing up and reading books about history, I now realize how wonderful it would have been to hold an ancient coin from the time period of the Greeks or the Romans. And how much more motivated I would have been to learn about it, if the actual coins were in my hands! Also when you have the ancient coin in your hand, you want to go out and read the history on it, and anything it is connected to. You can say this allows you an expanded world view as your knowledge stretches back thousands of years. #7 Great Gifts Ancient coins make great gifts! There is something thoughtful about going into a selection of thousands of ancient coins and picking out the right ones for your friends and loved ones. Imagine giving a coin with a lion to a person of the Leo astrological sign, Mars or Ares for Ares sign, a coin with a Capricorn, and so much more. Maybe a coin of Alexander the Great for a person named Alex or Alexander. Or Philip II for a person named Philip. Or Mark Antony for a person named mark. #8 Explore the World Ancient coins transport us to places where we dream to be. Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt are all accessible now to you from the comfort of your own home. #9 It used to be a Hobby of Kings which then became the King of Hobbies The United States mint estimates that there are 140 million collectors in the United States alone. Perhaps this number figures in a lot of people that just collect pocket change. However, the point to make is that a person may start collecting something simple at one point and graduate to more scarce coins such as ancient Greek and Roman coins, should they find interest in it. However, with so many films such as Gladiator, 300, Troy, and shows like Rome made by HBO, ancient Greek and Roman history is hotter than ever. I personally believe that if more people knew about the availability of these coins, their price would jump through the roof. That is where educational articles like this add to the value of everyone collecting and/or investing in rare coins. Also with the advent of the internet, what was only for the richest people being the Hobby of Kings, it became the King of Hobbies, as people can trade their coins efficiently over the internet. #10 Large Value in Small Size Think about the advantages of having ancient coins as it allows you to pack a lot of value in a small package. People buy various things, such as art and antiques, but nothing is as compact and transportable as ancient coins. You can put them in your pocket and go! #11 Scarcity Each ancient coin as each it was struck by hand by aligning a small metal planchet between an anvil and a punch and what would happen is that the coins would have different centering. Also the dies would crack so they would need to re-engrave them, so the design could be slightly different. Also some coins were struck with the fresh dies, so the design may be sharper and more prolific rather than one that struck a significant amount of coins. So every time you see a very beautiful coin, realize that in itself is more scarce than a coin that it is a combination of great centering, engraver's ability, sharpness and preservation so there is much to appreciate. What I have seen personally when visiting auctions, coins in superb condition actually would fetch astronomical prices. Some of the coins I feel that may fit this bill is my selection of my ancient silver Roman denarius coins. You can search my store for silver roman keywords. Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCicE3nOEis See Full Article Here: 11 Advantages to Collecting Ancient Greek and Roman Coins Informative blog post pertaining to numismatic coins. An ancient coin expert posted this for educational purposes. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/advantages-to-collecting-ancient-coins/amp/ Guide to SILVER Ancient GREEK COINS - See RARE Collection TypesLearn what different ancient silver Greek coins looked like and about the different numismatic coins for collecting purposes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dswkV8d2No The ancient Greeks used several metals, predominantly gold, silver and bronze types for their money standards. The ancient Greek world had a lot of city-states and kingdoms that stretched out into vast empires. The purpose of this guide and video illustrated above is to get you acquainted with some of the rarest, most desirable types of ancient silver Greek coins. With the focus being on silver, we explore 35 different ancient coins in my collection which are available in my online eBay coin shop. You can also:
Just Some of the RARE Ancient Greek Coins Large Small and All Sizes in Between - Watch the video above or scroll to see picturesThe benefit of this guide is that you are leveraging my many years of experience in dealing with ancient coins to benefit you. I have worked with over 55,000 ancient coins, antiquities and even world coins. I guarantee all of my coins authentic for a lifetime and provide a beautiful, professionally-presented Certificate of Authenticity with every coin. I am appreciative of my amazing patrons who value ancient coins or see them as art in miniature and I am grateful for their positive comments about their experiences with me. Enjoy the many descriptions and pictures of the coins I show in the video. When clicking on the photos below, it will bring up all silver Greek coins, or if you click on the underlined words, you will search my store for that term to see all coins with that keyword.KAULONIA in BRUTTIUM 530BC Very RARE Ancient Silver Greek Stater Coin i31196Greek city of Kaulonia in Bruttium Silver Stater 28mm (6.23 grams) Struck 530-480 B.C. Reference: Sear 252; B.M.C. 1.9 KAVΛ. Apollo, naked, walking right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and bearing on his left arm a small running naked figure, also carrying branch; in field to right, stag standing right, looking back. Similar to obverse, but incuse and reversed, and without legend.Side in Pamphylia 183BC Silver Tetradrachm LARGE Ancient Greek Coin i54544Greek city of Side in Pamphylia Silver Tetradrachm 28mm (16.34 grams) Struck circa 183-175 B.C. under Kleuchares, magistrate. Reference: SNG von Aulock 4797; SNG France 696-701; SNG Copenhagen 40 Helmeted head of Athena right. Nike advancing left, holding wreath; in left field, pomegranate; ΚΛΕ - ΥΧ across fields.Athens Greece ARCHAIC 490BC TETRADRACHM Ancient Silver Greek Coin OWL i52150Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece - Archaic Silver Tetradrachm 20mm (16.90 grams) Struck circa 490-482 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 1591 (R2); Seltman 1927, Groups E and F; Cf. Svoronos Pl. 5; cf. Asyut pl. XVIII Archaic head of Athena right wearing crested helmet decorated with chevron and dot pattern. Owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig behind, ΑΘΕ before.Athens in Attica Greece 320BC Ancient Tetradrachm Silver Greek Coin i40763Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece - Silver Tetradrachm 21mm (17.13 grams) Struck circa 320-294 B.C. Reference: Svornos-pl.20#5 Head of Athena right, of more advanced style, the eye seen in true profile; she wears crested helmet ornamented with three olive-leaves and floral scroll. Owl standing right, head facing; to right AΘE; to left, olive-twig and crescent.ATHENS Attica Greece 353BC Authentic Ancient Silver Greek Coin ATHENA OWL i53512Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece - Silver Hemidrachm 13mm (1.99 grams) Struck circa 353-294 B.C. Reference: Kroll 19c-h; HGC 4, 1642 Head of Athena right, with profile eye, wearing Attic helmet. Owl standing facing between olive sprays; AΘE around.SELINOS in SICILY 540BC Parsley Leaf Stater Ancient Silver Greek Coin i46253Greek city of Selinos in Sicily Silver Stater 22mm (8.43 grams) Struck circa 540-515 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1208; Arnold-Biucchi 1992, no. 3 (R1) Wild parsley leaf. Incuse square with twelve alternating raised and lowered triangular compartments.KELENDERIS CILICIA 425BC Stater Nude Horse Rider Goat Silver Greek Coin i46254Greek city of Kelenderis in Cilicia Silver Stater 22mm (10.67 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. 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.Kingdom of ELYMAIS Kamnaskires VI 1-2CenAD Silver Tetradrachm Greek Coin i46270Greek Coin Kingdom of Elymais Kamnaskires VI - King: late 1st-early 2nd Century A.D. Billon Silver Tetradrachm 29mm (14.66 grams) Reference: Sear GIC 5888; B.M.C. 28.250,14; De Morgan 17 (pl. II, 1) Diademed and cuirassed bust of king left, with long beard and wide fringe of hair below diadem; behind, star within crescent above anchor. Male bust left, diademed and draped, with short beard; badly blundered Greek legend in four lines forming square around.ARADOS in PHOENICIA 350BC Stater Deity Galley Ancient Silver Greek Coin i46289Greek city of Arados in Phoenicia of King Gerostratos possibly Silver Stater 18mm (9.87 grams) Struck 350-332 B.C. Reference: Sear 5977; B.M.C. 26.11,67 Laureate head of bearded deity right. Galley right, on three lines of waves; above, Phoenician letters.ALEXANDER III the GREAT Pella Antigonos II Tetradrachm Silver Greek Coin i46302Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Struck under Antigonos II Gonatas: Macedonian King: 277-239 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 27mm (16.80 grams) Pella mint, circa: 275-271 B.C. Reference: Price 621; Müller 230; SNG Copenhagen 713; Mathisen, Administrative VI.6, dies A19/P44 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Macedonian helmet in field to left; OK monogram below throne.SELEUKOS I Nikator Tetradrachm Athena ELEPHANT Silver Greek Coin Seleukid i46301Greek 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.CORINTH 375BC Athena Pegasus Silver Stater Ancient Greek Coin Triskeles i46350Greek 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 Pegasus, with pointed wing, flying left; koppa beneath. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, N and triskeles of crescents within circle.LARISSA in THESSALY 356BC Silver Drachm Nymph Horse Ancient Greek Coin i47969Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 20mm (5.86 grams) Struck circa 356-320 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 453; BCD Thessaly II, lot 280 Pedigree: Ex BCD Collection with his original hand-written tag and photos of this coin Head of nymph Larissa facing three-quarters left, wearing ampyx. ΛAPI/ΣΑIΩN, Horse grazing right.LYTTOS in CRETE 430BC Eagle Boar Authentic Ancinet Silver Greek Coin i49264Greek city of Lyttos in Crete Silver Drachm 20mm (5.50 grams) Struck circa 430-320 B.C.. Reference: Sear 3237; Svoronos, Numismatique 19; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 5 Eagle flying left. ΓVΤΤSΘΝ, Head of boar right in dotted square within incuse square.THASOS an ISLAND off THRACE Archaic 525BC Satyr Nymph Silver Greek Coin i49355Greek city of Thasos, an Island off Thrace Silver Stater 22mm (8.54 grams) Struck circa 525-463 B.C. Reference: HGC 6, 331; Le Rider 1-2 and 5; Sear 1357; Weber 2500; Price & Waggoner 100-126 Naked ithyphallic satyr in kneeling-running attitude right, carrying in his arms a struggling nymph who raises her right hand in protest. Quadripartite incuse square. Rhegion in Bruttium 415BC Lion Apollo Drachm Ancient Silver Greek Coin i44063 Greek city of Rhegion in Bruttium Silver Drachm 15mm (3.89 grams) Struck 415-387 B.C. Reference: Sear 502; B.M.C.1.38 Lion's scalp facing. PHΓINON, Laureate head of Apollo right, olive-sprig behind.SKOTUSSA in THESSALY 440BC Horse Wheat-grain Ancient Silver Greek Coin i52158Greek city of Skotussa in Thessaly Silver Drachm 18mm (6.02 grams) Struck circa 440-420 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 587; Sear 2217; BCD Thessaly II, lots 728-729; Weber 2927 Forepart of horse prancing left. ΣKO, Wheat-grain in its husk; all within incuse square.EPHESOS in IONIA 340BC SILVER Tetradrachm Bee Stag Ancient Greek Coin i53493Greek city of Ephesos in Ionia Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (15.01 grams) Struck circa 340-325 B.C under magistrate Euktitos Reference: BMC 41; Pixodarus O155-2; Head Chronology, p. 34, class a, 26, Mionnet S VI, 191; Babelon Traite 1883.40 E-Φ to left and right of bee with straight wings. EYKTITOΣ, Forepart of stag recumbent right, head left, palm tree to left.JUBA II Mauretenia CLEOPATRA SELENE Mark Antony CHILD Silver Greek Coin i53496Greek Kigdom of Mauretenia Juba II - King 25 B.C. - 23 A.D. Juba II & Cleopatra Selene Silver Denarius 17mm (3.23 grams) Reference: Sear GIC 6005; Müller III, 109,95 REX IVBA, Diademed head of Juba II right. BACIΛICCA KΛЄOΠΑΤΡΑ, large star within crescent.ASPENDOS in PAMPHYLIA 370BC Silver Greek Coin NUDE WRESTLERS Triskeles i53498Greek city of Aspendos in Pamphylia Silver Stater 22mm (10.46 grams) Struck 370-333 B.C. Reference: Sear 5398 var.; B.M.C. 19. 98, 35-6 var. Pedigree: Ex Bowers January 1984, 3287 Two naked athletes, wrestling, grasping each other by the arms; AΦ between them. Slinger standing right, about to discharge his sling; triskeles before; ΕΣΤFEΔIΙYΣ behind; all within dotted square.EUKRATIDES I 171BC Silver Tetradrachm RARE R1 Indo Greek Baktria Coin i53503Indo Greek & Baktria Kingdom in India Eukratides I Megas - King circa 171-145 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 33mm (16.06 grams) Struck circa 170-145 B.C. Reference: HGC 12, 130 Rare R1; Bopearachchi 1 Diademed and draped bust right. The Dioscuri (Gemini twins) on horses rearing right; monogram below.KROTON BRUTTIUM 350BC Authentic Ancient Silver Greek Coin Eagle Tripod i45941Greek city Kroton in Bruttium Silver Stater / Nomos 22mm (7.79 grams) Struck circa 350-300 B.C. Reference: SNGANS-362; HNItaly-2172 Eagle standing left atop olive branch. Tripod altar, KPO in field to left; Δ in field to right.APAMEIA in PHRYGIA 88BC Cistophoric Tetradrachm Ancient Silver Greek Coin i53491Greek city of Apameia in Phrygia Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm 23mm (11.28 grams) Struck circa 88-67 B.C. Attalos and Timo-, magistrates. Reference: Sear 5113 var.; Kleiner, Late Issue XVII; SNG Copenhagen 156 Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy-wreath. Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; ATTA/ΛΟY/TIMΩ in three lines above, aulos (double flute) to right; TA in field to left.VELIA in LUCANIA 300BC Philistion group Silver Greek Coin Athena Lion i53521Greek 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.AKRAGAS in SICILY 510BC Didrachm EAGLE CRAB Silver Greek Coin RARE R1 i53571Greek city of Akragas in Sicily Silver Didrachm 21mm (8.23 grams) Struck circa 510-500 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 87 Rare R1; Jenkins 1970, Group Ia AKRA/CANTOΣ, Eagle standing left. Crab.Celtic Eastern Europe Silver Tetradrachm as Greek Philip II Macedon Coin i54000Celtic Tribe of Eatern Europe Making coins in style of Greek king Philip II - King of Macedon: 359-336 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (14.20 grams) under unknown Celtic Tribe circa Early 3rd century B.C. Reference: Lanz -; CCCBM I -; Pink - Laureate head of Zeus right. ΦΙΛΠΠΟΥ, Youth on horseback right, holding palm; below belly, Λ above torch; K below raised foreleg.THASOS Island off Thrace Dionysus Hercules Silver Greek Tetradrachm Coin i54356Greek city of Thasos, an Island off Thrace Silver Tetradrachm 35mm (16.68 grams) Struck after 148 B.C. Reference: Sear 1759; B.M.C 3. 67-78; SNG Cop. 1039 Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy and with the band across forehead. HPAKΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ, Hercules, naked, standing left, holding club, lion's skin over left arm; monogram in field to left.WINGED MONSTER on RARE Himera in Sicily 465BC Ancient Silver Greek Coin i36632Greek city of Himera in Sicily Silver Litra 11mm (0.63 grams) Struck circa 465-415 B.C. Reference: Sear 816 var; B.M.C. 2.41 var. Forepart of monster right, with bearded human head, goat's horn, lion's paw and curled wing. HIMERAION, Naked youth seated on goat prancing left.Tarsus Cilicia 369BC Silver Greek Coin NGC Certified AU Datames Satrap i28602Greek city of Tarsus in Cilicia Datames, Persian Satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia, 369-361 B.C. Silver Stater (23mm, 10.55gm.), Tarsos, 369-361 B.C. Reference: SNGLev 83; SNGFr 292, BMC 35; SNG Cop 300, SNGvA 5943. Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 4277593-001 BALTRZ (=Baaltars) in Aramaic to left, Baaltars seated right, torso facing, holding eagle-tipped scepter in right hand, grain ear & grape-bunch in left; thymiaterion to right; all within crenellated wall. TDNM (=Datames) in Aramaic in the center, Ana, nude, facing Datames; both have their right arms raised; between them, thymiaterion; all within pelleted square border within linear border.KROTON in BRUTTIUM 480BC Silver Stater NGC Certified Ch XF Greek Coin i53836Greek city Kroton in Bruttium Silver Stater 20mm (7.58 grams) Struck circa 480-430 B.C. Reference: SNG ANS-266 NGC Ancients Certified Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 3762382-007 Tripod altar, heron at left. Incuse altar. Pedigree: From the Dr. Michael Phillip Collection. Ex: Stack's Sale December 7, 8 1989 Lot# 3016. Ex: Stack's Sawhill Sale March 1979 Lot#1009. Ex: Stack's Massachusetts Historical Society Sale March 1971, Lot# 77.KYRENE KYRENAICA 308BC Silphium Plant NGC Certified VF Silver Greek Coin i53837Greek city of Kyrene in Kyrenaica Silver Didrachm 18mm (7.73 grams) Struck circa 308-277 B.C. Reference: SNG Cop-1234; BMC-29.51,229 NGC Ancients Certified Ch VF Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5 3762382-009 Diademed head of Carneius wearing horn of Ammon facing right. Silphium plant with two pairs of leaves, cornucopiae in right field. Pedigree: From the Dr. Michael Phillip Collection; Ex: Stack's Sale December 7, 8 1989 Lot# 3212.AMPHIPOLIS in MACEDONIA 158BC NGC Certified TETRADRACHM Silver Greek Coin i54510Greek city of Amphipolis in Macedonia Silver Tetradrachm 30mm (16.96 grams) Struck 158-149 B.C. Reference: Sear 1386 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 3987680-080 Macedonian shield, at center of which but of Artemis Tauropolos right; bow and quiver at her shoulder. MAKEΔONΩΝ / ΠΡΩΤΗΣ above and below club right; in field above, monogram; all within oak-wreath, to left of which, thunderbolt.225BC Alexander the Great LYSIMACHOS Kalchedon Tetradrachm NGC Greek Coin i54512Greek city of Kalchedon in Bithynia in the name and types of Lysimachos - King of Thrace: 323-281 B.C. - Silver Tetradrachm 28mm (16.94 grams) Struck circa 225 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 526; Marinescu Group IV, Issue 46, 104.1 (O41/R95 - this coin); Müller 254 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 4246219-010 Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great, wearing the horn of Ammon. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; bow and quiver to inner left; monogram in field to left; grain ear below.ALEXANDER III the GREAT 260BC NGC Certified Silver TETRADRACHM Greek Coin i54522Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 27mm (16.74 grams) Kalchedon in Bithynia mint, circa 260-220 B.C. Reference: Price 929 var. (Kallatis; monogram below throne); SNG München -; SNG Alpha Bank -; SNG Saroglos - Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 Fine Style 4277580-002 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter; KA monogram in field to left; ΔX monogram below throne.Patraos King of Paeonia 335BC NGC Certified Ch XF Silver Tetradrachm Coin i54736Greek Coin of the Kingdom of Paeonia Patraos - King, circa 340-315 B.C. Silver Tetradrachm 27mm (12.49 grams) Struck circa 335-315 B.C. Reference: Sear 1520; B.M.C. 5.4; Paeonian Hoard I, 227 (these dies); SNG ANS 1030 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4277578-004 Provenance: ex Paeonian Hoard of 1968 (IGCH 410) Laureate head of Apollo right, with short hair. ΠATPAOY, Paeonian cavalryman, wearing crested Attic helmet and full armor, on horseback galloping right and spearing fallen Macedonian solider holding a round shield, a bucranium in left field.Guide to Ancient Greek SILVER Coins Collecting How To Overview of the Types Download this article by right-clicking here and selecting save as Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond. For more great articles and videos on ancient coins, visit, http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/ or Click here to see all of my EDUCATIONAL COIN VIDEOS Article Source Here: Ancient GREEK SILVER COINS Collecting Guide Fascinating blog post about collecting old coins. An ancient coin expert posted this to educate people. via Trusted Ancient Coins - Feed http://www.trustedancientcoins.com/collecting-silver-greek-coins-guide/amp/ |
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