Ancient Coins
Ancient coins offer a captivating window into the economic, cultural, and artistic legacy of antiquity. Greek coins, renowned for their intricate designs, often depicted gods, heroes, and city emblems, reflecting the richness of Hellenic culture. Roman coins, ranging from the Republic to the Empire, showcased emperors, military victories, and monumental architecture, serving as propaganda tools and currency. Byzantine coins, primarily in gold and bronze, carried Christian iconography and imperial portraits, bridging classical and medieval art. Celtic coins, with their abstract and often symbolic designs, reveal the ingenuity and independence of these ancient tribes.
- Ionia
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Roman Republic'L' issue obv Jupiter rv Victory erects trophy
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Syria, Seleucis & PieriaTyche/fulmen on throne
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AtticaNew Style Athena/owl on amphora
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Ciliciaobv Aphrodite & Eros-Nike rv Dionysus hldg grapes
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Sicilyobv Nymph(?) rv six pellets in wreath
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Thraceobv procession+monogram rv eagle w/wreath+scepter
- Lucania
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Thraceobv procession+monogram rv eagle w/wreath+scepter
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Pergamum Kingdomobv Philetaerus rv Athena rests hand on shield
- Byzantine
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Roman Republicobv Roma rv Victory in biga
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Roman ImperialEphesus (?) rv temple w/Diana of Ephesus statue
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Macedonian Kingsrv eagle on fulmen in oak wreath
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ByzantineAD 813-820 Syracuse obv Leo V rv Constantine
- Byzantine
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Roman Republicobv Roma rv Sol in quadriga
- Roman Imperial
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Roman Imperialrv Diana Lucifera w/torch
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Pamphyliaobv hoplite w/sword+shield rv triskeles