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.
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Sicilyobv Nymph(?) rv six pellets in wreath
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Otherobv tortoise rv five-part incuse
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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
- Lucania
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Judaeaundated (AD134/5) obv Temple rv lulav+etrog
- Roman Imperial
- Roman Imperial
- Roman Imperial
- Roman Imperial
- Roman Imperial
- Roman Imperial
- Roman Imperial
- Roman Imperial
- Roman Imperial
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Thraceobv procession+monogram rv eagle w/wreath+scepter
- Byzantine
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Roman Imperatorial42 BC. L. Mussidius Longus rv cornucopia-globe, etc.
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Byzantineobv Christ bust rv Michael VII
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Byzantineobv Christ bust rv Michael VII