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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Roman Imperialobv Nero+etched monogram rv emperor spears foe
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Caria, Islands Offobv Helios 3/4-facing rv rose in bloom; wreath
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Atticaobv Athena rv owl, olive spray, moon
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
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Phoeniciayr.64 (63/2 BC) Melkart/eagle on prow
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Phoeniciayr.161 (AD 35/6) Melkart/eagle on prow
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Phoeniciauncertain year after 19BC Melkart/eagle on prow
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Ptolemaic Kingdomobv Zeus-Ammon rv eagle w/cornucopia at shoulder
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Lucaniaobv barley ear rv obverse type incuse
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Atticaobv Athena rv owl, live spray, moon
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Otherobv Pegasus rv Athena, Eros (?)
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Byzantineobv facing military bust rv Victory hldg P-cross
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Roman Imperialsecond reign AD 476-491 rv Victory w/long cross
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Roman Imperatorialc46BBC A.Hirtius praetor Pietas-Vesta/implements
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Ioniaobv bee rv forepart of stag; palm tree behind
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CorinthiaPegasus/Athena; eagle rv Athena; thyrsus
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Phoeniciayr.161 (AD35/6) Melkart/eagle on prow
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Byzantineobv Christ stg; stars rv Manuel & St Theodore
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Byzantineobv Christ std rv Constantine X stg
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