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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Atticaobv Athena rw owl, olive spray, moon
- Roman Imperial
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Roman Imperatorialissue as Moneyer Libertas/procession
- Roman Imperial
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Roman Imperatorialobv elephant & snake rv implements
- Roman Imperial
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Roman Imperatorialobv Antony rv Octavian
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Roman Republicobv Jupiter rv Victory in quadriga
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AtticaNew Style Athena/owl on amphora
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Roman Imperatorialobv Medusa rv Aurora or Victory w/four horses
- Roman Imperial
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Macedonian Kingsobv Heracles rv Zeus hldg eagle
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
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Ioniaobv griffin, panther head rv quadripartite incuse
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
- Byzantine
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Macedonian Kingsissue as Ptolemy I obv Heracles rv Zeus
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Roman Republicobv Mutinus Titinus(?) rv Pegasus on tablet
- Roman Imperial
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Byzantineobv facing military bust rv Victory w/long cross




























