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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Byzantineobv facing bust rv Angel hldg P-cross
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Roman Imperialrv Nero & Poppaea or Statilla Messalina
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Roman Imperialobv facing military bust rv Constantinopolis std
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Macedonian Kingsissue of Ptolemy I obv Heracles rv Zeus
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Syria, Seleucis & PieriaTyche/fulmen on throne
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
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AtticaNew Style Athena/owl on amphora
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Otherobv beardless male hd rv horse & palm tree
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Ciliciaobv Aphrodite & Eros-Nike rv Dionysus hldg grapes
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Thessalyobv nymph Larissa rv mare and foal
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Thessalyobv nymph Larissa rv horse prepares to roll
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
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Macedonian Kingsearly posthumous issue obv Heracles rv Zeus
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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