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Historical Context:  Thasos was a Thracian Island in Northern Greece. It was a rich and fertile island with prolific gold and silver mines. The area was settled by Greek colonist during the 7^th century BC. The Greek cultural centered around Aigai, but was of no great importance until the reign of Alexander I (495-454 BC). Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) initiated the dynamic expansion setting the stage for Alexander.

Obv:  Satyr kneeling holding Amphora
Rev:  Amphora
Diameter:  13 mm diameter (about 2/3rds the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine plus

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Historical Context:  Akragas was founded on a plateau overlooking the sea, with two nearby rivers and a ridge to the north offering a degree of natural fortification. Its establishment took place around 582-580 BC and is attributed to Greek colonists from Gela, who named it Akragas. Akragas grew rapidly, becoming one of the richest and most famous of the Greek colonies of Magna Graecia. It came to prominence under the sixth-century tyrants and became a democracy after the overthrow of Theron's son Thrasydaeus. Although the city remained neutral in the conflict between Athens and Syracuse, its democracy was overthrown when the city was sacked by the Carthaginians in 406 BC. Akragas never fully recovered its former status.  The city was sacked by both the Romans and the Carthaginians in the third century.  The Romans eventually captured Akragas in 210 and renamed it Agrigentum. It became prosperous again under Roman rule and its inhabitants received full Roman citizenship following the death of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.

Obv:  Eagle
Rev:  Crab
Diameter:  20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel)
Condition:  Fine plus

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#9592: SILVER Stater - 4th Century BC, 
ARADOS, PHOENICIA 

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in PHOENICIA (Sidon) around 350 BC. Phoenicia was a coastal area just north of Palestine/Judea. It contained numerous important trade and port cities, including Arados, Tripolis, Byblos, Sidon, and Tyre. Phoenicia was originally controlled by the Persian empire. Around 340 BC, Phoenicia was conquered by Alexander the Great. After his death (323 BC), Control of Phoenicia was traded between the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt and the Seleukid Dynasty of Syria until the Roman in the 1st Century BC. 

Obv:  Beared Diety
Rev:  Galley
Diameter:  20 mm (about the diameter of a US Nickel and almost twice as thick)
Weight:  9.6 grams
Condition:  about Very Fine

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#9457: SILVER Drachm - 5th Century BC, 
EPHESOS 

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in EPHESOS, which was situated at the mouth of the Kayster river.  Ephesos was founded by IONIAN colonists under Androklos.  It rose to a place of great importance in Classical times and Hellenistic times, due in part to its beautififul sanctuary of the Ephesian Artemis.  After the end of the Pergamene Kingdom in 133 BC, then fell under Roman rule. 

Obv:  Bee, Wings open
Rev:  Incuse Punch
Diameter:  16 mm (about the diameter of a US Dime and almost twice as thick)
Weight:  3.2 grams
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context:  Peloponnesos was a major large “island” south of mainland Greece in the Mediterrarrean Sea .  Sikyon was the Capital city located on the northern edge of Peloponnesos.  This area was slow to develop coinage because its needs were served by the large quantities of silver staters minted by Aigina.  After the fall of Sparta , coin production flourised.  By the end of the 4^th Century the area was under the control of the Macedonian Empire. 

Obv:  Poseidon standing holding Trident Spear
Rev:  Bull standing
Diameter:  19 mm diameter (slightly smaller than the size of a US Nickel)
Weight:  8.1 grams
Condition:  Very Fine plus

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Historical Context:  Peloponnesos was a major large “island” south of mainland Greece in the Mediterrarrean Sea .  Sikyon was the Capital city located on the northern edge of Peloponnesos.  This area was slow to develop coinage because its needs were served by the large quantities of silver staters minted by Aigina.  After the fall of Sparta , coin production flourised.  By the end of the 4^th Century the area was under the control of the Macedonian Empire. 

Obv:  Chimera (Mythical creature) - Lion, Goat Head out of Back, and Serpent Tail
Rev:  Dove Flying
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (slightly smaller than the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context:  See above

Obv:  Chimera (Mythical creature) - Lion, Goat Head out of Back, and Serpent Tail
Rev:  Dove Flying
Diameter:  15 mm diameter (slightly smaller than the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  almost Very Fine

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in APOLLONIA PONTIKA (a colony of Miletos, a city which boasted a fine temple of APOLLO). Apollonia was located on the western shore of the BLACK SEA. This area was settled by the Greeks during the 8th and 7th centuries BC and eventually became hellenized over the subsequent centuries.

Attribution: APOLLONIA PONTIKA, 450 BC: The obverse (front) of this coin is a GORGON FACE (Medusa), tounge protruding. The Gorgon was a mythical creature capable of turning people to stone!!! The reverse scene is an ANCHOR with a Letter "A" and cuddlefish!! This coin is in "Very Fine plus" condition. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is a SILVER DRACHM. It measures about 14 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US dime but twice as thick).

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Historical Context:  The site of Abdera was settled in the middle of the 7th century B.C. by colonists from Clazomenae and in 545 B.C. by the inhabitants of Teos. It soon grew to a prosperous city, with a fortification wall, harbor, dockyards and sanctuaries. This was the city of Democritos , and was host to the army of Xerxes.. The city flourished until the Roman period, when it lost its importance and the defensive walls were abolished. During the Byzantine period the site was used as a cemetery.

Obv:  Griffen (Mythical creature) - Eagle head on Lion Bodyl
Rev:  Apollo, Legend around
Diameter:  15 mm diameter (slightly smaller than the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  almost Very Fine (Coin much nicer than picture shows)  

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in CALABRIA,  Taras (Taretum) during the 3rd century BC.  Taretum was the most important Greek city in southern Italy during the 5^th and 4^th Centuries BC. Taras finally surrendered to the Romans in 272 BC.

Obv:  Athena, Helmet adorned with 
          Skylla (Throwing Stone)
Rev:  Herakles Wrestling the Nemean Lion, Grasshopper above
Diameter:  14 mm on long axis (smaller than the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  almost Very Fine  

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The Seleukid Dyansty lasted from about 312 to 64 BC. It was founded by Seleukos I, a close companion of Alexander the Great. Seleukos rose to power during the period of instability following Alexander's death. The territories conquered by Alexander were split amongst his key Generals, Seleukos, Ptolemy (Egypt), and Antigan Gonatas (Macedonia).  The territorial extent of the Seleukid Dynasty varies greatly from period to period. However, at it's peak, it comprised the whole of Alexander the Great's conquest, except Egypt.

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Historical Context: See above

Obv:  Antiochus I
Rev:  Apollo Seated on Omphalos
Weight:  16.1 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US $.50)
Condition:  Fine plus, Nicely toned, slightly chipped

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Obv:  Demetrios I
Rev:  Apollo Seated
Weight:  16.6 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US $.50)
Condition:  about Very Fine plus, Heavily toned, Deep banker's cut

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Obv:  Demetrios II
Rev:  Apollo Seated on Omphalos
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine / Very Fine plus, Great toning

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Obv:  Demetrios II
Rev:  Tyche Seated, Tyche is the greek Goddess of "Good Luck"
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, some toning silvery highlights

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Obv:  Antiochos VIII (Grypos)
Rev:  Zeus standing, Holding Sceptor, Cresent above
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine plus

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Obv:  Antiochos VIII (Grypos)
Rev:  Zeus standing, Holding Sceptor, Cresent above
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine plus

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Obv:  Antiochos VIII (Grypos)
Rev:  Zeus standing, Holding Sceptor, Cresent above
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, retoned and waxed for preservation

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Obv:  Alexander in Lion Skin Cap
Rev:  Apollo standing leaning on Bow
Diameter:  19 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Philip II, the father of ALEXANDER THE GREAT. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian victories. His coins often commemorate those victories. This reverse of this coin shows Philip II on horseback. Some believe the reverse is intended to be Alexander the Great (as a boy) on Horseback, referring to a challenge that Philip issued to Alexander regarding riding a certain horse. 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine plus, Great patina and brassy highlights

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine/Fine, Some encrustations

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 26 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine 

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  16.9 grams
Size:  about 28 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine 

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in ARKADIA (middle of Peloponnesos peninsula) starting about 363 to 280 BC.  These are believed struck to commemorate the 104th Olympiad (364 BC), when the Games were moved from Pisa . 

Obv:  Zeus, Chief Olympian God!! 
Rev:  Pan seated on Rock
Weight:  2.6 grams
Diameter:  14 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Dime).
Condition:  about Very Fine/V Good, lightly toned

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Historical Context: This coin was minted by the THESSALIAN LEAGUE around 196 to 146 BC. Following the great victory of the Roman General Flamininus over Philip V of Macedon, in 197 BC. The freedom of the Greeks was proclaimed at Corinth and a number of new autonomous coinages were initiated. Those in the name of the Thassalian Leagua were probably minted at Larissa. The Thessalian league was a loose confederacy of feudal like states run by a few great Thessalian families. The seat of the Thessalian diet was Larissa.

Obv:  Zeus, Chief Olympian God!! 
Rev:  Athena Itonia walking right holding a SPEAR and SHIELD
Diameter:  21 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter).
Condition:  about Very Fine, toned

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Historical Context: See above

Obv:  Zeus, Chief Olympian God!! 
Rev:  Athena Itonia walking right holding a SPEAR and SHIELD
Diameter:  23 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter).
Condition:  about Very Fine, toned

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Historical Context: See above

Obv:  Zeus, Chief Olympian God!! 
Rev:  Eagle on Thunderbolt
Diameter:  21 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel but thicker).
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted in MARONEIA (Thrace) between 400-350 BC. This area was named after Maron, a priest of Apollo, who was featured in the Odyssey by Homer the Poet. Maroneia was noted for its fine quality wine. Thrace was a kingdom that was later founded by Lysimachos, 323-281 BC, who expanded its rule over much of Asia minor following the defeat of Antigonos the One-eyed. These coins predate that period. 

Obv:  Prancing Horse
Rev:  Box Pattern with Grape Vine
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Fine

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted in Thracian Cherronesos 400-350 BC. Thrace was just north and east of Macedonia on the Aegean Sea. Greek Colonists settled this area during the 8th and 7th centuries BC. The interior areas were primarily populated by the indigenous tribes. They became partially Hellenized by contact with the Greeks. Their contact with the Greeks was mainly in the form of trade. They had significant silver mines available and struck coins for mainly for trade purposes. Their coinage often depicted scenes "close to nature," which explains the Lion motif. 

Obv:  Lion, Looking back
Rev:  Incuse punch and symbols
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context:  See above 

Obv:  Lion, Looking back
Rev:  Incuse punch and monogram
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  See above 

Obv:  Lion, Looking back
Rev:  Incuse punch wreath symbol
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in PONTIC EMPIRE, during the reign of MITHRDATES VI (The Great), 120 to 63 BC.  The Pontic empire was founded about the time of the death of Alexander the Great (305 BC) located on the southern shore of the Black Sea. Mithradates VI was only 11 years old when he assumed his reign. He added to the realm through the conquest of Bosporos and Kolchis (the northern and eastern shores of the Black Sea). He eventually came up against Rome, championing himself as a Guardian of the Greeks against their Roman masters. After 3 wars, he was defeated by Pompey the Great.

Obv:  Young Ares, Greek God of WAR
Rev:  Sword in Sheath
Diameter:  21 mm diameter (about size of a Nickel, but thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Great Patina/Highlights

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Obv:  Female Head
Rev:  Athena Advancing right, Brandishing Spear
Diameter:  20 mm diameter 
(about the size of a US Nickel, almost 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine, nice patina

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Obv:  Female Head
Rev:  Athena Advancing right, Brandishing Spear
Diameter:  20 mm diameter 
(about the size of a US Nickel, almost 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine, nice patina

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Obv:  Nymph
Rev:  Manheaded Bull, Nike above
Diameter:  20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel, 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine, nice toning

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Obv:  Athena in Crested Helmet
Rev:  Manheaded Bull, Nike above
Diameter:  20 mm diameter 
(about the size of a US Nickel, 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine, nice toning

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Obv:  Athena in Crested Helmet
Rev:  Manheaded Bull, Nike above
Diameter:  19 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Nickel, 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine, nice toning

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Obv:  Athena in Crested Helmet
Rev:  Manheaded Bull, Nike above
Diameter:  20 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Nickel, 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine, some toning

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Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. After his death, many of regions conquered by Alexander minted coins of this motif in his honor. 

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  15 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine plus

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ORIGINAL HOARD TONING

Size:  about 28 mm (much larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine, good metal surfaces, original toning 

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Size:  about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus/Good, scracthiness on Rev.  - better than photo indicates 

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Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. After Alexander's death, his bother retained power in Macedonia and minte4d these coins, similar to those minted in Alexander's name. 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 26 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine 

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 26 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine 

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in Apameia, Phrygia (North Eastern area of the Mediterranean) about 133 to 48 BC.  Apameia was founded by Antiochus I and named after his mother, Apama.  Apameia became an trade and transport city being centrally located to many travel routes through Phrygia. 

Obv:  Zeus 
Rev:  Artemis Anaitis (local version of Artemis) 
Size:  about 23 mm (slightly larger than a US Nickel and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine/Fine, Great Patina 

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Obv:  Zeus Perseus wearing Winged Cap 
Rev:  Oak Wreath and Club of Herakles (Hercules) 
Size:  about 16 mm (slightly larger than a US Dime and thicker)
Condition:  Fine/Very Fine, Great Patina 

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the CELTICS around the reign of Philip II of the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC). Philip II was the father of ALEXANDER THE GREAT. The CELTS originated in northern Europe (Germany and France) and dispersed over all of northern Europe. They were formable warriors who served as mercenaries. In the 2^nd Century BC, they controlled all of northern Europe (Ireland to Spain). Their coinage often copies that of their Greek neighbors probably because they did not use coins internally, but used them primarily for trade. Original Celtic art is very abstract. Their coins follow that abstract concept. The Celts were ultimately overcome by the Romans in the first century AD.

Obv:  Zeus, Celtic Stylized 
Rev:  Him on Horseback 
Diameter:  27 mm diameter and weighs about 16 grams (almost the size of a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Zeus, Celtic Stylized 
Rev:  Him on Horseback 
Diameter:  24 mm diameter and weighs about 16 grams (almost the size of a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Smyrna, Ionia in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. 

Obv:  Young Apollo
Rev:  Homer, The poet, Seated with Scrolls
Diameter:  20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, some porousity

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Smyrna, Ionia in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. 

Obv:  Athena
Rev:  Sword in Sheath
Diameter:  12 mm diameter (about 2/3rdsthe size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Smyrna, Ionia in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. 

Obv:  Ariobarzanes I
Rev:  Athena holding Victory
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in THASOS about 148 - 100 BC. Thasos was a Thracian Island in Northern Greece. It was famous for its gold mines, but also as a center for cult worship of Dionysos, Greek God of Wine. The island was first under the control of the Phoenicians then it fell to the Persians and finally the Greeks. Following the death of Andriscus and the organization of Macedonia into a Roman province, the output went to the Thracian mints in Maroneia and Thasos for coin production. This coin is one of those coins.

Obv:  DIONYSOS, The God of Wine
Rev:  HERAKLES holding a LION SKIN (over his left shoulder) and CLUB (to his right). Herakles (Roman Hercules) was the mythical son of Zeus, known for his famous labors
Diameter:  31 mm diameter (about the size of a US SILVER DOLLAR)
Condition:  Fine/about Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE around 320-290 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. 

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  BOWCASE and CLUB of HERAKLES
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime but twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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