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#7011:
SILVER Trihemiobol - 411 to 350 BC, Pamphila, Thasos, Off Thrace Satyr Kneeling holding Amphora / Amphora!! 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 7th 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 SOLD $139 plus shipping
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#6712:
SILVER Diobol - 370to 281 BC, Herakleia Historical
Context: Herakleia
was founded jointly by Taras and Thourioi ( Obv: Athena in Crested Helmet, Hippocamp on Helmet
SOLD $139 plus shipping
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#9906: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm Demetrios Poliorketes, 306 to 283 BC Historical Context: While a lot of Alexander style tetradrachms were struck during this period, most of them were in the name of Alexander and it is rare to fine one struck in the name of Demetrios Poliorketes. Obv: Alexander as Herakles, wearing the
lion's skin.
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#9705:
SILVER Didrachm - SICILY.AKRAGAS, before 413 BC, Eagle / Crab 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 SOLD $379 plus shipping
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#9676: Bronze Unit (AE29) - SICILY.AKRAGAS, before 413 BC, Eagle / Crab Historical Context: See above Obv: Eagle BUY NOW $219 plus shipping
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#9592: SILVER Stater - 4th Century BC, 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
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#10185: SILVER Stater - 4th-2nd Century BC, 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:
Tyche, Greek Goddess of Good Luck ex-Wayne Sayles BUY NOW $149 plus shipping
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#10186: SILVER Stater - 4th-2nd Century BC, 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:
Tyche, Greek Goddess of Good Luck ex-Wayne Sayles BUY NOW $39.95 plus shipping
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#9457: SILVER Drachm - 5th
Century BC, 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 Obv:
Bee, Wings open
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#9585:
SILVER Stater - 470 to 445 BC, Lucania, Poseidonia Historical
Context: Peloponnesos
was a major large “island” south of mainland Obv: Poseidon standing holding Trident Spear BUY NOW
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#9406:
SILVER Hemidrachm - 360 to 330 BC, Sikyon, Peloponnesos Chimera - MYTHICAL CREATURE!! Historical
Context: Peloponnesos
was a major large “island” south of mainland Obv: Chimera (Mythical creature) - Lion, Goat Head out
of Back, and Serpent Tail BUY
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#9405:
SILVER Hemidrachm - 360 to 330 BC, Sikyon, Peloponnesos Chimera - MYTHICAL CREATURE!! Historical Context: See above Obv: Chimera (Mythical creature) - Lion, Goat Head out
of Back, and Serpent Tail BUY
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#7504: GREEK Drachm – APOLLONIA PONTIKA - 450 BC,
Gorgon Face - Snake Hair, Turns People to STONE !!
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). SOLD
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#10210: Tetradrachm of Athens, 4th Century BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted in Athens about mid 4th Century BC. Throughout most of the 5th century BC, after the Persian defeat, Athens ruled the Aegean world and became a great cultural and political center. The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC, drained Athens of her wealth, which led the way for Sparta and later the Macedonian Empire under Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) to take control of the Greek World. Obv: Athena her helmet
adorned in front with three olive leaves BUY NOW $329 plus shipping
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#10206: Tetradrachm of Athens, 4th Century BC, Historical Context: See above Obv: Athena her helmet
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#9408: GREEK Drachm – ABDERA - 386 to 375 BC, GRIFFEN 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 Obv: Griffen (Mythical creature) - Eagle head on Lion
Bodyl SOLD $ 239 plus shipping
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#9390 Silver Diobol - 3rd Cent BC Taretum (Calabria Region in Southern Italy) 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 5th and 4th Centuries BC. Taras finally surrendered to the Romans in 272 BC. Obv: Athena, Helmet adorned with SOLD $ 189 plus shipping
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The Seleukid Dynasty Successors to Alexander the Great 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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#8902: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY, Reign of Antiochus I, Soter 280 to 261 BC Historical Context: See above Obv: Antiochus I SOLD $179 plus shipping
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#9958: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY, Reign of Antiochus II 261 to 246 BC Historical Context: See above Obv: Antiochus II BUY NOW $269 plus shipping
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#7791: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY Reign of Demetrios I 162 to 150 BC Historical Context: See above Obv: Demetrios I BUY NOW $149 plus shipping
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#9553: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY, Demetrios II (First Reign) 145 to 140 BC Historical Context: See above Obv: Demetrios II SOLD $399 plus shipping
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#5968: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY, Demetrios II (First Reign) 145 to 140 BC Historical Context: See above Obv: Demetrios II BUY NOW $199 plus shipping
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#9747: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY, Antiochos VII 138 to 129 BC Ex-Harlan Berk Obv: Antiochos VII BUY NOW $239 plus shipping
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#9852: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY, Antiochos VII 138 to 129 BC Ex-Harlan Berk Obv: Antiochos VII BUY NOW $239 plus shipping
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#8068: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY, Antiochos VIII (Grypos) 121 to 96 BC Historical Context: See above Obv: Antiochos VIII (Grypos) SOLD $429 plus shipping
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#8066: GREEK SILVER Tetradrachm SELEUKID DYNASTY, Antiochos VIII (Grypos) 121 to 96 BC Historical Context: See above Obv: Antiochos VIII (Grypos) BUY NOW $149 plus shipping
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#9272: AE19,
SELEUKID DYNASTY, Alexander Balas 150 to 145 BC Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander in Lion
Skin Cap
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#8765: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! 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
SOLD
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#10164: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! RARE - DOUBLE UNIT Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo
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#9752: Silver Tetradrachm - Agathokles - Circa 310 BC Syracuse, Sicily Historical Context: This coin was minted in SYRACUSE around 310 BC during the reign of Agathokles. Agathokles was a tyrant that travel from conquest to conquest throughout the Mediterranean. Obv: Persephone.
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#9765: Bronze AE20 - Agathokles - Circa 310 BC Syracuse, Sicily Historical Context: This coin was minted in SYRACUSE around 310 BC during the reign of Agathokles. Agathokles was a tyrant that travel from conquest to conquest throughout the Mediterranean. Obv: Kore.
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#9957: Bronze AE20 - Agathokles - Circa 310 BC Syracuse, Sicily Historical Context: This coin was minted in SYRACUSE around 310 BC during the reign of Agathokles. Agathokles was a tyrant that travel from conquest to conquest throughout the Mediterranean. Obv: Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt BUY NOW $169 plus shipping
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#8901: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Philip III, Bother of Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! 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.
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#9753:
SILVER Stater - 490 to 485BC GELA Super Cheap for Type Historical Context: The city was founded around 688 BC by colonists from Rhodes (Rhodes) and Crete, 45 years after Syracuse. The city was named after the river Gela. For over a century no further mention is made about the internal politics of the city, until the ancient historians note that a tyrant, Cleander, ruled Gela between 505 BC and 498 BC. After his death, power transferred to his brother Hippocrates, who conquered most cities on Sicily. . Only Syracuse, with the help of her former colonizing city, Corinth and Corcyra, managed to escape the Gelese expansion. The tyrant lost his life in 491 in a battle against the Siculi, the native Sicilian people. Hippocrates was succeeded by Gelo, who, in 484, conquered Syracuse and moved his seat of government there. Obv: Horseman SOLD
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#8673: Silver Hemidrachm - 4th Century BC, Commemorates the 104th Olympiad (364 BC !!) SHARP !! 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!!
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#3500: Silver DOUBLE VICTORIATUS - 190 BC, Thessalian
League !! Zeus with Athena Itonia !! SHARP !!
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!!
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#7389: Silver DOUBLE VICTORIATUS - 190 BC, Thessalian
League !! Zeus with Athena Itonia !! VERY SHARP !!
Historical Context: See above Obv: Zeus, Chief Olympian God!!
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#8191: Brettian League, 215 to 205 BC
Historical Context: See above Obv: Zeus, Chief Olympian God!!
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#6072:
GREEK Bronze - 5th Cent BC, Prancing HORSE
!! Area Famous for WINE !! LOOK !! 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 SOLD $21.95 plus shipping
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#8953:
GREEK SILVER Hemidrachm
- 400 BC, LION ROARING !! 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 SOLD $49.95 plus shipping
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#8952:
GREEK SILVER Hemidrachm
- 400 BC, LION ROARING !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Lion, Looking back
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#8956:
GREEK SILVER Hemidrachm
- 400 BC, LION ROARING !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Lion, Looking back SOLD $49.95 plus shipping
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#6966: AE21 - PONTIC EMPIRE - 2nd Century BC, Reign of MITHRDATES The Great !! 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 SOLD $49.95 plus shipping
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#7921: Bronze (AE20) – 3rd Century BC, Mesembria Historical Context: Mesembria was a colony of Obv: Female
Head
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#7924: Bronze (AE20) – 3rd Century BC, Mesembria Historical Context: Mesembria was a colony of Obv: Female
Head
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#2430: Silver Didrachm – 340 to 241 BC, Campania, Neapolis Historical Context: This coin was minted in Syracuse during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. Campania was a Greek region on the western shore of Italy. Neapolis was originally a Rhodian colony named Parthenope. The city was recolonized by the Kymaians c. 600 BC. Its name changed to Neapolis c. 450 BC. It became allied with the Romans after 327 BC. These coins "Romano-Campanian" didrachms were deliberately intended to supplant the Greek didrachms in southern Italy. Some were actually produced by Greek mints acting under Roman direction. Obv: Nymph BUY NOW $129 plus shipping
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#9382: Silver Didrachm – 400 to 335 BC, Hyria, Campania Historical Context: This coin was minted in Syracuse during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. Campania was a Greek region on the western shore of Italy. These coins "Romano-Campanian" didrachms were deliberately intended to supplant the Greek didrachms in southern Italy. Some were actually produced by Greek mints acting under Roman direction. Obv: Athena in Crested
Helmet BUY NOW $99.95 plus shipping
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#9383: Silver Didrachm – 400 to 335 BC, Hyria, Campania Historical Context: See above. Obv:
Athena in Crested Helmet BUY NOW $79.95 plus shipping
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#9333: Silver Didrachm – 400 to 335 BC, Hyria, Campania Historical Context: See above. Obv:
Athena in Crested Helmet BUY NOW $99.95 plus shipping
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#6307: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! 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. SOLD $64.95 plus shipping See more drachms of Alexander the Great on Page 3 of Greek Coins
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#10129: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! 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. BUY NOW $109 plus shipping
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#10130: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Historical Context: See above 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.
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#10131: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !! Likely Lifetime Issue Historical Context: See above 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. SOLD $99.95 plus shipping
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#10132: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !! Historical Context: See above 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. BUY NOW $89.95 plus shipping See more drachms of Alexander the Great on Page 3 of Greek Coins
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#9942: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Philip II. 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's jockey 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 (Very Artistic representation) SOLD $89.95 plus shipping
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#8192: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo
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#9940: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo BUY NOW $59.95 plus shipping
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#9939: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo
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#7332: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Size: about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and
twice as thick)
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#5733: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Philip III, Bother of Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! 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. SOLD $169 plus shipping
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#6240: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Philip III, Bother of Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! 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. SOLD $149 plus shipping
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#6439: Bronze Coin - AE23, APAMEIA, 90 BC Zeus / Artemis Roman Controlled Colony !! 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 BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#6439: Bronze Coin - AE16, Macedonia, 220 to 178 BC Perseus in Winged Cap Reign of Philip V Obv: Zeus Perseus wearing Winged Cap BUY NOW $34.95 plus shipping
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#4693: CELTIC Tetradrachm – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES
VICTORY !! 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 2nd 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 SOLD $329 plus shipping
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#6418: CELTIC Didrachm – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES
VICTORY !! Historical Context: See above "Historical Context." Obv: Zeus, Celtic Stylized BUY NOW $129 plus shipping
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#9443: AE20 - 2nd and 1st Cent BC, Apollo / Homer, The Poet Great Collector Piece !! Historical Context: This coin was minted in Smyrna, Ionia in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. Obv: Young Apollo
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#9583: SILVER Hemidrachm - 2nd Cent BC, Athena / Sword in Sheath Very Sharp !! Historical Context: This coin was minted in Smyrna, Ionia in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. Obv: Athena
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#9720: SILVER Hemidrachm - 2nd Cent BC, CAPPADOCIA -- Ariarathes V Historical Context: This coin was minted in Cappadocia (Eastern Turkey) during the 2nd century BC. Obv: Ariarathes VI
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#9582: SILVER Hemidrachm - 1st Cent BC, CAPPADOCIA -- Ariobarzanes I Historical Context: This coin was minted in Cappadocia (Eastern Turkey) during the 1st century BC. Obv: Ariobarzanes I BUY NOW $79.95 plus shipping
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#10060: CELTIC SILVER Tetradrachm - 140 BC, GOD of WINE !! and
HERAKLES NAKED!! Great Collector Piece !! Historical Context: This coin was minted in CELTIC Europe (Danube Valley of Modern day Austria), Circa 140 BC, copying coins of THASOS of the same period. 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 BUY NOW $249 plus shipping
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