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#10069: SILVER Diobol - 3rd Cent BC, Mysia, Pergamon Obv: Herakles (crowded right) SOLD $39.95 plus shipping
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#10279: SILVER Third Stater - 510 to 490 BC, Bruttium, Kroton Obv: Tripod
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#11030: SILVER Tetrobol - 451 - 413 BC, Period of Perdikkas II !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Perdikkas II (451-413 BC). The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I, but, he was succeeded by Perdikkas II. Perdikkas was instrumental in formimg the Chalkidian League in 432 BC, a response the theAthenians founding Amphilopos four years earlier.
Obv: Warrior on Horse with two Spears
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#11665: SILVER Tetrobol: 470 - 390 BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire in the city state of Akanthos. Akanthod was founded by 7th century BC (the archaeology suggests 655 BC) by colonists from Andros, according to Thucydides. Plutarch, on the other hand, referred to it as a mixed colony of Andrians and local Chalcidians, which was founded on the "Coast of Drakontos", in place of a preexisting civilization. He writes that settlers from Andros and Chalcis arrived on the shore at the same time. The natives of Acanthus, seeing the crowd of settlers, became frightened and left the city. The settlers sent an explorer each to see what had happened and, as they approached the city and realized it was empty, ran to be the first to take over the land for their fellow countrymen. The Chalcidian was the fastest but the Andrian, seeing he was losing, stopped and threw his spear on the wall's gate, before his opponent arrived. A court case followed, which was won by the Andrians, because as they protested, they had just about taken over the city first.
Obv: Forepart of Kneeling Bull
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#9731: Greek Bronze
(AE18) - 250 BC, Athena with PAN Erecting Trophy !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Antigonus Gonatus, 277 to 239 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Demetrios Poliorketes, the "Besieger" along with his father Antigonos Monopthalmos. Demetrios won an important victory over Ptolemy I in 306 BC. Antigonus Gonatus was the son of Demetrios. He regained the throne following an interregnum of 11 years. Obv: Athena BUY NOW $39.95 plus shipping
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#10611: Greek Bronze
(AE18) - 250 BC, Athena with PAN Erecting Trophy !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Antigonus Gonatus, 277 to 239 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Demetrios Poliorketes, the "Besieger" along with his father Antigonos Monopthalmos. Demetrios won an important victory over Ptolemy I in 306 BC. Antigonus Gonatus was the son of Demetrios. He regained the throne following an interregnum of 11 years. Obv: Athena SOLD $24.95 plus shipping
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#10341: Greek Bronze
(AE16) - 250 BC, Athena with PAN Erecting Trophy !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Athena BUY NOW $22.95 plus shipping
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#8957: Greek Silver Hemidrachm - 4th
Cent BC, Historical Context: These coins were minted in Thracian Cherronesos (AKA Chersonese) about 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 of the obverse and many of the reverse symbols. Obv: Forepart of Lion SOLD $59.95 plus shipping
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#10165: Greek Bronze - 319
to 297 BC, Herakles / Lion Reign of Kassander !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Kassander, 319 to 297 BC. Obv: Herakles clad in Lionskin
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#10618: Greek Bronze - 319
to 297 BC, Herakles / Lion Reign of Kassander !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Kassander, 319 to 297 BC. Obv: Herakles clad in Lionskin BUY NOW $99.95 plus shipping
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#10609: Greek Bronze - 319
to 297 BC, Herakles / Horseman Reign of Kassander !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Kassander, 319 to 297 BC. Obv: Herakles clad in Lionskin BUY NOW $59.95 plus shipping
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#7988: Greek Bronze - 319
to 297 BC, Herakles / Horseman Reign of Kassander !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Kassander, 319 to 297 BC. Obv: Herakles clad in Lionskin BUY NOW $44.95 plus shipping
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#10610: Greek Bronze - 319
to 297 BC, Herakles / Horseman Reign of Kassander !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Kassander, 319 to 297 BC. Obv: Herakles clad in Lionskin BUY NOW $44.95 plus shipping
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#2462: Greek Bronze - 4th
- 3rd Century BC, Athena / Pilei Historical Context: This coin was likely minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the 4th to 3rd Century BC. Obv: Athenas BUY NOW $44.95 plus shipping
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#11462: Pantikapaion AE25 - 4th and 3rd Century BC, Greek God PAN Historical Context: This
coin was minted in Pantikapaion during the 4th Century BC.
Pantikapaion, originally known as Apollonia, was a coastal area
on the eastern coast of Pan, a personification of lust and outdoors, god of flocks and shepards. Assoicated with reed flute and dancing fauns. He has often appealed to by armies for aid in routing their enemies. Obv: Head of Pan, Pan,
a personification of lust and outdoors, god of flocks and shepards.
Assoicated with reed flute and dancing fauns.
He has often appealed to by armies for aid in routing their
enemies.
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#10751: Pantikapaion AE18 - 4th and 3rd Century BC, Greek God PAN Historical Context: This
coin was minted in Pantikapaion during the 4th Century BC.
Pantikapaion, originally known as Apollonia, was a coastal area
on the eastern coast of Pan, a personification of lust and outdoors, god of flocks and shepards. Assoicated with reed flute and dancing fauns. He has often appealed to by armies for aid in routing their enemies. Obv: Head of Pan, Pan,
a personification of lust and outdoors, god of flocks and shepards.
Assoicated with reed flute and dancing fauns.
He has often appealed to by armies for aid in routing their
enemies.
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#11297: Greek SILVER
Stater - 400 to 385 BC, Grappling Wrestlers / Slinger Commemorates Ancient OLYMPIC GAMES Earlier Issue of this Coin - Older than others below Budget Piece Historical Context: This coin was minted in ASPENDUS around 400 to 385 BC. The City of Aspendus is on the southern coast of Asia Minor (Pomphylia). These coins were struck to commemorate the ancient athletic games (Pan-Hellenistic Games). These Games were held in four cities, Olympia, Nemea, Corinth, and Delphi. The Olympic Games were part of this circuit when held in Olympia!! These coins are typically referred to as THE WRESTLERS OF ASPENDUS and are amongst the most collectable of all ancient coins!!! The obverse (front) of this coin is TWO WRESTLERS grappling in a GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING MATCH!!! The reverse scene is a SLINGER. The slinger honors the city’s soldiers. Obv: Wrestlers BUY NOW $279 plus shipping
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#10832: Greek SILVER
Stater - 370
to 330 BC, Grappling Wrestlers / Slinger Commemorates Ancient OLYMPIC GAMES Historical Context: See above Obv: Wrestlers
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#11454: Greek SILVER
Stater - 370
to 330 BC, Grappling Wrestlers / Slinger Commemorates Ancient OLYMPIC GAMES Historical Context: See above Obv: Wrestlers BUY NOW $349 plus shipping
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#10833: Greek SILVER
Stater - 370
to 330 BC, Grappling Wrestlers / Slinger Commemorates Ancient OLYMPIC GAMES Historical Context: See above Obv: Wrestlers BUY NOW $299 plus shipping
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#10834: Greek SILVER
Stater - 370
to 330 BC, Grappling Wrestlers / Slinger Commemorates Ancient OLYMPIC GAMES Historical Context: See above Obv: Wrestlers BUY NOW $249 plus shipping
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#11114: Greek SILVER
Stater - 3334-333 BC, Tarsos, Cilicia Athena Face-On RARE Issue !! Historical Context: This coin was minted in Tarsos, Cilicia in the 4th century BC. Tarsos was the first city in Obv: Athena Face-On
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#11666: Greek BRONZE - 3rd Century BC OLYMPIA - Site of Ancient Olympic Games Historical Context: These coins were minted in Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times. The games were held every Olympiad (i.e. every four years), the Olympic Games dating back possibly further than 776 BC. The classical period, between the 5th and 4th centuries BC, was the golden age of the site at Olympia. A wide range of new religious and secular buildings and structures were constructed. The Temple of Zeus was built in the middle of the 5th century BC, its size, scale and ornamentation was beyond anything previously constructed on the site. Further sporting facilities, including the final iteration of the stadium, and the hippodrome (for chariot-racing) were constructed. The Prytaneion was built at the north west side of the site in 470 BC. Obv: Zeus
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#10288: Greek BRONZE - 2nd Century BC, Thyatira (Lydia) - RARE Area of One of the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation Historical Context: These coins were minted in Thyateira (also Thyatira) is the name of the modern Turkish city of Akhisar ("white castle"). The name comes from Koine Greek "Θυάτειρα" (Thuateira). It lies in the far west of Turkey, south of Istanbul and almost due east of Athens. It is about 50 miles (80 km) from the Mediterranean. In early Christian times Thyateira was home to a significant Christian Church, mentioned as one of the seven Churches of the Book of Revelation in the Book of Revelation. The Apostle Paul and Silas might have visited Thyateira during Paul's second or third journey, although the evidence is entirely circumstantial. Obv: Apollo SOLD $69.95 plus shipping
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#2089: Greek BRONZE - 4th Century BC, CARTHAGE Obv: Tanit BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#11179: Greek Silver
Drachm - 3rd-2nd Century BC,
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#10697: Arabian SILVER
Scyphate circa 50-150 AD Arabia Felix. Himyarites, Raidan. 'amdan Bayyin.
Obv: Zeus/Jupiter and Thunderbolt BUY NOW $109 plus shipping
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#10887: Marathos,
Phoenicia circa 2nd Century BC Ancient Phoenicia
Obv: Zeus BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#10886: Marathos,
Phoenicia circa 2nd Century BC Ancient Phoenicia
Obv: Zeus SOLD $69.95 plus shipping
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#0174: Arados, Phoenicia circa 2nd Century BC Ancient Phoenicia
Obv: Tyche in Turret Crown BUY NOW $219 plus shipping
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#11112: Arados, Phoenicia circa 2nd Century BC Ancient Phoenicia
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#11296: Arados, Phoenicia circa 2nd Century BC Ancient Phoenicia
Obv: Tyche in Turret Crown BUY NOW $179 plus shipping
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#10888: Arados, Phoenicia circa 2nd Century BC Ancient Phoenicia
Obv: Zeus BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#10719: Sidon, Phoenicia circa 2nd Century BC Ancient Phoenicia
Obv: Tyche, Greek Goddess of Good Luck BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#8353: Greek BRONZE Coin - 3rd Century BC, Odessos Historical Context: These
coins were minted in
Odessos, a colony of Melitos (Eastern coast of the Black Sea in Obv: Apollo SOLD $39.95 plus shipping
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#11500: Greek SILVER
Tetradrachm - 2nd Century BC Bactria Historical Context: These coins were minted in Bactria, which may have formed part of the Median Empire, was subjugated by Cyrus the Great. However, after Darius III of Persia had been defeated by Alexander the Great (about 340 BC) and killed in the ensuing chaos, Alexander marched onto Bactria and Bactria became a province of the Macedonian empire. After Alexander's death they came under the rule of Seleukus, an ex-General of Alexander and a Hellenistic Greek King. Obv: Horseman
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#10249: SILVER Cistophoric Tetradrachm, Historical Context: This coin was minted in Ephesos about the 2nd to 1st Century BC. Ephesos 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: Cista Mystica BUY NOW $219 plus shipping
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#11789: SILVER Cistophoric Tetradrachm, Historical Context: This coin was minted in
Pergamon about
the 2nd to 1st Century BC. PERGAMON was located on the
western portion of the interior of Obv: Cista Mystica BUY NOW $179 plus shipping
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#8568: SILVER Hemidrachm, Historical Context: This coin was minted in Caria
during the time of Marc Antony. Caria
was the southwest of modern Obv: Athena SOLD
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#11458: Greek Silver
Drachm - 294 - 288 BC, Nike on Prow / Poisedon throwing Trident !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Demetrios Polioketes, 294 - 288 BC. Demetrios Poliorketes was the son of Antigonus who on the distribution of Alexander's empire received Asia Minor (Turkey). During his early years Demetrios served as commander of his father's fleet. Demetrios participated in campaigns in Greece, Palestine, Cyprus, Babylonia, Rhodes and the Hellespont and became known as (Besieger of Cities). In 306 BC, Demetrios won a naval battle against Ptolemy I at Salamis. The growing power of Antigonus began to worry the other heirs of Alexander and they made an alliance against Antigonus. At the great battle of Ipsus in 301 BC, Antigonus was defeated and died on the battle field. Demetrios escaped and met his fleet at Ephesus. With his new wealth, Demetrios returned to Greece to take back the rebellious cities. While he was fighting these battles, Cassander died in 297 BC, leaving Macedonia to his eldest son who also died within the year. Cassander's two younger sons bickered for control and in 294 BC Demetrios took the opportunity to declare himself king of Macedonia. With his new power base, Demetrios started a military buildup to take control of all of Alexander the Great's former territories. However, the population was weary of supporting all of the wars and rebelled. Macedonia and Thessaly joined Pyrrhus and most of the Greek cities just returned to independence. Although he ruled Macedonia only until 288 BC, Demetrios established a long lasting dynasty of kings. Obv: Nike on Prow BUY NOW $ 239 plus shipping
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#11802: Greek Silver
Tetradrachm - 294 - 288 BC, Demetrios Poliorketes / Poisedon with Trident !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Demetrios Polioketes, 294 - 288 BC. Demetrios Poliorketes was the son of Antigonus who on the distribution of Alexander's empire received Asia Minor (Turkey). During his early years Demetrios served as commander of his father's fleet. Demetrios participated in campaigns in Greece, Palestine, Cyprus, Babylonia, Rhodes and the Hellespont and became known as (Besieger of Cities). In 306 BC, Demetrios won a naval battle against Ptolemy I at Salamis. The growing power of Antigonus began to worry the other heirs of Alexander and they made an alliance against Antigonus. At the great battle of Ipsus in 301 BC, Antigonus was defeated and died on the battle field. Demetrios escaped and met his fleet at Ephesus. With his new wealth, Demetrios returned to Greece to take back the rebellious cities. While he was fighting these battles, Cassander died in 297 BC, leaving Macedonia to his eldest son who also died within the year. Cassander's two younger sons bickered for control and in 294 BC Demetrios took the opportunity to declare himself king of Macedonia. With his new power base, Demetrios started a military buildup to take control of all of Alexander the Great's former territories. However, the population was weary of supporting all of the wars and rebelled. Macedonia and Thessaly joined Pyrrhus and most of the Greek cities just returned to independence. Although he ruled Macedonia only until 288 BC, Demetrios established a long lasting dynasty of kings. Obv: Demetrios BUY NOW $ 339 plus shipping
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#10729: Greek Bronze
(AE17) - 294 - 288 BC, Macedonian Shield and Helmet !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Macedonian Shield SOLD $44.95 plus shipping
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#9447: Greek Bronze
(AE17) - 294 - 288 BC, Macedonian Shield and Helmet !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Macedonian Shield SOLD $34.95 plus shipping
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#9337: Greek Bronze
(AE21) - 4th Century BC, Griffen - Mythical Creature !! Historical Context: This coin was minted
in Obv: Griffen BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#10302: Greek Bronze
(AE21) - 2nd Century BC, Macedonia!! Obv: Dionysus BUY NOW $29.95 plus shipping
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#10727: Greek Bronze
(AE18) - 238 to 183 BC, Bithynian Kingdon Under Prusias I!! Obv:
Apollo BUY NOW $34.95 plus shipping
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#11852 Greek
SILVER COIN - Litra 5th Century BC SYRACUSE (150 years before the Time of Alexander)!! Obv:
Arethusa SOLD $139 plus shipping
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#10306: Greek Bronze
(AE24) - 3rd Century BC, SYRACUSE (Time of Pyrrhus)!! Nicer than photo indicates Obv:
Herakles SOLD $89.95 plus shipping
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#10746: Greek Bronze
(AE24) - 3rd Century BC, SYRACUSE!! Nicer than photo indicates Obv:
Zeus Hellanios BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#10714: Greek Bronze
(AE24) - 3rd Century BC, SYRACUSE!! Nicer than photo indicates Obv:
Zeus Hellanios SOLD $49.95 plus shipping
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#11243 Greek Bronze
(AE24) - 3rd Century BC, SYRACUSE!! Very Cheap for Type - Budget Purchase Nicer than photo indicates Obv:
Athena in Helmet
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#10326: Greek Bronze
(AE25) - 3rd Century BC, Macedonia!! Obv: Zeus BUY NOW $34.95 plus shipping
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#10327: Greek Bronze
(AE20) - 2nd Century BC, Pergamon!! Obv: Athena SOLD $34.95 plus shipping
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#10329: Greek Bronze, Seleukid Dynasty 3rd to 2nd Cent BC Eros (Same as Cupid)/Headdress of Isis Nicer than Photo Shows Diameter: 18 mm (about size of a US Penny) |
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#10358: Greek Bronze, Seleukid Dynasty 3rd to 2nd Cent BC Eros (Same as Cupid)/Headdress of Isis Nicer than Photo Shows Diameter: 18 mm (about size of a US Penny) |
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#10290:
BRONZE Coin - LARISSA - 4th Century BC, Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing Historical Context: This coin was minted in LARISSA, THESSALY during the 4th Century BC. Thessaly was located in Central Greece on the western shore of the Aegaen Sea. It was a vast plain, surrounded by mountains with a river, River Peneios, running through it. Thessaly was famed in its day for its fine horses and horseman. Thus, the coinage of Thessaly was often included an equestrian motif. Obv: Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing BUY NOW $99.95 plus shipping
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#10291:
BRONZE Coin - LARISSA - 4th Century BC, Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" Obv: Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing SOLD $179 plus shipping
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#10292:
BRONZE Coin - LARISSA - 4th Century BC, Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" Obv: Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing SOLD $119 plus shipping
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#10708:
BRONZE Coin - LARISSA - 4th Century BC, Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" Obv: Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing BUY NOW $119 plus shipping
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#10298:
BRONZE Coin - LARISSA - 4th Century BC, Nymph Larissa Historical Context: See above "Historical Context"
Obv: Nymph Larissa BUY NOW $ 49.95 plus shipping
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#10297:
BRONZE Coin - LARISSA KREMASTE - 4th Century BC, Nymph Larissa RARER Mint than Larissa Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" Obv: Nymph Larissa BUY NOW $ 69.95 plus shipping
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#10293:
BRONZE Coin - Pelinna - 3rd Century BC Historical Context: Pelinna was an ancient Greek city with a celebrated temple of Zeus Pelinnaeus, in Estiaeotis, ancient Thessaly. Pelinna was situated between Tricca and Pharcadon, near modern Palaiogardiki (Trikala prefecture). The city gained particular prominence in the fourth century BC through its alliance with Philip II of Macedon. Among other archaeological evidence of the religious significance of Pelinna are two Orphic gold tablets (lamellae) found in 1985 on the site of Petroporos, dating to the late 4th century BC. Obv: Veiled Female SOLD $ 39.95 plus shipping
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#10295:
BRONZE Coin - The Magnetes - 2nd Century BC Historical Context: The Magnetes were an ancient Greek tribe living in Thessalian Magnesia who took part in the Trojan War. They later also contributed to the Greek colonisation. According to Hesiod's "Eoiae" (Greek: Ηοίαι) or "Catalogue of Women" on the origin of the Greeks, Pandora (named after her grandmother Pandora, sister of Hellen and daughter of Deukalion and Pyrrha) together with Zeus had three sons: Graecus, Magnes and Makednos who together with Hellen's three sons Dorus, Xuthus (with his sons Ion and Achaeus) and Aeolos, comprised the set of progenitors of the ancient tribes that formed the Greek/Hellenic nation. Obv: Zeus SOLD $ 19.95 plus shipping
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#10296:
BRONZE Coin - Pelinna - 3rd Century BC Historical Context: Pelinna was an ancient Greek city with a celebrated temple of Zeus Pelinnaeus, in Estiaeotis, ancient Thessaly. Pelinna was situated between Tricca and Pharcadon, near modern Palaiogardiki (Trikala prefecture). The city gained particular prominence in the fourth century BC through its alliance with Philip II of Macedon. Among other archaeological evidence of the religious significance of Pelinna are two Orphic gold tablets (lamellae) found in 1985 on the site of Petroporos, dating to the late 4th century BC. Obv: Horseman SOLD $ 29.95 plus shipping
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#10294:
BRONZE Coin - Phalanna - 4th Century BC Historical Context: Phalanna was a city just a few miles from Larissa and was located in Central Greece on the western shore of the Aegaen Sea. It was a vast plain, surrounded by mountains with a river, River Peneios, running through it. Obv: Young Male BUY NOW $ 59.95 plus shipping
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#10335: Greek Bronze
(AE21) - 3rd Century BC, Macedonia!! Obv: River God SOLD $34.95 plus shipping
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#10709: Greek Bronze
(AE19) - 1st Century BC, Antioch!! Obv: Zeus BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#10710: Greek Bronze
(AE11) - 4th Century BC, Grynion, Aiolis!! Asia Minor, on mainland across from Lesbos Obv:
Apollo, 3/4s facing BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#11119: Tetradrachm of Kos, Caria Historical Context: As part of the Achaemenid Empire, Caria in the fourth century BC was under the rule of a family of semi-independent satraps known collectively as the Hekatomnids, named after the dynasty's founder, Hekatomnos. Born in Mylasa, Artaxerxes II appointed Hekatomnos satrap of Caria after the fall of Tissaphernes, with orders that he provide forces which would assist the Great King in his recovery of the island of Cyprus. Though there exists some doubt about Hekatomnos' loyalty to the Achaemenids, such doubts did not prevent him being given control of Miletos, one of the most important Ionian cities, certainly his in 386 BC under the terms of the King's Peace. When he died in 377 BC, Hekatomnos' son Maussollos succeeded him, soon in turn to be followed by his other sons, Hidreus and Pixodaros. Obv: Mature Herakles
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#9177:
GREEK SILVER Hemidrachm
- 400 BC, LION ROARING !! Caduceus (Medical Symbol) 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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#9176:
GREEK SILVER Hemidrachm
- 400 BC, LION ROARING !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Lion, Looking back
SOLD
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#11357:
GREEK SILVER Stater
- 480 BC, SEA TURTLE !! First European Trade Coin !!
HISTORICAL CONTEXT: This coin was minted in AIGINA between 490 - 450 BC. Aigina was an important trading port in the 6th and 5th Centuries BC. Although still important on the 5th and 4th centuries, it was eclipsed by Athens after the Persian wars. The city was captured by the Athenians in 456 BC and a quarter of the residence were expelled. In 404 BC, after the fall of Athens, the exiles were restored to their homes. These turtle coins are amongst the oldest coins ever produced and is the first European coin produced for TRADE PURPOSES. Obv: Sea Turtle (Full turtle - Hard to find with
whole turtle) SOLD $499 plus shipping
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#10344: Greek Bronze -
2nd - 1st Cent BC Boeotia, Thespiae Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Kassander, 319 to 297 BC. Obv: Female Head SOLD $49.95 plus shipping
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#10605: AE20 - 2nd Cent BC, Historical Context:
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 Obv: Apollo BUY NOW $59.95 plus shipping
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#10606: AE18- 2nd Cent BC, Historical Context:
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 Obv: Apollo BUY NOW $59.95 plus shipping
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#10607: AE21 - 2nd Cent BC, Historical Context:
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 Obv: Apollo BUY NOW $49.95 plus shipping
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#10608: AE19 - 2nd Cent BC, Historical Context:
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 Obv: Apollo BUY NOW $39.95 plus shipping
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#7991: AE21 - 2nd Cent BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire in THESSALONIKA (Northern Greece) under ROMAN RULE between 158-149 BC. This city was called THERMA in an earlier period but received its more famous name in 315 BC in honor of Kassander’s (Greek ruler) wife Thessalonika the daughter of PHILIP II and sister to ALEXANDER the GREAT. This was during the period known as the ROMAN REPUBLIC. After the fall of the monarchy, it became the capital of the second republic established by the Romans. This is a period in which the Romans were just gaining their power. Obv: Dionysos BUY NOW $49.95 plus shipping
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#11591: Silver Tetrobol - 5th Cent BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire in the 5ht century BC. Obv: Horseman SOLD $199 plus shipping
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#11115: Silver Drachm - 400 BC, Historical Context: This
coin was minted in PHARASALOS, Obv: Athena in Helmet, Griffen on Helmet SOLD $399 plus shipping
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#11592: Silver Hemidrachm - 400 BC, Historical Context:
This
coin was minted in TRIKKA, Obv: Youth wrestling Bull
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#10900: Silver Drachm - 400 BC, Historical Context: This
coin was minted in PHARASALOS, Obv: Athena in Helmet BUY NOW $59.95 plus shipping
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#11181: Silver Hemidrachm - 400 BC, Historical Context: See above Obv: Athena in Helmet BUY NOW $39.95 plus shipping
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#8693: Silver Hemidrachm - 400 BC, Historical Context: See above Obv: Athena in Helmet BUY NOW $39.95 plus shipping
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#9723: Silver Nomos - 475 to 425 BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted in Obv: Apollo advancing right, Stag at his Feet
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#11455: Silver Nomos - 475 to 425 BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted in Obv: Apollo advancing right, Stag at his Feet BUY NOW $239 plus shipping
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#9937: Silver Didrachm - 400 to 350 BC, Historical Context: This
coin was minted in Velia. Velia
is unlike many Greek cities
in Obv: Athena in Helmet, Griffen on Helmet SOLD $129 plus shipping
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#10777: Silver Drachm - 2nd Century BC, Historical Context: This
coin was minted in Rhodos.
RHODOS was a
large and important island off the SW coast of HELIOS: The sun-god who crosses the sky from east to west each day. He sees and hears everything. He was identified with Apollo. Obv: Helios with Radiate Crown BUY NOW $219 plus shipping
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#11795: Silver Hemidrachm - Early 2nd Century BC, Historical Context: See above Obv: Helios with Radiate Crown BUY NOW $219 plus shipping
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#10942: Silver Hemidrachm - late 4th to early 3rd Century BC, NGC Certified - VF Grade, Strike 3/5, Surface 4/5 Historical Context: See above Obv: Helios with Radiate Crown BUY NOW $199 plus shipping
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#4938: Silver Drachm - late 4th to early 3rd Century BC, Historical Context: See above Obv: Helios with Radiate Crown BUY NOW $199 plus shipping
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#11796: Silver Drachm - late 3rd Century BC, Historical Context: See above Obv: Helios with Radiate Crown BUY NOW $199 plus shipping
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#10705: AE23 Bronze Coin - 125 to 75 BC, Historical Context: Lion
and bull coin types such as this were the world's first silver coins.
Kroisos was the Lydian king of legendary wealth about whom the
expression "rich as Croesus" was coined. In the past all
Kroisos-type lion and bull coins, or croeseids, were thought to be
minted by Kroisos. However, some or many of these coins may have
also been minted by the Persian conquerors of Lydia after Kroisos'
defeat about 546 BC. Some sources indicate that Kroisos died at
the time of the Persian defeat of Lydia, but others indicate that the
Persian king Cyrus spared Kroisos' life. Obv: Medusa Head on Aegis SOLD $79.95 plus shipping
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#11089: AR Siglos - 560 to 525 BC, Historical Context: Lion
and bull coin types such as this were the world's first silver coins.
Kroisos was the Lydian king of legendary wealth about whom the
expression "rich as Croesus" was coined. In the past all
Kroisos-type lion and bull coins, or croeseids, were thought to be
minted by Kroisos. However, some or many of these coins may have
also been minted by the Persian conquerors of Lydia after Kroisos'
defeat about 546 BC. Some sources indicate that Kroisos died at
the time of the Persian defeat of Lydia, but others indicate that the
Persian king Cyrus spared Kroisos' life. Obv: Lion confronting Bull SOLD $795 plus shipping
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#8682:
GREEK SILVER Drachm - 4th Cent BC, Histiaia - Historical Context: These coins were minted in Histiaia around 340-270 BC. Histiaia is located on the Northern Shore of Euboia (Large island off mainland Greece in the Aegean Sea). Based on its huge production of silver coinage in the 4th Cent BC, it was apparently of significant commercial importance. The Nymph Histiaia was a patron “goddess” of the city. Her hair is wreathed with a vine. This issue commemorated the expulsion of the pro-Macedonian tyrant Philistides in 340 BC. Obv: Maenad SOLD $59.95 plus shipping
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#10722: AE14 - 2nd Century BC Ancient Phonenicia Historical Context: Marathos or Marathus, was an ancient city located near Tartous in Syria. It was founded during the Amorites period, 3rd millennium BC. The city was known as Amrit or Amurre in ancient Canaanite. In the time of Alexander the Great, Amrit was known by the Greek name of Marathos (or the Latin equivalent Marathus). It was one of the biggest cities in the East.
Obv: Female, Veiled BUY NOW $49.95 plus shipping
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#11144 Bronze Coin, 3rd Century BC Carthage - Nemesis of the Roman Republic Historical Context: This coin was minted in Carthage. Carthage was a great maritime trading city in Zeugitana on the Northern Coast of Africa. It was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th Cent BC. Through its favorable geographical position and excellent harbor it achieved great wealth and political influence. It was a dominate force the Mediterranean area until the rise of the Roman Empire. Obv: TANIT, Moon and Fertility goddess of Carthage BUY NOW $139 plus shipping
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#11145 Bronze Coin, 3rd Century BC Carthage - Nemesis of the Roman Republic Historical Context: See above Obv: TANIT, Moon and Fertility goddess of Carthage BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#11229: SILVER Tetrobol, 5th to 4th Century BC Macedonia, Chalcidian League Historical Context: See above Obv: Laurated Head of Apollo
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#0946: SILVER Heimdrachm, 1st Century BC Macedonia, Lycian League Historical Context: See above Obv: Laurated Head of Apollo BUY NOW $99.95 plus shipping
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#11491: SILVER Heimdrachm, 1st Century BC Macedonia, Lycian League Historical Context: See above Obv: Laurated Head of Apollo BUY NOW $169 plus shipping
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#11116: SILVER Didrachm - 4th Cent BC, RARE and Collectable type Historical Context: This coin was minted in IONIA in the 4th Century BC. Ionia is located on the southern coast in western ASIA MINOR. Obv: Lion Scalp Facing SOLD $229 plus shipping
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#10651: SILVER 1/12 Stater - 6th Cent BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted in MILETOS about 515 to 480 BC. Miletos was located on the southern coast of IONIA in western ASIA MINOR. It was minted during the 4th Century BC. It was one of the earliest mints, though its prosperity was greatly curtailed following the defeat of the Ionian revolt against Persia about the early 5th Century BC. It was the "Mother City" of many famous colonies, including Abydos, Kyzikos, Sinope, and Pantikapaion. Obv: Lion, Facing Right, off center SOLD $59.95 plus shipping
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#10923: SILVER 1/12 Stater - 6th Cent BC, From Old Collection, likely Circa 1800s - See Old Tag Historical Context: This coin was minted in MILETOS about 515 to 480 BC. Miletos was located on the southern coast of IONIA in western ASIA MINOR. It was minted during the 4th Century BC. It was one of the earliest mints, though its prosperity was greatly curtailed following the defeat of the Ionian revolt against Persia about the early 5th Century BC. It was the "Mother City" of many famous colonies, including Abydos, Kyzikos, Sinope, and Pantikapaion. Obv: Lion, Facing Right, off center SOLD $89.95 plus shipping
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#11118: SILVER Hemidrachm - 3rd Cent BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted in MILETOS about 515 to 480 BC. Miletos was located on the southern coast of IONIA in western ASIA MINOR. It was minted during the 4th Century BC. It was one of the earliest mints, though its prosperity was greatly curtailed following the defeat of the Ionian revolt against Persia about the early 5th Century BC. It was the "Mother City" of many famous colonies, including Abydos, Kyzikos, Sinope, and Pantikapaion. Obv: Apollo
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#10924: Bronze Coin (AE16) - Roman Times (mid
1st Century) From Old Collection, likely Circa 1800s - See Old Tag Historical Context: This coin was minted in Antioch ad Orontum about 50 to 70 AD, time of Claudius and Nero. Antoch ad Orontum was located in Asia Minor (Modern Turkey). Obv: Artemis, Greek Goddess of the Hunt BUY NOW $69.95 plus shipping
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#9445: Bronze Coin - 3rd-2nd Cent BC, Historical Context: This coin was minted in Thracian Cherronesos (AKA Chersonese) about 420-350 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. Their coinage often depicted scenes "close to nature," which explains the Lion motif of the obverse and many of the reverse symbols. Obv: Head of Janus BUY NOW $29.95 plus shipping
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#10156: SILVER Didrachm - 4th-3rd Cent BC, Historical Context: See above Obv: Helios 3/4s facing!!!
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#9851: SILVER Didrachm - 4th-3rd Cent BC, Historical Context: See above Obv: Helios 3/4s facing!!!
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#9385: SILVER Drachm - 3rd Cent BC, HELIOS Facing
/ Historical Context: See above Obv: Helios 3/4s facing, Eagle in front BUY NOW $79.95 plus shipping
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#3984: Macedonian Empire - 2nd Cent BC, River GOD
Strymon !! w/ TRIDENT!!
Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE about 185 to 168 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. This coin is from the period where the Roman Empire was emerging as a regional power. Obv: STRYMON (Macedonian RIVER GOD) SOLD $29.95 plus shipping
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#11630: Bronze Coin - AE20, Bruttrium 3rd Cent BC Obv: Zeus
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#8879: AR Obol Massalia (Gaul) 4th to 3rd Century BC, Pretty Coin !! Obv: River God
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#9317: Greek Bronze -
Pan, a personification of lust and outdoors, god of flocks and shepards. Assoicated with reed flute and dancing fauns. He has often appealed to by armies for aid in routing their enemies.
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#11280: Greek Bronze - 3rd
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#10721: Greek Bronze - 3rd
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#11636: Greek Bronze - 3rd
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Other Cultures
Persian Empire The Persian Empire was a series of historical empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau (Irān - "Land of the Aryans") and beyond. Generally, the earliest entity considered a part of the Persian Empire is Persia's Achaemenid dynasty (648–330 BC), a united Aryan kingdom that originated in the region now known as Pars province of Iran and was formed under Cyrus the Great. Successive states in Iran prior to 1935 are collectively called the Persian Empire by Western historians.
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#8766: GOLD Daric - 510 to 486 BC, Persians under Darius I (Nemesis of Ancient Greeks) Historical Context: These coins were minted in Asia Minor by the Persian Empire about the late 6th Century BC to early the 5th Century BC. At the time, Persia was the vast empire to the east of the Greek World. Western Asia Minor was the birthplace of coinage (about 620 BC). The Persians invaded about 546 BC initially copying the existing Lydian coinage. This coin is the first of the Persian-style coinage issued by the Persians in Asia Minor. The Persian occupation of Asia Minor was the historical event that eventually led to Alexander the Great's invasion of Persia in response. Obv: Darius I
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#9588: SILVER Siglos, PERSIA - 490 BC,
PERSIAN NEMESIS of the Ancient GREEKS Historical Context: See above Obv: Darius the Great kneeling holding Spear
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#9437: SILVER Siglos, PERSIA - 490 BC,
PERSIAN NEMESIS of the Ancient GREEKS Historical Context: These coins were minted in Asia Minor by the Persian Empire about the late 6th Century BC to early the 5th Century BC. At the time, Persia was the vast empire to the east of the Greek World. Western Asia Minor was the birthplace of coinage (about 620 BC). The Persians invaded about 546 BC initially copying the existing Lydian coinage. This coin is the first of the Persian-style coinage issued by the Persians in Asia Minor. The Persian occupation of Asia Minor was the historical event that eventually led to Alexander the Great's invasion of Persia in response. Obv: Darius the Great kneeling holding Spear
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#9436: SILVER Siglos, PERSIA - 490 BC,
PERSIAN NEMESIS of the Ancient GREEKS Historical Context: See above Obv: Darius the Great kneeling holding Spear
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#11009: SILVER Tetradrachm, PARTHIA - 40 to 47 AD, NEMESIS of the ROMANS Historical Context: The Parthian Empire is a fascinating period of Persian history closely connected to Greece and Rome. Ruling from 247 B.C. to A.D. 228 in ancient Persia (Iran), the Parthians defeated Alexander the Great's successors, the Seleucids, conquered most of the Middle East and southwest Asia, controlled the Silk Road and built Parthia into an Eastern superpower. The Parthian empire revived the greatness of the Achaemenid empire and counterbalanced Rome's hegemony in the West. Parthia at one time occupied areas now in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaidzhan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Israel. Obv: Vardanes I SOLD $179 plus shipping
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#11467: SILVER Drachm, Parthia - 10-38 AD, PERSIAN NEMESIS of the Ancient ROMANS Obv: King Artabanos II
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#6648: SILVER Drachm, Parthia - 190 AD, PERSIAN NEMESIS of the Ancient ROMANS Obv: King Osroese
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