NAMES on Ancient Greek Roman Byzantine Medieval Coins

Modern Names of People on Historical Numismatic Ancient Greek Roman Byzantine and Medieval Coins

You may be wondering about what is a great gift for the special people in your life. Did you know that the sweetest word in any language for anyone is their name. Yes! Remembering and saying people’s name is more important than remembering any other details. It establishes a connection and makes the person feel special. It is also exciting to talk to a person about the origin of their name as it may mean something very special in their native language. What a lot of people don’t know is how ancient, historically significant and important their names really are. Below is a list of names that can be encountered on ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval coins that if given as a gift, would leave a long and everlasting impression and gratitude for such a special personalized gift. The links below are easy to click and they will take you to my eBay store search page and input the name for you, so you don’t have to remember any spellings.

If you are giving this as a gift, I would be happy to ship it to the person you would like to give it as a gift to, along with a special, customized message you can message you would like to provide them. This way it would make it easy to give such a special gift, to anyone in the world. You can message me on eBay with the special request, providing the specific shipping address and the message you would like to include. Items are shipped quickly and come with a very special certificate of authenticity which allows a beginner or an expert to appreciate the ancient coin you picked out.

Lots of blessings to you and your loved ones!

List of names:

• Adrian as in Hadrian – Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. , or the city of Hadrianopolis in Thrace
• Alexander as in Alexander III the Great, city of Alexandria Troas, city of Alexandria in Egypt
• Alexius or Alexey as in Alexius I, Comnenus – Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D.
• Anastasia as in Anastasius, Byzantine Emperor
• Angel, Angela as in the prototype of the Angel, Greek Goddess Nike Nike, or the Roman Equivalent, Victory,  Alexius III Angelus – Emperor: 8 April 1195 – 17 July 1203 A.D.
• Antonin as in Antoninus Pius – Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D.
• Arkadiy as in Arcadius – Roman Emperor: 383-408 A.D.
• Athena as in Athena the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, who’s Roman equivalent was Minerva
• Claudio or Claudiy as in Claudius – Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. –
• Constantine as in Constantine I ‘The Great’ – Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D.  and other Roman and Byzantine names with Constantine
• Diana as in Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, whose Greek equivalent was Artemis
• Dimitry, or Dmitry or Demetrios as in the Greek Goddess, Demeter  or as the ancient name of Demetrios or Demetrius
• Eudakia as in the Roman empereses Eudoxia and Eudocia,
• Florian as in the Roman emperor Florian
• Helen or Helena or other Derivations as in the Roman empress and saint Helena who was mother of Constantine the Great
• Ivan as Ivan Alexander or others with the name of Ivan
• Jesus as in Jesus Christ as depicted on ancient coins
• Johann as in John, a name used by Byzantine emperors, or Johannes, one of the late Roman emperors
• John or Johnathan or Jonathan as in John used historically since ancient biblical times.
• Julia as in Julia the name used by various empresses historically.
• Julian as in Julian II ‘The Apostate’ – Roman Caesar: 355-361 A.D. – Emperor: 361-363 A.D. –
• Julius as the name Julius was used historically, beginning with best known, Julius Caesar
• Justin as in the name Justin or Justinian used by Byzantine emperors
• Kristi as derived from Jesus Christ
• Larissa as in the name Larissa given to several great ancient Greek cities, most well-known and important being Larissa, Thessaly
• Laura or Lori as in the Laurel Wreath known as a symbol of victory, placed atop a victory’s head by the Greek goddess of Victory, Nike or Roman Equivalent, Victory
• Leo or Lev as in Leo the Byzantine Emperor, or where it stemmed form, the Lion
• Livia as in Livia the wife of emperor Augustus
• Lucilla as in the Roman empress Lucilla
• Lydia as in the ancient region of Lydia
• Manuel or Emmanuel as in the the Byzantine Emeror Manuel I, Comnenus
• Mark or Marcus or Marc as in Marc Antony or Marcus Aurelius, two of the most famous ancient Roman personages
• Mary as in Virgin Mary
• Max as in Maxentius or Magnus Maximus or Maximus
• Michael as Michael used by Byzantine emperors or the archangel
• Nicholas, Nick, Nicola, Nicole, Nicole, Nika, Niketas, Niki, Nikita, Nikolai, Nils, Klaas, Ike
  as derivations from the Greek goddess of Victory, Nike, the prototype of the angel, whose Roman equivalent is Victory.
• Persephone as in the Greek goddess Persephone
• Philip as in Philip II, Father of Alexander the Great, or Philip used by the Romans or the city of Philippopolis.
• Romulus as in Romulus, one of the founders of Rome, brother of Remus
• Rose as in the Rose depicted on ancient coins of
• Sabina as in Sabina, the wife of Roman emperor Hadrian, 117-138 A.D.
• Sophia as in Sophia the Byzantine Queen
• Traian as in the Roman Emperor Trajan and Trajan Decius
• Valentinian as in the Roman Emperors by the name of Valentinian
• Valerian as in the Roman Emperors by the name of Valerian
• Victor or Victoria as in the Roman name for the goddess of Victory whose Greek equivalent is Nike.
• Yan or Yana as in Janus, the Roman god
• Zeus as in the Greek god Zeus, or his Roman equivalent, Jupiter

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History of Julius Caesar by Jacob Abbott

The History of Julius Caesar Full Audio Book

 

See also:

 

• Julius Caesar Ancient Roman Coins Guide
• Brutus Assassin of Julius Caesar Ancient Roman Coin Collection & Guide

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Ancient Greek and Roman Coins of the Bible Tribute Penny Widow’s Mite 30 Pieces

Learn about the many different coins that were described in the bible with this helpful video presentation of coins from the ANA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUoR1Mhoz-8

Coins explored in the video and in the presentation:

• Half Shekel of Tyre coin used by the ancient Jewish people to pay the yearly tax due on visits.
• Widow’s Mite, a coin where the moral of the story is that giving or doing your best counts more, even though some could give more.
• Tribute Penny coin of Roman emperor Tiberius, which was circulating during the lifetime and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
• Pontius Pilate coin, a local procurator, or ruler on behalf of the Roman empire before whom Jesus Christ was brought for his trial and crucifixion.

Historical ancient coins give us a great connection to the past. I am an ancient coin expert, enthusiast, author and dealer and have many of these coins available for sale in my eBay store here: http://stores.ebay.com/Authentic-Ancient-Greek-Roman-Coins

I have many articles and videos on the subject of ancient coins and history here: https://www.trustedancientcoins.com/articles/

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Famous Widow’s Mite coin explained, Herod the Great Birth of Jesus time coins, and the Famous Jewish Temple Tax Half Shekel of Tyre explained

Tribute Penny, Thirty Pieces of Silver and Pontius Pilate coins explained

Biblical coins related to people of the Christian and Jewish Faiths

Display of the famous biblical “Tribute Penny” of emperor Tiberius, the Shekel of Tyre known as the 30 Pieces of Silver Judas betrayed Jesus for, Pontius Pilate the Roman ruler whom Christ was crucified under and the first Byzantine gold coin featuring Jesus Christ.

Plaque Describing the Different coins such as the Tiberius Tribute Penny, Thirty Pieces of Silver, Phoenician Shekel of Tyre, Pontius Pilate and first appearance of Christ on coinage.

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• Herod the Great 40-4BC Coins JESUS CHRIST Bethlehem Birth Ancient JERUSALEM Biblical Coins

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SEA & WATER Themed Ancient Greek & Roman Coin Collecting Guide

The ancients were a well-traveled people. They built ships for travel and trade and connected vast parts of the world together. They worshipped gods that were connected to the ocean, placed them on their coins and anything else that they found particularly fascinating was placed on their coins. Just as modern-man fishes, enjoys going to the beach, looking at dolphins and traveling by sea, we are a just continuing a long tradition that stretch the millennia. Below find ancient coins that depict the water theme very well. Click on the pictures and links of the coins to see what is available in my eBay online coin shop. Enjoy!

• Poseidon on Ancient Greek and Roman coins

• Neptune the Ancient Roman god of Sea and Water who is often seen with the Trident  

• Trident

• Anchor

• Galley or ship

• Dolphin

• Shell

• River-god

• Crab

• Octopus

• Hippocamp the sea-horse

• Fish

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Ancient Coins of BIBLICAL JERUSALEM Collecting Guide

Collection of ancient coins of the bible depicting the types that were struck in Jerusalem from the times of the bible

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6ky7J8RTz8

This guide is designed to teach people a lot more about ancient biblical coins. Some of the coins explored in this guide are those of John Hyrcanus I, Alexander Jannaeus, Herod the Great, Herod Archelaus, Pontius Pilate and the Roman prefects procurators of Judaea area.  The best reference work on the subject is Guide to Biblical Coins by David Hendin. This book goes deep in to the subject and history of the many coins of Jerusalem and coins dealing with the Holy Land, including the towns around Jerusalem. This guide would be interesting for people of both the Jewish and the Christian faith, and for those that would like to study historical ancient coins.

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• Click here to see related article with video about coins of Herod the Great
• Click here to  see guide to Coins of the Travels of Saint Paul
• Click here to see the guide to Tribute Penny coins

WIDOW’s MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem John Hyrcanus I Coin Cornucopias i36721

John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) King of Judaea 134-104 B.C.E
Bronze ‘Prutah’ 15mm (2.13 grams) Jerusalem mint 134-104 B.C.
Reference: Hendin 455
Hebrew (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath.
2 Cornucopias, pomegranate between horns, border of dots.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, referred to in the Gospels as the Widow’s Mite.

WIDOW’s MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem Jesus Christ Era Coin Anchor Star i49750

Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) –
Jewish King of the Hosmonean Kingdom 103-76 B.C.E. –
Bronze ‘Prutah’ 15mm (1.01 grams) mint of Jerusalem 103-76 B.C.
Reference: Hendin 469
Anchor, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (of King Alexander).
Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, between the rays, (Yehonatan the King).* Numismatic Note: This type of coin is known to bible history as the ” Widow’s Mite“.

ALEXANDER JANNAEUS Lily Jewish Biblical Jerusalem Ancient Greek Coin i41565

Alexander Jannaeaus (Yehonatan)   
King of Judaea 103-76 B.C.
Bronze ‘Prutah’ 15mm (2.79 grams) Struck in the mint of Jerusalem
Reference: Hendin 467 (3rd edition); Hendin 1148 (5th edition)
Lily flanked by paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King), border of dots.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY (of King Alexander); inverted anchor within circle.

WIDOW’s MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem King Alexander Yehonatan Coin i36727

Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan)
King of Judaea 103-76 B.C.
Bronze ‘Prutah’ 14mm (1.73 grams) Struck in the mint of Jerusalem
Reference: Hendin 473
Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath.
Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons; pomegranate between horns

Mattathias Antigonus JEWISH KING 40BCE Jerusalem Ancient Coin Prosperity i16296

Hosmonean King of Judaea
Mattathias Antigonus (Mattatayah), 40 to 37 B.C.E.
Bronze 23mm (14.32 grams) Struck at Jerusalem: 40-37 B.C.
Reference: Hendin 481; AJC I, Group U
Double cornucopia with Hebrew (Mattatayah the high priest and council of the Jews), around and between horns.
Ivy wreath tied at top with ribbons handing down, BACIΛEΩC ANTIГONY (of King Antigonus).

Herod I the Great Jesus Christ Birth King Judaea Jerusalem Biblical Coin i44096

Kingdom of Judaea
Herod I, the Great – King: 40 B.C. – 4 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 14mm (1.29 grams)
Struck circa 40 B.C.- 4 A.D. at the mint of Jerusalem
Reference: Hendin 500 (3rd Edition); Hendin 1188 (5th Edition)
Anchor; HPΩΔ BACI around.
Double cornucopia with caduceus between, dots above.

Herod Archelaus son of the Great Jewish Biblical Jerusalem Ancient Coin i36297

Herod Archelaus – Ethnarch over Judaea, Samaria and Idumaea: 4 B.C. – 6 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.30 grams) Jerusalem mint: 4 B.C. – 6 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 505; AJC II, 241,6
Bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left; above HPΩΔOY (Herod).
Tall helmet with crest and cheek straps, viewed from front, caduceus below left; below, ЄΘNAPXO. 

Coponius Jerusalem Biblical Jesus Time 5AD Roman Coin Under Augustus i37900

Coponius prefect under Augustus 6 – 9 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.41 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 5/6 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 1328 (5th Edition)
KAICAPOC (of Caesar), ear of grain curved to right.
LΛϛ (year 36 = 5/6 A.D.) in fields; eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.The ϛ sometimes looks like a Γ.

15AD VALERIUS GRATUS Tiberius Livia Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i45296

Coin of Biblical Jerusalem, Lifetime of Jesus Christ
under  Tiberius – Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. –
by  Valerius Gratus, Procurator of Judaea 15-26 possibly 15-18 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.65 grams)
Jerusalem mint, Year 2 of Reign of Tiberius, 15/16 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 1333
IOY ΛΙA (Julia – Julia Livia, mother of Tiberius) within wreath.
LB (year 2 = 15/16 A.D.) flank upright palm branch.* Numismatic Note: This coin with the name Julia is in honor of the mother of Tiberius, Livia, whom was the wife of first Roman emperor Augustus. Tiberius was the adopted son of Augustus, being the son of Livia from her first marriage. Augustus and Livia never had children together.

The Procurators of the province of Judaea under the Romans were  Coponius,  Marcus Ambibulus,  Valerius Gratus,  Antonius Felix and  Porcius Festus.

17AD VALERIUS GRATUS Tiberius Livia Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i45095

Coin of Biblical Jerusalem, Lifetime of Jesus Christ
under Tiberius – Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. –
by Valerius Gratus, Procurator of Judaea 15-26 possibly 15-18 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.82 grams)
Jerusalem mint, circa 15-18 or 15-26 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 1335
IOY ΛΙA (Julia) within wreath.
LΓ (year 3 = 16/17 A.D.) flank three lilies in bloom.

PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Time i36583

Pontius Pilate – (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D.
Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 16mm (2.39 grams)
Struck at the mint of Jerusalem 29 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 648
Three bound ears of barley, the outer two ears droop, surrounded by IOYΛIA KAICAPOC.
Libation ladle (simpulum) surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar)
and date LIC (Year 16).* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.

PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Time i36579

Pontius Pilate – (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D.
Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 14mm (2.03 grams) Jerusalaem 30-31 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 1342.
Lituus, surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC.
Date LIZ (= year 18 = 31 C.E.) within wreath.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.

Agrippa I King of Judaea 41AD Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i36590

Agrippa I – King of Judaea: 37-44 A.D. 
Bronze ‘Prutah’ 18mm (3.42 grams)
Struck in the Jerusalem mint Year 6, 41/42 A.D. during the time of Emperor Claudius
Reference: Hendin 553
3 ears of barley. (Symbol of fertility of the land.)
Umbrella-like canopy with fringes, Greek legend “of King Agrippa”. (The Umbrella like canopy is
attributed as being a symbol of power.)

Britannicus & Nero 54AD Jerusalem Roman Coin of Claudius Antonius Felix i44947

Antonius Felix  prefect under Claudius 52-60 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.86 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 54 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 1348 (5th Edition)
NEPW KΛAY KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar – son of Claudius); two oblong shields and spears crossed.
BPIT (Britannicus – younger son of Claudius) above; LIΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar = 54 A.D.)
in fields; six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.* Numismatic Note: This is a rare type bearing the name of Britannicus, son of Claudius. Nero also has his name on it. Nero was the adopted son of Claudius by his marriage to Agrippina Jr. Rare and desirable type.

Porcius Festus Jerusalem Nero Ancient Greek / Roman Coin Palm branch i36709

Nero – Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. –
Procurator Porcius Festus under Roman Emperor Nero
Bronze ‘Prutah’ 16mm (2.45 grams)
of the Jerusalem mint 58 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 653
Obverse: Greek letters NEP WNO C (Nero) in wreath tied at the bottom with an X.
Reverse: Greek letters KAICAPOC (Caesar) and date LE (year 5 = 58/59 A.D), palm branch.

Jewish Freedom War with Romans Ancient JERUSALEM Coin YEAR3 Amphora Leaf i36695

First Jewish-Roman War “Great Revolt”
Bronze Prutah 18mm (2.58 grams)
Year II of the Jewish War  Jerusalem mint: 67-68 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 661
Amphora with broad rim and two handles; around Hebrew inscription for Year 2.
Vine leaf on a branch and the Hebrew inscription: ‘The Freedom of Zion’.* Reference: You are bidding on an authentic coin struck by the Jews revolting in Jerusalem, which led to the sacking and destruction of the Second Temple.

Jewish Freedom War with Romans Ancient JERUSALEM Coin YEAR3 Amphora Leaf i36596

First Jewish-Roman War “Great Revolt”
Bronze Prutah 16mm (2.29 grams)
Year III of the Jewish War  Jerusalem mint: 69-70 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 664
Amphora with lid and two handles; around Hebrew inscription for Year 3.
Vine leaf on a branch and the Hebrew inscription: ‘The Freedom of Zion’.* Reference: You are bidding on an authentic coin struck by the Jews revolting in Jerusalem, which led to the sacking and destruction of the Second Temple. The year III coin is much more rare than the year II, which was possibly struck even within months of the end of the war.

HADRIAN Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) Ancient Roman Coin RARE i21770

Hadrian – Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. –
Bronze 22mm (9.19 grams) of Aelia Capitolina circa 130-138 A.D.
Laureate head right.
Tyche seated left, holding phiale & cornucopiae.* Numismatic Note: This interpretation that this coin is from Aelia Capitolina (Jersualem) is due to the several letters on the reverse in the field to left which I understand as AEL. The style of this type also has lead me to this interpretation. Very rare and highly coveted type.

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Coins of NERO the Infamous Ancient Roman Emperor

NERO Ancient Coins of the Infamous Roman Emperor Guide and best place for Sale

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Emperor Nero was emperor from 54-68 A.D. Nero is infamous for having watched Rome burn while he fiddled as the story goes. He is also known to Christian biblical historians as someone who persecuted the early Christians, blaming them for the fire in Rome. This guide is designed to show some authentic ancient Roman coins that Nero had along with telling you a little bit ofhistory about them. Towards the end of the video, Ilya Zlobin shares where the emperors ancient coins can be foudn for sale in his eBay shop, along with some of the best coin and historical books on the subject.

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Books Mentioned in the Video

• Ancient Coin Collecting III: The Roman World – Politics and Propaganda (No. 3)
• Coinage and History of the Roman Empire:2 Vol set
• Eric II The Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins
• Greek Imperial Coins and Values, The Local Coinages of the Roman Empire
• Nero, Emperor in revolt

Video Course – Emperors of Rome

• http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/emperors-of-rome.html
• Emperors of Rome – DVD – on Amazon
• The Emperors of Rome Audio CD on Amazon

Nero 68AD Ancient Very rare Silver Roman Coin Jupiter Zeus Cult RARE i28495

Nero – Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D.
Silver Denarius (19mm, 3.29 gm.), Rome, 68 A.D.
Reference: RIC 69, BMC 80, BN 239, C 123
IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PP – Laureate head of Nero right.
IVPPITER CVSTOS – Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and scepter.

Nero – Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D.
Nero & Statilia Messalina
Bronze 25mm (8.32 grams) of Hypaepa in Lydia 66-68 A.D.
Reference:  SGI 666; RPC 2545; B.M.C. 22.111,21
NEPΩN MECCAΛEI,  Laureate head of Nero left facing draped bust of Statilia Messalina right.
VΠA. / IOY. ΓP. / HΓHCIΠΠ / OC, Clutus-statue of Artemis Anaitis facing, wearing long veil.

NERO Arch Chariot & Mars 65AD Lugdunum Ancient Roman Coin Architecture i36665

Nero – Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. – 
Bronze Sestertius 36mm (25.42 grams) Lugdunum mint: 65 A.D.
Reference: RIC 393; Cohen 306; BMCRE 330; BN 69; WCN 414; F.S. Kleiner, The Arch
of Nero in Rome. A study of the Roman honorary arch before and under Nero,
Archaeologica 52 (Rome, 1985), 51aNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head left, globe at point of bust.
S C across field, Triumphal arch, hung with wreath across front and left side; above, Nero in facing quadriga escorted on right by Victory holding wreath and palm and on left by Pax holding caduceus and cornucopiae; just below the quadriga on extreme left and right, two small figures of soldiers; on left side of arch in niche, figure of Mars standing facing, holding spear and round shield; ornamental reliefs on the faces and plinths of the arch.

Nero and wife Poppaea 63AD Rare Alexandria Large Ancient Roman Coin i42112

Nero – Roman Emperor:  54-68 A.D. – 
Nero and Poppaea
Billon Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (11.40 grams) Struck at Alexandria, Egypt Year 10 = 63/64 A.D.
Reference: Milne 217
NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV – radiate head right.
ΠΟΠΠΑΙΑ ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust of Poppaea right, LI to right.

NERO closes Doors to TEMPLE of JANUS for PEACE 65AD Ancient Roman Coin i44127

Nero – Roman Emperor:  54-68 A.D. – 
Bronze As 29mm (9.98 grams) Struck 65 A.D. at the mint of Rome
Reference: RIC I 306; WCN 288
NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP, Laureate head right.
PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT / SC, Three-quarter view of the  Temple of  Janus, window to left and garland hung across double doors to right.* Numismatic Note: This coin has the Temple of Janus with the doors closed, signifying peace in the Roman empire as that was the only time that the doors of the temple were closed.

NERO 63AD Serapis Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Silver Roman Coin i46361

Nero – Roman Emperor:  54-68 A.D. – 
Billon Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (12.31 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt
Year 10 = 63/64 A.D.
Reference: Milne 222; Koln 160; RPC 5274; Sear 5 #2001; Dattari 251
NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, radiate head right.
AYTO KPA, draped bust of Serapis right, LI before.

Nero 65AD Seleucis and Pieria HUGE Silver Ancient Coin EAGLE i32373

Nero – Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. – 
Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (13.55 grams) Mint of  Seleucis and Pieria
Dated Year 114 of the Caesarian era;  65/66 A.D.
Reference: McAlee 266; RPC 4191; Prieur 91
ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΑΙCΑΡ CΕΒΑCΤΟC, Laureate head left, wearing aegis.
ETOYC . ΔIP, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread; balm-branch before.

NERO 66AD Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm Ancient Roman Coin Galley Ship i43282

Nero – Roman Emperor:  54-68 A.D. – 
Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (12.52 grams)
Struck at city of Alexandria in Egypt Year 13 = 66/67 A.D
Reference: Köln 184; Dattari 263; Milne 273; Emmett 121
NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV, Radiate bust left, wearing aegis; L IΓ (date) left
ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ, galley under sail to right.

NERO 65AD Sestertius JANUS TEMPLE Gaming Token Ancient Roman Coin RARE i25127

Nero – Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. – 
Bronze Sestertius ‘Game Token’ 34mm (19.84 grams) Rome mint: 65 A.D.
Reference: C 146. BMC 319. RIC 438. CBN 73
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head right, with globe at point of bust.
PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S – C View of the temple of Janus, door to right, decorated with garland.* Numismatic Note: This coin has been cut in half practically to turn it into a type of token, likely for gaming. Quality authentic ancient coin with fantastic portrait and the most important parts of the temple visible. 

NERO Alexandria Egypt Billon Silver Tetradrachm ROMA Ancient Roman Coin i49072

Nero – Roman Emperor:  54-68 A.D. – 
Billon Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (12.44 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, dated regnal year 5, 58/59 A.D.
Reference:  Dattari 249; Geissen 141; RPC I, 5239
NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AYTO, laureate head right.
PWMN, Roma seated left, holding victory and parazonium; date LE in field to right.

Nero as Apollo 54AD Perinthus Large Very rare Ancient Roman Coin Lyre i30606

Nero – Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. – 
Bronze 25mm (10.33 grams) of Perinthus in Thrace circa 54-68 A.D.
Reference: RPC I 1752; Schönert, Perinthos 249-252; c/m: Howgego 526; Moushmov 4419
NЄPΩN KAIΣAP ΣEBACTOΣ, Laureate head right.
ΠЄΡΙΝΘΙΩΝ, Emperor, as Apollo Citharoedus, advacing right, holding lyre.

Porcius Festus Jerusalem Nero Ancient Greek / Roman Coin Palm branch i36709

Nero – Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. – 
Procurator Porcius Festus under Roman Emperor Nero
Bronze ‘Prutah’ 16mm (2.45 grams)
of the Jerusalem mint 58 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 653
Obverse: Greek letters NEP WNO C (Nero) in wreath tied at the bottom with an X.
Reverse: Greek letters KAICAPOC (Caesar) and date LE (year 5 = 58/59 A.D), palm branch.

Britannicus & Nero 54AD Jerusalem Roman Coin of Claudius Antonius Felix i44947

Antonius Felix  prefect under Claudius 52-60 A.D.
Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.86 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 54 A.D.
Reference: Hendin 1348 (5th Edition)
NEPW KΛAY KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar – son of Claudius); two oblong shields and spears crossed.
BPIT (Britannicus – younger son of Claudius) above; LIΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar = 54 A.D.)
in fields; six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.* Numismatic Note: This is a rare type bearing the name of Britannicus, son of Claudius. Nero also has his name on it. Nero was the adopted son of Claudius by his marriage to Agrippina Jr. Rare and desirable type.

CIVIL WARS 68AD Silver Roman Coin after NERO time of VINDEX GALBA i28728

CIVIL WARS. 68-69 A.D. after Nero
Silver Denarius 18mm (3.09 gm) Gallic mint: 68-69 A.D.
Reference: RIC 118; AM 3; BMCRE 61; RSC 359; C Galba 359; BMC 61; Martin 3
FIDES / EXERCITVVM, clasped hands.
CONCORDIA PRAETORIANORVM, Concordia standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.

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Most Famous Ancient Coin Collectors and Investors

Most Famous Ancient Greek and Roman Coin Collectors and Investors (Video)

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Most Famous Coin Collectors Mentioned in the Video:

Roman Emperor Augustus, Emperor 27 B.C. – 14 A.D.
Thomas Jefferson President of the United States 1801-1805
John Quincy Adams President 1821-1825
Franklin Delano Roosevelt President 1933-1945
Tony Blair United Kingdom Prime Minister 1997-2007
James Earl Jones famous for doing Star Wars Movie voice for Darth Vader
Wayne Gretzky Hockey Champion who invests in to coins
Buddy Ebsen famous actor for Beverly Hillbillies television show
Penny Marshall actress from famous show Laverne & Shirley
Nelson Bunker Hunt Billionaire Oil Tycoon and Investor famously tied in with cornering the silver Market in the 1980’s and had to sell his coin collection through Sotheby’s in 1990
He was also the proud owner of the most famous ancient Roman coin of them all associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar for the sake of “liberty” by his most famous assassin Brutus
Peter Weller an actor in the Robocop movies actually owned the famous Brutus coin at one point from the Nelson Bunker Hunt collector. Another probable owner of that coin was the late Jerry Weintraub, a famous Hollywood producer.
King Farouk of Egypt who ruled 1936-1952 owned on the most expensive American Gold Double Eagle coin ever sold for over seven million dollars.
Nicole Kidman has been rumored to collect coins, perhaps we’ll find out more one day.
Andre Dawson Baseball Hall of Fame Star
Paul McCartney of the Beatles
King Louis XIV ‘Sun King” builder of Palace of Versailles had a fantastic con collection
King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who ruled 1900-1946 had the best coin collection
John Larroquette Emmy award winning actor
Bruce Williams popular talk show host, second after Rush Limbaugh collects coins
Dennis Rodman Bulls Basketball Champion collects coins
Mayer Amschel Rothschild founder of the Rothschild dynasty collected coins and amassed a fortune
Jackie Onassis had an amazing gold coin collection
JP Morgan Family had an amazing coin collection and donated pieces to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Kellan Lutz actor and model, played in a movie called Hercules
Charlie Bodin actor said on twitter he is a coin collector
Medici family, known to be patrons of the arts collected coins
Allessandro Farnese who was grandson of Pope Paul III, both of whom collected coins put together one of the finest collections of coins, sculpture and artifacts from ancient Greek and Roman times.
King George III of England made the first ancient coin museum in England

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Authentic Ancient Roman Artifacts Including Gold Rings, Intaglios, Armor Decoration and Oil Lamps VIDEOS

Authentic Ancient Roman Artifacts Made of Gold, Silver, Bronze & Terracotta circa 1st-3rd Centuries A.D.

Videos explores various ancient Roman artifacts includings rings, AES Rude proto-money, Erotic Oil Lamps and Much More available for sale online in top-rated eBay shop

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This video is designed to explore several different artifacts. It first starts out with an ancient Roman gold marriage ring which features clasped hands. Then we move on to a silver Roman ring featuring a Carnelian stone intaglio with the Capricorn Zodiac symbol on it. Afterwards we explore Hermes / Mercury connection with a gold ring featuring an Carnelian stone intaglio with the god holding a money pouch. The next item is an ancient Roman early Christian application with the word ‘ichthus’ in Greek which is the word for fish, the origination of the Jesus Fish symbolism. The one explored after is a figurine of Cupid / Eros, the son of Venus who is often depicted with her in ancient art.

The next artifact to be explored is what is known as an AES Rude which is a form of proto-money that the ancient Romans used for trade before they issued coins. These were rough clumps of bronze and this example is the largest I have ever came across.

The last artifact is an amazing Medusa / Gorgon / Gorgoneion head bronze what is ostensibly a breastplate on armor application. You see the head depicted even on Alexander the Great and various other military commanders and emperors. The idea of the Medusa head on the armor was for it to paralyze your enemy and give you an easy victory. The mythological story is with Perseus who beheaded the Medusa who is a gorgon, which is a grotesque snake-haired monster that turns man into stone. Perseus gives the head to Athena who puts it on her armor or shield, and is now known as an aegis. The English term to be under someone’s aegis means to be under their protection.

In the second video about oil lamps, it talks about the most impressive or sought-after authentic ancient Roman terracotta (clay)  oil lamps in existence. Oil lamps were used for everyday lighting for thousands of years to light up homes. There were many plain designs, but there were ones that featured ornate artistic designs. The man and woman embracing in these oil lamps is the most sought-after design along with those of gladiatorial combat scenes. The other designs that can be noted may be too numerous to name, but gods and goddesses are often seen along with animals. Overall ancient oil lamps are an amazing field all on their own to collect.

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Authentic ANCIENT Roman MARRIAGE Hands Clasped GOLD Ring Jewelry Artifact i66770

Authentic Ancient Roman CAPRICORN ZODIAC Carnelian Silver Intaglio Ring i66771

50BC Authentic Ancient GOLD Roman MERCURY HERMES CARNELIAN Intaglio Ring i66772

Early CHRISTIAN Roman Time 100-300AD GOLD Jesus FISH in GREEK Artifact i66773

100BC Authentic Ancient Roman Terracotta Clay CUPID EROS Figure Artifact i66774

5-4th Centuries BC Ancient Roman AES RUDE Proto Money CLUMP Before Coins i66775

100BC Authentic Ancient Roman MEDUSA GORGON likely for ARMOR Artifact i66776

5AD Authentic Ancient Roman MAN & WOMAN EMBRACING Terracotta Oil Lamp i66817

5AD Authentic Ancient Roman MAN & WOMAN EMBRACING Terracotta Oil Lamp i66818

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Expert Discusses ANCIENT COINS for a Collection & Alternative Investment

Interview with Expert about Ancient Coin Collecting & Alternative Investing

Great tips and information about the topic of ancient coins by Accredited Investor Markets Radio – a podcast about investing in alternative assets

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Collecting rare coins, the once-named “hobby of kings” has grown to become the “king of hobbies”, with people from all walks of life getting into the game. In Episode 22, investors will learn the basics of numismatic investing with rare coins dealer and coin expert Ilya Zlobin of TrustedCoins.com. Accredited Investor Markets Radio host Chris Cahill has an in-depth discussion with Zlobin about ancient coin quality and factors that affect value as well as what the coolest coins are on the market right now.

About Ilya Zlobin

Ilya Zlobin is an expert, author, enthusiast and dealer in ancient coins. He has authored dozens of articles and videos regarding various topics in ancient coin collecting. Ilya is world-renowned for his knowledge in this field having worked with over 54,000 ancient coins and having over 10 years experience in this field selling and researching numismatic coins. He continues writing articles and making videos educating the public about the wonders of ancient coins. His belief is that anything worth doing is worth doing well. He has a selection of thousands of different ancient coins available through his website , http://www.TrustedCoins.com

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Ancient ATHENIAN Athens Greece Athena OWL Greek Coins Guide to For Sale

Ancient ATHENIAN Athens Greece Athena OWL Greek Coins Guide to Collecting and Amazing Collection

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The topic of this video is to learn a lot of great information about the most fascinating and exciting coins of ancient Athens Greece to collect. Ancient Greek, Roman, Biblical, Byzantine and world coin expert, Ilya Zlobin explores the topic of collecting ancient coins via exploring the types of coins available for sale in his eBay store. The coins explored are some of the most interesting types to collect, such as the Athenian Owl tetradrachm, drachm, obol and diobol coins. There is also an Athenian coin a hero of Athens along with the mythical Sphinx. An interesting Roman denarius silver coin of Mark Antony is also shown along with a Frankish Crusader type. 

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THE ANCIENT COINS EXPLORED IN THE VIDEO:

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Athens in Attica Greece 166BC RARE Ancient Greek Coin Athena Cult OWL i36968

 

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece –
Bronze 21mm (11.53 grams) Struck circa 166-57 B.C.
Reference: Sear 2566
Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus and foreparts of horses.
AΘE, Owl standing right, head facing, on prostrate amphora; all within olive-wreath.

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ATHENS Attica Greece 25BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Athena Sphinx Rare i37416

 

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Bronze 21mm (8.82 grams) Struck circa 25-19 B.C.
Reference: Kroll 153; SNG Copenhagen 303; Svoronos pl. 80, 18-21
Helmeted head of Athena right.
AΘH, Sphinx seated right, wearing modius; all within olive wreath.

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SIGEION in TROAS Athens Colony 355BC Athena Facing Owl Ancient Greek Coin i56078

Greek city of Sigeion in Troas
Bronze 13mm (1.58 grams) Struck circa 355-334 B.C.
Reference: Sear 4144 var. (size); SNG Copenhagen 496-8; SNG Ashmolean 1214-6;
SNG Copenhagen 496-8
Facing head of Athena three-quarter face to right, wearing triple-crested helmet.
Owl standing right, head facing; ΣΙΓΕ before, crescent behind.

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ATHENS Attica Greece 454BC Silver Obol Ancient Greek Coin Owl Athena NGC i59101

 

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Silver Obol 8mm (0.66 grams) Struck circa 454-404 B.C.
Reference: HGC 4, 1665; Kroll 13; SNG Copenhagen 53
Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet.
AΘE, Owl standing right, head facing; olive leaf to left.

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ATHENS Attica Greece Athena Owl Tetradrachm Ancient Silver Greek Coin NGC i59986

 

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Silver Tetradrachm 21mm (17.13 grams) Struck circa 320-294 B.C.
Reference: Svornos-pl.20#5
Head of Athena  right, of more advanced style, the eye seen in true profile; she wears crested helmet ornamented with three olive-leaves and floral scroll.
Owl standing right, head facing; to right AΘE; to left, olive-twig and crescent.

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MARK ANTONY 33BC M. Junius Silanus Athens Ancient Silver Roman Coin NGC i61907

Mark Antony
Silver Denarius 18mm (2.89 grams) Mint moving with Antony, probably Athens, 33 B.C., under M. Junius Silanus
Reference: RSC 71. Babelon 97. C 71. Sydenham 1208. Sear Imperators 346. RBW 1830. Crawford 542/1
Certification: NGC Ancients VG  4529166-014
ANTON •AVG•IMP•III•COS•DES•III•IIV•R•P•C•, Bare head of Mark Antony right.
M•SILANVS•AVG Q•PRO•COS in two lines.

This issuer, Marcus Junius Silanus, was the step-brother of Brutus who murdered Julius Caesar. After the treaty of Misenum, in 39 B.C., Silanus went to Rome and then to the East to join Antony and was given the governorship of one of the provinces. It was during this period that he struck these coins.

Roman military commander, friend of Julius Caesar, lover of Cleopatra and much more.

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ELEUSIS in ATTICA near ATHENS RARE R1 Triptolemus Boar Ancient Greek Coin i63315

 

Greek city Eleusis in Attica
Eleusian Festival Coinage
Bronze 14mm (3.25 grams) Struck circa 322/317-307 B.C.
Reference: Sear 2574 var.; HGC 4, 1769 (Rare R1) (Athens); Kroll 1993, nos. 48-49
Triptolemos, favorite of Demeter, seated left in winged car drawn by serpents, holding corn-ears.
ΕΛΕΥ above boar standing right on bacchos (mystic staff); all within grain wreath.

The obverse is inspired by a statue of Triptolemos that was presumably still in its temple when Pausanias (I. 38, 6) visited Eleusis in about AD 160: “The Eleusians have a temple to Triptolemos… They say that the plain called Rharion was the first to be sown and the first to grow crops… Here is shown a threshing floor and altar. My dream forbade the description of the things within the wall of the sanctuary, and the uninitiated are of course not permitted to learn that which they are prevented from seeing.”

Situated north-west of Athens, Eleusis possessed a magnificent temple of Demeter, and gave it’s name to the famous Eleusinian mysteries, concerned with the cults of Demeter and Persephone.

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ATHENS Greece 440BC Ancient Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin Athena Owl NGC i63866

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Silver Tetradrachm 25mm (16.97 grams) Struck circa 440-404 B.C.
Reference: HGC 4, 1597; SNG München 52; SNG Copenhagen 31
Certification: NGC Ancients   Ch VF  Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5  3593647-001
Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll.
ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square.

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ATHENS in Attica Greece 120AD Ancient Greek Coin General THEMISTOCLES NGC i64197

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Bronze 25mm Pseudo-Autonomous issue, struck circa 120-140 A.D.
Reference: Svoronos pl. 97, 5. BMC 785, pl. XIX, 1. SNG Copenhagen 318. Kroll 181. Rare.
Certification: NGC Ancients VF  1885052-017
Bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet.
AΘH, Themistocles standing left on galley, wreath in right hand, trophy in left; owl on prow, serpent on ram.

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ARABIA Saba Kingdom 160BC Owl as Athens Silver Ancient Greek Coin NGC i72612

Arabia Kingdom of Saba
Silver ‘Tetradrachm’ 25mm (5.34 grams) Struck circa 160-130 B.C.
Reference: HGC 10, 725; Munro-Hay 1.13il
Certification: NGC Ancients  Ch VF  4681630-003
Laureate male head with long hair right.
Owl standing right on amphora; monograms to left and right.

* Numismatic Note: The coins of this kingdom use the reverse similar to the “New Style” tetradrachm coins of Athens, and what the obverse ostensibly is similar to the Roman Republican L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi denarius or perhaps a royal portrait.

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ATHENS GREECE Authentic Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin w OWL NGC i73330

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
New-style Silver Tetradrachm 29mm (16.62 grams) Struck 111/110 B.C.
Reference: HGC 4, 1602; Thompson 701d-e var. (there Δ on amphora).
Pedigree / Provenance: Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection
Certification: NGC Ancients   XF   Strike: 5/5  Surface: 4/5   4683112-001
Helmeted head of Athena right.
Owl standing right, head front, on Panathenaic amphora; to right Demeter standing holding two torches, legend across field Α – ΘΕ / ΦANO – KΛHΣ / AΠOΛ / ΛΩNIΟΣ (ΟΣ written on owl’s wing) / BAK / XIOΣ, E on amphora, ME below; all within olive wreath.

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ATHENS Greece 440BC Ancient Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin Athena Owl NGC i73340

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.17 grams) Struck circa 440-404 B.C.
Reference: HGC 4, 1597; SNG München 52; SNG Copenhagen 32; Kroll 8
Certification: NGC Ancients   Ch XF  Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5   4683112-006
Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll.
ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square.

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ATHENS Greece 440BC Ancient Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin Athena Owl NGC i73342

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.19 grams) Struck circa 440-404 B.C.
Reference: HGC 4, 1597; SNG München 52; SNG Copenhagen 32; Kroll 8
Certification: NGC Ancients   Ch XF  Strike: 5/5 Surface:  4/5   4683112-002
Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll.
ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square.

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CRUSADERS of ATHENS Greece DUKE GUY II de La Roche BI Silver Antique Coin i74590

Crusaders. Frankish Greece. Duchy of Athens
Guy II de lat Roche – Duke of Athens: 1294-1308 A.D.
Billon Silver Denier Tournois 20mm (0.84 grams) Athens mint.
Reference: CCS 93, Met 1067-69.
+GVI DVX ATENES, cross patee.
 +THEBANI CIVIS, castle tournois.

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NEAR EAST or EGYPT Type of Athens Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin OWL NGC i74776

NEAR EAST or EGYPT
Striking coins in the types of Athens
Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.15 grams) Struck circa 5th-4th Centuries B.C.
Reference: Peter van Alfen, “The ‘Owls’ from the 1989 Hoard with a review of Pre-Macedonian Coinage in Egypt,” AJN 14 (2002), pl. 11. For Athens prototype, cf. HGC 4, 1597. cf. SNG Copenhagen 31-40. cf. Kroll 8.
Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5  4629244-071
Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll.
 AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind, all within incuse square.

* Numismatic Note: Very rare type from the Near East or Egypt mint which you don’t usually see and what makes it even more desirable is it’s mint state. This makes a key piece for the collector of Athenian owls and the types.

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ATHENS Greece 133BC Athenian New Style Silver Drachm Greek Coin OWL NGC i77391

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
‘New Style’ Silver Drachm 20mm  Struck circa 133/132 B.C.
Reference: HGC 2, 1635
Certification: NGC Ancients Ch F  4934596-006
 Head of Athena in Attic helmet right.
AΘE, Owl standing right on overturned amphora; ear of grain in right field.

New Style means that it is a later issue of the ancient Athenians and that is what these types are referred to as the design had changed from what it was in the 400-300’s B.C.

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ATHENS Attica Greece Ancient 450BC Silver Greek Coin w ATHENA & OWL NGC i77395

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Silver Drachm 15mm Struck circa 450-404 B.C.
Reference: HGC 4, 1631
Certification: NGC Ancients G  4934596-010
Head of Athena in Attic helmet right.
Owl standing right, head facing; to right AΘE; to left, olive-twig and crescent.

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ATHENS Greece 455BC Ancient Silver Greek TETRADRACHM Coin Athena Owl NGC i77669

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Early transitional issue.
Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (17.20 grams) Struck circa 455-440 B.C.
Reference: Starr Group V.A, series 3. HGC 4, 1597
Certification: NGC Ancients   MS   Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5  4629244-015
Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll.
ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square.

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ATHENS Attica Greece Authentic Ancient Silver Athena Owl Greek Coin NGC i77878

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece
Silver Diobol 10mm (1.27 grams) Struck circa 400-353 B.C.
Reference: HGC 2, 1644
Certification: NGC Ancients VF  4934588-005
Head of Athena in Attic helmet right.
A-Θ-E, Double-bodied owl standing facing; olivespray to left.

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