Origin: Egypt (Alexandria) Circa: 246 BC to 221 BC Collection: Greek Coin Money Clip Medium: Silver/Gold Additional Information: This ancient coin is mounted in an  More »

Origin: Egypt (Alexandria) Circa: 246 BC to 221 BC Collection: Greek Coin Money Clip Medium: Silver/Gold Additional Information: This ancient coin is mounted in an 18-karat gold bezel set in a sterling silver money clip. The Ptolemaic dynasty, Greek successors to Alexander the Great, ruled Egypt in lavish splendor for almost three centuries. Their capital of Alexandria was famous for its opulent and luxurious lifestyle as well as for its artistic and intellectual activities. This superb coin, minted by one of the great Ptolemaic kings, evokes the wealth and splendor of that vanished world. As we run our fingers over it today, we cannot help but wonder who might have held it centuries ago. As our gestures echo theirs, we are connected in an intimate way with the glories of the classical past. - (FJ.3373)   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 323 BC to 281 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Money Clips Medium: Silver and Gold Additional Information: This coin was found in  More »

Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 323 BC to 281 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Greek Coin Money Clips Medium: Silver and Gold Additional Information: This coin was found in Asia Minor. In the complex political game of the Hellenistic era, Lysimachus was a master player. A friend and bodyguard of Alexander the Great, Lysimachus assumed the regency of Macedonia after the young king's death. This splendid coin evokes the myth of Alexander by portraying him with the sacred ram horns of the Egyptian god Ammon. This link to the divine Alexander was intended to strengthen Lysimachus' claims to the throne. Such a coin, blending legend and reality, epitomizes the grandeur of the Classical Age at its height. - (FJ.4465)   « Less

Origin: Jordan (Geresa) Circa: 238 AD to 244 AD Collection: Roman Bronze Coin Money Clip Medium: Bronze-Gold Like people, no two ancient coins are ever exactly alike.  More »

Origin: Jordan (Geresa) Circa: 238 AD to 244 AD Collection: Roman Bronze Coin Money Clip Medium: Bronze-Gold Like people, no two ancient coins are ever exactly alike. Minted by hand, patinated by time, surviving by chance, each coin has a unique quality that sets it apart from all others. When this sestertius was first circulated, the Roman Empire was at the height of its glory. Who might have held it then and what might they have bought? Perhaps - (FJ.4466)   « Less

Origin: Jordan (Geresa) Circa: 222 AD to 235 AD Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Bronze-Gold It is amazing to think, as we run our fingers over the bold surface  More »

Origin: Jordan (Geresa) Circa: 222 AD to 235 AD Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Bronze-Gold It is amazing to think, as we run our fingers over the bold surface of this Roman bronze, that others held it just this way centuries ago. Such a coin represented a considerable sum when the Roman Empire stretched from Spain to Persia, from England to Egypt. Bearing the noble portrait of a young emperor, it evokes a mood of power and grandeur. Time has done nothing to lessen its impact on the senses. As we hold it today, we connect ourselves directly with that vanished world. - (FJ.4467)   « Less

Origin: Syria (Antioch) Circa: 40 BC to 32 BC Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Silver-Gold Marc Antony is one of the most romantic figures in all history.  More »

Origin: Syria (Antioch) Circa: 40 BC to 32 BC Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Silver-Gold Marc Antony is one of the most romantic figures in all history. Handsome and charismatic, he left a lasting mark on the pages of history. This splendid coin commemorates his marriage to Octavia, sister of the future Emperor Augustus, whom Antony wed for political reasons. When Antony later repudiated Octavia in favor of the Egyptian queen Cleopatra, her angry brother waged war against the two lovers. We are reminded that all history comes down to human issues, to matters of love and passion. This token of Roman glory puts us in touch with the splendors of a vanished world. - (FJ.4468)   « Less

Origin: Syria (Antioch) Circa: 138 BC to 129 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Money Clip Medium: Silver-Gold As the successors to Alexander the great, the Seleucid  More »

Origin: Syria (Antioch) Circa: 138 BC to 129 BC Collection: Greek Silver Coin Money Clip Medium: Silver-Gold As the successors to Alexander the great, the Seleucid dynasty ruled the Syrian empire for many centuries. At the crossroads of east and west, the Seleucid courts were famous for their luxury and splendor. This silver coin, bearing the image of one of the more interesting Seleucid kings, evokes the grandeur of that era. Even after centuries of change, such a coin still radiates the impression of power and authority. As we hold it in our hands today, we connect directly with the richness of that vanished world. - (FJ.4472)   « Less

Origin: Syria (Antioch) Circa: 305 AD to 306 AD Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Bronze-Silver Though civilization has made countless advances in the centuries  More »

Origin: Syria (Antioch) Circa: 305 AD to 306 AD Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Bronze-Silver Though civilization has made countless advances in the centuries since Rome ruled the world, the role and appearance of coinage has changed little. We immediately recognize this roman bronze as a monetary unit bearing a message of power and authority. It bears the noble portrait of Constantius l, one of the original four tetrarchs appointed by Diocletian. Those who first held this coin and purchased with it were witnesses to history. Whoever holds it today in its glowing setting of silver and gold is certain to make a little history on their own. - (FJ.4473)   « Less

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 98 AD to 117 BC Collection: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver-Gold There is an energy, an excitement, that radiates from an  More »

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 98 AD to 117 BC Collection: Roman Coin Pendant Medium: Silver-Gold There is an energy, an excitement, that radiates from an ancient coin as from no other object. As we hold such a token in our hands today, our fingers rest exactly where those of others did centuries ago. Our imagination takes flight as we envision those who might have held this coin when the classical world was at its height. Were they aristocrat or commoner? Soldier, merchant, sailor, artist or actor? What did this coin purchase? Rare goods from the exotic corners of the world or the simple necessities of everyday life? That is the beauty of such an artifact: it invites us to endlessly explore the pathways of the past. - (FJ.4493)   « Less

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 117 AD to 138 BC Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Silver-Gold There is an energy, an excitement, that radiates from an  More »

Origin: Israel (Sebastia, Samaria) Circa: 117 AD to 138 BC Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Silver-Gold There is an energy, an excitement, that radiates from an ancient coin as from no other object. As we hold such a token in our hands today, our fingers rest exactly where those of others did centuries ago. Our imagination takes flight as we envision those who might have held this coin when the classical world was at its height. Were they aristocrat or commoner? Soldier, merchant, sailor, artist or actor? What did this coin purchase? Rare goods from the exotic corners of the world or the simple necessities of everyday life? That is the beauty of such an artifact: it invites us to endlessly explore the pathways of the past. - (FJ.4494)   « Less

Origin: Israel (Jerusalem) Circa: 284 AD to 305 BC Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Bronze-Gold One of the most visionary rulers of classical Rome, Diocletian  More »

Origin: Israel (Jerusalem) Circa: 284 AD to 305 BC Collection: Roman Coin Money Clip Medium: Bronze-Gold One of the most visionary rulers of classical Rome, Diocletian left a lasting mark upon the world. He brought order and stability back to the Roman Empire after decades of turmoil. His reforms set the course of history for centuries to come. In this small bronze portrait, we can detect some of the ambition and talent that made Diocletian a great emperor. Those who first held and used this coin were witnesses to history. Whoever holds it today in its superb setting is certain to create a little history of their own. - (FJ.4497)   « Less