Historical Context: This coin was minted by the one of the CELTIC TRIBES some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the one of the CELTIC TRIBES some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. After his death, many of regions conquered by Alexander minted coins of this motif in his honor. Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. Rev: Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand Diameter: 18 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Penny) Condition: Very Fine   « Less

Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. Rev: Zeus  More »

Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. Rev: Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand Diameter: 18 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Penny) Condition: Very Fine   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Taretum early the 5th Century BC. Taras (Taretum) was the most important Greek city in southern Italy during the 5th and 4th  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Taretum early the 5th Century BC. Taras (Taretum) was the most important Greek city in southern Italy during the 5th and 4th Centuries BC. Taras finally surrendered to the Romans in 272 BC. Obv: Hippocamp Rev: Taras on Dolphin Diameter: 17 mm (about the diameter of a US penny and three times as thick) Weight: 8.0 grams Condition: Very Fine, deep toning   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Taretum after 307 BC. Taras (Taretum) was the most important Greek city in southern Italy during the 5th and 4th Centuries BC.  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Taretum after 307 BC. Taras (Taretum) was the most important Greek city in southern Italy during the 5th and 4th Centuries BC. Taras finally surrendered to the Romans in 272 BC. Obv: Young on Horseback Rev: Taras on Dolphin Diameter: 21 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Weight: 6.4 grams Condition: Very Fine, Nice Toning   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted in CORINTHIA between 400 - 350 BC. Cornithia was located in the southern coatsal area of anceint Greece. It was one of four cities  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted in CORINTHIA between 400 - 350 BC. Cornithia was located in the southern coatsal area of anceint Greece. It was one of four cities used for the ancient atheletic games (Olympia was another). It was the site of the 30 year Peloponnesian War -- One of the greatest wars of all time. Corinth derived much of its wealth and power from their control of trade in the Mediterranean. The Pegasus (Colts of Corinth) was a city standard from centuries. Obv: Pegasus Rev: Athena Weight: 7.4 grams Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Condition: about Very Fine plus, Nicely toned   « Less

Obv: Pegasus Rev: Athena Weight: 8.6 grams Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Condition: about Very Fine, Nicely toned

Obv: Pegasus Rev: Athena Weight: 8.6 grams Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Condition: about Very Fine, Nicely toned   « Less

Obv: Pegasus Rev: Athena Weight: 8.2 grams Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Condition: about Very Fine, Nicely toned

Obv: Pegasus Rev: Athena Weight: 8.2 grams Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Condition: about Very Fine, Nicely toned   « Less

Obv: Pegasus Rev: Athena, Bull Head in Left Field Weight: 8.2 grams Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Condition: Very Fine, Nicely  More »

Obv: Pegasus Rev: Athena, Bull Head in Left Field Weight: 8.2 grams Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Condition: Very Fine, Nicely toned, Die break of off Pegasus' head   « Less

Historical Context: These coins were minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by  More »

Historical Context: These coins were minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. After his death, many of regions conquered by Alexander minted coins of this motif in his honor. Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. Rev: Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand. Diameter: typically about 17 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (slightly larger than a US Dime and 2 times as thick). Condition: about Fine.   « Less

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  More »

Historical Context: These coins were minted in Thracian Cherronesos 400-350 BC. Thrace was just north and east of Macedonia on the Aegean Sea. Greek Colonists settled this area during the 8th and 7th centuries BC. The interior areas were primarily populated by the indigenous tribes. They became partially Hellenized by contact with the Greeks. Their contact with the Greeks was mainly in the form of trade. They had significant silver mines available and struck coins for mainly for trade purposes. Their coinage often depicted scenes "close to nature," which explains the Lion motif. Obv: Lion, Looking back,Rev: Incuse punch with various symbols,Diameter: 15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime),Condition: Very Fine, slightly off-center.   « Less