Historical Context: Thourioi was an Athenian colony in 443 BC. It was located in southern most region of Lucania ( Southern Italy ). This area was located near the site of  More »

Historical Context: Thourioi was an Athenian colony in 443 BC. It was located in southern most region of Lucania ( Southern Italy ). This area was located near the site of ruined Sybaris and was intially called New Sybaris and later changed to Thourioi. These types may be connected with the Italian campaign of the Epeirote King Alexander the Molossian, 334-330 BC, when he achieved a great victory over the Lucanians. Obv: Athena in Helmet Rev: Bull butting right Diameter: 19 mm (almost the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick) Weight: 6.8 grams Condition: Very Fine plus, Original Hoard toned, Scrape marks on edge   « Less

11th and 12th Century AD. Historical Context: This coin is a scyphate-type minted in by the Byzantine Empire during about the 11th and 12th Centuries. Scyphgate refers to  More »

11th and 12th Century AD. Historical Context: This coin is a scyphate-type minted in by the Byzantine Empire during about the 11th and 12th Centuries. Scyphgate refers to the cup-shape of the coin. This is the period of Byzantine blossoming before the catastrophe of 1204 AD. Obv: Christ facing,Rev: King facing ,Diameter: 28 mm (larger than a US Quarter, cup-shaped),Condition: about Very Fine.   « Less

Historical Context: These coins are silver karshapanas. These coins are likely from the Kingdoms of Maghada, Mauryan, and Sunga. With regards to Maghada, several Kings in  More »

Historical Context: These coins are silver karshapanas. These coins are likely from the Kingdoms of Maghada, Mauryan, and Sunga. With regards to Maghada, several Kings in succession were named Nanda, thus, this Kingdom is sometimes referred to as the Nanda Dynasty. The last Nanda was put to death by his chief minister, Chandra Goopta, who served in the Army against Alexander and later headed an insurrection against the Greeks to oust them from the Punjab. Obv: Various Punch Mark Symbols,Rev: Smooth,Diameter: Typically 16 to 19 mm across (about size of a US Dime),Condition: Very Fine plus.   « Less

Historical Context: Thourioi was an Athenian colony in 443 BC. It was located in southern most region of Lucania ( Southern Italy ). This area was located near the site of  More »

Historical Context: Thourioi was an Athenian colony in 443 BC. It was located in southern most region of Lucania ( Southern Italy ). This area was located near the site of ruined Sybaris and was intially called New Sybaris and later changed to Thourioi. These types may be connected with the Italian campaign of the Epeirote King Alexander the Molossian, 334-330 BC, when he achieved a great victory over the Lucanians. Obv: Apollo Rev: Thunderbolt Diameter: 14 mm (about 3/4ths the diameter of a US Dime) Condition: Very Fine plus   « Less

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" ,Obv: Gordian III,Rev: Aetranitas,Diameter: 28 - 32 mm diameter (almost the size of a US $.50),Condition: about Very  More »

Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" ,Obv: Gordian III,Rev: Aetranitas,Diameter: 28 - 32 mm diameter (almost the size of a US $.50),Condition: about Very Fine/Good.   « Less

Obv:Roma,Rev:Racing Biga (Two Horse Chariot),Diameter:18 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Dime),Condition:Good.

Obv:Roma,Rev:Racing Biga (Two Horse Chariot),Diameter:18 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Dime),Condition:Good.   « Less

Obv: Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity) Rev: Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory) Weight: 16.4 grams Diameter: 30 mm diameter  More »

Obv: Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity) Rev: Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory) Weight: 16.4 grams Diameter: 30 mm diameter (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick) Condition: Fine, well toned, minor spot of crystallization   « Less

Attribution:75 BC, by L.F. Mensor,Obv:Libertas (Liberty),Rev:Warrior in Fast Biga (Two Horse Chariot),Diameter:19 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Penny),Condition:  More »

Attribution:75 BC, by L.F. Mensor,Obv:Libertas (Liberty),Rev:Warrior in Fast Biga (Two Horse Chariot),Diameter:19 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Penny),Condition: Good.   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE some time 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 MACEDONIAN EMPIRE some time 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, Priapus (ithyphallic herm) Weight: 16.7 grams Mint: Galley Mint Symbol   « Less

Philip IV - 1621 to 1665 AD.

Philip IV - 1621 to 1665 AD.   « Less