Mysia, Parion,Obv: Medusa, Face on,Rev: Cow,Diameter: 15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime),Weight: 2.0 grams,Condition: Fine, Heavily chipped.

Mysia, Parion,Obv: Medusa, Face on,Rev: Cow,Diameter: 15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime),Weight: 2.0 grams,Condition: Fine, Heavily chipped.   « Less

230 AD,Severus Alexander - Diety Standing.

230 AD,Severus Alexander - Diety Standing.   « 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

#5226: Roman AE AS, 120 AD, HADRIAN - Neptune Standing.

#5226: Roman AE AS, 120 AD, HADRIAN - Neptune Standing.   « Less

Emp. Caracalla,Rev: Fortuna,27 mm Diameter.

Emp. Caracalla,Rev: Fortuna,27 mm Diameter.   « Less

Emp. Caracalla,Rev: Jupiter,27 mm Diameter.

Emp. Caracalla,Rev: Jupiter,27 mm Diameter.   « 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 Weight: 16.9 grams Diameter: 29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker) Condition: about Very Fine, Light toning   « Less

Emp. Caracalla as a Child,Rev: Cybele on Lion.

Emp. Caracalla as a Child,Rev: Cybele on Lion.   « Less

Emp. Macrinus and Diadumenian,Rev: Sarapis.

Emp. Macrinus and Diadumenian,Rev: Sarapis.   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Philip II. When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Philip II. When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian victories. His coins often commemorate those victories. This reverse of this coin shows Philip II's jockey on horseback. Some believe the reverse is intended to be Alexander the Great (as a boy) on Horseback, referring to a challenge that Philip issued to Alexander regarding riding a certain horse. Obv: Apollo Rev: Youth on Horseback Diameter: 16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick) Condition: Fine plus, Great patina   « Less