Historical Context: P. Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, son of Valerian, was made co-emperor in 253 AD soon after his father elevation. After the capture of Valerian by the  More »

Historical Context: P. Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, son of Valerian, was made co-emperor in 253 AD soon after his father elevation. After the capture of Valerian by the Persians, Gallienus became a ruler of the whole empire subject not only to fierce barbarian attacks, but rent by internal revolts, famine and plagues. Gallienus was murdered at the siege of Milan. Obv: Gallienius,Rev: Sol, holding Globe,Diameter: 21 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Nickel),Condition: Fine/Good.   « Less

Reign of Gallienius. Historical Context: P. Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, son of Valerian, was made co-emperor in 253 AD soon after his father elevation. After the capture  More »

Reign of Gallienius. Historical Context: P. Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, son of Valerian, was made co-emperor in 253 AD soon after his father elevation. After the capture of Valerian by the Persians, Gallienus became a ruler of the whole empire subject not only to fierce barbarian attacks, but rent by internal revolts, famine and plagues. Gallienus was murdered at the siege of Milan. Obv: Gallienius,Rev: Securitas, Roman "Security," holding spear,Diameter: 19 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Penny),Condition: Very Fine.   « Less

Reign of Claudius Gothicus. Historical Context: M. Aurelius Claudius (Claudius Gothicus) became one of the leading generals under Valerian and Gallienus. On the  More »

Reign of Claudius Gothicus. Historical Context: M. Aurelius Claudius (Claudius Gothicus) became one of the leading generals under Valerian and Gallienus. On the assassination of the latter, he was proclaimed emperor. In 269 he marched against a large army of Goths. His army was hopelessly outnumbered but he won a brilliant victory. He later died of the plague received from the Goths. Obv: Claudius Gothicus,Rev: Mars, Holding Spear and Shield,Diameter: 17 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Dime),Condition: Very Fine.   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Babylon about 328 to 310 BC. This ancient and illustrious city was surrendered to Alexander the Great about 331 BC. This city is  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Babylon about 328 to 310 BC. This ancient and illustrious city was surrendered to Alexander the Great about 331 BC. This city is one of the best known of all ancient cities and was at the height of it's power during the 7th and 6th centuries BC. Obv: Baal Seated Rev: Lion Walking - Great Lion !!! Diameter: 24 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Quarter but two times as thick) Condition: Very Fine, Deep Toning   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Babylon about 328 to 310 BC. This ancient and illustrious city was surrendered to Alexander the Great about 331 BC. This city is  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Babylon about 328 to 310 BC. This ancient and illustrious city was surrendered to Alexander the Great about 331 BC. This city is one of the best known of all ancient cities and was at the height of it's power during the 7th and 6th centuries BC. Obv: Baal Seated Rev: Lion Walking Diameter: 24 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Quarter but two times as thick) Condition: Very Fine, Deep Toning.   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted byu the Macedonia Empire during the reign of Amyntas III (393 to 370 BC). Amyntas III was the son of Arrhidaeus and father of Philip  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted byu the Macedonia Empire during the reign of Amyntas III (393 to 370 BC). Amyntas III was the son of Arrhidaeus and father of Philip II, was king of Macedon in 393 BC, and again from 392 to 370 BC. He came to the throne after the ten years of confusion which followed the death of Archelaus I, the patron of art and literature. But he had many enemies at home; in 393 he was driven out by the Illyrians, but in the following year, with the aid of the Thessalians, he recovered his kingdom. Medius, head of the house of the Aleuadae of Larissa, is believed to have provided aid to Amyntas in recovering his throne. The mutual relations between the Argeadae and the Aleuadae dates to the time of Archelaus I. Note: The coin may be a fourrie, meaning it has a copper core. However, that is not ceretain. The coin does weight tot he correct weight standard and the exposed core looks like it may be crystalized silver (as expected for the standard issue), not copper. Obv: Mature Herakles Rev: Horse Standing Diameter: 21 mm diameter (the size of a US Nickel but two times as thick) Weight: 8.5 grams Condition: Very Fine, Deep Toning   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted in SYRACUSE, SICILY during the reign of HIERON II (275-215 BC). This wise and popular ruler was the first Greek tyrant to openly  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted in SYRACUSE, SICILY during the reign of HIERON II (275-215 BC). This wise and popular ruler was the first Greek tyrant to openly place his image on coins of the realm. Rising from a humble beginning in Phthia, Hieron became the leader of the army and married the beautiful aristocrat Philistis. He was acknowledged as King of Syracuse by the will of the people and lead a successful era in Syracusian politics. Obv: Hieron II Rev: Him on Horseback Spearing Diameter: 28 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but twice as thick) Condition: about Very Fine, Nice Patina and Nice Overall Look.   « Less

Obv: Hieron II Rev: Him on Horseback Spearing Diameter: 28 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but twice as thick) Condition: Very Fine, V. Little Patina and  More »

Obv: Hieron II Rev: Him on Horseback Spearing Diameter: 28 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but twice as thick) Condition: Very Fine, V. Little Patina and Nice Overall Look.   « Less

Obv: Hieron II Rev: Him on Horseback Spearing Diameter: 28 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but twice as thick) Condition: Fine/Fine plus, Nice Patina

Obv: Hieron II Rev: Him on Horseback Spearing Diameter: 28 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but twice as thick) Condition: Fine/Fine plus, Nice Patina   « Less

Obv: Poseidon Rev: Trident Diameter: 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but twice as thick) Condition: V Good, Heavy Patina.

Obv: Poseidon Rev: Trident Diameter: 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but twice as thick) Condition: V Good, Heavy Patina.   « Less