Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !! Historical Context: See above. Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the  More »

Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !! Historical Context: See above. 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: Twin Faces, Inverted Rev: Eagle on Dolphin Diameter: 19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel) Condition: about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt

Obv: Twin Faces, Inverted Rev: Eagle on Dolphin Diameter: 19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel) Condition: about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt   « Less

Obv: Twin Faces, Inverted Rev: Eagle on Dolphin Diameter: 19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel) Condition: about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt

Obv: Twin Faces, Inverted Rev: Eagle on Dolphin Diameter: 19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel) Condition: about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt   « Less

Obv: Twin Faces, Inverted Rev: Eagle on Dolphin Diameter: 19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel) Condition: about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt

Obv: Twin Faces, Inverted Rev: Eagle on Dolphin Diameter: 19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel) Condition: about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt   « Less

Obv: Twin Faces, Inverted Rev: Eagle on Dolphin Diameter: 19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel) Condition: about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt

Obv: Twin Faces, Inverted Rev: Eagle on Dolphin Diameter: 19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel) Condition: about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt   « Less

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Velia. Velia is unlike many Greek cities in italy . Velia was never captured by the Lucanians and in 275 BC became a Roman  More »

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Velia. Velia is unlike many Greek cities in italy . Velia was never captured by the Lucanians and in 275 BC became a Roman ally. Velia was located on Western coast of Lucania . This area during the 5th and 4th Centuries BC produced some of the finest ancient coins ever produced. Obv: Athena in Helmet (Griffen on helmet) Rev: Lion prowling Diameter: 22 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US Quarter) Weight: 6.9 grams Condition: Fine plus, Nice Toning   « Less

Historical Context: Thasos was a Thracian Island in Northern Greece. It was a rich and fertile island with prolific gold and silver mines. The area was settled by Greek  More »

Historical Context: Thasos was a Thracian Island in Northern Greece. It was a rich and fertile island with prolific gold and silver mines. The area was settled by Greek colonist during the 7th century BC. The Greek cultural centered around Aigai, but was of no great importance until the reign of Alexander I (495-454 BC). Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) initiated the dynamic expansion setting the stage for Alexander. Obv: Satyr kneeling holding Amphora Rev: Amphora Diameter: 13 mm diameter (about 2/3rds the size of a US Dime) Condition: Very Fine plus   « Less

Historical Context: While a lot of Alexander style tetradrachms were struck during this period, most of them were in the name of Alexander and it is rare to fine one struck  More »

Historical Context: While a lot of Alexander style tetradrachms were struck during this period, most of them were in the name of Alexander and it is rare to fine one struck in the name of Demetrios Poliorketes. Obv: Alexander as Herakles, wearing the lion's skin. Rev: Zeus Seated, Holding Eagle, with DHMHTRIOU to the right Diameter: 29 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick) Condition: Fine plus, Some Toning   « Less

Historical Context: Massalia, modern day Marseilles, France, was one of the first Greek ports in Western Europe. It was the first settlement given city status in France.  More »

Historical Context: Massalia, modern day Marseilles, France, was one of the first Greek ports in Western Europe. It was the first settlement given city status in France. Facing an opposing alliance of the Etruscans, Carthage and the Celts, the Greek colony allied itself with the expanding Roman Republic for protection. This protectionist association brought aid in the event of future attacks, and perhaps equally important, it also brought the people of Massalia into the complex Roman market. The city thrived by acting as a link between inland Gaul, hungry for Roman goods and wine (which Massalia was steadily exporting by 500 BC), and Rome's insatiable need for new products and slaves. Under this arrangement the city maintained its independence until the rise of Julius Caesar, when it joined the losing side (Pompey and the optimates) in civil war, and lost its independence in 49 BC. Obv: Artemis Rev: Lion Leaping Diameter: 16 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Dime, but, thicker) Condition: Very Fine, Some Toning   « Less

Obv: Eagle Rev: Crab Diameter: 29 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50) Condition: Fine

Obv: Eagle Rev: Crab Diameter: 29 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50) Condition: Fine   « Less