Coins

Alexander the Great Tetradrachms

Alexander the Great tetradrachms are ancient Greek silver coins that were minted during the reign of Alexander the Great, who was one of history's most famous conquerors. These coins were widely circulated and served as a symbol of the vast empire that Alexander had established. The obverse of the tetradrachm typically features the head of Heracle...

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Alexander the Great Coin

Bible History Online - Alexander the Great Coin (Biblical Archaeology) This coin reveals scenes of Alexander the Great's life. The top image depicts Alexander being crowned by Nike, the goddess of victory. The bottom image depicts Alexander on his horse Busephalus at the Jhelum River attacking Porus on his war elephant. Porus was trying to stop Al...

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Ptolemy III Coin

Egypt, Ptolemy III: Ancient Greek Coins Ancient Coinage of Egypt, Ptolemy III Ptolemy III Euergetes ("Benefactor"), King of Egypt 246-221 BC....

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Ptolemy IX Soter Coin

Coin Page: 107-106 BC Ptolemy IX Soter Silver Tetradrachm Alexandria Mint Egypt Image Tags: Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis, Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in field to left, regnal date LI. PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS...

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Cleopatra VII Coins

Egypt, Cleopatra VII �V Ancient Greek Coins...

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Greek Tetradrachm of Antiochus VII, Syria

Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery Information Center. The classical portrait on the obverse of this tetradrachm coin echoes that of Alexander the Great, although it dates from the reign of Antiochus VII, some 200 years later. From 138 to 129 BC, he ruled a kingdom approximating modern-day Syria.The reverse design shows the goddess Athena, with ...

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Mattathias Antigonus Biblical Coins

Mattathias Antigonus was the last king of the Hasmonaean dynasty in Judea. He ruled from 40 to 37 BCE and his reign was marked by political turmoil and conflict with the Romans. One of the interesting aspects of his reign is the issuance of coins bearing his name and image. These coins, often referred to as Mattathias Antigonus Biblical Coins, pro...

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Demetrius I Poliorcetes Coin

Kings of Macedon Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294-288 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm Coin Weight 16.8 g. Diameter: 29 mm. Obverse: Diademed and horned head of the Macedonian king Demetrios I Poliorctes, son of one of the most capable Alexander's generals Antigonus I "the one-eyed", right. Reverse: BA�UI�NE�[�U �GHMHTPIOY, Nude Poseidon standing left with ri...

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Ptolemy IV Coin

Egypt, Ptolemy IV, Ancient Coins Index with Thumbnails...

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Alexander the Great Staters

Alexander the Great staters were ancient Greek coins that were minted during the reign of Alexander the Great. These silver coins were widely used in trade and became a symbol of the vast empire he had established. The obverse side of the coin typically featured a portrait of Alexander wearing the lion skin headdress of Hercules, while the reverse...

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