Coins

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

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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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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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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

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Ptolemy X Coin

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Seleucid Kingdom Greek Coins

The Seleucid Kingdom was a Hellenistic state that existed from 312 BC to 63 BC. One of the notable aspects of the Seleucid Kingdom was its coinage. The Seleucid coins were a blend of Greek and local influences, reflecting the diverse nature of the kingdom. The Seleucid coins typically featured the portrait of the ruling king on the obverse side, o...

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Antiochus VII Tetradrachm Silver Coin

This large silver coin is an Ancient Jewish coin, the Antiochus VII Tetradrachm, from a period in Old Testament times when the Kingdom of Syria ruled Israel. Hand-Minted, Well Preserved Larger silver coins from Greek-Syrian times were known as Tetradrachms for their official size and silver content. A defining moment in Jewish independence came whe...

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