Coins

Alexander tyhe Great Macedonian Kingdom, 336 - 323 B.C.

Alexander III The Great, Macedonian Kingdom, 336 - 323 B.C. Silver tetradrachm, Price 3857, M��ller -, SNG Cop -, EF, Susa mint, 17.182g, 26.2mm, 225o, posthumous, c. 316 - 311 B.C.; obverseHerakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at neck; reverse BASILEWS ALEXANDROU, Zeus enthroned left, eagleextended in right, long vertical...

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Ptolemy XII Coin

Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt: Ptolemy XII or XIII Neos Dionysios Tetradrachm Coin Ptolemy XII or XIII Neos Dionysios (80-58; 55-51 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm Weight 13.4g. Diameter 25 mm. Obverse: Diademed bust of Ptolemy XII or XIII Neos Dionysios right. Reverse: ÂÃÃ"ÉËÅÙÃ" ÃÃ"ÃËÅÌÃÉÃÕ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Rare coin of a sc...

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Ptolemaic Egypt Greek Coins

After Alexander the Great's death, Egypt was administred by Ptolemy, one of his friends and generals. In 305 B.C. Ptolemy crowned himself king, establishing one of the most important and flourishing hellenistic monarchies. The culture was a complex mixture of egyptian and greek traditions, best represented by the famous city of Alexandria. As all o...

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Cleopatra Roman Coins

Cleopatra, Roman Imperatorial Coins...

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Antiochus III Coin

Late 3rd-early 2nd century BC in the British Museum...

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Coin of Hasmoneans Alexander Jannaeus

Prutah of Hasmoneans Alexander Jannaeus. 103-76 BCE Prutah of Hasmoneans Alexander Jannaeus. 103-76 BCE, Yehonatan the high priest. Obverse side: Five lines of Hebrew inscription "Yehonatan the high priest and council of the Jews" surrounded by wreath. Reverse side (off center): Double cornucopiae and pomegranate between the horns. Reference: Hend...

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Gold Stater 320 BC, Alexander the Great

Obv: Athena. Rev: Nike placing Wreath. Diameter: 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)...

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Ptolemy II Philadelphos Coin

Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt �V Ptolemy II Philadelphos Tetradrachm Coin Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-246 B.C.) Bronze Weight 5.4g. Diameter 18 mm. Obverse: Diademed and horned bust of Ptolemy I Soter as Zeus Ammon right. Reverse: ÂÃÃ"ÉËÅÙÃ" ÃÃ"ÃËÅÌÃÉÃÕ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Nice brick-red patina....

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Ptolemy VIII Coin

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

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Ptolemy VI and Cleopatra II Coin

Egyptian Bronze Coin of Ptolemy VI and Cleopatra II This large (30mm) bronze coin dates to the co-rule of Ptolemy VI Philometor with his sister (and wife), Cleopatra II, between 176-145 B.C. Ptolemy VI had an eventful reign marked by the increasing influence of Rome in Egyptian politics. From 169-164 B.C., Ptolemy VI ruled as part of a triumvirate...

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