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Antiochus IV Epiphanes Coin

4 Drachma Silver Coin of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. Left side portrayed as Zeus. Right side portrayed as Zeus Enthroned carrying the Goddess Nike (Victory). The legend reads:"King Antiochus. God Manifest, Bearing Victory....

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Coin of Hasmoneans Alexander Jannaeus

Prutah of Hasmoneans Alexander Jannaeus. Scarce Prutah of Hasmoneans Alexander Jannaeus. 103-76 BC, Yehonatan the King. Obverse side: Lily surrounded by Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the King). Reverse side: Inverted anchor within circle and Greek inscription ALEXANDROU BASILEWS (Alexander the king). Reference: Hendin 467....

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Coins of Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great gold stater, silver tetradrachm, and bronze hemiobol. These were powerful coins. They not only influenced the future of all subsequent coinage on three continents, they also depicted some powerful symbols, most notably Herakles (Hercules to the Romans), the ancient world's most powerful mythological hero, Zeus, king of the Olymp...

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Ptolemy as Satrap of Egypt TETRADRACHM

SILVER TETRADRACHM - 310 BC, Minted by Ptolemy as Satrap of Egypt The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that la...

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Ptolemy I, Soter, Alexandria Coin

N18055 Coin, Tetradrachm, silver, Ptolemy I, Soter, Alexandria mint, Ancient Greek, Egypt, c 305-283 BC Coin, Tetradrachm, silver, Ptolemy I, Soter, Alexandria mint, Ancient Greek, Egypt, c.305-283 BC. Disc of sliver with designs in relief on both sides. Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis around his neck, all within a circle o...

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Ptolemy IX

Egypt, Ptolemy IX, Ancient Greek Coins...

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Antony and Cleopatra Coins

Roman Coins of Antony and Cleopatra...

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Seleucia, Antiochos IV - Ancient Greek Coins

Seleucia was an ancient Greek city located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The city was named after Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals who founded the Seleucid Empire. Seleucia became an important center of Hellenistic culture and commerce. Antiochos IV was a Seleucid king who ruled from 175 to 164 BC. He is k...

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Hasmonean lepton of John Hyrcanus I

Hasmoneans lepton of John Hyrcanus I Hasmoneans, John Hyrcanus I. 127'104 BC. AE Lepton. Obverse side: Palm branch with Hebrew (Yehochanan the High Priest and the council of the Jews). Reverse side: Lily within circle of dots. Scarce because of its small size. Reference: Hendin 458...

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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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