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Arsinoe II, Wife of Ptolemy II Coin

Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt: Arsinoe II, Wife of Ptolemy II, Oktadrachm Arsinoe II wife of Ptolemy II Philadelphus or Arsinoe III wife of Ptolemy IV Philopator Gold Oktadrachm (struck under Ptolemy VI or VIII, ca. 180-116 B.C.) Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of the Macedonian queen of Egypt Arsinoe right, with lotus-tipped scepter over shoulder, '...

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Coins of the Ptolemaic Dynasty: 323 -30 BC

Coins of the Ancient Egyptians: Ptolemaic Dynasty: 323 -30 BC...

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Marc Antony and Cleopatra Coin

An Excessively Rare Silver Tetradrachm of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, Circa 36-34 BC This excessively rare silver tetradrachm is believed by numismatic scholars to have been struck sometime between 36 and 34 BC, most likely at a mint in Syria where they often Summered. Michael Grant thinks it most likely that it was struck in 34 BC in connection wi...

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Tetradrachm of Seleucus I

Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tetradrachm of Seleucus I, 300""280 B.C.; Seleucid. Iran, excavated at Pasargadae Silver Money""as a means of exchange, a mode of payment, and a standard of value""was in use in the ancient Near East long before the invention of coinage in Lydia during the seventh century B.C. Early Mesopotamian texts record payments of...

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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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Herod the Great's Kingdom Map 4BC

- Herod the Great's Kingdon Divided Among His Sons in 4BC...

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Ptolemy II Philadelphus Coin

Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt: Ptolemy II Philadelphus Tetradrachm Coin Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-246 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm Weight 14 g. Diameter 27 mm. Obverse: Diademed bust of Ptolemy I Soter, founder of the Ptolemaic ruling dynasty, right. Reverse: ÂÃÃ"ÉËÅÙÃ" ÃÃ"ÃËÅÌÃÉÃÕ, Eagle i superb extra high relief, standing left on thunder...

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Ptolemy VI Coin

Egypt, Ptolemy VI, Ancient Greek Coins...

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Alexander Jannaeus Biblical coins

Alexander Jannaeus, a Hasmonean king of Judaea from 103 to 76 BC, left a numismatic legacy that continues to fascinate collectors and historians alike. His coins, often referred to as "Widow's Mite" coins, are mentioned in the Bible in the story of the poor widow who gave two mites in the temple. These small bronze coins are a tangible connection t...

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Alexander the Great Numismatic Portrait

Alexander the Great, one of history's most iconic figures, has been immortalized in numerous ways, including numismatic portraits. These ancient coins provide a unique glimpse into the life and image of this legendary ruler. Numismatic portraits of Alexander the Great often depict him wearing a lion-skin headdress, symbolizing his association with...

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