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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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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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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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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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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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Seleucid Empire 185 BC

The Seleucid Empire in 185 BC was facing a period of decline and instability. Once a powerful Hellenistic state encompassing regions from modern-day Turkey to Pakistan, internal strife and external pressures were weakening its grip. Following the death of Antiochus III, his son Antiochus IV Epiphanes ascended to the throne. His reign was marked by...

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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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