Intertestamental

Antony and Cleopatra Coins

Roman Coins of Antony and Cleopatra...

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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. 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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Macedonia FAQ: Alexander the Great Timeline

Welcome to the Macedonia FAQ: Alexander the Great Timeline! Q: When was Alexander the Great born? A: Alexander the Great was born on July 356 BC in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia. Q: When did Alexander the Great become king? A: Alexander ascended to the throne in 336 BC after the assassination of his father, King Philip II of Macedonia. ...

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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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