Mythical CREATURES on Ancient GREEK and ROMAN Coins

Mythical Creatures on Ancient Greek and Roman Coins Guide

Overview of the mythological creatures depicted on ancient coins from various myths

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Journey to the mythical age of heroes of antiquity. An age filled with fantastic animals. Try not to look at Medusa or you will be turned to stone. Fly into the sky on the winged horse known as the Pegasus and so much more. This guide was designed to show you authentic ancient coins depicting these various creatures.The types of mythical creatures depicted on coins, a list. Click any of the links below and see all the examples of ancient coins I have for that keyword inside my eBay store.

• Capricorn
• Centaur see also  Cheiron
• Pegasus
• Phoenix
• Chimera
• Sphinx
• Hippocamp
• Satyr
• Nymph
• Lion or Nemean Lion
• Boar
• Eagle
• Bull
• Cow
• Griffin
• Crab
• Serpent or Snake
• Medusa
• Gorgoneion or Aegis
• Owl
• Panther
• Merman

Examples of Authentic Ancient Greek and Roman coins illustrating the various creatures on the list above

Below you will find ancient coins I have used to illustrate the various fantastical creatures of myth on ancient coins. The pictures are clickable, with the picture searching all coins for that keyword. The underlined blue links also search my store for those specific terms. The goal is for to familiarize you with the types available and make it easy for you to find the most interesting coins for you to collect. May you find these coins as enjoyable as I do.

Augustus Capricorn before & Rhoemetalkes Thrace King Ancient Roman Coin i50082

Augustus -  Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Augustus & Rhoemetalkes Client King of Thrace Bronze 21mm (6.75 grams) from the Greek Kingdom of Thrace circa 11BC-12 A.D. Reference: RPC I 1715; SNG Copenhagen - BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ POIMHTAΛKOY, diademed head of King Rhoemetalkes right. KAIΣAPOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, Laureate head of Augustus right, Capricorn before.

GALLIENUS son of Valerian I Rare Ancient Roman Coin Centaur Sagittarius i48033

Gallienus -  Roman Emperor: 253-268 A.D. - Son of  Valerian I  Bronze Antoninianus 20mm (2.76 grams) Struck circa 253-268 A.D. Reference: RIC 164k, C 73 GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate head right. APOLLINI CONS AVG -  Centaur advancing left, holding globe and trophy.

CORINTH 375BC Athena Pegasus Silver Stater Ancient Greek Coin Triskeles i46350

Greek city of  Corinth in Corinthia Silver Stater 21mm (8.40 grams) Struck circa 375-300 B.C. Reference: Ravel 1065; Pegasi 383; BCD Corinth 126 Pegasus, with pointed wing, flying left; koppa beneath. Helmeted head of  Athena left; behind, N and triskeles of crescents within circle.

Constans -  Roman Emperor: 337-350 A.D. - Bronze AE3 18mm (2.73 grams) Siscia mint: 337-350 A.D. Reference: RIC 241 (VIII, Siscia), LRBC 1134 DNCONSTANSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. FELTEMPREPARATIO Exe: ASIS - Phoenix standing right on pile of ashes.

CORINTH Athena Chimera Pegusus 400BC Ancient Silver Greek Coin Rare i16283

Greek city of Corinth in Corinthia Silver Stater 21mm (8.31 grams) Struck circa 400-350 B.C. Reference: Sear 2626 var. Pegasus, with pointed wing, flying left; koppa beneath. Helmeted head of Athena right; behind, facing Chimera.

Gergis 400BC ORACLE Sibyl Herophile Sphinx Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i52560

Greek city of  Gergis in  Troas Bronze 17mm (3.85 grams) Struck circa 400-300 B.C. Reference: Sear 4099; SNG München 199 Facing laureate head of  Sibyl Herophile, head turned slightly right and wearing necklace. ΓEP before  Sphinx seated right.

Syracuse in Sicily Ancient Greek Coin Hippocamp Sea horse Athena Cult i39686

Greek city of  Syracuse in  Sicily Time of Timoleon 344-336 B.C. Bronze Trias 21mm (8.15 grams) Reference: Sear 1193; B.M.C. 2. 289 ΣYPA - Head of  Athena  left, wearing Corinthian helmet bound with olive-wreath, dolphins, before and behind. Hippocamp left, with curled wing.

Greek city of   Thasos,  an Island off  Thrace Silver Stater 22mm  (8.54 grams) Struck circa  525-463 B.C. Reference: HGC 6, 331; Le Rider 1-2 and 5; Sear 1357;  Weber 2500; Price & Waggoner 100-126 Naked ithyphallic satyr in kneeling-running attitude  right, carrying in his arms a struggling nymph who  raises her right hand in protest. Quadripartite incuse square.

LARISSA in THESSALY 356BC Silver Drachm Nymph Horse Ancient Greek Coin i47969

Greek city of  Larissa in  Thessaly Silver Drachm 20mm (5.86 grams) Struck circa 356-320 B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 453; BCD Thessaly II, lot 280 Pedigree: Ex BCD Collection with his original hand-written tag and photos of this coin Head of nymph Larissa facing three-quarters left, wearing ampyx. ΛAPI/ΣΑIΩN, Horse grazing right.

PHILIP I the ARAB 1000 Years of Rome LION of COLOSSEUM Silver Roman Coin i53515

 Philip  I 'the Arab' -  Roman Emperor: 244-249 A.D. - Silver Antoninianus 22mm (4.49 grams) Rome mint, 1st officina. 9th emission,  248 A.D. Commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome Reference: RIC IV 12; RSC 173 IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right SAECVLARES AVGG / I, Lion walking right.

Roman Republic Hosidia 1 68BC Calydonian Boar Diana Cult Silver Coin i41957

Roman Republic C. Hosidius C. f. Geta moneyer Silver Denarius 17mm (3.47 grams) Rome mint: 68 B.C. Reference: Hosidia 1; B.M.C. 903; Syd. 407/2 Diademed head of Diana draped right, bow and quiver at her shoulder, GETA before, III VIR behind. The wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog.or read the  Guide to the Coins of the Roman Republic

NERO 62AD Antioch Tetradrachm Large Ancient Silver Roman Coin Eagle i53405

Nero -  Roman Emperor:  54-68 A.D. - Silver Tetradrachm 23mm (14.70 grams) of    Antioch in  Seleukis and Pieria Dated Year 111 of the Caesarian era; Regnal Year 9,  62/63 A.D. Reference: RPC I 4185; Prieur 85; Wr. 42 Pedigree: Ex Superior Sale June 4,7,  1984 No. 1777 ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ,  Laureate bust right wearing aegis. ETOYΣ - AIP◦Θ, Eagle with wings spread standing right on thunderbolt, palm  branch and pellet in right field.

KYZIKOS in MYSIA 2-1CenBC Bull Torch LARGE Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i53580

Greek city of   Kyzikos in   Mysia Bronze 25mm (10.34 grams) Struck 2nd-1st  centuries B.C. Reference: Von Fritze III, 30 var; SNG von Aulock 1240 var; SNG Cop 81 var Pedigree: Ex NY Sale 2016 844 Bull butting right within a circle of pellets. KYΞΙ / KHNΩN, Flaming torch, monogram to  left and right.

APOLLONIA in ILLYRIA 208BC Cow Calf Fertility Gemini Silver Greek Coin i41973

Greek city of Illyria- Apollonia Silver 'Drachm' 17mm (3.20 grams) Ariston (Moneyer), Aisanos (Magistrate) Class ALc2a Struck circa 208-48 B.C. APIΣTΩN, Cow left, calf right, A in exergue. AПOΛ-AI-ΣH-NOΣ, Curved, double-stellate pattern, vertical single device line, petal rays, triple dots, line border.

Greek city of   Pantikapaion in   Cimmerian Bosporus Bronze 21mm (7.15 grams) Struck circa 310-303 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 113  Rare R1; MacDonald 69; Anohin 111; Sear 1700; B.M.C.3.20 Wreath head of Pan, the satyr right. ΠΑΝ, Forepart of griffin advancing left; sturgeon below.

AKRAGAS in SICILY 510BC Didrachm EAGLE CRAB Silver Greek Coin RARE R1 i53571

Greek city of   Akragas in  Sicily Silver Didrachm 21mm (8.23 grams) Struck circa 510-500 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 87  Rare R1; Jenkins 1970, Group Ia AKRA/CANTOΣ, Eagle standing left. Crab.

Greek city of  Apameia in  Phrygia Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm 23mm (11.28 grams) Struck  circa 88-67 B.C. Attalos and Timo-, magistrates. Reference: Sear 5113 var.; Kleiner, Late Issue XVII; SNG Copenhagen  156 Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy-wreath. Two serpents / snakes entwined around bow and bowcase; ATTA/ΛΟY/TIMΩ  in three lines above, aulos (double flute) to right; TA  in field to left.

Roman Republic 47BC Medusa & Aurora Leading Sun Ancient Silver Coin i52631

Roman Republic L. Plautius Plancus moneyer Silver Denarius 19mm (3.49 grams) Rome mint, circa 47 B.C. Reference:  Plautia 14; B.M.C. 4009; Syd. 959b; Craw. 453/1c Mask of Medusa, facing, hair dishevelled. L PLAVTIVS below. Aurora flying right conducting the four horses of the Sun, PLANCVS below.

Kamarina Sicily 413BC Gorgoneion Owl Lizard Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i51603

Greek city of  Kamarina in  Sicily Bronze Trias or Trionkia 16mm (3.44 grams) Struck circa 420-410 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 546; Sear 1062 var. (owl left); CNS III, pp. 47-55 Head of Gorgoneion facing. KAMA, Owl standing right, head facing, holding lizard in left claw; in exergue, three pellets (mark of value).See also: Aegis

Athens in Attica Greece 320BC Ancient Tetradrachm Silver Greek Coin i40763

Greek city of Athens in Attica Greece - Silver Tetradrachm 21mm (17.13 grams) Struck circa 320-294 B.C. Reference: Svornos-pl.20#5 Head of  Athena  right, of more advanced style, the eye seen in true profile; she wears crested helmet ornamented with three olive-leaves and floral scroll. Owl standing right, head facing; to right AΘE; to left, olive-twig and crescent.

GALLIENUS One of Gallienus' last issues RARE Ancient Roman Coin Panther i46461

Gallienus -  Roman Emperor: 253-268 A.D. -  - Joint Rule with Valerian I  253-260 A.D. - Bronze Antoninianus 20mm (3.19 grams) Rome mint: 267-268 A.D. Reference: RIC Vi, 230, page 151 - Cohen 588 - VM 153 GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate head right. LIBERO P CONS AVG - Panther walking left. Exe: B

ARADOS in PHOENICIA third-stater Merman Dolphin Hippocamp Greek Coin i46403 RARE

Greek city of  Arados in  Phoenicia Silver Third-Stater or Tetrobol 14mm (3.27 grams) Struck late 5th Century B.C. Reference: Sear 5968; B.M.C. 26.3,7 Merman right, holding dolphin each hand; above, Phoenician letters ( = m a). Galley right, row of shields along bulwars; beneath, marine creature (hippocamp) right; all in dotted square within incuse square.

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NAMES on Ancient Greek Roman Byzantine Medieval Coins

Modern Names of People on Historical Numismatic Ancient Greek Roman Byzantine and Medieval Coins

You may be wondering about what is a great gift for the special people in your life. Did you know that the sweetest word in any language for anyone is their name. Yes! Remembering and saying people's name is more important than remembering any other details. It establishes a connection and makes the person feel special. It is also exciting to talk to a person about the origin of their name as it may mean something very special in their native language. What a lot of people don't know is how ancient, historically significant and important their names really are. Below is a list of names that can be encountered on ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval coins that if given as a gift, would leave a long and everlasting impression and gratitude for such a special personalized gift. The links below are easy to click and they will take you to my eBay store search page and input the name for you, so you don't have to remember any spellings. If you are giving this as a gift, I would be happy to ship it to the person you would like to give it as a gift to, along with a special, customized message you can message you would like to provide them. This way it would make it easy to give such a special gift, to anyone in the world. You can message me on eBay with the special request, providing the specific shipping address and the message you would like to include. Items are shipped quickly and come with a very special certificate of authenticity which allows a beginner or an expert to appreciate the ancient coin you picked out. Lots of blessings to you and your loved ones! List of names:

• Adrian as in Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. , or the city of Hadrianopolis in Thrace
• Alexander as in Alexander III the Great, city of Alexandria Troas, city of Alexandria in Egypt
• Alexius or Alexey as in Alexius I, Comnenus - Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D.
• Anastasia as in Anastasius, Byzantine Emperor
• Angel, Angela as in the prototype of the Angel, Greek Goddess Nike Nike, or the Roman Equivalent, Victory,  Alexius III Angelus - Emperor: 8 April 1195 - 17 July 1203 A.D.
• Antonin as in Antoninus Pius - Roman Emperor: 138-161 A.D.
• Arkadiy as in Arcadius - Roman Emperor: 383-408 A.D.
• Athena as in Athena the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, who's Roman equivalent was Minerva
• Claudio or Claudiy as in Claudius - Roman Emperor: 41-54 A.D. -
• Constantine as in Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D.  and other Roman and Byzantine names with Constantine
• Diana as in Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, whose Greek equivalent was Artemis
• Dimitry, or Dmitry or Demetrios as in the Greek Goddess, Demeter  or as the ancient name of Demetrios or Demetrius
• Eudakia as in the Roman empereses Eudoxia and Eudocia,
• Florian as in the Roman emperor Florian
• Helen or Helena or other Derivations as in the Roman empress and saint Helena who was mother of Constantine the Great
• Ivan as Ivan Alexander or others with the name of Ivan
• Jesus as in Jesus Christ as depicted on ancient coins
• Johann as in John, a name used by Byzantine emperors, or Johannes, one of the late Roman emperors
• John or Johnathan or Jonathan as in John used historically since ancient biblical times.
• Julia as in Julia the name used by various empresses historically.
• Julian as in Julian II 'The Apostate' - Roman Caesar: 355-361 A.D. - Emperor: 361-363 A.D. -
• Julius as the name Julius was used historically, beginning with best known, Julius Caesar
• Justin as in the name Justin or Justinian used by Byzantine emperors
• Kristi as derived from Jesus Christ
• Larissa as in the name Larissa given to several great ancient Greek cities, most well-known and important being Larissa, Thessaly
• Laura or Lori as in the Laurel Wreath known as a symbol of victory, placed atop a victory's head by the Greek goddess of Victory, Nike or Roman Equivalent, Victory
• Leo or Lev as in Leo the Byzantine Emperor, or where it stemmed form, the Lion
• Livia as in Livia the wife of emperor Augustus
• Lucilla as in the Roman empress Lucilla
• Lydia as in the ancient region of Lydia
• Manuel or Emmanuel as in the the Byzantine Emeror Manuel I, Comnenus
• Mark or Marcus or Marc as in Marc Antony or Marcus Aurelius, two of the most famous ancient Roman personages
• Mary as in Virgin Mary
• Max as in Maxentius or Magnus Maximus or Maximus
• Michael as Michael used by Byzantine emperors or the archangel
• Nicholas, Nick, Nicola, Nicole, Nicole, Nika, Niketas, Niki, Nikita, Nikolai, Nils, Klaas, Ike as derivations from the Greek goddess of Victory, Nike, the prototype of the angel, whose Roman equivalent is Victory.
• Persephone as in the Greek goddess Persephone
• Philip as in Philip II, Father of Alexander the Great, or Philip used by the Romans or the city of Philippopolis.
• Romulus as in Romulus, one of the founders of Rome, brother of Remus
• Rose as in the Rose depicted on ancient coins of
• Sabina as in Sabina, the wife of Roman emperor Hadrian, 117-138 A.D.
• Sophia as in Sophia the Byzantine Queen
• Traian as in the Roman Emperor Trajan and Trajan Decius
• Valentinian as in the Roman Emperors by the name of Valentinian
• Valerian as in the Roman Emperors by the name of Valerian
• Victor or Victoria as in the Roman name for the goddess of Victory whose Greek equivalent is Nike.
• Yan or Yana as in Janus, the Roman god
• Zeus as in the Greek god Zeus, or his Roman equivalent, Jupiter

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History of Julius Caesar by Jacob Abbott

The History of Julius Caesar Full Audio Book

  See also:  

• Julius Caesar Ancient Roman Coins Guide
• Brutus Assassin of Julius Caesar Ancient Roman Coin Collection & Guide

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• Julius Caesar Silver coins
• Julius Caesar and related coins

   

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SEA & WATER Themed Ancient Greek & Roman Coin Collecting Guide

The ancients were a well-traveled people. They built ships for travel and trade and connected vast parts of the world together. They worshipped gods that were connected to the ocean, placed them on their coins and anything else that they found particularly fascinating was placed on their coins. Just as modern-man fishes, enjoys going to the beach, looking at dolphins and traveling by sea, we are a just continuing a long tradition that stretch the millennia. Below find ancient coins that depict the water theme very well. Click on the pictures and links of the coins to see what is available in my eBay online coin shop. Enjoy!

• Poseidon on Ancient Greek and Roman coins

• Neptune the Ancient Roman god of Sea and Water who is often seen with the Trident  

• Trident

• Anchor

• Galley or ship

• Dolphin

• Shell

• River-god

• Crab

• Octopus

• Hippocamp the sea-horse

• Fish

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Ancient Coins of Biblical Jerusalem Collecting Guide

Collection of ancient coins of the bible depicting the types that were struck in Jerusalem from the times of the bible

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This guide is designed to teach people a lot more about ancient biblical coins. Some of the coins explored in this guide are those of John Hyrcanus I, Alexander Jannaeus, Herod the Great, Herod Archelaus, Pontius Pilate and the Roman prefects procurators of Judaea area.  The best reference work on the subject is Guide to Biblical Coins by David Hendin. This book goes deep in to the subject and history of the many coins of Jerusalem and coins dealing with the Holy Land, including the towns around Jerusalem. This guide would be interesting for people of both the Jewish and the Christian faith, and for those that would like to study historical ancient coins.

• Click here to see all coins of ancient Jerusalem
• Click here to see related article with video about coins of Herod the Great
• Click here to  see guide to Coins of the Travels of Saint Paul
• Click here to see the guide to Tribute Penny coins

WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem John Hyrcanus I Coin Cornucopias i36721

John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) King of Judaea 134-104 B.C.E Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (2.13 grams) Jerusalem mint 134-104 B.C. Reference: Hendin 455 Hebrew (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath. 2 Cornucopias, pomegranate between horns, border of dots.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, referred to in the Gospels as the Widow's Mite.

WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem Jesus Christ Era Coin Anchor Star i49750

Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) - Jewish King of the Hosmonean Kingdom 103-76 B.C.E. - Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (1.01 grams) mint of Jerusalem 103-76 B.C. Reference: Hendin 469 Anchor, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (of King Alexander). Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, between the rays, (Yehonatan the King).* Numismatic Note: This type of coin is known to bible history as the " Widow's Mite".

ALEXANDER JANNAEUS Lily Jewish Biblical Jerusalem Ancient Greek Coin i41565

Alexander Jannaeaus (Yehonatan)    King of Judaea 103-76 B.C. Bronze 'Prutah' 15mm (2.79 grams) Struck in the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 467 (3rd edition); Hendin 1148 (5th edition) Lily flanked by paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King), border of dots. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY (of King Alexander); inverted anchor within circle.

WIDOW's MITE Ancient Biblical Jerusalem King Alexander Yehonatan Coin i36727

Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) King of Judaea 103-76 B.C. Bronze 'Prutah' 14mm (1.73 grams) Struck in the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 473 Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) surrounded by wreath. Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons; pomegranate between horns

Mattathias Antigonus JEWISH KING 40BCE Jerusalem Ancient Coin Prosperity i16296

Hosmonean King of Judaea Mattathias Antigonus (Mattatayah), 40 to 37 B.C.E. Bronze 23mm (14.32 grams) Struck at Jerusalem: 40-37 B.C. Reference: Hendin 481; AJC I, Group U Double cornucopia with Hebrew (Mattatayah the high priest and council of the Jews), around and between horns. Ivy wreath tied at top with ribbons handing down, BACIΛEΩC ANTIГONY (of King Antigonus).

Herod I the Great Jesus Christ Birth King Judaea Jerusalem Biblical Coin i44096

Kingdom of Judaea Herod I, the Great - King: 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. Bronze Prutah 14mm (1.29 grams) Struck circa 40 B.C.- 4 A.D. at the mint of Jerusalem Reference: Hendin 500 (3rd Edition); Hendin 1188 (5th Edition) Anchor; HPΩΔ BACI around. Double cornucopia with caduceus between, dots above.

Herod Archelaus son of the Great Jewish Biblical Jerusalem Ancient Coin i36297

Herod Archelaus - Ethnarch over Judaea, Samaria and Idumaea: 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.30 grams) Jerusalem mint: 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. Reference: Hendin 505; AJC II, 241,6 Bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left; above HPΩΔOY (Herod). Tall helmet with crest and cheek straps, viewed from front, caduceus below left; below, ЄΘNAPXO. 

Coponius Jerusalem Biblical Jesus Time 5AD Roman Coin Under Augustus i37900

Coponius prefect under Augustus 6 - 9 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.41 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 5/6 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1328 (5th Edition) KAICAPOC (of Caesar), ear of grain curved to right. LΛϛ (year 36 = 5/6 A.D.) in fields; eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.The ϛ sometimes looks like a Γ.

15AD VALERIUS GRATUS Tiberius Livia Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i45296

Coin of Biblical Jerusalem, Lifetime of Jesus Christ under  Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - by  Valerius Gratus, Procurator of Judaea 15-26 possibly 15-18 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.65 grams) Jerusalem mint, Year 2 of Reign of Tiberius, 15/16 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1333 IOY ΛΙA (Julia - Julia Livia, mother of Tiberius) within wreath. LB (year 2 = 15/16 A.D.) flank upright palm branch.* Numismatic Note: This coin with the name Julia is in honor of the mother of Tiberius, Livia, whom was the wife of first Roman emperor Augustus. Tiberius was the adopted son of Augustus, being the son of Livia from her first marriage. Augustus and Livia never had children together. The Procurators of the province of Judaea under the Romans were  Coponius,  Marcus Ambibulus,  Valerius Gratus,  Antonius Felix and  Porcius Festus.

17AD VALERIUS GRATUS Tiberius Livia Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i45095

Coin of Biblical Jerusalem, Lifetime of Jesus Christ under Tiberius - Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. - by Valerius Gratus, Procurator of Judaea 15-26 possibly 15-18 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (1.82 grams) Jerusalem mint, circa 15-18 or 15-26 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1335 IOY ΛΙA (Julia) within wreath. LΓ (year 3 = 16/17 A.D.) flank three lilies in bloom.

PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Time i36583

Pontius Pilate - (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D. Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze Prutah 16mm (2.39 grams) Struck at the mint of Jerusalem 29 A.D. Reference: Hendin 648 Three bound ears of barley, the outer two ears droop, surrounded by IOYΛIA KAICAPOC. Libation ladle (simpulum) surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar) and date LIC (Year 16).* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.

PONTIUS PILATE Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin JESUS CHRIST Time i36579

Pontius Pilate - (chiefly known for crucifixion of Jesus) ruled 26-36 A.D. Procurator of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius, Roman Emperor: 14-37 A.D. Bronze Prutah 14mm (2.03 grams) Jerusalaem 30-31 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1342. Lituus, surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC. Date LIZ (= year 18 = 31 C.E.) within wreath.* Numismatic Note: Authentic ancient biblical coin, issued by the Roman procurator whom had Jesus Christ crucified. Very rare, unique piece of ancient history.

Agrippa I King of Judaea 41AD Ancient Biblical Roman Jerusalem Coin i36590

Agrippa I - King of Judaea: 37-44 A.D.  Bronze 'Prutah' 18mm (3.42 grams) Struck in the Jerusalem mint Year 6, 41/42 A.D. during the time of Emperor Claudius Reference: Hendin 553 3 ears of barley. (Symbol of fertility of the land.) Umbrella-like canopy with fringes, Greek legend "of King Agrippa". (The Umbrella like canopy is attributed as being a symbol of power.)

Britannicus & Nero 54AD Jerusalem Roman Coin of Claudius Antonius Felix i44947

Antonius Felix  prefect under Claudius 52-60 A.D. Bronze Prutah 17mm (1.86 grams) from the mint of Jerusalem 54 A.D. Reference: Hendin 1348 (5th Edition) NEPW KΛAY KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar - son of Claudius); two oblong shields and spears crossed. BPIT (Britannicus - younger son of Claudius) above; LIΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar = 54 A.D.) in fields; six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.* Numismatic Note: This is a rare type bearing the name of Britannicus, son of Claudius. Nero also has his name on it. Nero was the adopted son of Claudius by his marriage to Agrippina Jr. Rare and desirable type.

Porcius Festus Jerusalem Nero Ancient Greek / Roman Coin Palm branch i36709

Nero - Roman Emperor: 54-68 A.D. - Procurator Porcius Festus under Roman Emperor Nero Bronze 'Prutah' 16mm (2.45 grams) of the Jerusalem mint 58 A.D. Reference: Hendin 653 Obverse: Greek letters NEP WNO C (Nero) in wreath tied at the bottom with an X. Reverse: Greek letters KAICAPOC (Caesar) and date LE (year 5 = 58/59 A.D), palm branch.

Jewish Freedom War with Romans Ancient JERUSALEM Coin YEAR3 Amphora Leaf i36695

First Jewish-Roman War "Great Revolt" Bronze Prutah 18mm (2.58 grams) Year II of the Jewish War  Jerusalem mint: 67-68 A.D. Reference: Hendin 661 Amphora with broad rim and two handles; around Hebrew inscription for Year 2. Vine leaf on a branch and the Hebrew inscription: 'The Freedom of Zion'.* Reference: You are bidding on an authentic coin struck by the Jews revolting in Jerusalem, which led to the sacking and destruction of the Second Temple.

Jewish Freedom War with Romans Ancient JERUSALEM Coin YEAR3 Amphora Leaf i36596

First Jewish-Roman War "Great Revolt" Bronze Prutah 16mm (2.29 grams) Year III of the Jewish War  Jerusalem mint: 69-70 A.D. Reference: Hendin 664 Amphora with lid and two handles; around Hebrew inscription for Year 3. Vine leaf on a branch and the Hebrew inscription: 'The Freedom of Zion'.* Reference: You are bidding on an authentic coin struck by the Jews revolting in Jerusalem, which led to the sacking and destruction of the Second Temple. The year III coin is much more rare than the year II, which was possibly struck even within months of the end of the war.

HADRIAN Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) Ancient Roman Coin RARE i21770

Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. - Bronze 22mm (9.19 grams) of Aelia Capitolina circa 130-138 A.D. Laureate head right. Tyche seated left, holding phiale & cornucopiae.* Numismatic Note: This interpretation that this coin is from Aelia Capitolina (Jersualem) is due to the several letters on the reverse in the field to left which I understand as AEL. The style of this type also has lead me to this interpretation. Very rare and highly coveted type.

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