Top 10 List of Well-Known Personalities of Ancient Greece and Rome with numismatic Coins for Sale on eBay, Reasonably Priced
This guide is designed to introduce you to just 10 different topics of interest for collecting and possibly even as alternative investing ideas. These are well known personalities of the ancient past that people will likely appreciate in the future, giving you well-known, historically significant types that could be some of the most valued coins by collectors in the future. Also, a lot of the coins given here, although having rare types, are quite plentiful, and eeasily found in my eBay store. You can also learn about the different ancient coins with many educational videos about coins on my Youtube channel. #1 Alexander the Great Coins – His coins are just fantastic to own and collect because even though thousands of years have passed, his name is known by more people than ever before with great films and books about his life and conquests. #2 Constantine the Great Coins – Also known as Christian saint or Saint Constantine. His coins are very affordable to own and can be as low as twenty dollars. #3 Saint Helena Roman Empress Mother of Constantine the Great – Very influential woman in early Christianity. #4 Jesus Christ Coins and Coins Connected with Him – Early Roman coins did not depict the image of Christ, but did depict things associated with him such as the Chi-Rho, cross, and phoenix. #5 Philip II ancient Greek coins connected with Olympic Games Victory – Very interesting and affordable ancient Greek coins associated with the ancient Olympic games. #6 Roman Republic Coins – This is an interesting time period, before Rome turned into an empire and had dictators, and has a lot of interesting symbolism to the Roman Republic and it’s virtues. #7 Julius Caesar coins – These coins are always great to own because of the name and are a great coin if you ever need to resell it because of it’s popularity. #8 Athens Attica Greece ancient Greek coins – Probably the most famous ancient Greek city, and her coins are fascinating. #9 Augustus first Roman emperor coins – Very interesting emperor, whom actually had a period of peace called “Pax Romana” and issued many coins, making them very affordable. #10 Marcus Aurelius coins – The very famous emperor, known for his writings and depicted in the movie Gladiator, his coins being quite popular.
Article by Ilya Zlobin, world-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine coins and beyond.
Took tour with professional tour guide and published professor who lives in Rome and knows it inside out. This intimate experience shows Rome as it really is meant to be experienced with detours into "hidden gems". He explained how the city went from the one of ancient times and how it was built up over time. The tour starts at the Colosseum and takes you through a detour to a preserved Roman buildings turned into a church. After which point there is a visit to the Roman forum, along which includes the famous Senate house where Julius Caesar got assassinated on the Ides of March 44 B.C. and the final resting place of his ashes in the forum. There was a visit the home of the vestal Virgins. Then of course we go to higher ground and see the palace that the Caesars lived in at Rome. Overall a breathtaking experience into the ancient past as cannot be experienced through just reading. It was a pleasure visiting these sites because I have been fascinated with ancient coins all of these years, and now I was able to have an even stronger understanding and appreciation of the subject.
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Imagine entering an ancient Greek or Roman temple with all of it's wondrous statues of the gods and goddesses and so much more. Being able to do that is amazing, especially from the comfort of your own home. However, I still do recommend visiting in person if you get the chance. Meet Athena, Ares, gods, goddesses and many important Roman emperors on this amazing video tour. The tour I will take you on is through the amazing Glyptothek museum in Munich, originally commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria in the 1800's. Glyptothek is a museum in Munich Germany that features some of the most wonderful ancient Greek and Roman sculptures in 13 rooms. It is a wonderful museum to explore if you enjoy Greek and Roman art. Read more about it on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyptothek The goal of this video is to share my passion for ancient art and history with videos and help others develop a deeper, more profound appreciation of the art in miniature captured on ancient Greek and Roman coins. You can explore my entire selection of ancient coins in my eBay store.
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Marcus Aurelius was from a time period of Roman history ruled by what is now named the Adoptive Emperors. From emperor Nerva on until Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperors adopted as their "son" the next succeeding emperor. This era was known for immense prosperity. However, Marcus Aurelius actually broke the customs of "adopting" able administrators and instead chose his son to succeed him. This caused some issued in history as his son was not as positive for the Roman empire as his father was. This time period has been popularized by the famous Hollywood film, the Gladiator, with Russell Crowe. The fact is that Commodus did fight in the arena, and it made for an interesting story in the film. Most people don't know that coins of Marcus Aurelius and other Roman emperors and empresses can be owned almost on any budget. This guide was designed to show the "adoptive" emperors up to Marcus Aurelius and ends with his son Commodus. This gives you a very great idea of what these ancient coins looked like and the types that were available.
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This is my collection of my entire works that I have done up to this point in regards to presenting ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins on video and explaining the historical context they have come from. This is an amazing way to feel the amazing history almost in your hands that may spark your interest in the various topics covered. It would be a great idea to save this article in PDF format with the link at the bottom of this post.
These videos are arranged in a YouTube playlist and when you go there you will be able to choose which videos would interest you, or you can let the whole entire series play one after another after another. This is a great almost "hands-on" way to learn the various topics covered in ancient coin collecting. Click here to start watching the collection. There are also links below the video that take you to an article for the video you are watching.
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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:
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
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.
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The video above show 27 ancient Greek, Roman and even world coins of various types, all NGC certified and available for sale at the time of the making of this video. Coins like these are seldom seen in coin inventories or collections, or often times if they are, not in such amazing states of preservation. These coins were hand-picked and many are super rare types seldom available. Enjoy the video, and check out the coins by clicking the links below with the titles linking to actual items and other links to be able to browse and see more similar types. Whatever it is you are searching to collect, you may find it in my eBay store. Enjoy the video and the article.
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RHODES Caria Island Ancient Silver Greek Coin Helios of COLOSSUS NGC MS i68140Greek city of Rhodes on an Island off Caria Silver 16mm (2.76 grams) Struck circa 205-190 B.C. Gorgos, magistrate. Reference: RPC II 1189 var. (no star); SNG Keckman -; BMC 408-10 Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-010 Head of Helios facing slightly right. ΓΟΡΓΟΣ, rose with P-O across bottom; bud to right. AMISOS in PONTUS 300BC RARE R1 Ancient Silver Greek Coin HERA OWL NGC AU i68141Greek city of Amisos in Pontus Silver Drachm 15mm (3.65 grams) Struck circa 300-125 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 233 Rare R1Certification: NGC Ancients AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-011 Turreted bust of Tyche-Hera right. Owl with spread wings standing facing on shield; monogram to left; P to right. Dynasts of Lycia PERIKLES Ancient Silver Greek Coin LION TRISKELES NGC i68142Greek Coin of Dynasts of Lycia Perikles - Dynast circa 390-360 B.C. Silver Third Stater / Tetrobol 16mm (2.84 grams) Struck circa 390-360 B.C. Reference: SNG von Aulock 4254-4255 var. Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5 4680931-013 Lion's scalp facing. Triskeles. Brutus Julius Caesar Roman Assassin 44BC Ancient Greek GOLD Coin NGC MS i68143Marcus Junius Brutus, Assassin of Julius Caesar Gold Propaganda Coin with Obverse of his silver Coin from 54 B.C. with his famous ancestor L. Brutus Struck under: Dynast of Thrace: Koson Gold Stater 17mm (8.48 grams) Struck After 44 B.C. Reference: RPC 1701; BMC Thrace pg. 208, 2; BMCRR II pg. 474, 48 Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5 2077743-003 KOΣΩΝ, Roman consul accompanied by two lictors; BR monogram to left Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath. HADRIAN & SABINA Authentic Ancient 128AD EGYPT Roman Tetradrachm Coin NGC i68144Hadrian - Roman Emperor: 117-138 A.D. Billon Tetradrachm 24mm (12.43 grams) of Alexandria in Egypt, Dated RY 13, struck 128/129 A.D. Reference: Köln 997; Dattari (Savio) 1249; K&G 32.469; RPC III 5729/25; Emmett 886.13; Staffieri, Alexandria In Nummis 91 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-012 AVT KAI TPAI A∆PIA CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right of Hadrian. CABINA CЄBACTH, draped bust right of Sabina, wearing stephane; L IΓ (date) upward behind. ALLECTUS Usurper Emperor in Britain ANCIENT 293AD Roman Coin GALLEY NGC i68145Allectus - Roman Usurper Emperor: 293-296 A.D. Bronze Quinarius 20mm (2.62 grams) Camulodunum mint, struck circa 293-296 A.D. Reference: RIC 124; Rogiet 1031; Burnett 210 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU★ Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 2077743-002 IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Allectus to right. LAETITIA AVG / QC, Galley with six rowers to right. OSTROGOTHS Municipal Coinage of ROME Ancient 493AD Roman Style Coin NGC i68146Ostrogoths. Municipal coinage of Rome Bronze Follis (40 Nummi) 24mm (10.18 grams) Rome mint, struck circa 493-534 A.D. Reference: BMC Vandals 14; Kraus -; MIB 74a (Theoderic and Athalaric); MEC I, 101; Metlich 76b (Theoderic) Certification: NGC Ancients VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 2077743-005 INVICTA ROMA, Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Eagle standing left, head right, with spread wings, value mark XL to left; officina mark •Γ• in exergue below. MAGNIA URBICA Carinus Wife Authentic Ancient 283AD Roman Coin VENUS NGC i68147Magnia Urbica - Roman Empress: 283-285 A.D. Wife of Carinus Bronze Antoninianus 22mm (5.13 grams) Ticinum mint Reference: RIC 347; RCV III 12423 (this coin) Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 2077743-001 Pedigree: Ex NFA XXVII (5 Decmber 1991), 177; Ex NFA XX (10 March 1988), 445. MAGNIA VRBICA AVG, diademed and draped bust of Magnia Urbica right, resting on a crescent. VENVS VICTRIX / T/SXXI, Venus standing facing, head left, holding crested helmet and transverse scepter; at her feet; shield. CLEOPATRA VII & MARK ANTONY Authentic Ancient 32BC Greek / Roman Coin NGC i68148Cleopatra VII with Mark Antony, 36-31 B.C. Bronze 20mm (5.77 grams) of Chalcis ad Libanum mint Dated RY 21 (Egyptian) and 6 (Phoenician) of Cleopatra struck 32/31 B.C. Reference: RPC I 4771; Rouvier 440 (Berytus); SNG Munchen 1006; HGC 9, 1451 Certification: NGC Ancients AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 2077743-006 BACIΛICCHC KΛЄOΠATPAC, Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right. ЄTOYC KA TOY KAI S ΘЄAC NЄWTЄPAC, Bare head of Mark Antony right; regnal and phoenician era dates Queen Cleopatra, famous for being the lover of both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, along with being a very important historical figure. As it is a portrait coin of Cleopatra herself, this coin type is highly sought-after and appreciated by collectors and historians alike. MITHRADATES II the Great PARTHIA King 120BC Silver Greek Coin NGC MS i68150Greek Coin of the Parthian Kingdom Mithradates II - King: 123-88 B.C. Silver Drachm 19mm (4.22 grams) Ecbatana, struck circa 120/119-109 B.C. Reference: Sunrise 290; Sellwood 26.1; Shore 77 Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 1884237-001 Diademed, draped bust of Mithradates II left, decorated torque on neck, earring visible. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜEΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣ-ΑΚΟΥ EΠIΦANOYΣ, archer in Parthian dress (Arsaces I) enthroned right, holding bow and arrow outward. POSTUMUS Authentic Ancient 262AD Roman Coin VIRTUS NGC Certified MS i68151Postumus - Roman Emperor of Gallic Empire: 260-268 A.D. Billon Silver Antoninianus 24mm (4.51 grams) Trier mint, struck 262 A.D. Reference: RIC V, Part II, 93 (Lugdunum) Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4243867-021 IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus right, seen from front. VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing facing, helmeted head right, spear in right hand, resting left hand on grounded shield.JUSTIN I Authentic Ancient GOLD Tremissis BYZANTINE Coin w ANGEL NGC MS i68152Byzantine EmpireJustin I - Emperor: July 10, 518 A.D. - August 1, 527 A.D. Gold Tremissis 15mm (1.49 grams) Constantinople mint, struck circa 518-527 A.D. Reference: Sear 58; DOC 4 Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 1883226-018 D N IVSTINVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justin I right. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory (angel) advancing right, head left, wreath upward in right hand, globus cruciger in left; star to right, CONOB in exergue. JUSTIN II Authentic Ancient Byzantine 565AD Genuine GOLD Coin NGC MS i68153Byzantine EmpireJustin II - Emperor: November 15, 565 A.D. - October 5, 578 A.D. Gold Solidus 20mm (4.51 grams) Constantinople mint, 6th officina Reference: Sear 345 Certification: NGC Ancients MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 1885098-033 D N IVSTINVS P P AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, Victory on globe in right hand, shield in left with horseman motif. VICTORIA AVG G G S, Constantinopolis seated facing, helmeted head right, scepter in right hand, globus cruciger in left; mintmark CONOB in exergue. 1902 NICHOLAS II RUSSIAN Czar 5 Roubles Gold Coin of Russia NGC Certif MS i68154RussiaNicholas II - Russian Emperor: 1894-1917 1902 AP Gold 5 Roubles 18.5mm (4.30 grams) 0.900 gold (0.1234 oz. AGW) St. Petersburg mint Reference: Y# 62 Certification: NGC MS 66 342014-006 Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС "Translation: By God's grace Nikolai II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia", Head of Nicholas II left. 5 РУБЛЄЙЬ 1902 Г., Royal coat of arms, the crowned imperial double eagle with scepter and orb. 904 NICHOLAS II RUSSIAN Czar 5 Roubles Gold Coin of Russia NGC Certif MS i68155RussiaNicholas II - Russian Emperor: 1894-1917 1904 AP Gold 5 Roubles 18.5mm (4.30 grams) 0.900 gold (0.1234 oz. AGW) St. Petersburg mint Reference: Y# 62 Certification: NGC MS 66 260852-054 Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС "Translation: By God's grace Nikolai II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia", Head of Nicholas II left. 5 РУБЛЄЙЬ 1904 Г., Royal coat of arms, the crowned imperial double eagle with scepter and orb. DAMASTION ILLYRIA 365BC RARE R1 Ancient Silver Greek Tetradrachm Coin NGC i68156Greek city of Damastion (Damastium) in IllyriaLight Thraco-Macedonian Standard Dynastic Coinage Silver Tetradrachm 24mm (13.19 grams) Dynast Herakleides as the issuing authority Struck circa 365-345 B.C. Reference: HGC 3, 118 Rare R1 Pedigree / Provenance: ex Sternberg 13 (1983), 140 Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 2077743-008 Laureate head of Apollo left. HPAKΛ/EIΔO, Tripod on basis; KH and knife in field to left. OSTROGOTHS Municipal Coinage of ROME Ancient 493AD Roman Style Coin NGC i68157Ostrogoths. Municipal coinage of Rome Bronze Follis (40 Nummi) 26mm (8.88 grams) Rome mint, struck circa 493-534 A.D. Reference: BMC Vandals 14; Kraus -; MIB 74a (Theoderic and Athalaric); MEC I, 101; Metlich 76b (Theoderic) Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 2077743-009 INVICTA ROMA, Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Eagle standing left, head right, with spread wings, value mark XL to left; officina mark •Δ• in exergue below. AQUILIA SEVERA Elagabalus Wife 220AD Roman Coin Tyre Phoenicia TEMPLE NGC i68158Aquilia Severa - Roman Empress: 220-222 A.D. 2nd Wife of Emperor Elagabalus Bronze 26mm (13.15 grams) of Tyre in Phoenicia, struck circa 220-222 A.D. Reference: Rouvier 2398 Certification: NGC Ancients VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 2077743-007 IVL AQVILIA SEVERA AVG Diademed and draped bust right. TYRIORVM, Astarte crowning trophy, and being crowned by Nike standing on pillar behind, all inside hexastyle temple, altar below. ASPENDOS in PAMPHYLIA Ancient 380BC Silver Greek Coin w WRESTLERS NGC i68160Greek city of Aspendos in Pamphylia Silver Stater 21mm (10.85 grams) Struck circa 380-325 B.C. Silver Stater 21mm (10.85 grams) Struck circa 380-325 B.C. Reference: Sear 5398 var.; SNG Cop. 227; SNG von Aulock 4570; SNG France 105 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-007 Two naked athletes, wrestling, grasping each other by the arms; ΠΟ between them. Slinger standing right, about to discharge his sling; triskeles before; ΕΣΤFEΔIΙYΣ behind; all within dotted square. AMISOS in PONTUS 300BC RARE R1 Ancient Silver Greek Coin HERA OWL NGC AU i68161Greek city of Amisos in Pontus Silver Drachm 16mm (4.15 grams) Struck circa 300-125 B.C. Reference: HGC 7, 233 Rare R1Certification: NGC Ancients AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-009 Turreted bust of Tyche-Hera right. Owl with spread wings standing facing on shield; monogram to left. CARTHAGE Genuine Ancient 320BC Electrum Gold Silver Alloy Greek Coin NGC i68162Greek city of Carthage in Zeugitana Electrum (Gold and Silver Alloy) Stater 18mm (7.51 grams) Struck circa 320-270 B.C. Reference: Sear 6462Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-008 Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn, wearing necklace and ear-ring. Horse standing right on double exergual line; pellet in lower field before horse's fore-hooves. BRUTUS Assassin of JULIUS CAESAR Rare 42BC Ancient Silver Roman Coin NGC i68163Marcus Junius Brutus, Assassin of Julius Caesar Silver Denarius 18mm (3.71 grams) military mint moving with Brutus in Lycia circa 42 B.C. Reference: Crawford 501/1; Junia 34; Sydenham 1287 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4680931-001 LEIBERTAS Head of Libertas right. CAEPIO·BRVTVS·PRO·COS Plectrum, lyre and laurel branch tied with fillet. Divus VESPASIAN 80AD Ancient Silver Roman Coin of TITUS w CAPRICORNS NGC i68164Vespasian - Roman Emperor: 69-79 A.D. Posthumous issue under Emperor Titus Silver Denarius 17mm (3.36 grams) Rome mint, struck 80-81 A.D. Reference: RIC 63 (Titus); S 2569; C 497 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-002 DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, Laureate head right. Shield reading SC held by two Ca LARISSA for THESSALIAN LEAGUE 2-1CnBC Ancient Silver Greek Coin ZEUS NGC i68165Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly for the Thessalian League Silver Double-Victoriatus 20mm (6.16 grams) Struck 2nd-1st Centuries B.C. Reference: HGC 4, 209-210 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 4680931-004 Head of Zeus right. ΘEΣΣAΛΩN, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her right hand, shield on her left arm. Roman Republic Authentic Ancient Silver 103BC Rome Coin BATTLE SCENE NGC i68166Roman RepublicQ. Thermus M. f. moneyer Silver Denarius 18mm (3.87 grams) Rome mint:, struck circa 103 B.C. Reference: Minucia 19; B.M.C., Italy 653; Crawford 319/1; Sydenham 592; RBW 1174 Certification: NGC Ancients Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4680931-005 Head of Mars left, wearing helmet ornamented with plume and annulet. Two warriors fighting, each armed with sword in right hand and shield in left; the one on the left protects a fallen comrade; the other wears horned helmet; Q • (THE)RM (MF) in exergue. THASOS Thrace 148BC Dionysus Hercules Silver Greek Tetradrachm Coin NGC i68167Greek city of Thasos, an Island off Thrace Silver Tetradrachm 33mm (16.50 grams) Struck after 148 B.C. Reference: Sear 1759; B.M.C 3. 67-78; SNG Cop. 1039; Le Rider 51 Certification: NGC Ancients XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 4680931-003 Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy and with the band across forehead. HPAKΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ, Hercules, naked, standing left, holding club, lion's skin over left arm; monogram in field to left. PHARSALOS THESSALY Authentic Ancient 450BC Silver Greek Coin ATHENA NGC i68168Greek city of Pharsalos in Thessaly Silver Hemidrachm 14mm (2.94 grams) Struck circa 450-350 B.C. Reference: Sear 2189 var. Certification: NGC Ancients VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 4680931-006 Head of Athena right, of archaic style, in close-fitting crested helmet. Head and neck of horse right; Φ-ΑP to right; all within incuse square.
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#2 Constantine the Great Coins – Also known as Christian saint or Saint Constantine. His coins are very affordable to own and can be as low as twenty dollars. 
#3 Saint Helena Roman Empress Mother of Constantine the Great – Very influential woman in early Christianity. 
#4 Jesus Christ Coins and Coins Connected with Him – Early Roman coins did not depict the image of Christ, but did depict things associated with him such as the Chi-Rho, cross, and phoenix. 
#5 Philip II ancient Greek coins connected with Olympic Games Victory – Very interesting and affordable ancient Greek coins associated with the ancient Olympic games. 
#6 Roman Republic Coins – This is an interesting time period, before Rome turned into an empire and had dictators, and has a lot of interesting symbolism to the Roman Republic and it’s virtues. 
#7 Julius Caesar coins – These coins are always great to own because of the name and are a great coin if you ever need to resell it because of it’s popularity. 
#8 Athens Attica Greece ancient Greek coins – Probably the most famous ancient Greek city, and her coins are fascinating. 
#9 Augustus first Roman emperor coins – Very interesting emperor, whom actually had a period of peace called “Pax Romana” and issued many coins, making them very affordable. 
#10 Marcus Aurelius coins – The very famous emperor, known for his writings and depicted in the movie Gladiator, his coins being quite popular. 
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