Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Roman REPUBLIC COIN Collecting Guide How-To Video & Article

Guide to Collecting Coins of the ROMAN REPUBLIC

The silver Roman coins before the emperors, prior to 27 B.C. Video presentation with how-to article

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For almost 500 years (510-27 B.C.), Rome was a Republic and not a dictatorship as it turned into after Julius Caesar and the civil wars that followed. Over it's evolution, Rome had many different coin types issued. This guide is to the silver coins of the Romans from the time of the Republic. Watch the video above for a great explanation on the topic and how to start collecting, along with examples of types available. All of the coins from the Roman Republic have a reference to a standard book on the subject, Roman Silver Coins Volume 1 by David R. Sear which is a must for any ancient coin library that is interested in the topic. Quite frankly it is the only book on you really need on the silver coins of the Roman republic, along with those of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Lepidus and even Augustus. The author, David R. Sear, adopted the standard that Ernest Babelon arranged them in 1885 for the quickest reference purposes.

This area of collecting is one of my personal favorites. There are many important coins dealing with historical events, great generals, important personages, the gods, the goddesses, festivals, architectural works, stories and so much more. However, just like with any topic, it is good to have a guide that will help you learn that it is more simple than you even thought to pursue the collecting of these types. The video you can watch , shows you many types and gets you familiarized with the subject. The list below, allows you to quickly search my store and learn more about the various types of coins according to what I have available at this time.

The coins shown on the video and much more can be seen here: http://bit.ly/republiccoins

The List of the Moneyer Names

This part of the guide is designed to give you an easy way to search my eBay store with advanced search parameters, which search for the specific moneyer names below with the description that are in line with the book: Roman Silver Coins Volume 1 by David R. Sear. As you click each, you will be able to see any examples of that specific moneyer I have available. The goal of this list is to make it easy and fun to explore, learn and even put together a very comprehensive collection of ancient Roman Republican coins.

You can also do a search yourself in my store for by checking off the box that says "in titles & descriptions" and then typing in specifically in quotes "", the parameter like this: "reference: moneyernamehere". This way if you are already proficient in the types and are looking for specific examples, you can find them yourself also without having to refer to this guide.

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Guide to Ancient Greek Coins of Sicily Examples on VIDEO

Ancient Coins of Sicily Explained in Video & Article

Learn about the rare Sicilian ancient Greek coins and the cities that struck them

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A list of all the ancient Greek cities in Sicily which minted coins with examples of them. The ancient Greek Island of Sicily has a variety of history and amazing coins to explore. Some of the cities had some of the rarest coins possible. The best standard reference work on the subject of these coins is Handbook of Coins of Sicily by Oliver D. Hoover. I cite coins from this book quite often, as HGC 2, (and the coin number). It is full of history and a variety of types not usually seen anywhere. I highly recommend it. Over the years I have had a collection of thousands of ancient Greek and Roman coins that is over 13,000 items now. This inventory includes some very rare coins from many cities of Sicily. Some common problems with rare ancient coins in general are:
  • People don't know exactly what to search for.
  • There are limited amounts of ancient coins available.
  • There is not a lot of information that can help a beginner collect this series.
  • There is usually not one source that has many of the rare types available.
This article is to provide people with solutions to this issue. My name is Ilya Zlobin, and I am an expert, enthusiast, author and dealer in ancient Greek Roman Byzantine and even world coins and medals. The reason for this article is that I believe an educated customer is the best customer, as only someone that knows about a specific subject can appreciate the value and beauty of it. I have many articles and videos on many subjects, teaching about different ancient coins. It took me years of experience to have the inventory I have available for you to explore. When you deal with me, you are leveraging my vast experience of working with over 53,000 items over the years. This article is full of links to the specific coins and cities and the coins shown here are ones available in my eBay store at the time of the writing of this article. You can use the links to search my store for the specific items, of which I have many. Some links may or may not yield results, but may in the future. So in other words you can use this list  in order to put together a collection, or check back at later dates for certain cities. You city names are quite hard sometimes to spell so it is another way it is really helpful. Click here to see all coins of ancient Sicily I have available. A List of the Cities that Issued Coins in Ancient Sicily This list of ancient Sicilian cities is comprehensive, including some of the super rare mints which are usually not seen. If you decide to put together a collection, you can click on each of the cities below of your interest and search my eBay store with over 14,000 items for those specific coins. You can also use the list below for your own searches. or Explore all coins of Sicily
AITNA in SICILY after 210BC Ancient Greek City Coin Apollo Warrior i37922 Rare Greek city of Aitna in Sicily Bronze 18mm (3.38 grams) after 210 B.C. Reference: Sear 1018 var. (three dot in field to left and head left); Calciati III, S. 148, Em. 8 Radiate bust of Apollo right, wearing chlamys. AITNAIΩN, Warrior standing facing, head right, holding spear and shield; three pellets in field to left. The Syracusan colonists expelled from Katane in 461 B.C. founded a new settlement about ten miles to the north-west, ad to this place they transferred the name of Aitna which they had previously bestowed upon Katane.  AKRAGAS in SICILY 420BC Hemidrachm Crab Hare Eagle Ketos Fish Silver Coin i40761 Greek city of Akragas in Sicily Silver Hemidrachm 15mm (1.84 grams) Struck circa 420-406 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 105; SNG ANS 1010–3 Eagle standing right on hare; barley grain to left. Crab; below, ketos left with fish in its mouth.
SICILY city AKRAI 210BC Underworld queen Demeter Cult Ancient Greek Coin i28403
Greek city of Akrai in Sicily Bronze 22mm (9.01 grams) After 210 B.C. Reference: Sear 1014; Calciati III pg. 37, 1; SNG ANS 902ff Wreathed head of Persephone right. AKPAIΩN, Demeter standing left, holding torch and sceptre.
ALONTION in SICILY 400BC Hercules Club Quiver Ancient Greek Coin i41711
Greek city of Alontion in Sicily Bronze 15mm (2.63 grams) Struck circa 400 B.C. Reference: CNS 6; SNG ANS 1193 Bearded head of Hercules right. ΑΛΟΝΤΙNON, Club and quiver.
Athl / Atl / AΘA Mint in SICILY Rare 340BC Athena Rare Ancient Greek Coin i47252
 Greek city or town Athl / Atl / AΘA Mint in Northwestern Sicily Bronze 30mm (26.95 grams) Struck circa 340-330 B.C. Reference HGC 2, 232; CNS III, p. 287, no. 1 AΘA, Head of Athena in Attic helmet right. Female figure enthroned right, holding palm branch or scepter and grounded bow; all within incuse circle.* Numismatic Note: This mint's name has been previously misread as AΘΛ (Athl), in light of modern numismatic scholarship, AΘA is actually a Doric abbreviation for Athena. So therefore, the name of this mint is unknown. What is known is that the larger bronzes were re-struck on Syracusan issues from the period of 375-345 B.C.
ERYX Sicily 400BC Female & Crab Rare Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i28255
Greek city of Eryx in Sicily Bronze 11mm (1.56 grams) Struck circa 400-330 B.C. Reference: Calciati I pg. 288, 28 var.; Gabrici pg. 131, 46-48 Female head right. Crab.
Gela in Sicily 339BC Rare Ancient Greek Coin Demeter River god Gelas i41739
Greek city of Gela in Sicily Bronze 15mm (2.90 grams) Struck circa 339-310 B.C. Reference: Sear 1099; Jenkins 549; B.M.C. 2.77-8 ΓΕΛΩΙΩΝ, Head of Demeter three-quarter face to right, wreathed with corn. Bearded head of river-god Gelas left, horned, and wreathed with horn.
HIMERA Greek city in SICILY 420BC Hemilitron Large Ancient Coin Gorgon i37118
Greek city of Himera in Sicily Bronze Hemilitron 24mm (15.98 grams) Struck circa 450-420 B.C. Reference: Sear 1105; B.M.C. 2.,p.39,27-30 Gorgon's head facing. Six pellets.* Numismatic Note: Fantastic coin in the most fantastic condition you can find, especially such a rarity!
Hybla Megala in Sicily 210BC Hyblaia Modius Dionysus Panther Greek Coin i38058
Greek City of Hybla Megala in Sicily Bronze 19mm (7.30 grams) After 210 B.C. Reference: Sear 1115; Calciati III pg. 41, 1; SNG ANS 195ff Veiled head of Hyblaia right, wearing modius; behind, bee. ΥΒΛΑΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΑΣ, Dionysus standing left, holding kantharos and scepter, panther leaping up at feet.
Iaitia in Sicily 241BC Zeus Hercules Authentic Ancient Greek Coin RARE i38057
Greek City of Iaitia in Sicily Bronze 17mm (2.26 grams) After 241 B.C. Reference: BMC - . SNG Cop. 333 var. SNG ANS - . SNG München - . Calciati I, S. 384, 6 Laureate head of Zeus left. IAITOY, Hercules
Alaisa "Kainon" in Sicily 360BC Rare Ancient Greek Coin Griffin Horse i43976
Greek city of Alaisa " Kainon" in Sicily Bronze 23mm (8.72 grams) Struck 360-340 B.C. Reference: Calciati I pg. 252, 10; SNG ANS 1175ff Griffin running left; grasshopper below. Horse prancing left, reins loose; star above, KAINON in exergue.
Kamarina in Sicily 413BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin OWL Athena i46586
Greek city of Kamarina in Sicily Bronze Trias 15mm (3.36 grams) Struck 413-405 B.C. Reference: Sear 1063; B.M.C. 2.40 Head of Athena left, in crested helmet ornamented with wing. KAMA - Owl standing left, head facing, holding lizard in right claw; in exergue, three pellets.
Katane in Sicily 413BC Ancient Greek Coin River god Winged thunderbolt i37312
Greek city of Katane in Sicily Bronze 12mm (1.93 grams) Struck 413-404 B.C. Reference: Sear 1067; Gabrici (La monetazione del bronzo nella Sicilia antica), pl. 2,7 AMENANOΣ, Horned head of young river-god Amenanos left. Winged thunderbolt dividing small K - A.
Kentoripai (Centuripae) in Sicily 211BC Ancient Greek Coin Demeter Plough i41811
Greek city of Kentoripai (Centuripae) in Sicily Bronze Hexas 17mm (3.95 grams) Struck 211-200 B.C. Reference: Sear 1084; B.M.C. 2.15; SNG Lloyd 928; Calciati 7; Campana 5 Bust of Demeter right, wreathed with corn; behind, tripod. KENTOPIПINΩN, Plough right, bird right on the share; two pellets in field to left.
Kephaloidion in Sicily 344BC Ancient Greek Coin Pegasus winged horse i36972
Greek city of Kephaloidion in Sicily Bronze 13mm (2.26 grams) Struck 344-336 B.C. Reference: Calciati pg. 371, 3; SNG ANS -. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Pegasus flying right.
LEONTINOI in SICILY 475BC Lion Corn grain Ancient Silver Greek Coin i18500
Greek city of Leontinoi in Sicily Silver Obol 12mm (0.49 grams) Struck 475-466 B.C. Reference: Sear 828; B.M.C. 2.19 Lion's head facing. ΛEON - Corn-grain.
MENAINON in SICILY 2ndCenBC Hercules Club QUADRANS Ancient Greek Coin i46600
Greek city of Menainon in Sicily Bronze Quadrans 17mm (2.64 grams) Struck late 2nd Century B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 763; CNS III, pp. 188-189, nos. 12-12/6 Bearded head of Hercules right. MENAINΩN, club; mark of value, three pellets below.
MESSANA in SICILY 480BC Tetradrachm Rare Silver Greek Coin Hare Chariot i40765
Greek city of Messana in Sicily Silver Tetradrachm 26mm (17.38 grams) Struck circa 480-461 B.C. Reference: SNG München 363 var.; Caccamo Caltabiani 218, 97 var.; Randazzo 59, 162 var. Charioteer driving biga of mules right; leaf in exergue. ΜΕSSΕ-N-ΙΟ-N, Hare springing right.
Messana in Sicily under Mamertini 220BC Greek Coin Ares Cult Dioskouros i46604
Greek city of  Messana in Sicily under the name of Mamertini "Sons of Mars" Bronze Pentonkion 27mm (10.14 grams) Struck circa 220-200 Reference: Sear 1143; B.M.C. 2. 32 Laureate head of  Ares left. MAMEPTINΩN - Horseman (Dioskouros) standing left, holding spear and touching the head of his horse standing left behind him; Π in field to left.
NAXOS in SICILY 461BC Silver Hexonkian Dionysus Kantharos Greek Coin i38811
Greek city of Naxos in Sicily Silver Hexonkion – Hemilitron 8mm (0.18 grams) Struck circa 461-430 B.C. Reference: Cahn 97 var. (V64/R– [unlisted rev. die]); Campana 12; Rizzo –; SNG ANS (Part 5) 1360 (same obv. die); SNG Lloyd –; SNG München –; Weber 618Head of Dionysus right, wearing ivy wreath. Kantharos; six pellets around (mark of value). Very rare.
PANORMOS in SICILY 3rdCenBC Athena Persephone R1 Ancient Greek Coin i43658
Greek city of Panormos in Sicily Bronze 23mm (9.99 grams) Struck late third-early second centuries B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1065 (R1); CNS I, pp. 331-332, nos. 12-12/6 ΠΑΝΟΡ/ΜΙΤΑΝ, Head of Athena in Corinthian helmet right. Head of Persephone left, werated with grain.
PETRA in SICILY 340BC Zeus Aphrodite RARE Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i47250
Greek city of Petra in Sicily Bronze 32mm (34.09 grams) struck circa 340-330 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1097 (R2); CNS III, p.317, no. 1 ΠΕΤΡΙΝΩΝ, Head of bearded Zeus right. Aphrodite enthroned right, holding dove.Not much is known about the settlement, although it could be believed it was fortified as it's name translates to "the Rock". Numismatic evidence locates the city to have been located in the area of northwestern Sicily, and that it was founded before circa 350 B.C. The city gave itself over to Roman control in 254 B.C. during the First Punic War. The community survived until the second century A.D.
SEGESTA in SICILY 410BC Hound Dog Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i43985
Greek city of Segesta in Sicily Bronze Triantes 19mm (7.95 grams) Struck 410-400 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1181 Head of Aigiste right, wearing sphendone. Hound standing right, four round punched value marks around.
Solus in Sicily 2ndCenBC Dolphin Tuna Fish Authentic Ancient Greek Coin i43653
Greek city of Solus in Sicily Bronze 12mm (2.17 grams) Struck late second-early first centuries B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1269 (R3); CNS I, p. 312, no. 17 COΛΟΝ/ΤΙΝWΝ, dolphin leaping right. Tuna swimming right.
Syracuse in Sicily 344BC Timoleon Ancient Greek Coin Athena Dolphins i46625
Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily Time of Timoleon Bronze Litra 30mm (31.71 grams) Struck 344-336 B.C. Reference:  Sear 1189; B.M.C. 2. 287 ΣΥΡΑ, Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet bound with olive-wreath. Starfish between two dolphins.
Syracuse in Sicily AGATHOKLES 317BC Persephone Bull Dolphins Greek Coin i46589
Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily Agathokles ( Agathocles)- Tyrant of Syracuse 317-289, King of Sicily 304-289 B.C. Bronze 23mm (9.04 grams) Struck circa 317-310 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1444 ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain; symbol behind. Bull charging left; dolphin above and below; NK monogram above.
Syracuse Sicily 270BC King Hieron II Ancient Greek Coin Poseidon Trident i39151
Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily Bronze 20mm (7.13 grams) under king Hieron II, 270-215 B.C. Reference: Sear 1223; B.M.C. 2. 603 Head of Poseidon left, wearing tainia. Ornamented trident-head, between two dolphins, dividing IEPΩ - NOΣ.
Hieronymus Tyrant of Syracuse Sicily & Ally of Hannibal Greek Coin i36807 Rare
Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily under Hieronymus - King: 215-214 B.C. Bronze 22mm (8.97 grams) Struck circa 215-214 B.C. Reference: Sear 1224 var.; Calciati 204 R 13. R.R.; Holloway, The Thirteen Months Coinage of Hieronymus of Syracuse, 76a; SNG ANS 1038. Diademed head of Hieronymos left, beardless. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΙΕΡΩNYMOY above and below winged thunderbolt, above and below which T A.
Tauromenion Sicily 275BC Apollo & Tripod Genuine Ancient Greek Coin i24847
Greek city of Tauromenion in Sicily Bronze 23mm (7.26 grams) Struck 275-212 B.C. Reference: Sear 1243; B.M.C. 2.46 Laureate head of Apollo left; behind bee. TAYPOMENITAN, Tripod-lebes.
Thermai Himeraiai in Sicily 3rdCenBC Hercules Tyche Ancient Greek Coin i45559
Greek city of Thermai Himeraiai in Sicily Bronze 20mm (6.41 grams) Struck second century B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1622 (R3); CNS I, p. 117, no.20 Bearded head of Hercules wearing the lion skin headdress right. ΘEPMI/TAN, Tyche standing left, holding phiale and cornucopia.
TYNDARIS in SICILY 254BC Dioscuri Gemini Twins Female Ancient Greek Coin i43660
Greek city of Tyndaris in Sicily Bronze 22mm (8.38 grams) Struck circa 254-214 B.C. Reference: HGC 2, 1634 (R1); CNS I, pp. 80-81, nos. 12-12/3 ΤΥΝΔΑΡΙΤΑΝ, Female head left. ΣΩΤΗΡΕΣ, Dioscuri charging left on horseback.

Sicily Ancient Greek Coins Guide and Collection for Sale on eBay

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Ancient Coin Dealer SHOWS his RARE Coin Collection

Ancient Coin Dealer Shows a Rare Coin Collection

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In this video, ancient coin expert and dealer Richard Pearlman talks about how he started collecting ancient coins. He also shows some interesting coins, such as that of Alexander the Great, Queen Cleopatra VII, the lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, a coin of Julius Caesar and several more. Very interesting presentation about some of the most desirable ancient coins.

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JULIUS CAESAR Ancient Silver Roman Coins & Coins Related for Sale on eBay by Expert

Julius Caesar Ancient Roman Coins Guide

Article and Video exploring the types of coins of Julius Caesar and Related Available for Sale on eBay

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One of the most important personages in history, known world-wide, Julius Caesar even had portrait coins minted during his life and long after. This article shows a lot of different examples of ancient coins, which can be seen in the video exploring Julius Caesar coins. Clicking on the pictures below searches my eBay ancient coin store for the Julius Caesar keyword. The goal of this guide is to familiarize new collectors and people that consider this as an alternative investment with the types of ancient coins of Julius Caesar available. For silver coins of Julius Caesar and related, I recommend Roman Silver Coins Volume 1 by David R. Sear. See all the types of ancient Julius Caesar coins you can purchase with the following links: See also:

Julius Caesar Lifetime Portrait Coin

Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 19mm (3.89 grams) Struck February-March 44 B.C. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer Reference: RSC 40; B. 48; B.M.C. 4175; Syd. 1074a; Craw. 480/14 CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, his laureate and veiled head right. P . SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, star set on ground to right. Likely the best known portrait coin of Julius Caesar. This coin illustrates Caesar's break from tradition in forbidding the showing of living individuals on ancient coins. This issue combined with other resentments led to his assassination on March 15th of 44 B.C.

← Julius Caesar Silver Coin featured on Pawn Stars from History Channel TV Show

Last year, I went on the Pawn Stars History Channel TV show with this exact coin. Here is my video of the coin with the story behind it. The episode came out earlier this year, and is entitled "Rick the Emperor". This made this coin ostensibly the most famous Julius Caesar coin in the world.

Even though this specific item has since sold, I have come across another lifetime Julius Caesar portrait coin. See it here → JULIUS CAESAR Lifetime 44BC Portrait Ancient Silver Roman Coin Venus NGC i58211

Julius Caesar Elephant Coin

Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 21mm (3.55 grams) Struck 49-48 B.C. - Reference: B.9;B.M.C., Gaul, 27; Syd. 1006; Craw. 443/1 - Elephant walking right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Sacrificial implement:: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat. The obverse type may symbolize victory over evil, whereas the reverse refers to Caesar's office of Pontifex Maximus.

Julius Caesar Ceres Coin

Julius Caesar - Roman Dictator - Silver Denarius 18mm (3.68 grams) Struck 46 B.C. Reference: Roman Silver Coins Vol. #4; B. 16; B.M.C., Africa, 23; Syd. 1024; Craw. 467/1b COS. TERT. DICT ITER, head of Ceres right. AVGVR above simpulum, sprinkler, capis and lituus, PONT MAX below, M (Manus) in field. This coinage was probably struck to pay his successful legions after the battle of Thapsus, 6 April B.C. 46. The head of Ceres is emblematic of Africa and it's corn-producing wealth. The reverse the reverse refers to Caesar's office of Pontifex Maximus.

JULIUS CAESAR & AUGUSTUS Dupondius Sestertius 38BC Ancient Roman Coin

Augustus and Julius Caesar Bronze Dupondius or Sestertius 29mm (20.53 grams) Southern Italian mint, 38 B.C. Reference: Crawford 535/1; CRI 308; Sydenham 1335; RPC I 620 Bare head of Octavian right; DIVI F behind, CAESAR before. Wreathed head of Divus Julius Caesar right; DIVOS before, IVLIVS behind. Very desirable ancient coin with a portrait of Julius Caesar.

AUGUSTUS victory over BRUTUS CASSIUS assassins of Julius Caesar Roman Coin

Augustus - Roman Emperor: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. Bronze 19mm (4.58 grams) from the city of Philippi in Northern Greece, Macedonia circa 27 B.C. -10 B.C. Reference: BMC 23; Sear 32 VIC AVG, Victory standing left. 3 legionary Standards, 'COHOR PRAEPHIL' Commemorates the battle of Philippi, 42 B.C., in which Octavian and Antony defeated the Republican tyrannicides Brutus and Cassius, who subsequently committed suicide. Augustus later settled the veterans of a Praetorian Cohort at Philippi, and he conferred upon them the right to mint coins, of which this is an example. The images on this coin presumably refer to the Emperor's above described victory in 42 BC. The winged victory standing on a globe representing the cosmos. Such a coin is delivering, without words but in clear images that everyone would have understood, the message that Augustus now rules the world. All the old political institutions were reestablished and the "dignity" of the Senate was restored, but actual power was now in the hands of one man alone.

MARK ANTONY reconciles Ahenobarbus 40BC Silver Roman Republic Coin Galley

Mark Antony Silver Denarius 18mm (3.35 grams) Summer 40 B.C. Uncertain mint, possibly Corcyra Reference: RSC 10; B. 56; as B.M.C.,East,111(aureus); B.A. Seaby Ltd,1952; Craw. 521/2 ANT . IMP . III . VIR R . P . C ., his bare head right, lituus behind. CN . DOMIT . AHENOBARBVS IMP., prow, star of sixteen rays above. This piece relates to the reconciliation of Ahenobarbus with Antony.
 
 

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