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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 CistophoricTetradrachm 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.
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 - SilverTetradrachm 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
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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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 6462 Certification: 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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