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Detailed imagery of ancient coins featuring rulers and symbols, highlighting historical and numismatic significance from various epochs.

denarius. Fonteius, Mn. (fl. 85 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuer
denarius. Fonteius, Mn. (fl. 85 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuer
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Coin of Arcadius, Emperor of the Eastern RomanEmpire. Ruler: Arcadius, Emperor of Byzantium, 377-408, ruled 395-408 Artist: Unknowndenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperorDenarius of D. Clodius Albinus, Caesar fromLugdunum. Ruler: Clodius Albinus, Emperor of Rome, 150-197, ruled 193-97 Mint: Lugdunum Artist: UnknownDenarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Salus 49 BCE Roman Empire. The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of Salus, goddess of health and welfare, laureate and facing to the right. On the back (reverse), the goddess of health and hygiene, Valetudo, stands looking to the left, leaning on a column and feeding a serpent from her right hand.. Silver . Ancient RomanCoin Portaying Emperor Constantius II. Roman, minted in Aquileia. Date: 337 AD-361 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 1.7 cm; 3.04 g. Bronze. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.In honor of the Prince of Orange and the refusal of the tenth medal, Anonymous, 1572 live Silver medal. Front: man in armor with hammer in hand inside change. Reverse: coat of arms with nine tokens inside change. Netherlands silver (metal) castingdenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerCoin Portraying Emperor Constantius I 303 CE-305 CE Trier. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Constantius.On the back (reverse) a Genius stands, facing left.. Bronze . Ancient RomanMint, possibly by: Sardis, Siglos from Sardis,Lydia, 510-485, Silver, 5.19 g, 15.5mm, Made in Sardis, Lydia, Greek, 6th-5th century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217, Mint: Rome, Honorand: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211, Denarius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome, 211, silver, 3.41 g, 12:00, 19.7mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsCoin Portraying Emperor Constantine I 307 CE-337 CE Roman Empire. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Constantine I, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.On the back (reverse), the sun deity Sol is depicted standing, wearing a radiate crown and holding a globe in his right hand while rasing his left.. Bronze . Ancient RomanTritaremorion (1/16 Stater) fromMende. Mint: Mende Artist: Unknowndenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerRuler: Demetrius Poliorcetes, King of Macedon 306-283 B.C.Mint: Pella, Tetradrachm of Demetrius Poliorcetes, King of Macedon fromPella, 294-293 B.C., Silver, 17.16 g, 3:00, 27mm, Made in Pella, Macedonia, Greek, 3rd century B.C., Numismaticsdenarius. Fundanius, C. (fl. 101 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerFollis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian. Roman, minted in Carthage. Date: 298 AD-299 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 2.9 cm; 10.17 g. Bronze. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Coin Portraying Emperor Tetricus II 267 CE-300 CE Roman Empire. On the front (obverse) of this coin, the emperor Tetricus II is portrayed wearing a radiant crown.On the back (reverse), the goddess of hope stands facing left, holding a flower and drawing back her robe.. Bronze . Ancient RomanBliżej Kultury Władysław Jagiełło (CA 1351 1434)denarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138)Coin Portraying Empress Crispina 177 CE-183 CE Roman Empire. The front of this coin portrays the empress Crispina, facing right.On the back, the goddess Venus is depicted holding an apple.. Bronze . Ancient Romandenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperordenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorDenarius (Coin) Depicting Concordia 62 BCE Roman Empire. The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Concordia wearing a veil, beneath which a strand of hair is visible on her neck.On the back (reverse), two standing figures flank a trophy.. Silver . Ancient RomanRoman Republic, Paetus, AS, Rome; 138 BC Italian mint bRuler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217, Mint: Rome, Honorand: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211, Denarius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome, 211, silver, 3.35 g, 6:00, 18.9mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsHemiobol ofMaues. Ruler: Maues, died ca. 57 B.C., ruled ca. 90-57 B.C.denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorHemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus Amarios. Greek, minted in Megalopolis. Date: 234 BC-146 BC. Dimensions: Diam. 1.5 cm; 2.33 g. Silver. Origin: Megalópolis. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT GREEK.Coin Depicting the Goddess Athena 300 BCE-200 BCE Ancient Greece. Bronze . Ancient GreekRuler: D. Clodius Albinus, Caesar A.D. 193-197, Mint: Lugdunum, Denarius of D. Clodius Albinus, Caesar fromLugdunum, 193-97, silver, 2.48 g, 6:00, 16.9mm, Made in Lugdunum, Gaul, Roman, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Potidaea, Tetradrachm fromPotidaea, 500-480 B.C., Silver, 17.26 g, 25mm, Made in Potidaea, Macedonia, Greek, 5th century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Maximinus I, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 173-238, ruled 235-38, Mint: Tarsus, Coin of Maximinus I, Emperor of Rome fromTarsus, 235-38, bronze, 21.27 g, 1:00, 37.3mm, Made in Tarsus, Cilicia, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsSestertius of Commodus, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Commodus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 161-192, ruled 180-92 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknowndenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerBolesław Krzywousty (1102-1138), Denar, Kraków; After 1113 Boles And Krzywousty (1102 1138)Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Empress Agrippina. Roman, minted in Rome. Date: 37 AD-41 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 3.5 cm; 25.66 g. Bronze. Origin: Rome. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.drachm. Wologezes I (51-79 po Chr.), rulerdrachm. Chosroes II (władca Persji ; 590 - 628), rulerDenarius (Coin) Depicting Bonus Eventus. Roman. Date: 62 BC-54 BC. Dimensions: Diam. 2.1 cm; 3.73 g. Silver. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes Struck 40 CE-51 CE Iran. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the Parthian king Gotarzes, facing left and wearing a diadem.On the back (reverse), the king is seated on a throne; holding a bow in his right hand. The goddess Tyche stands before him.. Silver .denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerSestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus. Roman. Date: 238 AD-244 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 3.2 cm; 16.90 g. Bronze. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Coin Portraying Emperor Valerian 257 CE-258 CE Egypt. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Valerian, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Tyche with a rudder, cradling a cornucopia.. Billon . Ancient EgyptianSestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Commodus 179 CE-180 CE Roman Empire. Bronze . Ancient Romandenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorDenarius (Coin) Portraying Empress Julia Domna 196 CE-211 CE Roman Empire. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. The back (reverse) depicts Pietas (Piety) standing by a lighted altar with her hands raised.. Silver . Ancient Roman1 Drachm of Lucius Verus, Co emperor of Rome from Edessa,Mesopotamia. Ruler: Lucius Verus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 130-169, ruled 161-69 Mint: Edessa, Mesopotamia Artist: Unknown Honorand: Lucilla, Empress, consort of Lucius Verus, 148/150-182Stater: Herakles (Obverse); Horse (Reverse), 389-369 BC. Greece, Macedonia, reign of Amyntas III. Silver; diameter: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.). An older, bearded Herakles wears his lion-skin on the obverse of this coin, surrounded by a beaded border. On the reverse, a horse stands within an incuse square, where the inscription identifies King Amyntas III as ruler. The pairing of head and horse extends back to the earlier Macedonian king Archelaus (413-399 BC), though a young male head sometimes takes the place of Herakles.Mint: Istrus, Coin fromIstrus, 399-350 B.C., Silver, 1.20 g, 9:00, 10.5mm, Made in Istrus, Moesia Inferior, Greek, 4th century B.C., Numismaticsdenarius. Minucius Thermus, Q. (fl. 103 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerDidrachm (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux). Roman, minted in Rome (uncertain). Date: 225 BC-214 BC. Dimensions: Diam. 2.3 cm; 6.62 g. Silver. Origin: Capua. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Bolesław Krzywousty (1102-1138), Denar, Kraków, After 1113 Boles And Krzywousty (1102 1138)denarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerSestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Severus Alexander. Roman, minted in Rome. Date: 232 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 3.1 cm; 21.69 g. Bronze. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Denarius of Macrinus, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Macrinus, Emperor of Rome, ca. 165-218, ruled 217-18 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownMint: Sinope, 1 Drachm fromSinope, 415-322, Silver, 5.015 g, 4:00, 17mm, Made in Sinope, Paphlagonia, Greek, 5th-4th century B.C., NumismaticsDenarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Roma 152 BCE Roman Empire. The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Roma, facing right and wearing a winged helmet surmounted by eagleís head.On the back (reverse), the goddess of victory is depicted driving a type of chariot called a biga, while holding a whip in her hand.. Silver . Ancient RomanCoin Depicting a Male Bust 55 CE Rome. Bronze . Ancient Romandenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperorDenarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Roma. Roman, minted in Rome. Date: 136 BC. Dimensions: Diam. 2 cm; 3.86 g. Silver. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Mint: Leontini, Tetradrachm fromLeontini, 455-430 B.C., Silver, 15.995 g, 3:00, 27.5mm, Made in Leontini, Sicily, Greek, 5th century B.C., NumismaticsDenarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Geta 199 CE-204 CE Rome. Obverse Bust of Geta to rightReverse Security seated to left holding globe. Silver . Ancient Romandrachm. Wardanes II (55-58), rulerTetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Macedonian Shield with the Goddess Artemis. Roman, minted in Amphipolis. Date: 158 BC-149 BC. Dimensions: Diam. 3.1 cm; 16.76 g. Silver. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Coin Portraying Emperor Diocletian. Roman, minted in Trier. Date: 303 AD-305 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 3 cm; 11.09 g. Bronze. Origin: Trier. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Moneda romana, siglo I. Museum: MUSEO DE MATARÓ.Bliżej Kultury Aleksander III Wielki (356 323 BC)denarius. Fundanius, C. (fl. 101 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerRevolution of 1795, Anonymous, 1795 history medal Unilateral silver medal with hole in it. Front: helmeted freedom with left arm resting on the Bible that is on altar and in the right hand spear, on which freedom hats rests within Koverschrift. Reverse: Blanco Netherlands silver (metal) striking (metalworking) NetherlandsRepoie from India of Mohammed Akbar II, 1244 = 1828, beaten in Farkhanda ,, 1828 coin Silver coin. Front: In Arabic characters in three lines with the name of the Shah. Reverside: In Arabic characters in four lines in the inscription with annual indication: 44 and with designation coinplaats: Farkhanda. silver (metal) striking (metalworking)Sestertius of Trajan, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownDenarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Venus 46 BCE-45 BCE Roman Empire. The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Venus, facing right wearing a diadem and a beaded necklace. Her hair is rolled at the sides.On the back (reverse), a trophy is flanked by shields and two seated captives. The female captive at left holds her head in her hands while the male captive at right has his hands tied behind his back.. Silver . Ancient RomanHemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus Amarios 280 BCE-146 BCE Ancient Greece. The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of Zeus Amarios, facing to the right. On the back (reverse) is a monogram symbol of the Achaean League within a laurel wreath.Zeus Amarios, along with Demeter Panachaia, were the protecting deities of the Achaean League, which was first formed in the fifth century BCE as a confederation of Greek city-states in the Peloponnese of Greece. Temples to both deities were situated side by side at Aegium, in the northwestern Peloponnese, where the main assemly of the League held its meeting. A second Achaean League was established in 280 BCE but was later conquered and dissolved by the Romans in 146 BCE.. Silver . Ancient GreekCoin Depicting Pegasus. Greek, minted in Skepsis, Troad. Date: 400 BC-310 BC. Dimensions: Diam. 1.4 cm; 2.06 g. Bronze. Origin: Ancient Greece. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Sestertius of Trajan, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown1 Shilling from Boston,Massachusetts. Maker: Robert Sanderson, American, born England, 1608-1693 Maker: John Hull, American, born England, 1624-1683AE. Wologezes I (51-79 po Chr.), rulerdrachm. Wologezes I (51-79 po Chr.), rulerdenarius. Postumius, C. (fl. 74 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperorDupondius (Coin) Portraying Antonia 50 CE-54 CE Roman Empire. The purpose of the first portrait coins was to identify the ruler. The front side became a mirror of the sovereignís self-image. The back was often used to communicate the rulerís accomplishments or intentions. The profile portrait was used because it suited the very shallow depth and limited surface of the coin. The tiny images were carved by engravers into bronze dies, one for the front and another for the back. The coins were then struck, one by one, in a process similar to how modern coins are created today.Since few citizens actually saw their sovereign, recognizable symbols such as crowns, robes, and regalia served to identify the ruler.The emperor in his role as head priest is shown with covered head, holding a ladle in the act of sacrificing to the gods.. Bronze . Ancient RomanDenarius from Rome,Italy. Artist: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44 Artist: Unknownsestertius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperordenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperorCoin Depicting the God Dionysos 375 BCE Ancient Greece. The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the laureate head of the God Dionysos, facing to the right. On the back (reverse) is a crescent.. Silver . Ancient GreekMedal commemorating the coronation of Edward VII (1901 1910) and AleksandraDenarius from Movingmint. Mint: Moving mint Artist: Unknown Magistrate: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-A.D. 14, ruled 27 B.C.-A.D. 14Mint: Croton, Stater fromCroton, 480-430 B.C., Silver, 8.46 g, 12:00, 23.11mm, Made in Croton, Bruttium, Greek, 5th century B.C., Numismatics1 As of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Honorand: Geta Lucius Septimius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 189-211Moneda romana, siglo I. Museum: MUSEO DE MATARÓ.Triobol fromSybaris. Mint: SybarisTetradrachm: Alexander (Obverse); Athena Promachos (Reverse), 310-305 BC. Greek, Alexandria (Egypt), Reign of Ptolemy I Soter. Silver; overall: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.). Much like his former commander Alexander III (the Great) showed connections to Herakles and Zeus, Ptolemy I Soter (the Savior) used coins to validate his succession to power. Thus, in place of Herakles with lion-skin, this coin shows Alexander in an elephant headdress, referring to their shared Eastern triumphs. On the reverse is Athena Promachos, striding forward with shield and spear. Before her are a helmet and an eagle, and behind her the inscription , “of Alexander.”denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorTetradrachm: Head of Young Herakles (obverse); Zeus (reverse), 336-323 BC. Greek, Macedonian, minted at Amphipolis (Macedonia), reign of Alexander III The Great. Silver; diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.). On this coin, the head of a youthful Herakles, wearing his lion-skin, appears on the obverse, with his father Zeus, king of the gods, seated on the reverse. For Alexander III (the Great), coins like this one projected power. Thus, while their attributes (lion-skin, eagle, scepter) identify hero and god, the inscription ?????????? (of Alexander) identifies the leader.denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorDenarius (Coin) Portraying Lepidus. Roman. Date: 42 BC. Dimensions: Diam. 1.9 cm; 3.87 g. Silver. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.sestertius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordrachm. Wardanes I (41 - 45 po Chr.), ruler