Ancient Coins of Historical Figures

Collection of ancient coins depicting emperors and significant figures from history, showcasing unique designs and inscriptions from various mints.

Antoninianus fromTripolis. Mint: Tripolis, Phoenicia Artist: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82 Artist: Unknown
Antoninianus fromTripolis. Mint: Tripolis, Phoenicia Artist: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82 Artist: Unknown
Coin fromSmyrna. Mint: Smyrna Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Tetricus I, Emperor of the Gallic Empire fromUnknown . Ruler: Tetricus I, Emperor of Gaul, ca. 213-276, ruled 271-74 Artist: Unknown Honorand: Tetricus II, Emperor of Gaul, ruled 273-74Coin of Valerian, Emperor of Rome; Gallienus, Emperor of Rome fromNicaea. Ruler: Gallienus, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 218-268, ruled 253-68Ruler: Valerian, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 190-260, ruled 253-60 Mint: Nicaea Artist: Unknown Honorand: Cornelia Salonina Augusta, wife of the emperor Gallienus, died 2681 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromSiscia. Ruler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337 Mint: Siscia Artist: Unknown5 Assaria of Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome fromMarcianopolis. Ruler: Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome, ca. 203-222, ruled 218-22Honorand: Julia Maesa, 160-ca. 224Magistrate: Sergius Titianus Mint: MarcianopolisRuler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117, Mint: Magnesia, Coin of Trajan, Emperor of Rome fromMagnesia, A.D.98-117, Bronze, 3.87 g, 12:00, 19.5mm, Made in Magnesia, Ionia, Greek, 1st-2nd century A.D., NumismaticsAntoninianus of Gallienus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Gallienus, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 218-268, ruled 253-68 Mint: AntiochAntoninianus fromTripolis. Mint: Tripolis, Phoenicia Artist: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82 Artist: UnknownRuler: Philip, the Arabian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 204-249, ruled 244-49, Mint: Viminacium, Coin of Philip I, Emperior of Rome fromViminacium, 243?, Copper, 16.59 g, 1:00, 28.5mm, Made in Viminacium, Moesia Superior, Greek, 3rdcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44, Mint: Corycus, Coin of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromCorycus, A.D.238-44, Copper, 13.62 g, 5:00, 30mm, Made in Corycus, Greek, 3rd century A.D., Numismatics1 Nummus of Valentinian I, Emperor of Rome fromNicomedia. Ruler: Valentinian I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 321-375, ruled 364-75 Mint: Nicomedia Artist: UnknownSestertius of Nerva, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Nerva, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 30-98, ruled 96-98 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownMint: Smyrna, Coin fromSmyrna, 2nd century A.D., Copper, 3.39 g, 6:00, 18mm, Made in Smyrna, Ionia, Greek, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Commodus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 161-192, ruled 180-92, Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled  A.D. 161-80, Mint: Cyzicus, Coin of Commodus, Emperor of Rome; Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome fromCyzicus, A.D.177-92, Bronze, 5.29 g, 7:00, 24.5mm, Made in Cyzicus, Mysia, Greek, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Panormus, Sicily, Coin fromPanormus, 254 B.C., Copper, 9.39 g, 6:00, 25.5mm, Made in Panormus, Sicily, Greek, 3rd century B.C., Numismatics1 As of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Constantius Gallus, Caesar 351-354, Mint: Cyzicus, 1 Nummus of Constantius Gallus, Caesar 351 354 fromCyzicus, 351-54, Argentiferous bronze, 2.12 g, 11:00, 15.7mm, Made in Cyzicus, Mysia, Roman, 4thcentury, Numismatics1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromNicomedia. Ruler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337 Mint: Nicomedia Artist: Unknown Honorand: Crispus, Caesar, 303-326, ruled 317-26Coin of Valens, Emperor of the Roman Empire fromConstantinople. Ruler: Valens, Emperor of the Roman Empire, A.D. 328-78, ruled 364-78 Mint: Constantinople Artist: Unknown1 Nummus of Arcadius, Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire fromAntioch. Ruler: Arcadius, Emperor of Byzantium, 377-408, ruled 395-408 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownDecanummium of Justinian I, Emperor of Byzantium fromCarthage. Ruler: Justinian I, Emperor of Byzantium, ca. 482-565, ruled 527-65 Mint: Carthage Artist: UnknownCoin of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome from Caesareia,Cappadocia. Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38 Mint: Caesareia, Cappadocia Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Marcus Annius Florianus, Emperor of the Roman fromCyzicus. Ruler: Marcus Annius Florianus, Emperor of the Roman Empire, Roman, A.D. 232-276 Mint: Cyzicus Artist: UnknownAntoninianus fromTripolis. Mint: Tripolis, Phoenicia Artist: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82 Artist: UnknownCoin fromHierapolis. Mint: Hierapolis Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Valerian, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Valerian, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 190-260, ruled 253-60 Mint: Antioch Artist: Unknown1 Nummus of Theodosius I, Emperor of Rome fromNicomedia. Ruler: Theodosius I, Emperor of Rome, ca. 346-395, ruled 379-95 Mint: Nicomedia Artist: UnknownRuler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217, Mint: Caesareia, Samaria, Tetradrachm of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from Caesareia,Samaria, 215-17, Silver, 11.83 g, 12:00, 26.5mm, Made in Caesareia, Samaria, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsCoin fromMacedonia. Mint: Macedonia Artist: UnknownMint: Themisonium, Coin fromThemisonium, ca. A.D.193-247, Copper, 3.41 g, 12:00, 19.7mm, Made in Themisonium, Phrygia, Roman, 2nd-3rd century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Aenus, Coin fromAenus, 299-100 B.C., Copper, 6.39 g, 2:00, 23mm, Made in Aenus, Thrace, Greek, 3rd-2nd century B.C., NumismaticsAntoninianus of Probus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownMint: Ephesus, Coin fromEphesus, 48-27 B.C., Copper, 9.96 g, 12:00, 25mm, Made in Ephesus, Ionia, Greek, 1st century B.C., Numismatics1 Nummus of Constantius II, Emperor of Rome fromArelate. Ruler: Constantius II, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 317-361, ruled A.D. 337-61 Mint: Arelate Artist: UnknownCoin fromArgos. Mint: Argos Artist: UnknownCoin fromAxus. Mint: AxusHonorand: Otacilia SeveraAntoninianus of Probus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownRuler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337, Mint: Rome, 1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 330-35, Argentiferous bronze, 1.86 g, 6:00, 17.7mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 4thcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Aurelian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 214-275, ruled 270-75, Ruler: Vaballathus, King of Palmyra and usurper in Syria A.D. 270, Mint: Alexandria, Tetradrachm of Aurelian, Emperor of Rome and Vaballathus, King of Palmyra and usurper in Syria fromAlexandria, 270-71, Billon, 9.96 g, 12:00, 19mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Roman, 3rd century A.D., Numismatics, Numismatics1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromCyzicus. Ruler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337 Mint: Cyzicus Artist: Unknown Honorand: Urbs RomaAntoninianus of Claudius II, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Claudius II, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 214-270, ruled A.D. 268-70 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown1 Drachm of Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia fromMiletus. Ruler: Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, 356-323 B.C., ruled 336-23 B.C. Mint: Miletus Artist: UnknownMint: Patrae, Coin fromPatrae, 27 B.C.-A.D.14, Copper, 6.13 g, 4:00, 19.7mm, Made in Patrae, Achaea, Greek, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D., NumismaticsCoin of Antiochus IV Epiphanes fromAntioch. Ruler: Antiochus IV Epiphanes, ca. 215-164 B.C., ruled 175-164 B.C. Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownRuler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217, Mint: Tarsus, Coin of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromTarsus, A.D.209-17, Bronze, 23.03 g, 7:00, 36mm, Made in Tarsus, Cilicia, Greek, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Germe, Coin fromGerme, Imperial, Copper, 3.48 g, 6:00, 20mm, Made in Germe, Lydia, Greek, 1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82, Mint: Alexandria, Tetradrachm of Probus, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria, A.D.277/278, Billon, 6.77 g, 12:00, 20.5mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Greek, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsFollis (40 Nummi) fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 86-161, ruled A.D. 138-161, Mint: Alexandria, Coin of Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria, A.D.145/146, Copper, 12.41 g, 12:00, 23mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Greek, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsSestertius of Claudius, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Claudius, Emperor of Rome, 10 B.C.-A.D. 54, ruled A.D. 41-54 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown1 As of Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 86-161, ruled A.D. 138-161 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Honorand: Faustina II, Empress consort of Marcus Aurelius, Roman, ca. 125-176Mint: Nicomedia, Magistrate: C. Vibius Pansa, Coin fromNicomedia, 47-46 B.C., Bronze, 7.37 g, 12:00, 24mm, Made in Nicomedia, Bithynia, Greek, 1st century B.C., Numismatics, NumismaticsCoin of Ptolemy III, King of Egypt fromCyprus. Ruler: Ptolemy III, King of Egypt, 280-222 B.C., ruled 246-222 B.C. Mint: Cyprus Artist: UnknownCoin of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromEphesus. Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38 Mint: Ephesus Artist: Unknown Honorand: Vibia Sabina, Empress of Rome, ca. 88-137Ruler: Pylaemenes, Mint: Paphlagonia, Coin of Pylaemenes fromPaphlagonia, ca. 133-103 B.C., Copper, 4.45 g, 1:00, 20mm, Made in Paphlagonia, Greek, 2nd century B.C., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Quintillus fromAlexandria. Ruler: Quintillus, Emperor of Rome, died 270 Mint: AlexandriaAntoninianus of Probus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownCoin of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromCibyra. Ruler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96 Mint: Cibyra Artist: Unknown Magistrate: Klau BiasTetradrachm of Balbinus; Pupienus fromAlexandria. Ruler: Balbinus, Emperor of Rome, 178-238, ruled 238Ruler: Pupienus, ca. 165-238, ruled 238 Mint: Alexandria Artist: UnknownCoin of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromNicaea. Ruler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44 Mint: Nicaea Artist: Unknown Honorand: Tranquillina, Empress, Consort of Gordian III, ca. 225-ca. 244Ruler: Maximian, Emperor of Rome, ca. 250-ca. 310, ruled 286-305, Mint: Alexandria, Coin of Maximian fromAlexandria, A.D.286/287, Copper, 8.08 g, 12:00, 21mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Gallienus, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria. Ruler: Gallienus, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 218-268, ruled 253-68 Mint: Alexandria Artist: UnknownRuler: Antiochus VII Euergetes, King of the Seleucid Empire, ca. 159-129 B.C., ruled 138-129 B.C.Mint: Tyre, Tetradrachm of Antiochus VII Euergetes, King of the Seleucid Empire fromTyre, ca. 138-129 B.C., Silver, 14.23 g, 12:00, 26.9mm, Made in Tyre, Phoenicia, Greek, 2nd century B.C., Numismatics1 Nummus of Valens, Emperor of the Roman Empire fromThessalonica. Ruler: Valens, Emperor of the Roman Empire, A.D. 328-78, ruled 364-78 Mint: Thessalonica Artist: UnknownDupondius of Philip I, Emperior of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Philip, the Arabian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 204-249, ruled 244-49 Mint: Antioch Artist: Unknown1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromLondon. Ruler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337 Mint: London Artist: Unknown1 Nummus ofMagnentius. Ruler: Magnentius, Emperor of Rome, ca. 303-353, ruled 350-53 Artist: UnknownRuler: Trebonianus Gallus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 206-253, ruled 251-53, Mint: Antioch, Honorand: Volusianus, Emperor of the Roman Empire, ruled 251-253, Tetradrachm of Trebonianus Gallus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, ca. A.D.251, Silver, 10 g, 12:00, 27.5mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Aurelian, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria. Ruler: Aurelian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 214-275, ruled 270-75 Mint: Alexandria Artist: UnknownRuler: Claudius, Emperor of Rome, 10 B.C.-A.D. 54, ruled A.D. 41-54, Mint: Rome, Sestertius of Claudius, Emperor of Rome fromRome, A.D. 42(?), Copper, 13.97 g, 7:00, 32.5mm, Made in Rome, Roman, 1st century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Syracuse, Coin fromSyracuse, 278-276 B.C., Copper, 10.61 g, 6:00, 24.5mm, Made in Syracuse, Sicily, Greek, 3rd century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211, Mint: Rome, Sestertius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 194, Bronze, 23.52 g, 12:00, 30.5mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Rome, 1 As of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 134-38, Orichalcum, 9.00 g, 6:00, 26.6mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsDupondius of Nero, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Nero, Emperor of Rome, Roman, A.D. 37-68, ruled A.D. 54-68 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownCoin of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromTomis. Ruler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44 Mint: Tomis Artist: UnknownCoin fromSyracuse.  Mint: Syracuse Artist: UnknownRuler: Antiochus IV Epiphanes, ca. 215-164 B.C., ruled 175-164 B.C.Coin of Antiochus IVEpiphanes, 175-164 B.C., Copper, 16.4 g, 12:00, 26.6mm, Made in Greece, Greek, 2nd century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Mithridates VI, King of Pontus, Pontian, ca. 132-63 B.C., ruled 120-63 B.C.Mint: Amisus, Coin of Mithridates VI, King of Pontus fromAmisus, 120-63 B.C., Orichalcum, 11.81 g, 11:00, 23mm, Made in Amisus, Greek, 2nd-1st century B.C., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Antiochus VIII (Grypus), King of the Seleucid Kingdom fromAntioch. Ruler: Antiochus VIII (Grypus), King of the Seleucid Empire, ruled 125-96 B.C. Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownRuler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96, Mint: Rome, Sestertius of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 81, Bronze, 25.59 g, 6:00, 34.4mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 1st century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Tomis, Coin fromTomis, 1-350, Copper, 4.52 g, 12:00, 21mm, Made in Tomis, Moesia Inferior, Greek, 1st-3rd century A.D., Numismatics1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82, Mint: Alexandria, Tetradrachm of Probus, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria, A.D.281/282, Billon, 8.3 g, 12:00, 19.5mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Greek, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsSestertius of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownCoin of Philip I, Emperior of Rome fromThessalonica. Ruler: Philip, the Arabian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 204-249, ruled 244-49 Mint: Thessalonica Artist: UnknownTetradrachm of Claudius, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria. Ruler: Claudius, Emperor of Rome, 10 B.C.-A.D. 54, ruled A.D. 41-54 Mint: Alexandria Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Aurelian, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Aurelian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 214-275, ruled 270-75 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownFollis (40 Nummi) of Heraclius, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire fromNicomedia. Ruler: Heraclius, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, ca. 575-641, ruled 610-41 Mint: Nicomedia Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Tetricus I, Emperor of the Gallic Empire fromUnknown . Ruler: Tetricus I, Emperor of Gaul, ca. 213-276, ruled 271-74 Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Probus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Probus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 232-282, ruled A.D. 276-82 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownRuler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51, Mint: Antioch, Tetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, A.D.250-51, Silver, 12.65 g, 6:00, 26.5mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rd century A.D., Numismatics1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromSiscia. Ruler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337 Mint: Siscia Artist: UnknownMint: Messene, Coin fromMessene, 280-146 B.C., Copper, 4.99 g, 12:00, 21.3mm, Made in Messene, Messenia, Greek, 3rd-2nd century B.C., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Philip I, Emperior of Rome fromAlexandria. Ruler: Philip, the Arabian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 204-249, ruled 244-49 Mint: Alexandria Artist: UnknownRuler: Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 86-161, ruled A.D. 138-161, Mint: Alexandria, Coin of Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria, A.D.153/154, Copper, 19.67 g, 12:00, 32.5mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Greek, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsSestertius of Galba, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Galba, Emperor of Rome, 3 B.C.-A.D. 69, ruled A.D. 68-69 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: C. Julius Verus Maximus, Caesar of Rome A.D. 236-238, Mint: Rome, Sestertius of C. Julius Verus Maximus fromRome, A.D.236-38, Orichalcum, 19.13 g, 1:00, 31.6mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337, Mint: London, 1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromLondon, A.D.316-17, Argentiferous Bronze, 4.99 g, 6:00, 22.5mm, Made in London, Roman, 4thcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337, Mint: London, 1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromLondon, A.D.321-22, Argentiferous Bronze, 3.34 g, 7:00, 18.7mm, Made in London, Roman, 4thcentury, NumismaticsCoin fromThemisonium. Mint: Themisonium Artist: Unknown