Ancient Roman Coins

A selection of ancient Roman coins, showcasing various emperors and designs. The coins are displayed with a ruler for scale, emphasizing their historical significance.

Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 118, Silver, 3.51 g, 6:00, 19.9mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., Numismatics
Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 118, Silver, 3.51 g, 6:00, 19.9mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., Numismatics
Imitation of a Silver Drachm for Alexander III. Honorand: Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, 356-323 B.C., ruled 336-23 B.C.Denarius of Titus, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Titus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 39-81, ruled 79-81 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Trajan, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 103-11, Silver, 3.38 g, 6:00, 17.1mm, Made in Rome, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsCoin of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome; Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromParlais. Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Parlais Artist: UnknownMint: Rome, 1 Uncia fromRome, after 211 B.C., Copper, 2.21 g, 9:00, 15.7mm, Made in Rome, Roman, 3rd century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled  A.D. 161-80, Mint: Rome, Honorand: Faustina II, Empress consort of Marcus Aurelius, Roman, ca. 125-176, Denarius of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 161-76, Silver, 2.54 g, 5:00, 18.8mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsDenarius of Augustus, Emperor of Rome fromUnknown . Ruler: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-A.D. 14, ruled 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Artist: UnknownRuler: Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome, ca. 203-222, ruled 218-22, Mint: Antioch, Tetradrachm of Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, 219, Silver, 14.04 g, 12:00, 25.5mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Philip, the Arabian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 204-249, ruled 244-49, Mint: Antioch, Honorand: Philip II, Emperor of Rome, 238-249, ruled 247-49, Tetradrachm of Philip I, Emperior of Rome fromAntioch, A.D.246/247, Silver-plated base (?), 8.72 g, 1:00, 27.5mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsAntoninianus of Aemilian, Emperor ofRome. Ruler: Aemilian, Emperor of Rome, ca. 207/13-253, ruled 253 Artist: UnknownMint: Metapontum, Coin fromMetapontum, 330-300 B.C., Silver, 3.99 g, 12:00, 18.1mm, Made in Metapontum, Lucania, 4th century B.C., NumismaticsDenarius of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96, Mint: Alexandria, Tetradrachm of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria, A.D.88/89, Billon, 12.34 g, 12:00, 25.5mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Greek, 1st century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51, Mint: Antioch, Tetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, A.D.249, Silver, 13.1 g, 12:00, 27.5mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: C. RENIDidrachm of Vespasian, Emperor of Rome from Caesareia,Cappadocia. Ruler: Vespasian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 9-79, ruled 69-79 Mint: Caesareia, Cappadocia Artist: Unknown Honorand: Titus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 39-81, ruled 79-81Denarius of Trajan, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Maximian, Emperor of Rome, ca. 250-ca. 310, ruled 286-305, Mint: Alexandria, Coin of Maximian fromAlexandria, A.D.292/293, Copper, 8 g, 11:00, 20mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Greek, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Gallienus, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 218-268, ruled 253-68, Mint: Asia, Honorand: Saloninus Caesar, son of the emperor Gallienus, Antoninianus of Gallienus, Emperor of Rome fromAsia, 258-59, Billon, 3.36 g, 6:00, 22.00mm, Made in Asia, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: M’. Cordius RufusRuler: Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 208-235, ruled A.D. 222-35, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 225, Silver, 2.51 g, 1:00, 19.5mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 3rd century A.D., Numismatics1 Drachm fromLampsacus. Mint: LampsacusHonorand: Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, 356-323 B.C., ruled 336-23 B.C.1 Drachm of Phriapatios fromParthia. Ruler: Priapatius, King of Parthia, ruled 191-176 B.C. Mint: Parthia Artist: UnknownDidrachm of Nero, Emperor of Rome fromCaesarea. Ruler: Nero, Emperor of Rome, Roman, A.D. 37-68, ruled A.D. 54-68 Mint: Caesareia, CappadociaMint: Tarentum, Diobol fromTarentum, 325-280 B.C., Silver, 1.12 g, 9:00, 12mm, Made in Tarentum, Calabria, Greek, 4th-3rd century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Caesareia, Cappadocia, Hemidrachm of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome from Caesareia,Cappadocia, A.D.117-38, Silver, 1.36 g, 12:00, 13.6mm, Made in Caesareia, Cappadocia, Roman, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome fromAlkamenes. Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled A.D. 161-80 Mint: Alkamenes, Greek, ca. 440-400 B.C. Artist: Unknown Honorand: Faustina II, Empress consort of Marcus Aurelius, Roman, ca. 125-176Argenteus of Maximian fromHeraclea. Ruler: Maximian, Emperor of Rome, ca. 250-ca. 310, ruled 286-305 Mint: Heraclea Artist: UnknownRuler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome, 210-13, Silver, 3.78 g, 6:00, 20.5mm, Made in Rome, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsHemidrachm fromAgrigentum.  Mint: AgrigentumRuler: Galba, Emperor of Rome, 3 B.C.-A.D. 69, ruled  A.D. 68-69, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Galba, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 68-69, Silver, 3.10 g, 5:00, 19mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 1st century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Argos, Coin fromArgos, 228-146 B.C., Silver, 3.92 g, 1:00, 15.5mm, Made in Argos, Argolis, Greek, 3rd-2nd century B.C., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromCarrhae. Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Carrhae Artist: UnknownDenarius of Sextus Pompeius from Movingmint. Ruler: Sextus Pompeius Mint: Moving mint Maker: Q. NasidiusDenarius of Nerva, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Nerva, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 30-98, ruled 96-98 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownDupondius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome. Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown1 Drachm of Trajan, Emperor of Rome fromCyrene. Ruler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117 Mint: Cyrene Artist: UnknownCoin fromElis. Mint: Elis Artist: UnknownRuler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 134-38, Silver, 3.28 g, 7:00, 18.4mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44, Mint: Antioch, Tetradrachm of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, A.D.242, Silver, 12.97 g, 6:00, 29mm, Made in Antioch, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: L. Calpurnius Piso FrugiRuler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51, Mint: Antioch, Tetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, A.D.249-51, Silver, 11.55 g, 6:00, 24.9mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius of Nerva, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Nerva, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 30-98, ruled 96-98 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownDenarius 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: Julia Domna, Empress of Rome, A.D. 160-217Antoninianus of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownTetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownDenarius of Vespasian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Vespasian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 9-79, ruled 69-79 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Honorand: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96Mint: Corinth, Stater fromCorinth, 338-300 B.C., Silver, 8.54 g, 11:00, 21.0mm, Made in Corinth, Peloponnese, Greek, 4th century B.C., NumismaticsSestertius of Lucius Verus, Co emperor of Rome; Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Lucius Verus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 130-169, ruled 161-69Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled A.D. 161-80Honorand: Lucilla, Empress, consort of Lucius Verus, 148/150-182 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Alexandria, Coin of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria, A.D.117-38, Copper, 1.55 g, 12:00, 13.5mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Greek, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Commodus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 161-192, ruled 180-92, Mint: Rome, Honorand: Bruttia Crispina, wife of the emperor Commodus, A.D. 164-191, ruled 178-91, Sestertius of Commodus, Emperor of Rome fromRome, Orichalcum, 18.67 g, 5:00, 30.5mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome, ca. 203-222, ruled 218-22, Mint: Edessa, Mesopotamia, 1 As of Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome fromEdessa, 218-22, Copper, 9.07 g, 12:00, 26.2mm, Made in Edessa, Mesopotamia, Roman, 3rdcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Philip, the Arabian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 204-249, ruled 244-49, Ruler: Philip II, Emperor of Rome, 238-249, ruled 247-49, Mint: Antioch, Dupondius of Philip II; Philip I, Emperior of Rome fromAntioch, 244-49, copper, 12.25 g, 6:00, 30.2mm, Made in Antioch, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rdcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Philip, the Arabian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 204-249, ruled 244-49, Mint: Tarsus, Honorand: Otacilia Severa, Coin of Philip I, Emperior of Rome fromTarsus, A.D.244-49, Bronze, 15.89 g, 6:00, 31.9mm, Made in Tarsus, Cilicia, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Antiochus II, Seleucid King, 286-246 B.C., ruled 261-246 B.C.Mint: Antioch, Coin of Antiochus II, Seleucid King fromAntioch, 261-256 B.C., Copper, 2.91 g, 12:00, 15.2mm, Made in Antioch, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Greek, 3rd century B.C., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Macrinus, Emperor of Rome fromEmisa. Ruler: Macrinus, Emperor of Rome, ca. 165-218, ruled 217-18 Mint: Emisa Artist: UnknownDenarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownDenarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownSestertius of Commodus, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Commodus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 161-192, ruled 180-92 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Honorand: Bruttia Crispina, Empress of Rome, A.D. 164-191, ruled 178-91Denarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: T. MALMagistrate: Q. VRMagistrate: Appius Claudius PulcherRuler: Juba II, 52 B.C.-A.D. 23, Mint: Mauritania, Denarius of Juba II fromMauritania, 25 B.C.-A.D.23, Silver, 3.33 g, 7:00, 18.4mm, Made in Mauritania, Mauritanian, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D., NumismaticsCoin fromHadrianothera. Mint: Hadrianothera Artist: UnknownRuler: C. Julius Verus Maximus, Caesar of Rome A.D. 236-238, Mint: Rome, 1 As of C. Julius Verus Maximus fromRome, A.D.236-38, Copper, 8.29 g, 6:00, 24.1mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211, Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217, Mint: Parlais, Coin of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome; Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromParlais, A.D.193-211, Copper, 5.46 g, 22 mm,6:00, Made in Parlais, Greece, Greek, 2nd-3rd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: L. Calpurnius Piso FrugiDenarius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown1 As of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled A.D. 161-80 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Honorand: Faustina II, Empress consort of Marcus Aurelius, Roman, ca. 125-176Denarius 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. 125-176Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled  A.D. 161-80, Mint: Rome, Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome fromRome, A.D.140-44, Orichalcum, 27.15 g, 11:00, 31.2mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Seleucia ad Tigrim, Coin from Seleucia adTigrim, 38-31 B.C., Copper, 1.57 g, 16.4mm, Made in Seleucia ad Tigrim, Mesopotamia, Greek, 1st century B.C., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: L. CAESIRuler: Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 86-161, ruled A.D. 138-161, Mint: Rome, Honorand: Faustina II, Empress consort of Marcus Aurelius, Roman, ca. 125-176, 1 As of Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 141, Copper, 21.38 g, 30 mm,11:00, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsSestertius of Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 208-235, ruled A.D. 222-35 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 86-161, ruled A.D. 138-161, Mint: Rome, Sestertius of Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 140-44, Orichalcum, 24.94 g, 12:00, 31.5mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Antigonus I Monophthalmus, 382-301 B.C.Mint: Lampsacus, 1 Drachm of Antigonus I Monophthalmus fromLampsacus, 310-301 B.C., Silver, 4.07 g, 2:00, 17.3mm, Made in Lampsacus, Mysia, Greek, 4th century B.C., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: L. Calpurnius Piso FrugiMedal of Charles III. Ruler: Charles II, King of England and Scotland, British, 1630-1685, ruled 1660-85Ruler: Vespasian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 9-79, ruled  69-79, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Vespasian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 76, Silver, 3.55 g, 8:00, 18.4mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 1st century A.D., Numismatics25 Cents from United States Mint.  Mint: United States  Mint, founded 1792 Artist: Johann Matthias Reich, American, born Germany, 1768-1833 Artist: William Kneass, American, 1781-1840Denarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: L. Calpurnius Piso FrugiTetradrachm fromEgypt. Mint: Egypt Artist: UnknownDenarius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownMint: Corinth, Stater fromCorinth, 350-306 B.C., Silver, 8.43 g, 3:00, 22.5mm, Made in Corinth, Peloponnese, Greek, 4th century B.C., Numismatics1 Drachm fromAsia. Mint: AsiaHonorand: Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, 356-323 B.C., ruled 336-23 B.C.Denarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: C. Licinius L. f. MacerDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: L. Calpurnius Piso FrugiDenarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Honorand: Vibia Sabina, Empress of Rome, ca. 88-137Denarius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome; Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome. Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Honorand: Geta Lucius Septimius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 189-21150 Cents from United States Mint.  Mint: United States  Mint, founded 1792Coin fromElis. Mint: Elis Artist: UnknownTetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownTetradrachm of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from AeliaCapitolina. Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Aelia Capitolina Artist: UnknownCoin fromGermany. Mint: Board of RevenueMint: Thessaly, Coin fromThessaly, 196-27 B.C., Silver, 4.01 g, 11:00, 19mm, Made in Thessaly, Greek, 2nd-1st century B.C., NumismaticsSestertius of Lucius Verus, Co emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Lucius Verus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 130-169, ruled 161-69 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownTetradrachm fromAradus. Mint: Aradus Artist: UnknownTetradrachm fromEgypt. Mint: Egypt Artist: Unknown50 Cents from United States Mint.  Mint: United States  Mint, founded 1792Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome, 213-17, Silver, 3.08 g, 12:00, 20.5mm, Made in Rome, Roman, 3rd century A.D., Numismatics25 Cents fromPhiladelphia.  Mint: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Artist: Hermon Atkins MacNeil, American, 1866-1947