Ancient Roman Coins

Collection of silver and bronze coins from the Roman Empire, depicting emperors and symbols significant to their time.

denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuer
denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuer
denarius. Coponius, C. (fl. 49 a.C.), monetary officer, Sicinius, Q. (fl. 49 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerCoin Portraying Julia Domna 193 CE-217 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 a standing man wearing a Phrygian cap.. Bronze . Ancient Romandenarius. Lutatius Cerco, Q. (fl. 109-108 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerdenarius. Nerwa (cesarz ; 96-98), emperor1 Drachm of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome from Edessa,Mesopotamia. Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled A.D. 161-80 Mint: Edessa, Mesopotamia Artist: Unknown Honorand: Faustina II, Empress consort of Marcus Aurelius, Roman, ca. 125-176denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerdenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerdenarius. Nerwa (cesarz ; 96-98), emperordenarius. Nerwa (cesarz ; 96-98), issuerdenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerdenarius. Nerwa (cesarz ; 96-98), emperordenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperordenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerdenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperorDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: Q. Pomponius Rufusdenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Eliusz (następca Hadriana ; 137), heir to the thronedenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerDenarius of Vespasian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Vespasian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 9-79, ruled 69-79 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknowndenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Nerwa (cesarz ; 96-98), emperorquinarius. Cloulius (Cloelius), T. (fl. 98 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerRuler: Lysimachus, King of Thrace, ca. 360-281 B.C., ruled 306-281 B.C.Mint: Lampsacus, Tetradrachm of Lysimachus, King of Thrace fromLampsacus, 297-282 B.C., Silver, 16.93 g, 12:00, 30mm, Made in Lampsacus, Mysia, Greek, 3rd century B.C., Numismaticsdenarius. Vibius Pansa, C. (fl. 90 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorDenarius of Augustus, Emperor ofRome. Ruler: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-A.D. 14, ruled 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Mint, possibly by: Colonia Patricia (Córdoba), Spaindenarius. Marcius Censorinus, C. (fl. 88 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerCoin Portraying Emperor Maximianus. Roman. Date: 286 AD-305 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 2.1 cm; 2.46 g. Bronze. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.denarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Thorius Balbus, L. (fl. 105 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerRuler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117, Mint: Laodicea ad Mare, Coin of Trajan, Emperor of Rome from Laodicea adMare, 98-117, copper, 9.83 g, 12:00, 26.4mm, Made in Laodicea ad Mare, Syria, Roman, 1st-2ndcentury, Numismaticsdenarius. Iulius Caesar, L. (fl. 103 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperordenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerDenarius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome from Laodicea adMare. Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211 Mint: Laodicea ad MareAntoninianus of Aemilian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Aemilian, Emperor of Rome, ca. 207/13-253, ruled 253 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknowndenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138)denarius. Crepusius, P. (fl. 82 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerAs (Coin) Portraying Emperor Galerius Struck 308 CE-310 CE Ancient Mediterranean. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Galerius, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Genius, standing to the left, wearing a modius (hat), holding a patera (dish), from which liquid flows. In the other hand is a cornucopiae. Galerius was emperor from 305-311.. Bronze . Ancient Romandenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerCheese buyer guild of Ghent, Anonymous, 1685 medal Lead medal. Front: Large, round cheese inside. Reverse: balanced balance; In between: basket with cheese. Ghent lead (metal) casting  Ghentdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperordenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperordenarius (subaeratus). Plancius, Cn. (fl. 55 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerdenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperorTetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Alexander the Great 336 BCE-323 BCE 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.As Alexander the Great (ruled 336ñ323 BCE) swept across the Persian Empire, conquering kingdoms from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indus River, he paid his army with coins that portrayed him as he wished to be seen youthful and clean-shaven with hair tousled and eyes cast skyward. The image became the model for subsequent royal portraiture. The back (reverse) of this coin depicts the god Zeus seated hdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperordenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerCoin of Geta Lucius Septimius, Emperor of Rome fromNikopolis. Ruler: Geta Lucius Septimius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 189-211 Mint: Nicopolis ad Istrum Artist: Unknown1 As of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknowndenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Fonteius, Mn. (fl. 85 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Valerius Flaccus, L. (fl. 108-107 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuer1 Nummus of Maximian fromTicinum. Ruler: Maximian, Emperor of Rome, ca. 250-ca. 310, ruled 286-305 Mint: Ticinum Artist: UnknownRuler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211, Mint: Alexandria, Denarius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria, 195, silver, 2.62 g, 11:00, 18mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Roman, 2ndcentury, 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 from Laodicea adMare. Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211 Mint: Laodicea ad Maredenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorBliej Kultury Mint of Kraków, W Adys Av Jagie o (Ca 1351 1434), Szymon de Talentis (13 .. 14 ..)denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorCoin fromEphesus.  Mint: EphesusHonorand: Philip II, Emperor of Rome, 238-249, ruled 247-49Tetradrachm fromAkanthos.  Mint: Acanthustetradrachm. Fraates IV (37-2 p.n.e.), rulerdenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperordenarius. Minucius Thermus, Q. (fl. 103 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Farsuleius Mensor, L. (fl. 75 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Lucretius Trio, L. (fl. 76 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius (royal type). Bolesław II Śmiały (król Polski ; 1058-1079), rulerMedallion 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: UnknownRuler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51, Mint: Rome, Honorand: Herennius Etruscus, Emperor of Rome, ca. 227-251, ruled 251, Antoninianus of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 250-51, Silver, 4.075 g, 7:00, 22mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Hyspaosines I fromCharacene. Ruler: Hyspaosines I Mint: Characene Artist: UnknownDenarius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome. Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownSestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maximus. Roman, minted in Rome. Date: 236 AD-238 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 3.1 cm; 17.14 g. Bronze. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.Denarius 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: Unknowndenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerdenarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), emperorCoin of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromPerinthus. Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Perinthus, Thrace Artist: UnknownSestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius. Roman, minted in Rome. Date: 141 AD-161 AD. Dimensions: Diam. 3.2 cm; 22.52 g. Bronze. Origin: Roman Empire. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: ANCIENT ROMAN.denarius. Trajan (cesarz rzymski ; 98-117), issuerStater from uncertain,Lycia.  Artist: UnknownTetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian 117 CE-138 CE Egypt. The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Hadrian. The back (reverse) depicts a bust of Helios facing right.. Billon . Ancient Egyptiandenarius. Volteius, M. (fl. 78 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerdenarius. Hadrian (Roman emperor; 117-138), emperor3 groschen (with bust of Wilhelm Kettler). Wilhelm Kettler (książę Kurlandii i Semigalii ; 1587-1616), ruler, Fryderyk Kettler (książę Kurlandii i Semigalii ; 1587-1642), ruleras. Rubrius Dossenus, L. (fl. 87 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerDenarius of Augustus, Emperor of Rome fromCaesaraugusta. Ruler: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-A.D. 14, ruled 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Mint: Caesaraugusta Artist: Unknowndenarius. Vibius Pansa, C. (fl. 90 a.C.), monetary officer, Republika Rzymska, issuerMint: Syracuse, 1 Litra fromSyracuse, 466-460 B.C., Silver, 0.57 g, 12:00, 13mm, Made in Syracuse, Sicily, Greek, 5th century B.C., Numismaticsschilling. Gotard Kettler (książę Kurlandii i Semigalii ; 1561-1587), ruler