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Historical Coins from Antiquity

A variety of ancient coins featuring notable rulers, showcasing intricate designs and inscriptions from different historical periods.

Tetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51 Mint: Antioch Artist: Unknown
Tetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51 Mint: Antioch Artist: Unknown
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1 Thaler of Alexander Carl from AnhaltBernburg. Ruler: Alexander Carl, German Mint: Anhalt-BernburgButton, Brass, Eagle with head to left and wings spread, resting on a bar, within crossed sprays, and across the top the words 'Conseil d'Etat', On card J, France, 1852-70, costume & accessories, Decorative Arts, ButtonDupondius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromZela. Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217 Mint: Zela Artist: UnknownCarnavalet Museum, Medals Collection50 Cents from Ottawa with George V, King of GreatBritain. Subject: George V, King of Great Britain, British, 1865-1936 Mint: Ottawa Artist: William Henry James Blakemore, British, 1871-1945 Artist: Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal, Australian, 1863-1931Medal of Kittanning Destroyed, French and IndianWar. Artist: Unknown1 Gulden of Juliana of the Netherlands fromUtrecht. Ruler: Juliana of the Netherlands, Dutch, 1909-2004, ruled 1948-80 Mint: UtrechtCoin fromLampsacus. Mint: Lampsacus Artist: UnknownMezzo Scudo of Unknown ; Pope Pius VI fromRome. Artist: Unknown Ruler: Pope Pius VI, Italian, 1717-1799 Mint: RomeGrana of Francis II, King of the Two Sicilies from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Francis II, King of the Two Sicilies, Italian, 1836-1894, ruled 1859-61 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown1 As of Gallienus, Emperor of Rome from AlexandriaTroas. Ruler: Gallienus, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 218-268, ruled 253-68 Mint: Alexandria Troas Artist: Unknown1 Crown from Board of Revenue with George IV, King of GreatBritain. Subject: George IV, King of Great Britain, British, 1762-1830, ruled 1820-30 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown1/2 Gulden of Queen Wilhelmina fromUtrecht. Ruler: Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands, Dutch, 1880-1962 Mint: UtrechtMedal of William I and Augustas 50th wedding anniversary. Subject: William I, King of Prussia, 1797-1888, ruled 1861-88 Subject: Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach1 Ducato of Duke Ferdinand of Borbone and Parma fromUnknown . Ruler: Ferdinand, Duke of Parma, 1751-1802 Artist: UnknownMedal of Washington and the United States Mint Oath of Allegiance to theUnion. Engraver: Anthony C. Paquet, American, 1814-1882 Mint: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMagistrate: James Pollock, American, 1810-1890 After: Jean-Antoine Houdon, French, 1741-1828Honorand: George Washington, American, 1732-1799, LL.D. 1781Medal of Frederick III as Crown Prince and the Franco-PrussianWar. Subject: Frederick III, King of Prussia, 1831-1888, ruled 1888Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse), 1687. Design by John Roettier (British, 1631-1703). Gold; diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.). The coin type of James II was a continuation of that of the reign of his brother, Charles II. A rare piece, this denomination was only issued in 1687 and 1688. The four gold denominations established under the reformed coinage of the previous reign were five guineas, two guineas, guinea, and half guinea.1 Scudo of Republic of Genoa from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Republic of Genoa, Italian, 1528-1797 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownCoins from the Cuerdale Hoard. Artist: UnknownCoin of Kushan King Vima Kadphises, AD 100-200s. India, Mathura, Kushan Period (1st Century -320). Gold; diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.). This gold coin represents the reigns of the Kushana ruler, Vima Kadphises. The coin bears a portrait of the ruler on the obverse and various deities on the reverse. It is identified by an inscription in Kharosthi, the language used in northwestern India during the Kushan period.The reverse depicts the figure of Hercules with the skin of the Nemean lion draped over his forearm and the lion's scalp also worn over his head. The Kushans primarily identified with Zoroastrian religious practice, but imagery on their coins and the religious groups they sponsored suggest they were ecumenical--open to supporting a wide range of sects.MONEDAS PORTUGUESAS.