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Gorgeous Ancient Greek Drachm of Alexander The Great
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Pre AD 1000 item# 371587
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THIS IS AN SUPERB ANCIENT GREEK COIN OF "ALEXANDER THE GREAT". Ancient Greek Bronze Drachm of the Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III,(The Great) 356 - 323 BC. Alexander's expedition brought significant improvements of geography and natural history. His achievements mark a decisive moment in the World history. The Roman Empire, the spread of Christianity as a world religion, and the thousand years of Byzantium were all in part the consequences of Alexander's conquests. Ruler: King Alexander The Great - Origin: Macedonian Kingdom. - Period: 356 - 323 BC
Type: Bronze
Obverse: Head of Herakles (Hercules) in lionskin head dress right.
Reverse: ALEXANDROU (in ancient Greek) between club and bow in case.
Reference: Wildwinds - SNG ANS 913
Type: Bronze
Size: 18mm
Condition: Very Fine
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Rare Roman Silver Tetradrachm Trajan - Tyche 111 AD
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Pre AD 1000 item# 368586
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Roman Superb Silver Tetradrachm Emperor Trajan 98 - 117 AD, Rare type and Superb Bold Portrait of the Emperor Trajan with the Roman Legionary eagle and the club of Hercules (below). Tyche reverse as per card, see photos. This coin has been attributed and labeled by Noble Numismatics, one of the leading authorities on Ancient coins in the World. Coin comes complete with Noble's carded pocket. Note - some residue of bronze encrustation (due to the mix of coins in the original hoard) is still present and may be removed with a delicate hand, this does not affect the silver coin.
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Huge Silver Tetradrachm Roman Trajan and Melqart 103AD
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Pre AD 1000 item# 368585
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Roman Superb Silver Tetradrachm Emperor Trajan 98 - 117 AD, Scarce type and Superb Bold Portrait of the Emperor Trajan with the Roman Legionary eagle and the club of Hercules. This coin has been attributed and labeled by Noble Numismatics, one of the leading authorities on Ancient coins in the World. Coin comes complete with Noble's carded pocket. Note - some residue of bronze encrustation (due to the mix of coins in the original hoard) is still present and may be removed with a delicate hand, this does not affect the silver coin.
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Ancient Greek & Roman Coins - Handbook -
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Pre AD 1000 item# 355101
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This is an excellent book for new collectors and people with a general interest in this area. It covers both Greek and Roman Coins and it is great value at just $14.95 (plus shipping) as coin books are usually quite expensive.
The Handbook of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins combines the two main references that collectors have depended on for nearly forty years in the study of ancient Greek and Roman coins.
The book touches upon every aspect of ancient coinage, from how the pieces were made to what their symbolism meant to the people who used them.
It contains the information needed to properly identify and attribute coins to that era. Beginning and advanced collectors alike will benefit from data, charts, and more than 1000 full-size photographs that depict the actual coins and show how to interpret dates and inscriptions.
The book contains important information on:
--Reading Greek and Roman coin inscriptions
--Identifying emperors and dates on Roman coins
--Symbols, city names, and historical and mythological characters
Publication Details:
Paperback: 288 pages
Author: Zander Klawans (1995)
ISBN: 030709362X
Condition: BRAND NEW
Size: 220 x 135 x 18mm
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