Ancient History

753 B.C. - 476 A.D.

Roman Coin | Silver Denarius

Roman Coin | Silver Denarius

$87.98
History of the Artifact The denarius was a small silver coin and one of the most important denominations in ancient Rome currency. Initially valued at ten asses (hence its name,...
Greek Coin | Medusa Design

Greek Coin | Medusa Design

$62.98
History of the Artifact These Greek bronze coins were minted in the ancient city of Misos along the Black Sea coast of modern-day northern Turkey. Founded by Greek colonists from...
Roman Coin | Bronze Follis

Roman Coin | Bronze Follis

$37.98
History of the Artifact The Roman Follis was a bronze coin introduced during the late Roman Empire, around the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD. Its name, derived from...
Marcus Aurelius | Silver Denarius

Marcus Aurelius | Silver Denarius

$144.98
History of the Artifact The Roman silver denarius during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161–180 CE) offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and priorities of his rule. Known as...
Roman Republic | Silver Denarius

Roman Republic | Silver Denarius

$105.75
History of the Artifact The denarius was introduced during the Roman Republic in 211 BC. Its introduction was first rendered possible during the Second Punic War wherein enormous quantities of...
Greek Coin | Zeus Design

Greek Coin | Zeus Design

$62.98
History of the Artifact Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, was a central figure in ancient Greek religion and prominently featured on the coinage of numerous city-states and colonies...
Roman Coin | Silver Antoninianus

Roman Coin | Silver Antoninianus

$84.98
History of the Artifact The antoninianus, introduced in the early 3rd century CE, replaced the silver denarius as Rome faced economic instability and inflation. Officially valued at two denarii, it...
Greek Coin | Dionysus Design

Greek Coin | Dionysus Design

$72.98
History of the Artifact These Greek bronze coins were minted in the ancient city of Amisos along the Black Sea coast of modern-day northern Turkey. Founded by Greek colonists from...
Ancient China | Wu Zhu

Ancient China | Wu Zhu

$47.48
History of the Artifact The Bronze Wu Zhu coins are among the most historically significant currencies in ancient China, introduced during the Western Han Dynasty under Emperor Wu of Han...
Greek Coin | Ares Design

Greek Coin | Ares Design

$62.98
History of the Artifact These Greek bronze coins were minted in the ancient city of Amisos along the Black Sea coast of modern-day northern Turkey. Founded by Greek colonists from...
Macedonian Coin | Alexander The Great Silver Drachm

Macedonian Coin | Alexander The Great Silver Drachm

$144.98
History of the Artifact These silver Drachms of Alexander the Great, feature on the obverse the head of Hercules wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion he killed in one...
Roman Coin | Trajan Silver Denarius

Roman Coin | Trajan Silver Denarius

$144.98
History of the Artifact The Roman silver denarius during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98–117 CE) was a crucial element of the Roman economy and an important tool for imperial...