Ancient History

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...

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...

History of the Artifact These coins of were minted during the reign of Alexander the Great. On the obverse, they feature the head of Hercules wearing the skin of the...

History of the Artifact Bronze nummi bearing a cross on the reverse are emblematic of the increasing integration of Christianity into the fabric of the late Roman state, especially under...

History of the Artifact The Roman silver denarius played a significant role during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117–138 CE), serving both as a tool of economic stability and a...

History of the Artifact The ‘Urbs Roma’ commemorative coins were minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great to celebrate the founding of Constantinople as the new capital of...

History of the Artifact The coin commonly referred to today as the “Widow’s Mite” was originally a small bronze denomination known as a prutah, minted during the reign of Alexander...

History of the Artifact These large, solid Brass coins were named ‘sestertii’ - meaning "two and one half", referring to their nominal value of two and a half asses (a...

History of the Artifact These bronze coins minted under Augustus (27BC-14AD) are a tangible artifact that links the present to the reign of one of history's most remarkable characters. As...

History of the Artifact The Tetradrachm was the largest coin denomination circulating in the Eastern Provinces of the Roman Empire. Unlike the denarii minted in Rome, which bore Latin inscriptions,...

History of the Artifact The bronze coins of the Greek city State of Amisos, featuring Athena on the obverse and Perseus on the reverse are a fascinating numismatic reflection of...

History of the Artifact The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, stands as one of the greatest powers of antiquity. Founded by Cyrus the Great, it boasted...