Ancient History

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 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...

History of the Artifact The bronze coins struck under King Philip II of Macedon feature a head of Apollo on the obverse with his hair bound in a ‘taenia’ -...

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...

History of the Artifact Mauryan coins, which were made from asymmetrically shaped chunks of silver, had an intriguing design consisting of numerous tiny symbols randomly hammered into the metal rather...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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,...