Ancient History

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 Illyrian drachma coins minted in Apollonia, a city located in present-day Albania, are notable examples of ancient Greek coinage from the region. These coins, produced...

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 There are few more iconic ancient civilizations than that of the Phoenicians - an ancient civilization of seafaring traders and skilled navigators originating in the Eastern...

History of the Artifact Minted over 2,000 years ago, these Celtic silver coins likely circulated during the tumultuous Gallic Wars—a campaign led by Julius Caesar, against the nomadic tribes inhabiting...

History of the Artifact In the first century B.C., the city of Amisos in Pontos issued bronze coins featuring Perseus, the mythological hero best known for slaying the Gorgon Medusa....

History of the Artifact After Alexander the Great's Macedonian Empire was divided, Seleucus I Nicator established the Hellenistic (culturally Greek) Seleucid Empire in 312 BC. It covered areas that are now part...

History of the Artifact The Athenian tetradrachm struck between roughly 454 and 404 BC is one of the most recognizable and influential coins of the ancient world. Minted in nearly...

History of the Artifact During the reign of the Roman Emperor Gallienus (ruled 253–268 AD), a fascinating series of coins known as the "Zoo Series" was minted. These coins were...

History of the Artifact The bronze follis from the reign of Julian the Apostate offers a captivating glimpse into a brief but deeply symbolic chapter of Roman history. Minted during...

History of the Artifact The Parthian silver drachma was the principal coin of the Parthian Empire, which dominated much of Persia and surrounding regions from roughly 247 BC to 224...

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...