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History of the Artifact From the 7th to the 12th century, the Byzantine Empire issued vast quantities of bronze coins that formed the backbone of daily commerce. These bronzes, often...

History of the Artifact Megalodons were massive, prehistoric sharks that roamed the world's oceans roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago, during the Cenozoic Era. They are believed to have...

History of the Artifact In the years following the Russian Revolution, the Soviet Union introduced new coin designs that embodied the ideals of labor and industrial progress. One of the...

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 The buttons worn by sailors of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II are small yet potent symbols of a once-formidable maritime power. Made of...

History of the Artifact The square silver dirham from Al-Andalus is a striking example of the rich cultural and artistic fusion that defined Islamic Spain. These coins stand out immediately...

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 bronze follis from the reign of Constantine the Great is a fascinating artifact from a pivotal moment in Roman history. Struck during a time of...

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 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 The Mongols were a nomadic people from the Central Asian steppes who, under the leadership of Genghis Khan in the early 13th century, forged the largest...

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...