Ancient Coins

The Lydian Empire’s Monetary Innovations

February 17, 2023 AustinAdmin

The Lydian Empire’s monetary innovations

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Biblical-Era Coinage

May 6, 2019 AustinAdmin

Biblical-era coinage refers to ancient coins that were used during the time period covered by the Bible. That is to say, from the sixth century

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Lucius Vitellius

December 13, 2018 AustinAdmin

Early Years of Lucius Vitellius Lucius Vitellius, the son of a powerful senator, was born in AD 15. He got all the privileges that an

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Pamphylia Wrestling

January 31, 2018 AustinAdmin

Pamphylia wrestling has a 5,000-year history dating back to Sumerian times. However, the Greeks are credited with turning the activity into a disciplined sport. The

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Ancient Roman Coinage

August 22, 2017 AustinAdmin

Ancient Roman coinage is fascinating for historians, archaeologists, and numismatists alike. Over its lengthy and intricate history, the Roman Empire struck a wide variety of

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Seleucid Kingdom Silver Tetradrachms

August 3, 2017 AustinAdmin

The Seleucid Kingdom was a powerful empire that ruled parts of the Middle East during the Hellenistic period. One of the most fascinating aspects of

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Ancient Coins from the Byzantine Empire

March 9, 2017 AustinAdmin

The Eastern Roman Empire, which emerged in the late Roman era, was carried on by the Byzantine Empire. It lasted until 1453 after Ottoman Turks captured

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Austin Rare Coins Oldest Coin in the World Acquired by Texas Collector

September 1, 2016 AustinAdmin

AN OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM Austin Rare Coins: Here is the direct link to the Press Release. The oldest coin in the world acquired by a

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Ancient Roman Coins starting under $200

August 23, 2016 AustinAdmin

Start your Ancient Roman Coins collection with some silver coins under $200 and all the way up to this superb Antoninus Pius Gold Aureus Choice About Uncirculated

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Alexander the Great, Gold Stater, Almost Uncirculated

July 18, 2016 AustinAdmin

This incredible Alexander The Great coin was struck 336-323 B.C. and contains 8.61 grams of gold This high quality example, for sale here, is simply phenomenal and

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Ancient Coin Showcase for July 2016

July 11, 2016 AustinAdmin

Find below a list of some of our favorite Ancient Coin inventory selections feature in our July Ancient Coin Showcase: Lydia Croesus 1/2 Silver Stater

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