Ancient Coins Blog

Expert insights on ancient numismatics — 34 articles

April 5, 2024 · AustinAdmin

The Ptolemaic Dynasty

The Ptolemaic Dynasty: Egypt's Golden Age Welcome to our journey through the illustrious history of the Ptolemaic Dynasty. Discover a captivating saga of...

September 28, 2023 · AustinAdmin

Unveiling the Wonders of Taras

Ancient Calabria: Unveiling the Wonders of Taras Calabria, a mesmerizing region located in the "toe" of Italy's geographical "boot," boasts a rich...

August 31, 2023 · AustinAdmin

Alexander III's Gold Masterpieces of Propaganda

In the annals of history, Alexander III, known as Alexander the Great, emerged as a figure of unparalleled influence and achievements. In addition, his reign...

August 25, 2023 · AustinAdmin

Alexander's Conquering Through Coinage

In the annals of history, certain figures shine brighter than others, leaving an indelible mark on the world. Among these luminaries, Alexander III, famously...

August 18, 2023 · AustinAdmin

The Lydian Empire Revolutionized Commerce

In Anatolia, also called Asia Minor, the Lydian Empire showcases ingenuity, economic progress, and pioneering impact on commerce. This ancient empire birthed...

August 9, 2023 · AustinAdmin

Macedon Under the Rule of Philip II

Introduction Embark on a journey to the remarkable history of Macedon under the Rule of Philip II. Undeniably, a realm that witnessed its golden age under...

June 16, 2023 · AustinAdmin

Alexander the Great Gold Coin

Exploring the Alexander the Great Gold Coin Step into the fascinating world of ancient history and behold the extraordinary Alexander the Great gold coin....

June 15, 2023 · AustinAdmin

Achaemenid Empire Gold Daric

This perfect Mint State Star Achaemenid Empire Gold Daric, which was struck over 2,400 years ago, has to be one of the most unique and incredibly beautiful...

April 13, 2023 · AustinAdmin

How to Detect Ancient Counterfeits

Ancient coin collecting might serve as an interesting and rewarding pastime. However, due to their rarity and value, ancient coins are often the target of...

April 3, 2023 · AustinAdmin

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius

From 161 to 180 Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius ruled the empire. He was is widely recognized for his stoic philosophy and military campaigns. Additionally, he...

February 17, 2023 · AustinAdmin

The Lydian Empire's Monetary Innovations

The Lydian Empire's monetary innovations

May 6, 2019 · AustinAdmin

Biblical-Era Coinage

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 BCE until the...

December 13, 2018 · AustinAdmin

Lucius Vitellius

Find More Roman Coins Here Early Years of Lucius Vitellius Lucius Vitellius, the son of a powerful senator, was born in AD 15. He got all the...

January 31, 2018 · AustinAdmin

Pamphylia Wrestling

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...

August 22, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Ancient Roman Coinage

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

August 3, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Seleucid Kingdom Silver Tetradrachms

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 this...

April 19, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Jerusalem Shekels During the Crucifixion

Jerusalem Shekels during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ have captured the interest of collectors due to their historical significance. These silver coins are...

March 9, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Ancient Coins from the Byzantine Empire

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...

February 23, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Hollywood’s Depiction of Cleopatra

The Ptolemaic dynasty in ancient Egypt was filled with murder, mystery, incest, and betrayal. Cleopatra was one of the most well-known members of the Ptolemaic...

January 31, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Ptolemy I Soter

In some of our previous blogs, we uncovered truly fascinating information about Alexander the Great. One of the most truly fascinating rulers in history,...

January 9, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Is Collecting Coins the Right Hobby For You?

In a previous blog, we discussed how collecting some of the ancient gold coins we have for sale would make a great choice for a hobby. Is Collecting Coins the...

January 9, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Starting a Coin Collection

You might guess that we at Ancient Gold Coins are pretty passionate about collectible coins. Starting a Coin Collection is a great thing for any person!...

January 9, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Who was Alexander the Great?

Who was Alexander the Great? He was considered a military genius. As a matter of fact, he inspired many later conquerors such as Julius Caesar and Napoleon...

January 9, 2017 · AustinAdmin

The Goddess Athena

At Ancient Gold Coins, we feature a variety of ancient Greek coins dating back many years ago. A truly fascinating period in time, many scholars continue to...

January 9, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Why Collect Ancient Gold Coins?

Collector items include a variety of objects such as baseball cards, cars, jewelry, antique furniture, dolls, clothes, and even beanie babies. If you would...

January 9, 2017 · AustinAdmin

The Hellenistic Era in Greece

The Hellenistic Era in Greece is one of the most important eras in history. In our last blog, we discussed the Classical Era in Greek history. The Classical...

January 9, 2017 · AustinAdmin

Endeavors Of The Classical Era

Ancient Greece was a fascinating society renowned for its philosophers, democracy, gods and goddesses, and its art work. Even today, college courses continue...

September 1, 2016 · AustinAdmin

Oldest Coin in the World

The oldest coin in the world acquired by a rare coin company in Austin was sold to a private collector. Estimated to be one of only twelve known in the world...

August 23, 2016 · AustinAdmin

The Roman Republic

The Roman Republic, which lasted from 509 BCE to 27 BCE, was one of history's most important political systems. It emerged from the ashes of the Roman Kingdom,...

July 11, 2016 · AustinAdmin

July's Ancient Coin Showcase

Find below a list of some of our favorite Ancient Coin inventory selections featured in our July's Ancient Coin Showcase. To clarify, these are some of the...

May 12, 2016 · AustinAdmin

Egyptian Gold Octodrachms

Egyptian Gold Octodrachms are antiquated coins that were in circulation in Egypt from 305 BC to 30 BC during the reign of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The coins were...

April 29, 2016 · AustinAdmin

Lysimachus - one of Alexander's most trusted

Lysimachus - one of Alexander's most trusted generals was one of the few people to have held a prestigious position in the vast Macedonian Empire. After...

April 25, 2016 · AustinAdmin

Depiction of Christ on a Coin

Check our Byzantine Collection of Coins for Sale Struck between 705-711 A.D., this spectacular gold coin was issued during the second reign of Justinian II....

April 5, 2016 · AustinAdmin

Welcome to Ancient Gold Coins Blog

Welcome to Ancient Gold Coins Blog! Here we will explore the fascinating world of numismatics, specifically the field of ancient gold coins. Numismatics is...