Ancient Greek Coins
WEBKushan Empire, Kipunadha, c. 335 - 350 A.D. This coin has the higher gold content of ANS Kushan 1682 but the inscriptions of ANS Kushan 1683 - 1687. We know of similar specimens. Kipunada was probably the last ruler of the Kushan Empire around 335-350.
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Alexander the Great - Forum Ancient Coins
WEBAlexander III The Great, Macedonian Kingdom, 336 - 323 B.C. Alexander the Great is arguably the most famous man of antiquity. Born a leader, his genius and charisma led the Macedonian Army across the world creating an empire that covered most of the then-known world, from Greece to India. He was regarded as a god and his fame grew even greater ...
Greek Letters on Ancient Greek and Roman Coins - Forum Ancient …
WEBGreek Letters. This table lists the Greek letters, their names, equivalent English letters, and tips for pronouncing those letters which are pronounced differently from the equivalent English letters. 1. Sigma (σ, ς): There are two forms for the letter Sigma. When written at the end of a word, it is written like this: ς.
Greek Coin Types and Their Identification - Forum Ancient Coins
WEBThe book 's ease of use will make it an invaluable aid to the identification of Greek coins from everyone from the beginner to the professional. BK34165. Greek Coin Types and Their Identification by Richard Plant, 2004 Spink reprint of 1979, 343 pages, illustrated throughout with line drawings, card covers; $42.00. All coins are guaranteed for ...
greek dates - NumisWiki, The Collaborative Numismatics Project
WEBCoins struck at Alexandreia under the empire were dated by the regnal years of the Emperor. The mode of expressing numerals for Greek additive dates is as follows: The numerals are added to determine the date. For example, AIP = year 111, CMH = year 248, and MH or HM = year 48. Less common are Greek alphabetic dates.
Ancient Roman Coins
WEBAug 19, 2010 — Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D. NEW. This coin is from Vespasian's very small first issue of sestertii, dated COS II (70 A.D.), known to RIC from only four obverse dies coupled with four reverse types. This coin adds a new, fifth obverse die to the issue, and is only the second known specimen with …
Greek Countermarked - Forum Ancient Coins
WEBCountermarked Ancient Greek Coins. A countermark is a stamped or punched impression adding elements of design to a coin after it was originally struck. The practice of countermarking coins was widespread throughout antiquity. It was particularly common in the provinces of the Roman Empire.
Greek Coins - NumisWiki, The Collaborative Numismatics Project
WEBProfessor Gardner 's "Types of Greek Coins," p. 97), and each became in the least degree ideal only when invaded by the genius of Greece. I believe also that to a survival in this Pelasgic stock, the vein coming to light in an unexpected and inexplicable way, was due the revival of art 111 Tuscany, the ancient home of the Tyrrhene Pelasgi, to ...
Pricing and Grading Roman Coins - Forum Ancient Coins
WEBPricing and Grading Roman Coins. Almost every coin collector is interested, if not obsessed, with the worth of their coins. Despite the occasional, overly-serious numismatist admonishing the newer hobbyist in playing this down in favor of just learning and studying the coins the truth is that it is an integral part of the fun of collecting.