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Ancient Coins

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Celtic, Persian, Indian, Chinese and other pre-medieval coinages.

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Hadrianotherai, Hadrian, coin coin — Asclepius standing facing (CN type 19551)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Hadrianotherai, Hadrian, coin coin — Asclepius standing facing (CN type 19551)

AD 117–138

Coin struck at Hadrianotherai in Mysia under Hadrian, dated AD 117–138. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19551 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped male bust of the personification of…

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Hadrianotherai, Iulia Domna, bronze coin — Artemis standing right (CN type 21488)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Hadrianotherai, Iulia Domna, bronze coin — Artemis standing right (CN type 21488)

AD 193–211

Coin in bronze struck at Hadrianotherai in Mysia under Iulia Domna, dated AD 193–211. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21488 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Domna,…

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Half Tremissis of Justinian I (Cleveland Museum of Art 2004.149)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Half Tremissis of Justinian I (Cleveland Museum of Art 2004.149)

527–565

This solidus was issued during the reign of Emperor Justin II, successor of Justinian the Great. Cleveland Museum of Art object 2004.149: Half Tremissis of Justinian I, 527–565. Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century. Gold; diameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.). Inscribed: (Avers): DNIVSTINI ANVSPPA[VC] (R…

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Hamaxitos, bronze coin — Cithara (CN type 24011)

Photograph: Concordia Numismatic; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Hamaxitos, bronze coin — Cithara (CN type 24011)

400–310 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Hamaxitos in Troas, dated 400–310 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24011 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of (youthful) Apollo, right, wearing laurel wreat…

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Hamaxitos, bronze coin — Lyre (CN type 20308)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Hamaxitos, bronze coin — Lyre (CN type 20308)

c. 350–310 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Hamaxitos in Troas, dated c. 350–310 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20308 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, left. Reverse: L…

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Hecte: Head of Omphale (obverse); Incuse Square (Cleveland Museum of Art 1916.973)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Hecte: Head of Omphale (obverse); Incuse Square (Cleveland Museum of Art 1916.973)

387–326 BCE

This very small electrum coin shows the Lydian queen Omphale on the obverse. She can be distinguished from Herakles, whose lion-skin she wears, by her earring. Also visible, over her shoulder, is the hero’s club, while beneath her swims a small seal— phôkê in Greek, a punning reference to Phokaia, where the coin was…

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Hemidrachm of King Kapat II of Persis, ca. 50–100 CE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Rogers Fund, 1936

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Hemidrachm of King Kapat II of Persis, ca. 50–100 CE

ca. 50–100 CE

This small silver coin is a hemidrachm issued under King Kapat II, who was also known as Napad, of Persis. The obverse depicts the left-facing bust of the monarch, rendered with a prominent nose, elongated hair, and a curly, lengthened beard. He is shown wearing a torc or necklace around his neck, and his head is cr…

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Hemidrachm of Pakor I of Persis, ca. 1st century CE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Rogers Fund, 1936

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Hemidrachm of Pakor I of Persis, ca. 1st century CE

ca. 1st century CE

This small silver hemidrachm was issued during the first century CE by King Pakor I of Persis, a territory situated in southwestern Iran. Produced during the broader Parthian period, the coin measures approximately 1.4 centimeters in diameter. Persis was governed during this era by local client kings who asserted th…

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Hemidrachm: Bull's Head (obverse); Head of Artemis (Cleveland Museum of Art 1916.983)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Hemidrachm: Bull's Head (obverse); Head of Artemis (Cleveland Museum of Art 1916.983)

c. 485–480 BCE

The head of a bull, its characteristic star-like fur and bulbous eyes particularly noticeable, dominates the obverse of this coin. On the reverse is Artemis, whose hair is curled back in the krobylos style using a hairnet. The unusual lines above Artemis’s nose and below her chin suggest that the reverse may have be…

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Hemidrachm: Chimaera (obverse); Dove (Cleveland Museum of Art 1917.979)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Hemidrachm: Chimaera (obverse); Dove (Cleveland Museum of Art 1917.979)

400–323 BCE

Cleveland Museum of Art object 1917.979: Hemidrachm: Chimaera (obverse); Dove (reverse), 400–323 BCE. Greek, minted at Sikyon (Peloponnesos). Silver; diameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.). Inscribed: ΣΙ (SI, indicates that this coin is from Sikyon); I. It is catalogued under Sicyon. Cleveland Museum of Art classifies it as…

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Hemidrachm: Gorgoneion (obverse); Bull (Cleveland Museum of Art 1917.991)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Hemidrachm: Gorgoneion (obverse); Bull (Cleveland Museum of Art 1917.991)

c. 400 BCE

Like the coins of several other ancient cities, those of Parion feature the gorgoneion, or frontal face of Medusa, surrounded by serpents. On the reverse, a bull looks back across its body, with the letters Ρ Ι between its legs. More centrally struck examples preserve two more letters above—Π Α, to give ΠΑΡΙ (PARI),…

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Hemidrachm: Zeus (obverse); Head of Despoina (Cleveland Museum of Art 1917.981)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Hemidrachm: Zeus (obverse); Head of Despoina (Cleveland Museum of Art 1917.981)

c. 460 BCE

Cleveland Museum of Art object 1917.981: Hemidrachm: Zeus (obverse); Head of Despoina (reverse), c. 460 BCE. Greek, minted at Tegea (Arkadia). Silver; diameter: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.). Inscribed: ΑRKΑ | ΔΙΚ[ΟΝ] (Of the Arkadians). It is catalogued in the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under Coins. Credit line:…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Athena standing left (CN type 19967)

Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Athena standing left (CN type 19967)

1st century BC to 3rd century AD

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated 1st century BC to 3rd century AD. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19967 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Hephaestus w…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Athena standing left (CN type 19969)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Athena standing left (CN type 19969)

1st century BC to 3rd century AD

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated 1st century BC to 3rd century AD. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19969 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bust of Hephaestus wearing…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Caduceus (CN type 12889)

Photograph: Kostas Manolis; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Caduceus (CN type 12889)

c. 300–250 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated c. 300–250 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12889 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Athena, left, wearing Corinthian helmet.…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Hephaestus standing left (CN type 19970)

Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Hephaestus standing left (CN type 19970)

1st century BC to 3rd century AD

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated 1st century BC to 3rd century AD. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19970 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Athena to ri…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Hephaestus standing right (CN type 19971)

Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Hephaestus standing right (CN type 19971)

1st century BC to 3rd century AD

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated 1st century BC to 3rd century AD. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19971 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Athena to ri…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Nude Dionysus standing left (CN type 19915)

Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Nude Dionysus standing left (CN type 19915)

c. 276/261–167 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated c. 276/261–167 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19915 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Helios with radiate crown, right. Rev…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Torch (CN type 19908)

Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke und Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Torch (CN type 19908)

c. 276/261–167 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated c. 276/261–167 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19908 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Youthful head (Apollo?) right, wearing laurel…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Torch (CN type 19911)

Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Torch (CN type 19911)

c. 276/261–167 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated c. 276/261–167 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19911 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Reverse: Torc…

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Torch (CN type 19914)

Photograph: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke & Wiedemann); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Hephaistia, bronze coin — Torch (CN type 19914)

c. 276/261–167 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Hephaistia in Thrace, dated c. 276/261–167 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19914 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Diademed (?) male, youthful head, right. Reve…

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Ilion, Caracalla, dupondius — Hector in armour striding right (CN type 20281)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr

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Ilion, Caracalla, dupondius — Hector in armour striding right (CN type 20281)

AD 198–210

Dupondius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Caracalla, dated AD 198–210. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20281 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthful Caracall…

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Ilion, Caracalla, dupondius — To left (CN type 22834)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Ilion, Caracalla, dupondius — To left (CN type 22834)

AD 198–210

Dupondius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Caracalla, dated AD 198–210. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22834 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthful Caracall…

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Ilion, Commodus, dupondius — Cult image of Athena Ilias on a pedestal (CN type 20345)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Ilion, Commodus, dupondius — Cult image of Athena Ilias on a pedestal (CN type 20345)

AD 174–180

Dupondius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Commodus, dated AD 174–180. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20345 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bare-headed and draped bust of Comm…

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Ilion, Commodus, sestertius — Armoured Hector standing in a quadriga (CN type 20350)

Photograph: Landesmuseum Württemberg, Münzkabinett; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Ilion, Commodus, sestertius — Armoured Hector standing in a quadriga (CN type 20350)

c. AD 180–182

Sestertius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Commodus, dated c. AD 180–182. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20350 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Commod…

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Ilion, Crispina, dupondius — Nude Dardanus enthroned (CN type 20331)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr

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Ilion, Crispina, dupondius — Nude Dardanus enthroned (CN type 20331)

AD 180–187

Dupondius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Crispina, dated AD 180–187. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20331 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Crispina, right. Bor…

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Ilion, Gordian III., semis — In right field Paris sittling left (CN type 20262)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Ilion, Gordian III., semis — In right field Paris sittling left (CN type 20262)

AD 238–244

Semis in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20262 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Gordian III, right…

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Ilion, Marc Aurel, bronze coin — City goddess and Athena (CN type 18786)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Ilion, Marc Aurel, bronze coin — City goddess and Athena (CN type 18786)

AD 178–182

Coin in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Marc Aurel, dated AD 178–182. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 18786 (issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Crispina, right. Border of dots. Legend: ΚΡΙϹΠЄΙΝΑ ϹЄΒ…

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Ilion, Marc Aurel, bronze coin — Ilos (CN type 18774)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Ilion, Marc Aurel, bronze coin — Ilos (CN type 18774)

AD 176–179

Coin in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Marc Aurel, dated AD 176–179. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 18774 (issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bust of Commodus, right, wearing cuirass and paludamentum. Legend: [Α…

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Ilion, Marc Aurel, sestertius — Armoured Hector on galloping biga (CN type 20393)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Ilion, Marc Aurel, sestertius — Armoured Hector on galloping biga (CN type 20393)

AD 161–180

Sestertius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Marc Aurel, dated AD 161–180. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20393 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Marcus…

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Ilion, Septimius Severus, sestertius — Armoured Hector on galloping biga (CN type 20322)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Ilion, Septimius Severus, sestertius — Armoured Hector on galloping biga (CN type 20322)

AD 197–211

Sestertius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Septimius Severus, dated AD 197–211. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20322 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Septimiu…

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Ilion, Septimius Severus, sestertius — Armoured Hector with spear standing right (CN type 20320)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Ilion, Septimius Severus, sestertius — Armoured Hector with spear standing right (CN type 20320)

AD 197–211

Sestertius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Septimius Severus, dated AD 197–211. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20320 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bu…

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Ilion, Septimius Severus, sestertius — To left a cult image of Athena Ilias on a pedestal (CN type 20324)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr

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Ilion, Septimius Severus, sestertius — To left a cult image of Athena Ilias on a pedestal (CN type 20324)

AD 197–211

Sestertius in bronze struck at Ilion in Troas under Septimius Severus, dated AD 197–211. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20324 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Septimiu…

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Imbros, small denomination (bronze) — Orthanes standing right (CN type 20030)

Photograph: British Museum, London; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Imbros, small denomination (bronze) — Orthanes standing right (CN type 20030)

276/261–167 BC

Small denomination (bronze) struck at Imbros in Thrace, dated 276/261–167 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20030 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Demeter, right, wearing corn wr…

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Imbros, small denomination (bronze) — Orthanes standing right (CN type 20034)

Photograph: BBAW; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Imbros, small denomination (bronze) — Orthanes standing right (CN type 20034)

386–276/261 BC

Small denomination (bronze) struck at Imbros in Thrace, dated 386–276/261 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20034 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of a goddess, right. Reverse: Orth…

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Indo-Greek Coin, Afghanistan, Bactria, 200–1 BCE

The Cleveland Museum of Art — Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski

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Indo-Greek Coin, Afghanistan, Bactria, 200–1 BCE

200–1 BCE

After Alexander of Macedon succeeded in conquering Egypt and Persia in 331 BC, his ambition to rule the known world led him further east across Bactria in Afghanistan, through the Hindu Kush mountain pass, and into India. There he succeeded in defeating all the local kings of the region until his men, on the brink o…

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Indo-Greek Coin, Afghanistan, Bactria, c. 200–1 BCE (Cleveland Museum of Art, 2011.210)

The Cleveland Museum of Art — Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski

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Indo-Greek Coin, Afghanistan, Bactria, c. 200–1 BCE (Cleveland Museum of Art, 2011.210)

c. 200–1 BCE

After Alexander of Macedon succeeded in conquering Egypt and Persia in 331 BC, his ambition to rule the known world led him further east across Bactria in Afghanistan, through the Hindu Kush mountain pass, and into India. There he succeeded in defeating all the local kings of the region until his men, on the brink o…

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Iolla, bronze coin — Forepart of winged horse (CN type 3398)

Photograph: BBAW; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Iolla, bronze coin — Forepart of winged horse (CN type 3398)

c. 380–330 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Iolla in Mysia, dated c. 380–330 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 3398 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus, right. Reverse: Forepart of winged…

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Iolla, bronze coin — Forepart of winged horse (CN type 3412)

Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Iolla, bronze coin — Forepart of winged horse (CN type 3412)

c. 380–330 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Iolla in Mysia, dated c. 380–330 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 3412 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Athena to right with Attic helmet, decorated with…

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Iolla, bronze coin — Owl standing right (CN type 21490)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Iolla, bronze coin — Owl standing right (CN type 21490)

c. 380–330 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Iolla in Mysia, dated c. 380–330 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21490 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Athena to right with Attic helmet, decorated with…

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Istros, bronze coin — Sea-eagle on dolphin standing right (CN type 23180)

Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Istros, bronze coin — Sea-eagle on dolphin standing right (CN type 23180)

c. first half of the 1st century BC

Coin in bronze struck at Istros in Moesia inferior, dated c. first half of the 1st century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23180 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Apollo seated left on…

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Athena standing left (CN type 16361)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Athena standing left (CN type 16361)

AD 238–244

Coin in bronze struck at Istros in Moesia inferior under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 16361 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Confronted busts of Gordi…

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Bearded god with kalathos (Theos Megas (CN type 16364)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by gallica.bnf.fr

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Bearded god with kalathos (Theos Megas (CN type 16364)

AD 238–244

Coin in bronze struck at Istros in Moesia inferior under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 16364 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Confronted busts of Gordi…

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Hera standing left (CN type 16362)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Hera standing left (CN type 16362)

AD 238–244

Coin in bronze struck at Istros in Moesia inferior under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 16362 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Confronted busts of Gordi…

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Hera standing left (CN type 16369)

Photograph: Münzkabinett Berlin; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Hera standing left (CN type 16369)

AD 238–244

Coin in bronze struck at Istros in Moesia inferior under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 16369 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Gordian…

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Theos Megas standing left (CN type 16358)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Theos Megas standing left (CN type 16358)

AD 238–244

Coin in bronze struck at Istros in Moesia inferior under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 16358 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthful…

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Tyche standing left (CN type 16360)

Photograph: Corpus Nummorum; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Istros, Gordian III., bronze coin — Tyche standing left (CN type 16360)

AD 238–244

Coin in bronze struck at Istros in Moesia inferior under Gordian III., dated AD 238–244. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 16360 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Gordian…

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Istros, Iulia Domna, bronze coin — Hermes standing left (CN type 23185)

Photograph: Bernhard Weisser; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities); specimen held by ikmk.smb.museum

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Istros, Iulia Domna, bronze coin — Hermes standing left (CN type 23185)

c. AD 193–217

Coin in bronze struck at Istros in Moesia inferior under Iulia Domna, dated c. AD 193–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23185 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Do…

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