Ancient Coins

ancient coins

Orthagoria, large denomination (bronze) — Helmet (CN type 2239)

c. 348/347–290 BC

Large denomination (bronze) struck at Orthagoria in Thrace, dated c. 348/347–290 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 2239 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Rev…

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Orthagoria, stater (double siglos, didrachm) — Helmet (CN type 2237)

c. 310–290 BC

Stater (double siglos, didrachm) in silver struck at Orthagoria in Thrace, dated c. 310–290 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 2237 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Artemis, right…

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Paktye, bronze coin — Barley-grain (CN type 2704)

375–325 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Paktye in Thrace, dated 375–325 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 2704 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Lion's head, left. Reverse: Barley-grain. Legend: ΠΑΚΤΥ. M…

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Pantikapaion, bronze coin — Bearded head of a satyr right (CN type 23999)

195–185 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Pantikapaion, dated 195–185 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23999 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Poseidon, right, wearing taenia. Reverse: Bearded he…

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Pantikapaion, bronze coin — Cornucopia (CN type 24038)

135–125 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Pantikapaion, dated 135–125 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24038 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bearded head of a satyr left, with long hair and blunt nose.…

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Pantikapaion, bronze coin — Cornucopia (CN type 24054)

135–125 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Pantikapaion, dated 135–125 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24054 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Clean-shaven, ivy-wreathed head of a satyr right, with long…

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Pantikapaion, bronze coin — Dionysus standing facing (CN type 24104)

90–83 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Pantikapaion, dated 90–83 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24104 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Youthful male head (Menes?), right, wearing Phrygian cap. Reve…

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Pantikapaion, bronze coin — Forepart of griffin (CN type 21739)

c. 320–310 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Pantikapaion, dated c. 320–310 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21739 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bearded head of a satyr right, with long hair and blunt n…

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Pantikapaion, bronze coin — Head of a bull with neck left (CN type 23954)

293–283 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Pantikapaion, dated 293–283 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23954 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Clean-shaven, ivy-wreathed head of a satyr left, with long h…

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Pantikapaion, bronze coin — Head of a bull with neck left (CN type 23956)

293–283 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Pantikapaion, dated 293–283 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23956 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bearded head of a satyr facing three-quarters to left, with…

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Pantikapaion, bronze coin — Lion head (CN type 23955)

293–283 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Pantikapaion, dated 293–283 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23955 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Clean-shaven, ivy-wreathed head of a satyr left, with long h…

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Pantikapaion, Mithridates III (VIII), 12 units — Lion's skin draped over club (CN type 23764)

c. AD 39–45

12 units in bronze struck at Pantikapaion under Mithridates III (VIII), dated c. AD 39–45. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23764 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: ruler). Obverse: Diademed head of Mithr…

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Pantikapaion, stater — Griffin standing left (CN type 20974)

c. 370–360 BC

Stater in gold struck at Pantikapaion, dated c. 370–360 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20974 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bearded head of a satyr left, with long hair and blunt nose…

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Pantikapaion, stater — Griffin standing left (CN type 21711)

c. 345–340 BC

Stater in gold struck at Pantikapaion, dated c. 345–340 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21711 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bearded, ivy-wreathed head of a satyr left, wit…

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Parion, Antoninus Pius, bronze coin — Asclepius seated (CN type 17449)

AD 147–161 (?)

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Antoninus Pius, dated AD 147–161 (?). Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 17449 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Antoninus Pi…

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Parion, Antoninus Pius, bronze coin — Demeter in long garment standing right (CN type 17437)

AD 138–161

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Antoninus Pius, dated AD 138–161. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 17437 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius,…

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Parion, Commodus, bronze coin — Asclepius seated (CN type 17493)

c. AD 188–190

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Commodus, dated c. AD 188–190. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 17493 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Commodus, right, we…

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Parion, Gallienus, bronze coin — Capricorn holding globe between forelegs (CN type 23174)

AD 253–268

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Gallienus, dated AD 253–268. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23174 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Gallienus, right, wea…

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Parion, Gallienus, bronze coin — She-wolf standing right (CN type 23175)

AD 253–268

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Gallienus, dated AD 253–268. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23175 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Gallienus, right, wea…

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Parion, hemidrachm — Incuse square with a linear cruciform pattern and a central (CN type 21230)

c. 500–400 BC

Hemidrachm in silver struck at Parion in Mysia, dated c. 500–400 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21230 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Gorgoneion. Reverse: Incuse square with a linear c…

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Parion, Lysimachos, tetradrachm — Athena seated left (CN type 24258)

297–281 BC

Tetradrachm in silver struck at Parion in Mysia under Lysimachos, dated 297–281 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24258 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Diademed head of deified Alexande…

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Parion, Marc Aurel, bronze coin — Emperor in military attire riding right on horseback (CN type 17472)

AD 166–180

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Marc Aurel, dated AD 166–180. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 17472 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bare-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius,…

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Parion, Marc Aurel, bronze coin — Head of Marcus Aurelius with padulamentum l (CN type 22673)

c. AD 161–169

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Marc Aurel, dated c. AD 161–169. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22673 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bare-headed bust of Marcus Aureliu…

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Parion, Marc Aurel, bronze coin — Salus/Hygieia and Asclepius (CN type 17466)

c. AD 161–165

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Marc Aurel, dated c. AD 161–165. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 17466 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bare head of Marcus Aurelius, righ…

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Parion, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Capricorn left holding globe between forelegs (CN type 18091)

AD 218–235

Coin in bronze struck at Parion in Mysia under Severus Alexander, dated AD 218–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 18091 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Severus Alexa…

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Parion, silver coin — Apollo Aktaios semi-draped standing left (CN type 21193)

c. 133–50 BC

Coin in silver struck at Parion in Mysia, dated c. 133–50 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21193 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Veiled head of Demeter, right, wearing corn wreath. Rev…

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Parthian billon tetradrachm of Vologases IV

147-191

This ancient coin is a billon tetradrachm issued during the reign of Vologases IV of the Parthian Empire, who ruled from 147 to 191 AD. The tetradrachm was a significant denomination in the ancient world, historically equivalent to four drachmae, and its use expanded through Greek-influenced regions following the co…

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Parthian drachm of an unidentified king, ca. 100–50 BCE

ca. 100–50 BCE

This silver drachm was struck by an unknown Parthian ruler, probably in the early first century BCE. The obverse depicts a left-facing royal bust sporting a long beard. The monarch wears a domed tiara with earflaps, the characteristic crown of Parthian royalty, which is ornamented with a central star enclosed by thr…

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Parthian drachm of an unidentified king, ca. 78–110 CE

ca. 78–110 CE

Struck in silver, this drachm was produced under an unidentified Parthian monarch, with scholars suggesting candidates such as Pacorus II, Parthmaspates, or Sanatruces. The obverse presents a left-facing royal bust, probably depicting the issuing king himself. He is shown with a prominent mustache, a short curly bea…

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Parthian drachm of Mithridates I, ca. 171–138 BCE

ca. 171–138 BCE

This silver drachm was minted under the Parthian king Mithridates I. The front of the coin displays a left-facing royal head, likely portraying Mithridates himself wearing a pointed cap tied with a diadem, framed by a dotted circular border that does not completely join along the bottom edge. The reverse depicts a…

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Parthian drachm of Mithridates II, ca. 121–91 BCE

ca. 121–91 BCE

This ancient Iranian silver drachm was produced under the authority of the Parthian monarch Mithridates II, who ruled from approximately 121 to 91 B.C. Numismatists classify the design into an obverse face displaying the ruler and a reverse face presenting regal and dynastic imagery. The coin's obverse features a l…

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Parthian drachm of Orodes II, ca. 57–38 BCE

ca. 57–38 BCE

This silver drachm was produced under the Parthian king Orodes II. The obverse features a left-facing bust of the ruler, likely representing Orodes himself wearing a diadem as a victory emblem. He is rendered with wavy hair and a beard, wearing a torque or necklace around his neck. A star appears before his forehead…

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Parthian drachm of Osroes, ca. 110–129 CE

ca. 110–129 CE

This silver drachm was minted during the rule of Osroes, a Parthian king. The obverse of the coin displays a left-facing bust of the ruler, likely representing Osroes himself, wearing an athletic diadem as a mark of victory. He also wears a torque or necklace around his neck. His portrait is executed with schematic…

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Parthian drachm of Pacorus II, ca. 78–110 CE

ca. 78–110 CE

This silver drachm was produced under the Parthian king Pacorus II. The obverse depicts the profile of the monarch facing left, wearing a torque around his neck along with a curl-adorned domed tiara wrapped with a Greek victory diadem. His short beard is portrayed using vertical lines, and a dotted circle frames the…

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Parthian drachm of Phraates III, ca. 70–57 BCE

ca. 70–57 BCE

This silver drachm was issued under the Parthian king Phraates III, who ruled from approximately 70 to 57 B.C. The coin exemplifies imperial Parthian currency, drawing upon visual conventions and Greek epigraphy that were incorporated after the Parthians conquered the territories of the Seleucid Empire. The obverse…

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Parthian drachm of Phraates IV, ca. 38–2 BCE

ca. 38–2 BCE

This silver drachm was struck under the Parthian ruler Phraates IV, who reigned from approximately 38 to 2 B.C. The coin originates from Iran, featuring a monogram that may indicate production at the mint of Ecbatana. The obverse displays a left-facing bust of a king, probably Phraates IV himself, sporting curly hai…

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Parthian drachm of Vardanes or Gotarzes II, ca. 40–51 CE

ca. 40–51 CE

This silver drachm was produced under the authority of a Parthian monarch, either Vardanes or Gotarzes II. The coin's obverse presents an unusual front-facing bust of the king, who has a mustache and a trimmed beard. He wears a torque around his neck alongside a pointed cap with earflaps encircled by an athletic vic…

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Parthian drachm of Vologases III, ca. 147–191 CE

ca. 147–191 CE

This silver drachm from ancient Iran was produced under the authority of the Parthian king Vologases III, who reigned from approximately A.D. 147 to 191. Measuring 1.9 centimeters in diameter and 0.2 centimeters in thickness, the coin represents the official currency issued during his rule and exemplifies the distin…

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Parthian tetradrachm of Gotarzes II, ca. 49–50 CE

ca. 49–50 CE

This silver tetradrachm was produced under the Parthian king Gotarzes II, who governed from around A.D. 40 to 51. Manufactured at the mint of Seleucia-on-the-Tigris, situated close to present-day Baghdad, the coin is dated by Greek numerals to the Seleucid year 361, corresponding to A.D. 49–50, with an inscription m…

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Parthian tetradrachm of Vologases V, ca. 212–213 CE

ca. 212–213 CE

This silver tetradrachm was produced under the authority of the Parthian king Vologases V. The obverse features a left-facing bust, probably representing the monarch himself, encircled by a border of dots. The ruler sports an elongated beard marked by vertical lines, a necklace, and a domed tiara with earflaps bound…

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Pautalia, Caracalla, 4 unit — Nude Hermes standing facing (CN type 21693)

AD 211–217

4 unit in bronze struck at Pautalia in Thrace under Caracalla, dated AD 211–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21693 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of be…

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Pautalia, Caracalla, 4 unit — Serpent with fishtail coiling (CN type 21264)

AD 203

4 unit in bronze struck at Pautalia in Thrace under Caracalla, dated AD 203. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21264 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Radiate bust of Caracalla, right, see…

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Pautalia, Caracalla, bronze coin — Bearded river-god reclining left (CN type 22552)

AD 197–217

Coin in bronze struck at Pautalia in Thrace under Caracalla, dated AD 197–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22552 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Caracalla, right,…

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Pautalia, Caracalla, bronze coin — Hera enthroned left (CN type 22558)

AD 212–217

Coin in bronze struck at Pautalia in Thrace under Caracalla, dated AD 212–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22558 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of bearded Caracalla,…

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Pautalia, Caracalla, bronze coin — Temple front of a tetrastyle temple (CN type 22132)

AD 211–217

Coin in bronze struck at Pautalia in Thrace under Caracalla, dated AD 211–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22132 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of bear…

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Pautalia, Caracalla, bronze coin — Two emperors standing facing each other (CN type 22542)

Coin in bronze struck at Pautalia in Thrace under Caracalla. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22542 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Radiate bust of Caracalla, right, wearing cuirass and…

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Pautalia, Caracalla, One and one half — Dionysus standing left (CN type 20128)

AD 198–205

One and one half in bronze struck at Pautalia in Thrace under Caracalla, dated AD 198–205. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20128 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthf…

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Pautalia, Faustina II., 3 unit — Roma?) enthroned left (CN type 12540)

AD 161–175

3 unit in bronze struck at Pautalia in Thrace under Faustina II., dated AD 161–175. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12540 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II, ri…