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

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Sestos, large denomination (bronze) — Naked Hermes with caduceus and chlamys (CN type 11970)

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

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Sestos, large denomination (bronze) — Naked Hermes with caduceus and chlamys (CN type 11970)

c. 310–290 BC

Large denomination (bronze) struck at Sestos 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 11970 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Female head, left, wearing earring and s…

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Sestos, Lysimachos, tetradrachm — Athena seated left (CN type 12247)

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

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Sestos, Lysimachos, tetradrachm — Athena seated left (CN type 12247)

c. 297/296–282/281 BC

Tetradrachm in silver struck at Sestos in Thrace under Lysimachos, dated c. 297/296–282/281 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12247 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: ruler). Obverse: Diademed head of dei…

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Sestos, middle denomination (Bronze) — Thyrsos (CN type 11946)

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

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Sestos, middle denomination (Bronze) — Thyrsos (CN type 11946)

c. 150–100 BC

Middle denomination (Bronze) struck at Sestos in Thrace, dated c. 150–100 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 11946 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of (youthful) Dionysos wearing ivy…

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Side, bronze coin — Athena standing left (CN type 3168)

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

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Side, bronze coin — Athena standing left (CN type 3168)

3rd century BC

Coin in bronze struck at Side, dated 3rd century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 3168 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Reverse: Athena standing left, ho…

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Sigeion, drachm — Owl standing right (CN type 22715)

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

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Sigeion, drachm — Owl standing right (CN type 22715)

c. 360–340 BC

Drachm in silver struck at Sigeion in Troas, dated c. 360–340 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22715 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Athena three-quarter facing right, wearing tr…

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Silver denarius of Brutus, Roman, 54 BCE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver denarius of Brutus, Roman, 54 BCE

54 BCE

Denarius in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 08.170.81), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver denarius of Brutus”. The museum dates it 54 BCE and records its origin as Roman; Late Republican. The museum records the medium as Silver and the dimensions as…

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Silver denarius of Caracalla, Roman, 202–205 CE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver denarius of Caracalla, Roman, 202–205 CE

202–205 CE

Denarius in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 08.170.342), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver denarius of Caracalla”. The museum dates it 202–205 CE and records its origin as Roman; Mid Imperial, Severan. The museum records the medium as Silver and the…

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Silver denarius of Julius Caesar, Roman, 47–46 BCE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver denarius of Julius Caesar, Roman, 47–46 BCE

47–46 BCE

Denarius of Julius Caesar in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 08.170.80), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver denarius of Julius Caesar”. The museum dates it 47–46 BCE and records its origin as Roman; Late Republican. The museum records the medium as S…

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Silver denarius of Julius Caesar, Roman, Gaul, 49–48 BCE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver denarius of Julius Caesar, Roman, Gaul, 49–48 BCE

49–48 BCE

Denarius in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession X.314.5), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver denarius of Julius Caesar”. The museum dates it 49–48 BCE and records its origin as Roman, Gaul; Late Republican. The museum records the medium as Silver and the…

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Silver denarius of Maximinus Thrax, Roman, 236 CE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver denarius of Maximinus Thrax, Roman, 236 CE

236 CE

Denarius in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 08.170.346), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver denarius of Maximinus Thrax”. The museum dates it 236 CE and records its origin as Roman; Late Imperial. The museum records the medium as Silver and the dimen…

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Silver denarius of Octavian, Roman, 29–27 BCE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver denarius of Octavian, Roman, 29–27 BCE

29–27 BCE

Denarius of Octavian in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 08.170.88), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver denarius of Octavian”. The museum dates it 29–27 BCE and records its origin as Roman; Late Republican. The museum records the medium as Silver and…

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Silver denarius of Septimius Severus, Roman, 202–210 CE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver denarius of Septimius Severus, Roman, 202–210 CE

202–210 CE

Denarius in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 08.170.334), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver denarius of Septimius Severus”. The museum dates it 202–210 CE and records its origin as Roman; Mid Imperial, Severan. The museum records the medium as Silver…

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Silver denarius serratus of Mamilius Limetanus, Roman, 82 BCE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver denarius serratus of Mamilius Limetanus, Roman, 82 BCE

82 BCE

Denarius in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 08.170.82), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver denarius serratus of Mamilius Limetanus”. The museum dates it 82 BCE and records its origin as Roman; Late Republican. The museum records the medium as Silver…

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Silver Drachm of Ariobarzanes I, Greek, Cappadocia, Eusebeia, ca. 96–63 BC

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver Drachm of Ariobarzanes I, Greek, Cappadocia, Eusebeia, ca. 96–63 BC

ca. 96–63 BC

Drachm in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 2021.40.78), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver Drachm of Ariobarzanes I”. The museum dates it ca. 96–63 BC and records its origin as Greek, Cappadocia, Eusebeia. The museum records the medium as Silver and t…

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Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII, Greek, Seleucid, ca. 121–97 BC

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII, Greek, Seleucid, ca. 121–97 BC

ca. 121–97 BC

Tetradrachm in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 2021.40.88), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII”. The museum dates it ca. 121–97 BC and records its origin as Greek, Seleucid; Hellenistic. The museum records the medium as…

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Silver tetradrachm of Lysimachos, Greek, Macedonian, 297–281 BCE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver tetradrachm of Lysimachos, Greek, Macedonian, 297–281 BCE

297–281 BCE

Tetradrachm in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 05.44.430), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver tetradrachm of Lysimachos”. The museum dates it 297–281 BCE and records its origin as Greek, Macedonian; Hellenistic. The museum records the medium as Silve…

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Silver Tetradrachm of Philip II, Greek, Macedon, ca. 359–355 BC

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver Tetradrachm of Philip II, Greek, Macedon, ca. 359–355 BC

ca. 359–355 BC

Tetradrachm in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 2021.40.81), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver Tetradrachm of Philip II”. The museum dates it ca. 359–355 BC and records its origin as Greek, Macedon. The museum records the medium as Silver and the dim…

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Silver tetradrachm of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, Ptolemaic, 164–145 BCE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver tetradrachm of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, Ptolemaic, 164–145 BCE

164–145 BCE

Tetradrachm in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 05.44.884), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver tetradrachm of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes”. The museum dates it 164–145 BCE and records its origin as Ptolemaic; Hellenistic. The museum records the medium as S…

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Silver tetradrachm, Greek, 315–308 BCE

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver tetradrachm, Greek, 315–308 BCE

315–308 BCE

Tetradrachm in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 05.44.388), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver tetradrachm”. The museum dates it 315–308 BCE and records its origin as Greek; Hellenistic. The museum records the medium as Silver and the dimensions as Di…

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Silver tetradrachm, Greek, Attica, ca. 440–404 BC

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Silver tetradrachm, Greek, Attica, ca. 440–404 BC

ca. 440–404 BC

Tetradrachm in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 2021.40.80), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Silver tetradrachm”. The museum dates it ca. 440–404 BC and records its origin as Greek, Attica. The museum records the medium as Silver and the dimensions as 15/…

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Sinope, bronze coin — Perseus standing facing holding Medusa‘s head and harpa (CN type 24483)

Photograph: Time - Numismatic (formerly Rönesans Salzgitter); Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Sinope, bronze coin — Perseus standing facing holding Medusa‘s head and harpa (CN type 24483)

90–85 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Sinope, dated 90–85 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24483 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Athena, right, wearing helmet. Reverse: Perseus standing fac…

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Sinope, drachm — Quadratum incusum with dotted surface (CN type 22922)

Photograph: Bibliothèque nationale de France; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Sinope, drachm — Quadratum incusum with dotted surface (CN type 22922)

c. 490–425 BC

Drachm in silver struck at Sinope, dated c. 490–425 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22922 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Eagle head right above a dolphin right. Reverse: Quadratum incu…

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Sinope, drachm — Quadratum incusum with dotted surface (CN type 23940)

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

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Sinope, drachm — Quadratum incusum with dotted surface (CN type 23940)

c. 425–410 BC

Drachm in silver struck at Sinope, dated c. 425–410 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23940 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Eagle head left. Reverse: Quadratum incusum with dotted surface…

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Sinope, drachm — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 22925)

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

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Sinope, drachm — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 22925)

c. 490–425 BC

Drachm in silver struck at Sinope, dated c. 490–425 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22925 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Eagle head left above a dolphin left. Reverse: Quadripartite in…

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Sinope, drachm — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 23935)

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

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Sinope, drachm — Quadripartite incuse square (CN type 23935)

c. 425–410 BC

Drachm in silver struck at Sinope, dated c. 425–410 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23935 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Eagle head left above a dolphin left. Reverse: Quadripartite in…

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Sinope, silver coin — Eagle standing facing (CN type 24514)

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

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Sinope, silver coin — Eagle standing facing (CN type 24514)

330–250 BC

Coin in silver struck at Sinope, dated 330–250 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24514 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of nymphe Sinope, left, wearing turreted stephane. Reverse: E…

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Sinope, silver coin — Eagle standing facing (CN type 24516)

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

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Sinope, silver coin — Eagle standing facing (CN type 24516)

330–300 BC

Coin in silver struck at Sinope, dated 330–300 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24516 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of nymphe Sinope facing three-quarters to left, wearing neckl…

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Sinope, silver coin — Eagle standing facing (CN type 24517)

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

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Sinope, silver coin — Eagle standing facing (CN type 24517)

330–300 BC

Coin in silver struck at Sinope, dated 330–300 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24517 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of nymphe Sinope, left, wearing sphendone. Reverse: Eagle sta…

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Skamandria, bronze coin — Fir cone (CN type 19462)

Photograph: H.I., Lemgo; Corpus Nummorum (Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities)

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Skamandria, bronze coin — Fir cone (CN type 19462)

c. 350–300 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Skamandria in Troas, dated c. 350–300 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19462 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period). Obverse: Fir-wreathed head of a goddess (Ide), right. Reverse: Fir cone. Legend…

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Skamandria, bronze coin — Fir-tree (CN type 12921)

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

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Skamandria, bronze coin — Fir-tree (CN type 12921)

second half of the 4th century BC

Coin in bronze struck at Skamandria in Troas, dated second half of the 4th century BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12921 (period: Classical/Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Fir-wreathed head of…

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Skepsis, Augustus, bronze coin — Bare head of Lucius Caesar (CN type 18621)

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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Skepsis, Augustus, bronze coin — Bare head of Lucius Caesar (CN type 18621)

31 BC to AD –14

Coin in bronze struck at Skepsis in Troas under Augustus, dated 31 BC to AD –14. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 18621 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: bare head of Gaius Caesar, right.…

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Skepsis, bronze coin — Eagle with spread wings standing on base (CN type 19665)

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

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Skepsis, bronze coin — Eagle with spread wings standing on base (CN type 19665)

c. 200–75 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Skepsis in Troas, dated c. 200–75 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19665 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Horned head of Dionysos, facing, wearing kalathos and…

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Skepsis, bronze coin — Female goddess standing left (CN type 19682)

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

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Skepsis, bronze coin — Female goddess standing left (CN type 19682)

1st–2nd century AD

Coin in bronze struck at Skepsis in Troas, dated 1st–2nd century AD. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19682 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Nike standing left, holding laurel wreath in…

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Skepsis, bronze coin — Horseman galopping right (CN type 18956)

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

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Skepsis, bronze coin — Horseman galopping right (CN type 18956)

c. AD 169–235

Coin in bronze struck at Skepsis in Troas, dated c. AD 169–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 18956 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bearded bust of Dionysus, right, wearing iv…

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Skepsis, drachm — Fir-tree between two bunches of grapes within linear square and (CN type 20820)

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

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Skepsis, drachm — Fir-tree between two bunches of grapes within linear square and (CN type 20820)

c. 450–400 BC

Drachm in silver struck at Skepsis in Troas, dated c. 450–400 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20820 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Forepart of winged horse, right. On neck, a symbol. L…

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Skepsis, Septimius Severus, bronze coin — Aphrodite standing left (CN type 21939)

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

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Skepsis, Septimius Severus, bronze coin — Aphrodite standing left (CN type 21939)

AD 193–217

Coin in bronze struck at Skepsis in Troas under Septimius Severus, dated AD 193–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21939 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust o…

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Skepsis, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Cult statue of Zeus Idaios (CN type 19192)

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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Skepsis, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Cult statue of Zeus Idaios (CN type 19192)

AD 222–235

Coin in bronze struck at Skepsis in Troas under Severus Alexander, dated AD 222–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19192 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Severus Alex…

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Skepsis, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Dionysus standing l (CN type 19191)

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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Skepsis, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Dionysus standing l (CN type 19191)

AD 222–235

Coin in bronze struck at Skepsis in Troas under Severus Alexander, dated AD 222–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19191 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Severus Alex…

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Skepsis, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Dionysus standing left (CN type 19196)

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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Skepsis, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Dionysus standing left (CN type 19196)

AD 222–235

Coin in bronze struck at Skepsis in Troas under Severus Alexander, dated AD 222–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19196 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Severus Alex…

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Skepsis, tetradrachm — Zeus Idaios standing facing (CN type 20885)

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

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Skepsis, tetradrachm — Zeus Idaios standing facing (CN type 20885)

c. 85–70 BC

Tetradrachm in silver struck at Skepsis in Troas, dated c. 85–70 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 20885 (period: Hellenistic Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus, right. Reverse: Zeus Idai…

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Skylake, bronze coin — Laurel-branch (CN type 19712)

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

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Skylake, bronze coin — Laurel-branch (CN type 19712)

c. 400–300 BC

Coin in bronze struck at Skylake in Mysia, dated c. 400–300 BC. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 19712 (period: Classical Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Head of Apollo (?), right, wearing hair bun and wreath.…

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Smyrna, Gordian III., 4 unit — Amazon of Smyrna and Tyche of Perinthus (CN type 3411)

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

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Smyrna, Gordian III., 4 unit — Amazon of Smyrna and Tyche of Perinthus (CN type 3411)

AD 238–244

4 unit in bronze struck at Smyrna 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 3411 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: league). Obverse: Laureate bust of Gordian III, right, wear…

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Solidus (Cleveland Museum of Art 2004.151)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Solidus (Cleveland Museum of Art 2004.151)

565–578

Cleveland Museum of Art object 2004.151: Solidus, 565–578. Byzantine, 6th century. Gold; diameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.). Inscribed: (Avers): DNI VST NVSPPAVI (Revers): VICTORI AAVCCCH and CONOB. It is catalogued in the museum's Medieval Art department under Coins. Credit line: Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion Korllos.…

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Solidus of Arkadios (Cleveland Museum of Art 1968.53)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Solidus of Arkadios (Cleveland Museum of Art 1968.53)

395–408 CE

The coins shown here include the solidus, the basic gold coin of 24 karats; the tremissis, a gold coin of one-third the weight and value of the solidus; and the nomisma, which in the 10th century replaced the solidus as the standard gold coin. Cleveland Museum of Art object 1968.53: Solidus of Arkadios, 395–408 CE.…

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Solidus of Gratian (r. 375–383), Byzantine, 375–83

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Solidus of Gratian (r. 375–383), Byzantine, 375–83

375–83

Solidus in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 67.265.17), catalogued by the museum's Medieval Art department under the title “Solidus of Gratian (r. 375–383)”. The museum dates it 375–83 and records its origin as Byzantine. The museum records the medium as Gold and the dimensions as Overall: 13/16 x…

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Solidus of Justinian I (Cleveland Museum of Art 1968.55)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Solidus of Justinian I (Cleveland Museum of Art 1968.55)

c. 545–65

The solidus is the basic gold coin of 24 karats; the tremissis, a gold coin of one-third the weight and value of the solidus; and the nomisma, which replaced the solidus as the standard gold coin in the 900s. Cleveland Museum of Art object 1968.55: Solidus of Justinian I, c. 545–65. Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzant…

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Solidus of Justinian II (685-95), Byzantine, 692–695

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Solidus of Justinian II (685-95), Byzantine, 692–695

692–695

Solidus in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 10.130.1495), catalogued by the museum's Medieval Art department under the title “Solidus of Justinian II (685-95)”. The museum dates it 692–695 and records its origin as Byzantine; Constantinople. The museum records the medium as Gold and the dimensions…

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Solidus of Maurice Tiberius (Cleveland Museum of Art 2004.150)

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Solidus of Maurice Tiberius (Cleveland Museum of Art 2004.150)

583–602

This coin was minted by Maurice Tiberius, an emperor best known for his military prowess and his successes in the war against the Persians. Cleveland Museum of Art object 2004.150: Solidus of Maurice Tiberius, 583–602. Byzantine, 6th-7th century. Gold; diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.). Inscribed: (Avers): DN MAVRC TIbPPAV…

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