Ancient Coin Stories

from the time of Philip II, Alexander III, and the Era of the Diadochi

Collections

Explore my collections

Cities

Greek Cities

Most but not all are from near the time of Alexander the Great. View by map or a full list.

People

From Philip II, Alexander III, and the Diadochi

This is the collection that started it all. View by timeline or a full list.

Kingdoms

Kingdoms After Alexander

See how the territory previously controlled by Alexander changed during the 300 years after his death.

Romans

Emperors and their families

I don’t focus as much on Roman coins, but every once in a while I add one. Here’s what I’ve accumulated thus far.

Thracians

Thracian Kings

I have some family history from Thrace and something about these tiny nondescript bronzes interests me.

Other

Everything else

This is a motley assortment of coins that belong to areas I don’t normally pursue.

The 10,000

Xenophon’s thrilling tale

This is a small collection I’ve built up of coins from individuals and places mentioned in Xenophon’s Anabasis.

Macedon

Koinon of Macedon

This is my newest collection, consisting of a series of bronzes minted 600 years after Alexander’s death by several Roman Emperors.

Blogs

Feel free to browse my random ruminations concerning ancient numismatics.