Ancient Coin Stories

Ancient Coin Stories

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

Collections

Explore my collections

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Cities

Greek Cities

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

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People

From Philip II, Alexander III, and the Diadochi

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

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Kingdoms

Kingdoms After Alexander

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

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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.

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Thracians

Thracian Kings

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

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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.

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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.

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Stars

Ancient Greek Stars

This is a collection of different shaped stars on Hellenistic coins.

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Sculpture

Copies of ancient sculptures

Depictions of ancient sculptures, some of whom are no longer in existence.

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Athens

Bronzes from Ancient Athens

The most famous city of ancient Greece through the ages.

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Other

Everything else

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

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Blogs

Feel free to browse my random ruminations concerning ancient numismatics.

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