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27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Augustus Bronze Portrait Coin Main Image

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Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - 27BC-AD14 F Main Image

You can own a bronze portrait coin of Rome's first emperor, and one of the first known coin collectors, Augustus. Commemorate this legendary ruler with a genuine ancient bronze coin that displays his portrait on one side and SC (Senatus Consulto), meaning "by the decree of the Senate," on the other. Augustus laid the foundations for an Empire that endured for over 4 centuries.

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - 27BC-AD14 F

27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Augustus Bronze Portrait Coin

A.D. 96-98 Nerva Bronze Sestertius Main Image

The aged Nerva ruled for about 16 months. Although he was popular with the public, he was unpopular with the army. He chose Trajan as his successor, starting the successful system of adopting the best man to rule.

A.D. 96-98 Nerva Bronze Sestertius

A.D. 350-353 Magnentius Bronze Bridgnorth Shropshire Hoard Coin, Emperor Standing Reverse Main Image

Another publicity type, this design shows the emperor standing holding Victory in one hand and a standard in the other. Struck at the Treveri Mint (Trier, Germany), the reverse reminds the public that the emperor is responsible for Rome&#39;s happiness and prosperity.

A.D. 350-353 Magnentius Bronze Bridgnorth Shropshire Hoard Coin, Emperor Standing Reverse

285-246 B.C. Ptolemy II Extra Large Bronze Zeus Svoronos Main Image

285-246 B.C. Ptolemy II Extra Large Bronze Zeus Svoronos

15B.C.-A.D. 19 Germanicus Bronze Portrait Main Image

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - 15BC-AD19 VF Main Image

Germanicus was the nephew of Emperor Tiberius, and father of future Emperor Caligula. He successfully campaigned in Germany for two years, recovering some of the legionary standards lost in battle by his predecessor. In A.D. 17, he was made consul, and soon went to Antioch, Syria, to settle problems in the eastern territories. While there, Germanicus became sick and died. It was believed he had been poisoned by the governor. All coins were struck after his death.

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - 15BC-AD19 VF

15B.C.-A.D. 19 Germanicus Bronze Portrait

A.D. 249-251 Trajan Decius Bronze Semis Main Image

A.D. 249-251 Trajan Decius Bronze Semis

A.D. 350-353 Magnentius Bronze Portrait Main Image

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD350-353 VF+ Main Image

Magnentius became emperor of the west in A.D. 350, controlling Gaul, Britain and Spain. Although he was willing to share the empire with Constantius II and tried to make peace, hostilities broke out within a year. Initially, Magnentius defeated his rival, but eventually Constantius II, with superior cavalry and archers, gained the upper hand. Magnentius committed suicide in A.D. 353, and for the first time in 16 years, the Empire was again united under one ruler.

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD350-353 VF+

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD350-353 XF Main Image

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD350-353 XF

A.D. 350-353 Magnentius Bronze Portrait

A.D. 527-565 Justinian I Copper Follis Main Image

Born of peasant stock, Justinian I rose to become one of the greatest rulers of the Byzantine Empire, where he remained for nearly four decades. As emperor, he tried to restore the Roman territory lost to invaders in the 5th century. His achievements include the codification of Roman law and the restoration of the Hagia Sophia church - both of which are still in use today.

A.D. 527-565 Justinian I Copper Follis

A.D.235-238 Maximinus I Bronze Sestertius Main Image

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD235-238 VF+ Main Image

Maximinus II, nephew of Emperor Galerius, rose through the ranks of the army and was adopted by Galerius who gave him the title of Caesar in 305. In late 308, Maximinus II was named Filius Augustorum. A year later, Maximinus II was promoted to the rank of Augustus in the east, along with Licinius. He won a major victory over the Persians in 310 and continued to wage war against eastern enemies, but Licinius attacked and defeated him in April 313.

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD235-238 VF+

A.D.235-238 Maximinus I Bronze Sestertius

180-145 B.C. Ptolemy VI Small Bronze Hercules Sole Reign Svoronos Main Image

180-145 B.C. Ptolemy VI Small Bronze Hercules Sole Reign Svoronos

285-246 B.C. Ptolemy II Extra Small Bronze Alexander Svoronos Main Image

285-246 B.C. Ptolemy II Extra Small Bronze Alexander Svoronos

A.D. 260-269 Postumus Silver Antoninianus, Hercules Reverse Main Image

Roman general Postumus set himself up as an independent emperor in Gaul&rsquo;s Rhine River Valley shortly before A.D. 260. To reinforce his image as a powerful leader, Postumus issued silver Antoninianus coins with Hercules, a demigod born with incredible strength and stamina, struck on the reverse, holding a club and lion skin. Minted more than 1,700 years ago, this ancient coin is in Very Fine Plus condition with sharp details and nice surfaces. The bearded Postumus is depicted with a radiated crown on the obverse. A noteworthy addition to a collection &ndash; order this silver coin featuring Hercules and Postumus today!

A.D. 260-269 Postumus Silver Antoninianus, Hercules Reverse

A.D. 238-244 Gordian III Bronze Sestertius Main Image

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD238-244 F/VF Main Image

This ancient Roman coin depicts Emperor Gordian III, grandson of Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II. Gordian III was named Caesar by joint Emperors Balbinus and Pupienus Maximus. After their massacre by the Praetorian Guard, he became sole emperor between the ages of 13-16. The Praetorian Guard had grown so powerful that no one could be emperor without its goodwill. Gordian III was murdered by traitors within his own troops.

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD238-244 F/VF

A.D. 238-244 Gordian III Bronze Sestertius

A.D. 235-238 Maximus Bronze Sestertius as Caesar Main Image

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD235-238 VF Main Image

This bronze sestertius was struck under Emperor Maximinus I Thrax to honor his son Maximus, who became Caesar at the age of 20. Although he was capable of being a good leader, he chose to abandon his responsibilities. Because of his insolence and pride, Roman citizens and the army despised him. In June of A.D. 238, he was assassinated along with his father by the soldiers of Legion II.

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD235-238 VF

A.D. 235-238 Maximus Bronze Sestertius as Caesar

222-204 B.C. Ptolemy IV Medium Bronze Zeus Svoronos Main Image

222-204 B.C. Ptolemy IV Medium Bronze Zeus Svoronos

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A.D. 66-70 First Jewish Revolt Bronze Coin Main Image

A.D. 66-70 1st Jewish Revolt Year 2 Bronze VG/F Main Image

The world`s greatest army - Rome - meets defeat at the hands of a rebel band. These bronze Prutahs from Year 2 or the First Revolt (A.D. 66-70) recall that victory! Struck in A.D. 67/68, these display an amphora on the obverse and a vine leaf on the reverse. Plus, each carries the slogan "Freedom of Zion."

A.D. 66-70 1st Jewish Revolt Year 2 Bronze VG/F

A.D. 66-70 1st Jewish Revolt Year 2 Bronze VF Main Image

A.D. 66-70 1st Jewish Revolt Year 2 Bronze VF

In A.D. 66, Rome&#39;s Nero confiscated money from Judaea&#39;s Jewish temple and incited a revolt. This A.D. 66-70 bronze coin struck by therebels recalls their yearn for self rule and the First Jewish Revolt.

A.D. 66-70 First Jewish Revolt Bronze Coin

A.D. 198-209 Geta as Caesar Silver Denarius Main Image

Born in 189, Geta was the younger son of Emperor Septimius Severus. In 198, he received the title of Caesar when his older brother Caracalla was promoted to Augustus. Geta took part in his father's expedition to Britain, and in 209 was named Augustus, as it was his father's wish that his sons co-rule. After Severus died in 211, Caracalla's cruel, jealous nature would not permit sharing of the throne. He had Geta, along with thousands of his supporters, murdered the same year.

A.D. 198-209 Geta as Caesar Silver Denarius

A.D. 579-590 King Hormazd IV Silver Drachm Main Image

A.D. 579-590 King Hormazd IV Silver Drachm F/VF Main Image

Hormazd IV inherited his father`s (Khusru I) war against the Turks, and failed to make peace. He also lacked his father`s strength of character and could not maintain authority. After reigning for 12 years, a conspiracy by the nobility forced him to abdicate in favor of his son, Khusru II.

A.D. 579-590 King Hormazd IV Silver Drachm F/VF

A.D. 579-590 King Hormazd IV Silver Drachm VF Main Image

A.D. 579-590 King Hormazd IV Silver Drachm VF

Hormazd IV inherited his father's (Khusru I) war against the Turks, and failed to make peace. He also lacked his father's strength of character and could not maintain authority. After reigning for 12 years, a conspiracy by the nobility forced him to abdicate in favor of his son, Khusru II.

A.D. 579-590 King Hormazd IV Silver Drachm

205-180 B.C. Ptolemy V Small Bronze Alexander Svoronos Main Image

205-180 B.C. Ptolemy V Small Bronze Alexander Svoronos

205-180 B.C. Ptolemy V Medium Bronze Isis Svoronos Main Image

205-180 B.C. Ptolemy V Medium Bronze Isis Svoronos

205-180 B.C. Ptolemy V Extra Small Bronze Isis Svoronos Main Image

205-180 B.C. Ptolemy V Extra Small Bronze Isis Svoronos

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm Main Image

This large silver coin shows the ambitious Sassanian King Khusru II. Many cities fell to his advancing armies: Damascus, Alexandria, even Jerusalem, where his army seized the True Cross. The reverse shows a Zoroastrian fire altar, an important religious symbol for the Sassanians. When the Byzantine emperor Heraclius defeated Khusru II, he destroyed the Sassanians' main fire alter in retaliation for the sack of Jerusalem.

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm F/VF Main Image

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm F/VF

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm VF Main Image

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm VF

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm VFXF Main Image

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm VFXF

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm XF Main Image

A.D. 590-628 King Khusru II Silver Drachm XF

A.D. 117-138 Hadrian Bronze As Main Image

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD117-138 F/VF Main Image

Hadrian`s father died when he was 10 years old, so Hadrian was placed under the care of the future emperor, Trajan. He served in the military under Trajan and was adopted by him, becoming emperor when Trajan died. Hadrian was one of the most capable Roman emperors, traveling extensively throughout his realm. During the 20 years of his reign, Rome enjoyed peaceful conditions and life in the provinces flourished.

Ancient Bronze and Copper - Roman Imperial Bronze - AD117-138 F/VF

Hadrian&#39;s father died when he was 10 years old, so Hadrian was placed under the care of the future emperor, Trajan. He served in the military under Trajan and was adopted by him, becoming emperor when Trajan died. Hadrian was one of the most capable Roman emperors, traveling extensively throughout his realm. During the 20 years of his reign, Rome enjoyed peaceful conditions and life in the provinces flourished.

A.D. 117-138 Hadrian Bronze As

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