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The most beautiful coins of antiquity Nominations by collectors from Moneta and Greek coin lists New page added -
The Dacian Wars as seen on coins of Trajan.
Roman coins [440+]
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My Trajan Collection 210+ coins with bio and links to Trajan related sites.
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Greek coins [105+]
Greek Silver Coin Denominations Relative weights and sizes with PDF poster. Greek gods depicted on Greek coins - includes PDF poster. Beauty and Detail on Greek coins close ups and commentary Signed coins of Magna Graecia Evolution of Greek reverse designs |
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Coins from other early civilizations [90+] |
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European coins - pre 1800 [30+] |
Links: Extensive list of over 130 links to resources, collections, dealers and other sites dealing with ancient coins
Maps:
- Spread of Coin Use Across the Mediterranean - Animated
- Ancient Greece and Aegean
- Greek Italy, Magna Graecia
- Parthian Empire
- Roman mint sites
- Mauryan Empire under Asoka
- Trajan's Life and Times as seen through his coins.
- Mediterranean relief map Excellent view of the ancient world from the Interactive Mediterranean Project
Dragons Modern coins with an ancient theme.
Featured Coin of the Month Know thy fakes and counterfeits Links to sites that will help you recognize them. Astronomical symbols on ancient coins Comets, eclipses, conjunctions: they are all represented on ancient coins - or are they? And maybe a supernova?? My coins featuring crescents and stars and other astronomical symbols. Tips for new collectors (with limited income) Suggested books/references with best prices and distributors compiled by William Montefusco. Let me know if you find any bargains.Trajan's Life and Times as seen through his coins. Some recommended dealers. But, caution is always the rule
The most beautiful coins of antiquity Nominations by collectors from Moneta and Greek coin lists Coins with Special Historical Significance Another
Listserv-based page. Moneta members submitted images and text of coins with interesting historical links. Very interesting! Legacy of the Ancients A pictoral essay comparing modern and ancient coins.
How did the Celator's engrave those dies?? Perspectives from jewelers. A thread from the email listserve - Ganoskin.
The ethics of collecting ancient coins An essay on ethical issues affecting collectors and the preservation of cultural heritage. Picture to right: Presenting the Curis Clay, Pliny the Elder Award to Ms. Dawn LaFon of White Station High School.
To contribute to Ancient Coins for Education [ACE], please click on the banner at the bottom of this page. It is tax deductible and a wonderful way to allow students to experience history first hand.
Link to my sporadic coin auctions on Ebay. Wood Carving another avocation of mine is wood sculpture. I'm doing a series on the most beautiful coins of antiquity. If you have a favorite, please vote by contacting me and sending me a pic. Coin Carving 6 carvings: 3 Trajans, a 16 Litrae Hieron II of Syracuse, Lokris, Opuntia Stater, and a Nefertiti thrown in. The stater is illustrated with the steps in the carving process.
E-mail: tjbuggey@memphis.edu
I am sure there are attribution errors among the coins. Feel free to notify me of errors or to let me know what you think of the site. - Thanks.
