1136 results for "ancient coins" between $5.00 and $2,000.00

Outside of not being able to read the print on the cover easily, the book is in very good condition. Binding is in excellent condition. Pages clean.

This book describes and analyses the main contributions which the study of coinage can make to ancient history. It shows how the character, patterns and behaviour of coinage bear on major historical themes. This is a new way of looking at coins, and a distinct way of `approaching the ancient world'. Covering the period 600 BC - 400 AD, it will be a popular student purchase.

Coins are a rich source of information for the ancient historian; yet too often historians are uneasy about using them as evidence because of the special problems attached to their interpretation. Ancient History from Coins demystifies this specialized subject and introduces students to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins in the study of ancient history.Christopher Howgego shows through numerous examples how the character, patterns and behavior of coinage bear on major...

Pages: 222, Paperback, Avahouse Sdn Bhd

Coins of Ancient Rome and Greece Set Replicas. Coins of Alexander the Great (Tetradrachm), Julius Caesar (denarius), Cleopatra (Tetradrachm), Mark Antony (cistophorus), Augustus (ci8stophorus), and Nero (Denarius). In a 5 by 7 inch plastic sleeve.

Here are some Sassanian silver drachms depicting the bust of the King in a winged crown. The reverse shows two attendants at the altar of Zoroaster, ( a philosopher and religious leader like Moses, Jesus, and Mohamed who said he was sent by God to teach the people, that the only object of devotion between good and evil was fire ). This religion, considered to be one of the first monotheistic faiths flourished during the Persian dynasty of A.D. 224 - 651.

For aspiring pirates, use these gold plated coins to fill any treasure chest or loot bag. Size 1½" Diam. 72 pieces per package. U.S. Toy Exclusive!

Gino has one of the best Holyland coin collections in the world. And you'll learn fascinating historical Biblical insights as he explains the who what when where of each coin. These original 2000 year old coin are incredible. They include the coin Jesus asked "whose image is on the coin," one of the "thirty pieces of silver," and the half-sheckel Temple Tax!

I purchased this kit to go along with our reading of the book Archaeologists Dig for Clues in preparation for studying ancient history. I felt that the cost was a bit much for just one project to accompany one week of study, but it looked interesting. We will be studying most of the civilizations represented by the coins in this kit, so they would make a nice wall hanging for our school room this year. So I splurged and bought the kit. I'm so glad I did. As I type, my children (ages 8 and 6...

Julia Mamaea. Mother of Severus Alexander. Murdered 235 AD. Diademed and draped bust r. JVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Rev. Felicitas seated l. RIC 681. Short flan. Superb portrait. Dark olive patina. - About EF

Includes A Kids Treasure Map Inside and a 3" Velvet Pouch With Drawstrings

Click on the english flag on the top of MA-SHOPS and you will find the translation for the handling, e.g. shopping cart etc. The description, titel etc is mostly not translated. Take a look at the picture.

They come in two distinct series, the relatively common "MING" types that appear to be related to the ming knifes, and the much scarcer "I" series which seem to represent the issues of a single mint called "I". The only inscriptions they have is their monetary designation of "HUO", a character which has come to mean "knife money", but which had also become a unit of denomination by the time these coins were issued.