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The
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
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| Features:
Head of Zeus |
| Region:
Egypt |
| Mint:
Alexandria |
| Materials:
Bronze Coin |
| Framing:
14k/Silver |
| Reverse:
Eagle |
| Denomination:
AE23 |
| Date:
285 - 246 BC |
| Stones:
Garnet |
| Reference
#: SMINDRM14-8 |
| Price:
$ 1,195 (USD) |
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The
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
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Egypt had been part of the Persian Empire from 525 BC, but
in 332, Alexander the Great was crowned as Pharaoh at Memphis
and three centuries of Greek rule were inaugurated. The
great coastal city of Alexandria was founded the following
year and soon replaced Memphis as the seat of government.
Ptolemy, one of Alexander's generals, was appointed Satrap
of Egypt in 323 BC and quickly set about consolidating his
position. read
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The
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
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| Features:
Head of Zeus |
| Region:
Egypt |
| Mint:
Alexandria |
| Materials:
Bronze Coin |
| Framing:
14k/Silver |
| Reverse:
Eagle |
| Denomination:
AE Bronze |
| Date:
285 - 246 BC |
| Stones:
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| Reference
#: SMINDRM66-5 |
| Price:
$ 1,395 (USD) |
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The
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
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Egypt had been part of the Persian Empire from 525 BC, but
in 332, Alexander the Great was crowned as Pharaoh at Memphis
and three centuries of Greek rule were inaugurated. The
great coastal city of Alexandria was founded the following
year and soon replaced Memphis as the seat of government.
Ptolemy, one of Alexander's generals, was appointed Satrap
of Egypt in 323 BC and quickly set about consolidating his
position. read
more.
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Alexander
the Great
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| Features:
Alexander the Great |
| Region:
Greek Asia |
| Mint:
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| Materials:
Silver Coin |
| Framing:
14k |
| Reverse:
Zeus |
| Denomination:
Drachm |
| Date:
336 - 323 BC |
Stones:
Diamonds, 0.35 CT;
Sapphires, 0.56 CT |
| Reference
#: Paro-085 |
| Price:
$ 2,495 (USD) |
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The
Ultimate Greek Coin
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The designs on coins are often laden with symbolism. Kings,
queens and presidents have used them to express ideas or
to display their own likeness. The ancient Greeks were notorious
for their love of symbolism, and on this coin of the legendary
Greek king and conqueror, 'Alexander the Great,' we find
some of the best ever produced, as he portrays himself as
the Greeks' greatest warrior/god, Hercules. The front of
this coin shows the Greek hero Herakles, who is better known
by the name Hercules, which the Romans gave him. read
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Athena
& Pegasus
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| Features:
Pegasus |
| Region:
Greece |
| Mint:
Corinth |
| Materials:
Silver Coin |
| Framing:
14k |
| Reverse:
Athena |
| Denomination:
Stater |
| Date:
300 - 250 BC |
| Stones:
Diamonds, 0.40 CT |
| Reference
#: PKO-1078 |
| Price:
$ 2,995 (USD) |
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A
Coin of Pegasus & Athena
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Pegasus was especially important to the citizens of the
city of Corinth, for it was there that the Pegasus first
set foot on earth after its birth. With the help of Athena,
the Greek goddess of war and wisdom, a young Corinthian
nobleman named Bellerophon captured the Pegasus while it
paused to drink from a fountain. He then tamed it so he
could ride on its back to accomplish tasks which would otherwise
have been impossible for a mortal. read
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Olympic
Athlete
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| Features:
Slinger |
| Region:
Asia Minor |
| Mint:
Aspendus |
| Materials:
Silver Coin |
| Framing:
14k |
| Reverse:
Two Wrestlers |
| Denomination:
Stater |
| Date:
370 - 330 BC |
| Stones:
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| Reference
#: JKO-052 |
| Price:
$ 2,295 (USD) |
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Wrestlers
& Slingers, Stars of the Ancient Olympics
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Every four years the focus of the world is fixed upon the
Olympic Games - an event which celebrates the unity of mankind
and puts the world's finest athletes to the test. These
games originated with the ancient Greeks, who were as fond
of athletic competition as they were of war, religion, poetry,
wine and music. Wrestling was one of many athletic competitions
of the Olympics and the other games held at major cities
throughout the Greek world. read
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Prancing
Horse
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| Features:
Prancing Horse |
| Region:
Thrace |
| Mint:
Maroneia |
| Materials:
Bronze Coin |
| Framing:
14k/Silver |
| Reverse:
Incuse Square |
| Denomination:
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| Date:
400 - 380 BC |
| Stones:
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| Reference
#: SMINDRM61-8 |
| Price:
$ 695 (USD) |
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Prancing
Horses of Maroneia
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Maron was a priest of Apollo who encountered Ulysses in
the Odyssey. He was honored by his name being given to an
area lying on the northern coast of Greece, Maroneia. Bordering
the Aegean Sea, it was an ancient city in the province of
Thrace, edged on teh west by Macedonia and the waterways
connecting the Aegean with the Baltic Sea. The "Prancing
Horses" featured on many coins from thrace reflect
teh importance of horse breeding to the area. read
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