#ancientcoins

[corporialus]

Galba Æ sestertius. Minted in December of 68 AD. Reverse depicts the emperor Galba on podium, addressing his soldiers.

Servius Sulpicius Galba was born on the 24th of December, 3 AD to a wealthy family. His father was a hunchback, yet still made a name for himself in Roman politics despite the mockery he faced, even rising to the position of suffect consul in 5 BC.

His rise to becoming emperor came after a long string of serving in prestigious positions around the empire, eventually coming to a head during the revolt against Nero led by Vindex, where he would find much popularity. Nero's steady decline in popularity and eventual suicide led to Galba becoming emperor in June of 68 AD.

Everyone thought Galba would be a good emperor until they actually experienced his principate, which was known for being extremely disciplinarian. One of the most notable recipients of Galba's harshness was a man named Otho, who was one of Nero's drinking buddies.

Galba's downfall began when the northern legions rebelled against him, leading Galba to adopt an heir in order to demonstrate stability for the future, choosing a man named Licinianus. The only major problem with this is that Otho really, really wanted to be Galba's heir. By this time Otho had already began gaining popularity with powerful people due to his "campaign of generosity" (which was just Otho paying gobs of money to anyone who was affected by Galba's stinginess) and this slight by Galba was the last straw after months of neglect. In one power move, Otho bankrupted himself by paying 12 key praetorian guards the equivalent of 720,000 sesterces. This sealed Galba's fate, and on the day of January 15th 69 AD, Galba was brutally murdered in the forum after being lured out by rumors of Otho's assassination.

[impacto1]

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[revessie]

My dream of a "Smith Wigglesworth" angel.

Last night I had a dream that I was in a mall. I needed to call a cab to get home. There were many nice stores there. I went into a pizza shop and then a restaurant to use their phone to get their address for the taxi. They had no addresses. Too tall older gentleman walked by me as though they were checking out or walking somewhere uniformly in a line with others. The one looked like Smith…

[blackbacchus999]

Various Greek coinage in all thier glory!

Larissa, Thessaly; Akragas, Sicily; Argos Peloponnese; Athens, Attica; Eretria, Euboea; Aegae, Macedonia; Ephesus, Ionia; Corinth, Peloponnese; Massalia.

[inflammatory]

No matter how much i fight it i have to admit that i find people on reddit possibly the funniest I can find on the internet

[alsadeekalsadouk]

The Balkan Celts imitated Macedonian and Greek , Roman coinage. The Celts in the Balkans, particularly in the region of present-day Slovenia, minted coins that were heavily influenced by Greek and Macedonian designs. These coins often featured stylized depictions of horses, abstract shapes, and the portraits of Celtic chiefs. The Celts also adopted inscriptions from Roman coins, using abbreviated names of chiefs and regional capitals.

🌴- Copying Greek designs: Initially, Celtic coins imitated Greek designs, especially those of Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great. They retained Greek subjects like the head of Apollo but developed their own style from that basis, creating a Graeco-Celtic synthesis.

🌴- Adding Celtic elements: Over time, Celtic engravers incorporated their own unique elements, such as stylized horses, abstract shapes, and portraits of Celtic chiefs. They also added small Celtic details to Greek designs, like tattoos on the cheek of Zeus.

🌴- Symbolic designs: As the period progressed, Celtic coins became more symbolic, featuring motifs like giants, horsemen, gods, skulls, and chariot wheels. These designs were often abstract and open to interpretation, reflecting the Celtic emphasis on symbolism and mysticism.

🌴- Roman influence: After the Gallic War, Roman influence became more prominent, and Celtic coins began to incorporate Roman designs and inscriptions. However, the Celts adapted these elements to fit their own style, often using them to boast about their economic prowess and tribal achievements.

By combining these elements, the #Celts created a distinctive style that blended Greek and Roman influences with their own cultural and artistic traditions.

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[foxytagles]

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[tr-p-antoninvs-pivs]

This is one of the two kinds of posts on https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/ , the other being “look at this cool coin I just got!” If they are actually ancient, someone there will be able to identify them; if not, they’ll point you to the correct group of weird coin people.

(Make sure the photo is in sharp focus and is as close to the coin as possible. Include pictures of both sides.)

great i'm at my parents place about to go to bed and my mom drops a fun little puzzle in my lap i desperately want to get on but im so tireeeeddddd

She dug up these coins that my great grandmother seemed to have passed down the generations hoping it'd be worth something one day and every source online has either SUPER conflicting results or I'm simply not fine enough of an eye to slog through the counterfeits

for the morning, are any of yall numismatists? I feel like if any corner of the internet there might be a rando thats just SUPER into hundred-year-old chinese coins, it'd be this corner. in the meantime im going to bed

[house-of-emirates]

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[busaccagallery]

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[impacto1]

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[devilishdescent]

#coin #suck #oldcoin #ancientcoin #girl

if she’s your girl why is she sucking on my ancient coin

[arthistoryfeed]

Bronze coin of Augustus and Agrippa, with pig's trotter appendage, c. AD 10-14. Minted in Nemausus. Collection: British Museum

[alsadeekalsadouk]

The use of hippocampus on coins

-Greek Civilization:

In Greek mythology, the hippocampus was often associated with Poseidon, the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Poseidon was said to ride a chariot drawn by hippocampi, which symbolized his dominion over both land and sea. The hippocampus also appeared in ancient Greek art, particularly in pottery and mosaics, where it was depicted as a graceful and powerful creature. These representations often emphasized its role as a creature of the sea, embodying both the beauty and the danger of the ocean.

-Phoenician Civilization:

The Phoenicians, a seafaring people known for their trade and maritime prowess, also featured the hippocampus in their art and mythology. The hippocampus in Phoenician culture symbolized their connection to the sea, which was central to their economy and way of life. The creature was depicted in Phoenician art, particularly in the form of amulets, seals, and decorative items, serving as a protective symbol for sailors and merchants.

-Roman Civilization:

In Roman culture, the hippocampus continued to be associated with the sea and was often linked to Neptune, the Roman equivalent of the Greek Poseidon. The Romans adopted and adapted much of #Greek_mythology , so the #hippocampus retained its significance as a creature of the sea. It appeared in Roman mosaics, sculptures, and other artworks, often in scenes depicting marine life or the gods of the ocean. The hippocampus also symbolized power and strength, qualities that were highly valued in Roman society.

In all these civilizations, the hippocampus served as a powerful symbol of the sea, embodying the duality of beauty and danger, as well as the connection between the human and the divine. #archaeology #ancient #ancienthistory #museum #numismatics #numismatist #numismatica #rarecoins #oldcoins #worldcoins

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[salmangems85]

One of my hobby is collecting antique coins as well. These two coins are from Delhi Sultanate of Pashtun Lodhi dynasty. The coins belongs to Sultan Bahlol Khan Lodhi and his son Sultan Sikandar Lodhi. 15th century AD. . . #coins #numismatic #numismatics #ancientcoins#antiquecoins https://www.instagram.com/p/CHIdtabBHRH/?igshid=1is5uirq3ykb4

[ritterton]

A geat coin and I gotta say that panther has some sculpted attitude!