Arete Coins

Ancient coins from the classical era

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

An early #tetradrachm from #Olynthos featuring #Apollo and a #kithara on the reverse. Circa 420-415 BC. The kithara was an advanced version of the #lyre. #AncientCoin #Chalcidice #GreekCoins #AncientGreece #Antiquity #AncientArt #Numismatics
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[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

#MarcusAurelius was born OTD in 121 AD.
#MarcusAureliusQuote #RomanCoins #AncientCoins #Stoicism #PaxRomana #Stoic #RomanCoin #Numismatics #RomanNumismatics #AncientCoinage #AncientPhilosophy #WisdomQuote #RomanEmperor #RomanHistory #RomanEmpire

https://t.co/GNnz3j7FZy

[Gareth Harney @OptimoPrincipi]

The "Codex Aureus", a literal 'golden book' of the Habsburg's Roman aurei, compiled in 1714 during the reign of Charles VI, Imperial Coin Collection, Vienna Kunsthistorisches Museum #roman #numismatics #austria

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

Silver #Tetradrachm (16 Litrai) of #Philistis of #Syracuse, struck circa 218-214 BC. #AncientSicily #AncientCoins #AncientGreekCoins #MagnaGrecia #Numismatics #AncientGreece #Quadriga #SicilianHistory #MagnaGraecia #Numismatica

To item: https://t.co/mA45AnVXtM

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

#Tetradrachm of #Ptolemy I Soter. Struck in Alexandria, Egypt, in the name of #AlexanderTheGreat ca. 303 BC. The deified portrait is that of Alexander wearing an elephant headdress as a symbol of his conquests in India. #AncientCoins #Numismatics

To item: https://t.co/kt0tHLF1lB

[Ancient Nomos @ANAMCurator]

The “Milvian” (Battle) Pontem? This ancient bronze coin features a cross-braced wooden framework bridge (pontoon?) structure traversing water, c. 330 AD. A river (Tiber?) flows between two arched towers which appear to be floating between the river banks. https://t.co/Tr5LmtUsPk

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

Aesthetically pleasing #dupondius of #Nero, with dark emerald green patina. Laureate portrait, instead of radiate as was typical after Nero's later monetary reform. #RomanCoins #EmperorNero #AncientCoins #Numismatics #AncientCoin

To item: https://t.co/gllArm3OX5

[Gareth Harney @OptimoPrincipi]

The perfect #HappyNewYear⁠ ⁠coin: Commodus (assassinated on this day in 192 AD) depicted as Janus, god of new beginnings and transitions; the two faces of Janus look both to the future and the past. May the 2020’s be an ‘Optimus Maximus’ decade for you all! #Roman #2020NewYear

[Peter Tompa @Aurelius161180]

The State Department bureaucracy noticed this controversial MOU request over the holidays probably hoping it would not attract too much attention. Seems like their plan is working— only 10 comments so far.

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

Athens #tetradrachm, ca. 454-404 BC. One of the most iconic and collectible types of #AncientCoins. The silver #Athena and #owl coin came to be the first international currency. #Numismatics #Coins #AncientGreece #AncientGreek #CoinCollecting #RareCoins

https://t.co/HiSfr7INAV

[NGC @NGCcoin]

Ancient coins attest to the enduring interest in the strait separating Sicily from the rest of Italy. Learn more: https://t.co/omK8oIy6RN (Images courtesy of Classical Numismatic Group) ... #numismatics #coins #coincollecting #coincollection #italy #sicily #ancientcoins #messina

[Dr Sophie Hay @pompei79]

Excavations in 1931 in #Herculaneum revealed intact roofs near the House of the Loom and these photos show how the imbrices (curved tiles) cap the edges of the tegulae (flat tiles).
[Images: Camardo & Notomista 2017]

[ASCSA @ASCSAthens]

Did the Ancient Romans Use Infographics?: https://t.co/2rwACEK7qV via @hyperallergic.

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

Rare silver #stater from #Kelenderis in #Cilicia, dating to around 425-400 B.C. An example of dynamic ancient Greek artistry. #GreekCoin #AncientCoins #RareCoins #Numismatics #AncientGreece #5thcenturybc #SilverCoin #Coins #Goat

https://t.co/rHZ2qSBC5E

[ASCSA Publications @ascsapubs]

This famous shield found at the Athenian Agora (B 262) probably originally hung in the Painted Stoa. It is inscribed, "The Athenians, from the Spartans, at Pylos"—a testament to Athenian pride in their victory over Sparta there in 425 B.C. #FridayFind

https://t.co/dowiiLeP5G

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

Fine style #tetradrachm of #Demetrios I in the name of #AlexanderTheGreat. #GreekCoin #AncientCoins #Herakles #Zeus #Numismatics #GreekMythology #AncientGreece

https://t.co/Gyayyj3iUj

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

Variety of Roman bronzes coming soon to the shop. #Nero, #Vespasian, #Trajan, #Hadrian, #AntoninusPius, and #MarcusAurelius. #RomanCoins #Sestertius #AncientCoins

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

Just listed: Extremely Fine #denarius of #Trajan commemorating the emperor's exploits in the #DacianWars. #AncientCoins #RomanCoins #denarii #numismatics #RomanImperial #RareCoins #Numismatik #monedas #münzen #CoinCollecting #SPQR #OptimoPrincipi

https://t.co/bkFSNvYupn

[Planet Pompeii @PlanetPompeii]

Extremely rare wooden purse of the #Roman era, which escaped incredibly from the fury of #Vesuvius. Coming from the suburban area of ​​#Herculaneum.

[Arete Coins @AreteCoins]

#Denarii portrait timeline of birthday boy #Caracalla, born on this day in 188 AD. #Numismatics #Denarius #RomanCoins #AncientCoins #SeveranDynasty #RomanImperialCoins #RomanEmpire #RomanEmperor #AncientNumismatics