Ancient Arabic & Non-Classical Coins
Also called arrowhead money, these pieces were used as currency prior to the introduction of coins. They were traded among the people of Southeast Europe, in an area which is now mostly Bulgaria.
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Product ID: 53689
Nice example of proto-money from the Celtic tribes in southeast Europe.
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Product ID: 53688
Lyon 685
Obverse: Female head right
Reverse: Winged horseman right, scroll pattern beneath
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Product ID: 52920
BMC 1809
Obverse: Ear of grain, CA-MV
Reverse: Horse prancing right, branch and pellet above, pellet in annulet below, CVNO
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Product ID: 52919
Castelia 133
Obverse: Head facing right
Reverse: Charioteer in biga holding whip
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Product ID: 52918
De la tour 9701
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right
Reverse: Horseman right holding palm
Not as crude as the typical Celtic imitations.
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Product ID: 52916
This kingdom was located in South Arabia, much of what is now Yemen. Obverse: Head in beaded border Reverse: Head R. with inscription A small chip is missing from the lower right edge, but the coin ... (more)
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Product ID: 50681
The Parthian Kingdom Vologases VI AR Drachm, minted between 207 and 222 A.D., is a stunning artifact from one of the most enigmatic empires in ancient history. This silver drachm carries the rich ... (more)
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Product ID: 44880
Persis was a small kingdom in what is now Southwest Iran. It was considered part of the Parthian Empire, but appeared to be relatively autonomous, with their own kings. The obverse depicts the king ... (more)
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Product ID: 49297
Mitch 749
Obverse: Azes on horse with whip
Reverse: Zeus holding thunderbolt and sceptre
Taxila Mint
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Product ID: 52922
Gobl 616. Obverse depicts the king making a sacrifice at a fire altar. The reverse shows the goddess Ardoksho seated on a throne.
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Product ID: 52358
Carter 26v. Incredible design, well-struck on a large flan. The obverse shows the king wearing a lion headdress, holding a trident, and sacrificing at a fire altar. The reverse depicts the god ... (more)
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Product ID: 52359
Obverse: King facing left wearing crown with korymbos, holding trident, at sacrificial altar Reverse: Siva standing holding trident, Nandi (bull) behind. Perfect strike, lustrous, with no wear. ... (more)
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Product ID: 44777
The Sasanian Empire was the final Persian kingdom prior to the introduction of Islam, succeeding the Parthian Empire in the early 3rd Century. This coin depicts Shapur II, who was crowned in utero ... (more)
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Product ID: 29983
Obverse: Head of Piroz I (Firuz I) facing right, wearing crescent crown Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants High grade pieces with original luster. Various mints.
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Product ID: 44778
Obverse: Head of Piroz I (Firuz I) facing right, wearing winged crown. Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants. High grade pieces with original luster. Various mints.
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Product ID: 44779
Tabaristan was a semi-autonomous region of the Abbasid Caliphate after 760 A.D. Occupying the mountainous region of Northern Iran along the Caspian Sea, it was overseen by a series of governors under ... (more)
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Product ID: 46592
Tabaristan was a semi-autonomous region of the Abbasid Caliphate after 760 A.D. Occupying the mountainous region of Northern Iran along the Caspian Sea, it was overseen by a series of governors under ... (more)
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Product ID: 46593
Tabaristan was a semi-autonomous region of the Abbasid Caliphate after 760 A.D. Occupying the mountainous region of Northern Iran along the Caspian Sea, it was overseen by a series of governors under ... (more)
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Product ID: 46594
Tabaristan was a semi-autonomous region of the Abbasid Caliphate after 760 A.D. Occupying the mountainous region of Northern Iran along the Caspian Sea, it was overseen by a series of governors under ... (more)
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Product ID: 46595