Ancient Coins: Exploring the World's Oldest CurrenciesCoins Through the Ages: Economics, Artistry, and Influence in Ancient CivilizationsAncient coins are small, typically round pieces of metal that were used as a medium of exchange in various ancient civilizations. They often carry significant historical, cultural, and artistic value and provide a tangible connection to the distant past.Before coins, various objects and commodities...
No Fortunate Son - Commodus as Heir to the Throne'Our history now descends from a kingdom of gold to one of iron and rust.' - Cassius Dio (72.35)Two denarii offer an insight into one of the most significant transitions of power in the Roman world. When Marcus Aurelius died in 180 AD and his nineteen-year-old son Commodus assumed sole power,...
Barber Quarter DesignIt depicts Miss Liberty, facing right, with the date below her. The motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” is on the upper periphery, with the word “LIBERTY,” on her headband. The reverse depicts a heraldic style eagle in the center, with arrows and an olive branch in her claws. Above the eagle are 13 5-pointed stars, with “UNITED STATES...
