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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Themes & Provenance| ▸ |Geography||View Options:   | | | Every ancient coin is associated with a place, at the least where it was minted. Rarely, but occasionally, we learn where a coin was found. Many ancient coins depict the personification of a nation, province, city, or river. Every coin has some tie to geography. Of course collecting every coin is not a theme, so geography must be narrowed down in some way. Collecting the coins of one mint, city or region is popular. Hadrian's famous "travel series" would make an excellent geography theme collection. Another is the travels of Paul. Or you could collect coins from all places you simply find captivating. |
The Early-Medieval emporium of Dorestad, Frisia (south-east of the province of Utrecht, Netherlands near Wijk bij Duurstede). The township was established at the base of a Roman fortress in the 7th Century and was situated near the northernmost Northern branch of the Rhine which splits into the Lek and the Kromme Rijn. The settlement was included in the North-eastern shipping routes due to its proximity to the fork in the Rhine, with access to Germany (via the Lek) and to England, the North of France, the Northern Netherlands, the North of Germany, and Scandinavia (via the Kromme Rijn). Initially, the Franks and the Frisians fought for control of the territory. However, the Franks quickly gained control of the Frisian Coast. Dorestad flourished between the 7th Century and the middle of the 9th Century. The settlement was well known for minting coins under the control of several Frankish rulers. It is generally believed that the township reached its peak around the 820s ? 830s and declined considerably thereafter. It is thought that the decline occurred due to Viking invasions as well as a decline in the economy. By the 9th Century, it seems that the need for international trade was waning as regional trade gained importance. The majority of the information known about the emporium comes from a combination of historical documents, archaeological finds and numismatic evidence.ME77834. Silver sceat, Abramson E215, North 45, SCBC 790G, gVF, toned, weight 1.214 g, maximum diameter 12.2 mm, Dorestad (near Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands) mint, 695 - 740; obverse degraded porcupine-like bust right; reverse pellet within annulet flanked by two lines, all within dotted square border, pellets and symbols in margin; SOLD
France, John II the Good, 1350 - 1364 A.D.
When John II the Good (French: Jean le Bon) came to power, France faced many disasters: the Black Death killed nearly half its population, there were popular revolts, unemployed mercenaries plundered the country, and losses to the English, including the Battle of Poitiers of 1356, in which John was captured. While John was a prisoner in London, his son Charles had to suppress several rebellions. To liberate his father, in 1360 Charles concluded the Treaty of Brétigny, by which France surrendered territory and promised to pay an enormous ransom. In an exchange of hostages, including his son Louis, John was released from captivity to raise funds for his ransom. Upon his return in France, he created the franc to stabilize the currency. John tried to get rid of the mercenaries by sending them on a crusade, but Pope Innocent VI died shortly before their planned meeting in Avignon. After his son Louis escaped from captivity, John shocked and dismayed his people by announcing that for "good faith and honor" he would voluntarily return to captivity in England. John was greeted in London in 1364 with parades and feasts, however, a few months after his arrival he fell ill with an unknown malady and died. His body was returned to France, where he was interred in the royal chambers at Saint Denis Basilica. He was succeeded by his son Charles V.ME95905. Silver Gros à la couronne, Duplessy 305, Ciani 397, Roberts 2624, Lafaurie I 308, F, toning, weight 3.705 g, maximum diameter 31.3 mm, die axis 300o, 22 Aug - 30 Oct 1358; obverse outer legend: + BNDICTV: SIT: nOmE: DnI: nRI: DEI: IhV: XPI (the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed), inner legend: + IOhAnnES DEI : GRA (John by the Grace of God, two flowers legend break); cross fleury, base dividing inner legend; reverse crown, FRANCO / RV : REX in two lines below crown (three pellet within annulet inscription break), border of twelve lis within annulets; ex Gordon Andreas Singer; SOLD
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, 51 - 30 B.C.
Cleopatra VII originally shared power with her father Ptolemy XII and later with her brother-husbands Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV. Her relationship with Julius Caesar led to sole rule. After Caesar's assassination, she aligned with Mark Antony. Her reign marks the end of the Hellenistic Era and the beginning of the Roman Era. She was the last Pharaoh of ancient Egypt.ME113258. Silver tetradrachm, Svoronos 1833 (Ptolemy XIII); SNG Cop 415; Noeske 377; BMC Ptolemies p. 116, 23 (Ptolemy XIII); Cohen DCA 70; Hosking -, VF, toned, tight flan, light corrosion, marks, weight 10.509 g, maximum diameter 24.2 mm, die axis 0o, Paphos or Alexandria mint, 34 - 33 B.C.; obverse diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis; reverse ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, palm over right shoulder, LIΘ (year 19) over crown of Isis in left field, ΠA in right field; SOLD
Anglo-Gallic, Edward III, 1327 - 1377
Edward III transformed the Kingdom of England into one of the most efficient military powers in Europe. His reign saw vital developments in the evolution of the English parliament, the ravages of the Black Death and the beginning of the Hundred Years' War. He remained on the throne for 50 years.
The outer obverse legend abbreviates, "BENEDICTUM SIT NOMEN DOMINI NOSTRI DEI IHESU CHRISTI," which means, "Blessed be the name of the Lord our God, Jesus Christ."ME85375. Silver Gros Tournois a la Porte, SCBC-SII 8063, Elias 63, Duplessy Féodales 1067, Elias Collection 120, Poey d'Avant 2856, Boudeau -, gF, toned, tight flan, weight 2.478 g, maximum diameter 23.9 mm, die axis 270o, 1351 - 1356; obverse ED'· REX : A*nGLIE / + BnDICTV · SIT · nOmE : DnI : nRI : DEI : IhV · XPI (annulet and double annulet stops, secret mark: asterisk between A and n), short cross pattée; reverse + DVX : AQITA*nIE (double annulet stops, secret mark: asterisk between A and n), châtel aquitanique, gateway below; all within tressure of arches containing twelve leaves; rare; SOLD
10 Billon Tetradrachms, Roman Provincial Egypt, c. 275 - 310 A.D.
These coins are unattributed by emperor and reverse type and may include scarcer types. Counting them we saw the group includes Probus, Carinus, Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius I, and possibly other emperors.SP50740. Billon Lot of 10 Roman Egyptian billon tetradrachms, unattributed, Alexandria mint, the coins in the photo were randomly selected from the same group; bulk lot, as is, no returns; 10 coins, ONLY LOT ONE LEFT; SOLD Out of Stock!
Galerius, 1 March 305 - 5 May 311 A.D.
In 301 A.D., Diocletian issued his Edict on Maximum Prices in an attempt to curb inflation.SH30362. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Lugdunum 164b, EF, Genio's head flatly struck, weight 9.361 g, maximum diameter 27.7 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 301 - 303 A.D.; obverse MAXIMIANVS NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse GENIO POPVLI ROMANI (to the guardian spirit of the Roman People), Genio, wearing modius, naked but for chlamys, standing left holding patera and cornucopia, altar left, A right, PLC in exergue; sharp and very attractive; SOLD
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
Issued to commemorate victory in Britain. Between 208 and 210 A.D., Septimius Severus and his son Caracalla campaigned into Scotland (then Caledonia) and also restored Hadrian's Wall. The victories in the north pacified the island for the remainder of the century, but the aged Septimius died at Eburacum (York) in 211 A.D.RS85206. Silver denarius, RIC IV 336 (S); RSC III 730; BMCRE V p. 367, 57; Hunter III 106; SRCV II 6384, Choice VF, superb portrait, well centered, light toning, edge cracks, weight 3.298 g, maximum diameter 18.8 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 210 - 211 A.D.; obverse SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right; reverse VICTORIAE BRIT (victories over the British), Victory standing slightly left, head right, nude to her waist, palm frond in right hand, fastening oval shield to palm-tree with left hand; scarce; SOLD
Lot of 30 Roman Provincial Egypt Billon and Bronze Coins, c. 30 - 300 A.D.
Appears to be 17 tetradrachms, 5 drachms, 5 diobols, 1 obol, and 2 smaller denominations.LT96201. Mixed Lot, Lot of 30 Roman Provincial Egypt billon and bronze coins, Alexandria mint, c. 30 - 300 A.D.; unattributed to type, no tags or flips, the actual coins in the photograph, as-is, no returns, 38 coins; SOLD
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II, 116 - 110 B.C. and 109 - 107 B.C.
After Ptolemy VIII died in 116 B.C., Cleopatra III ruled with her mother Cleopatra II and son Ptolemy IX. In 110 B.C., she replaced Ptolemy IX as co-regent with her second son Ptolemy X. Ptolemy IX regained the throne in 109 but was again replaced in 107 B.C. In 101 B.C., Ptolemy X had his mother Cleopatra III murdered and then ruled alone or with his niece and wife, Berenice III.GP110329. Silver tetradrachm, Svoronos 1667, Noeske 305, SNG Cop 351, Cohen DCA 60/6, Weiser -, SNG Milan -, Malter -, aVF, well centered and struck, toned, flow lines, weight 13.800 g, maximum diameter 26.5 mm, die axis 0o, Alexandria mint, 112 - 111 B.C.; obverse diademed head right, prominent square chin; reverse ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with wings closed stands half left atop fulmen (thunderbolt), LC (year 6) left, ΠA right; SOLD
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy IV Philopator, 221 - 204 B.C.
Svoronos cites 12 specimens but the type is missing from major collections and rarely offered for sale.GP42264. Bronze tetrobol, Svoronos 1140 (Kyrene), Weiser -, Noeske -, BMC Alexandria -, SNG Cop -, VF, weight 42.833 g, maximum diameter 35.7 mm, die axis 0o, Alexandria mint, obverse horned head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing taenia; reverse ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings open, head turned back right, PΠYΕ monogram between eagle's legs; big 42 gram Ptolemaic bronze; rare; SOLD
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