Fine Coins Showcase
Antiquities Showcase
New & Reduced
Apr 23, 2024
Greek Coins
Roman Coins
Judean & Biblical Coins
Asian Coins
Apr 22, 2024
Apr 21, 2024
Apr 20, 2024
Greek Coins
Apr 19, 2024
Roman Coins
Judean & Biblical Coins
Medieval & Modern Coins
Apr 18, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
Greek Coins
Roman Coins
Byzantine Coins
Medieval & Modern Coins
Apr 15, 2024
Greek Coins
Roman Coins
Apr 14, 2024
Byzantine Coins
Apr 09, 2024
Greek Coins
Apr 08, 2024
Greek Coins
Apr 07, 2024
Greek Coins
Byzantine Coins
Apr 06, 2024
Apr 05, 2024
Greek Coins
Apr 04, 2024
Mar 05, 2024
Medieval & Modern Coins
Feb 24, 2024
Judean & Biblical Coins
Feb 23, 2024
Greek Coins
Feb 18, 2024
Roman Coins
Feb 12, 2024
Medieval & Modern Coins
Feb 11, 2024
Medieval & Modern Coins
Feb 09, 2024
Medieval & Modern Coins
Feb 01, 2024
Medieval & Modern Coins
Jan 25, 2024
Roman Coins
Nov 19, 2023
Medieval & Modern Coins
Oct 23, 2023
Greek Coins
Oct 22, 2023
Greek Coins
Oct 18, 2023
Greek Coins
Oct 14, 2023
Roman Coins
Medieval & Modern Coins
Oct 11, 2023
Oct 07, 2023
Roman Coins
Oct 05, 2023
Medieval & Modern Coins
Oct 03, 2023
Judean & Biblical Coins
Sep 28, 2023
Byzantine Coins
Sep 22, 2023
Sep 21, 2023
Roman Coins
Sep 19, 2023
Roman Coins
Sep 18, 2023
Roman Coins
Sep 13, 2023
Roman Coins
Sep 11, 2023
Greek Coins
Aug 01, 2023
Greek Coins
Jul 28, 2023
Greek Coins
Jul 17, 2023
Jul 16, 2023
Greek Coins
Jul 09, 2023
Roman Coins
Jun 26, 2023
Roman Coins
Jun 11, 2023
Roman Coins
May 04, 2023
Medieval & Modern Coins
May 03, 2023
Medieval & Modern Coins
Apr 06, 2023
Greek Coins
Roman Coins
Mar 30, 2023
Roman Coins
Mar 29, 2023
Roman Coins
Mar 28, 2023
Judean & Biblical Coins
Medieval & Modern Coins
Mar 26, 2023
Judean & Biblical Coins
Mar 25, 2023
Judean & Biblical Coins
Mar 17, 2023
Greek Coins
Mar 16, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
Greek Coins
Feb 27, 2023
Medieval & Modern Coins
Feb 07, 2023
Greek Coins
Feb 05, 2023
Judean & Biblical Coins
Jan 18, 2023
Roman Coins
Dec 31, 2022
Roman Coins
Dec 15, 2022
Antiquities
Oct 28, 2022
Greek Coins
Oct 09, 2022
Judean & Biblical Coins
Medieval & Modern Coins
Sep 27, 2022
Greek Coins
Sep 24, 2022
Greek Coins
Aug 29, 2022
Judean & Biblical Coins
Jul 11, 2022
Greek Coins
Judean & Biblical Coins
Jun 17, 2022
Greek Coins
Jun 14, 2022
Greek Coins
May 30, 2022
Greek Coins
Apr 11, 2022
Greek Coins
Apr 09, 2022
Medieval & Modern Coins
Apr 02, 2022
Themes & Provenance
Feb 04, 2022
Medieval & Modern Coins
Feb 02, 2022
Medieval & Modern Coins
Oct 05, 2021
Judean & Biblical Coins
Jun 23, 2021
Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Greek Coins| ▸ |Geographic - All Periods| ▸ |Macedonia||View Options:   | | | |
The Macedonian Koinon (community) was the political organization governing the autonomous Roman province of Macedonia and was responsible for issuing coinage. The individual cities, as members of the Koinon, sent representatives to participate in popular assembly several times each year. The high point of the year was celebrations and matches in honor of Alexander the Great and the Roman emperor held in Beroea (modern Verria) located about 75 km. west of Thessaloniki. This was the provincial center of the emperor cult, with the appropriate temple and privileges, first granted to the Koinon by Nerva. The title Neokoros, or "temple guardians" was highly prized and thus advertised on coins. Under Elagabalus, the Koinon received a second neokorie, indicated by B (the Greek number two) or rarely ΔIC (double in Greek). The title was rescinded but later restored by Severus Alexander, probably in 231 A.D.GB115034. Bronze AE 28, RPC Online VIII U70336 (7 spec.), AMNG III 831, SNG Cop 1361, BMC Macedonia -, Lindgren -, gF, grainy mildly rough surfaces, off center, weight 11.160 g, maximum diameter 27.6 mm, die axis 90o, Beroea (Verria, Greece) mint, rule of Philip I the Arab, 243 - 244 A.D.; obverse AΛEΞANΔPOY, diademed head of Alexander the Great right, long hair down back of neck; reverse KOINON MAKEΔONΩN B NEΩ, cista mystica, snake rising up on the left side, EOC (year 275) in exergue; first specimen of this type handled by FORVM; from Shawn Caza, former diplomat, author of A Handbook of Late Roman Coins (Spink, 2021), collection assembled during postings and international travel; ex Dorotheum (Vienna, Austria); scarce; $80.00 (€75.20)
Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, 336 - 323 B.C., Lifetime Issue
Struck during the lifetime of Alexander the Great. Born a leader, his genius and charisma led the Macedonian Army across the world creating an empire spanning from Greece to India. His reign begins the Hellenistic Age, a time when civilization flourished. He was regarded as a god and his fame grew even greater after his premature death at thirty-three.GB112866. Bronze AE 17, Price 313, Drama Hoard 136 - 137, aVF, tight oval flan, weight 5.140 g, maximum diameter 17.2 mm, die axis 225o, Macedonian mint, 336 - 323 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck; reverse quiver lying atop bow above, AΛΕΞANΔPOY horizontal across center, club right over Φ (control letter) below; $70.00 (€65.80)
Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, 336 - 323 B.C.
The B A on the reverse refers to BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞAN∆POY, King Alexander (Alexander the Great). Alexander's genius and charisma led the Macedonian Army across the world creating an empire spanning from Greece to India. His reign begins the Hellenistic Age, a time when civilization flourished. He was regarded as a god and his fame grew even greater after his premature death at thirty-three.GB112981. Bronze unit, cf. Price 386a (trident head right), VF, brown patina, weight 4.875 g, maximum diameter 17.4 mm, die axis 135o, Macedonian mint, posthumous, c. 325 - 310 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck; reverse quiver and bow above, B A across center, club left over trident head right (?, control) below; $90.00 (€84.60)
Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, 336 - 323 B.C., Lifetime Issue
Struck during the lifetime of Alexander the Great.
Alexander's genius and charisma led the Macedonian army to create an empire covering most of the then-known world, from Greece to India. His reign begins the Hellenistic Age, a time when civilization flourished. He was regarded as a god and his fame grew even greater after his premature death at thirty-two.GS114932. Silver tetradrachm, Price 71a; Müller Alexander 138; Demanhur 455 - 471; Newell Reattribution 19, & pl. iv, 2, VF, bumps and scrapes, some rose toning, weight 16.772 g, maximum diameter 27.1 mm, die axis 45o, Macedonia, Amphipolis mint, 336 - 323 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck; reverse Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on throne without back, right leg forward (archaic lifetime style), eagle in extended right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, club over Ωw monogram left, AΛEΞANΔPOY clockwise behind; $500.00 (€470.00)
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II, 359 - 336 B.C.
Philip II expanded the size and influence of the Macedonian Kingdom but is perhaps best known as the father of Alexander the Great. He personally selected the design of his coins.GB113962. Bronze quarter unit, SNG Alpha Bank 412 - 425, SNG ANS 8 994 - 995, F, black patina mostly intact, weak details, reverse slightly off-centered, weight 1.338 g, maximum diameter 11.3 mm, Macedonia, Amphipolis mint, c. 359 - 336 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles left, wearing Nemean lion scalp headdress; reverse ΦIΛI/ΠΠOY (of Philip), above and below thunderbolt; $40.00 (€37.60)
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D., Amphipolis, Macedonia
Excavations of Roman Amphipolis have revealed traces of all the impressive architecture one would expect from a thriving Roman city. A bridge, gymnasium, public and private monuments, sanctuaries, and cemeteries all attest to the city's prosperity. From the early Christian period (after 500 CE) there are traces of four basilicas, a large rectangular building which may have been a bishop's residence, and a church. -- Ancient History EncyclopediaMA114897. Bronze AE 24, BMC Macedonia p. 58, 126 (same obverse die); Varbanov 3268 (R4) var. (obv. legend); Moushmov 6106; SNG Cop -, weight 10.725 g, maximum diameter 24.3 mm, die axis 0o, Amphipolis mint, 9 Apr 193 - 4 Feb 211 A.D.; obverse Λ CEΠT CE-OYHPOC ΠEP A-YΓ (YHP ligate), laureate and draped bust right; reverse AMΦIΠOΛEITWN, Tyche of Amphipolis seated left on a throne, wearing kalathos, veil, long chiton and mantle, phiale in extended right hand, star below seat; $20.50 (€19.27)
Macedonian Kingdom, Kassander, Regent 317 - 305 B.C., King 305 - 298 B.C., In the Name and Types of Alexander III
When Antipater transferred the regency of Macedon to Polyperchon, Kassander rejected his father's decision, obtained support from Antigonus, Ptolemy, and Lysimachus, defeated Polyperchon, and in 317 B.C. declared himself Regent. After Olympias had Philip III assassinated later that year, Kassander besieged her in Pydna. The city fell two years later, Olympias was killed, and Alexander IV and Roxanne were imprisoned. To associate himself with the Argead dynasty Kassander married Alexander's half-sister, Thessalonica. About 310 B.C. he had Alexander IV and Roxanne poisoned. Kassander proclaimed himself King in 305 B.C. After Antigonus was killed at the Battle of Ipsus in 301 B.C., Kassander held undisputed rule of Macedonia. He had little time to savor the fact, dying of dropsy in 297 B.C.GS114298. Silver tetradrachm, Price 475, Müller Alexander 72, SNG Alpha Bank 540, SNG Munchen 323, SNG Saroglos -, SNG Cop -, gF, scratches, areas of mild porosity, rev. a little off center, weight 16.921 g, maximum diameter 26.2 mm, die axis 180o, Macedonia, Amphipolis mint, 307 - 297 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck; reverse Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned left, eagle in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, right leg drawn back, AΛEΞANΔPOY downward on right, Λ over torch left, star on cone under throne; $300.00 (€282.00)
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrios I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C., In the Name and Types of Alexander the Great
Struck by Demetrius I Poliorketes (The Besieger). Demetrius I, the son of Antigonus I Monophthalmus, was given the title king by his father in 306 B.C. after he defeated Ptolemy I at the Battle of Salamis. In 294 he seized the throne of Macedonia by murdering Alexander V. The combined forces of Pyrrhus, Ptolemy and Lysimachus, forced him out of Macedonia in 288. Abandoned by his troops on the field of battle he surrendered to Seleucus in 286 and died in captivity in 283 B.C.SL113486. Silver tetradrachm, Price 675, SNG Cop 734, Müller Alexander 1348, Noe Sicyon 22, HGC 4 1902 (R1), NGC EF (Greek 336-323 BC, 4DR, Alexander the Great, Money of the Bible, 3009039-073), weight c. 16.8 g, maximum diameter 25.5 mm, die axis 45o, Corinth mint, c. 304 - 290 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck; reverse Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on throne, nude to the waist, himation around hips and legs, right leg drawn back, feet on footstool, eagle in extended right hand, long lotus tipped scepter vertical behind in left hand, AΛEΞANΔPOY downward on right, Nike flying right raising wreath and holding palm frond (control) lower left, Δo monogram (control) under throne above top strut; from a Virginia Collector, ex Eastern Numismatics Inc. (Garden City, NY, 5 Aug 2010, $625); NGC| Lookup; rare; $800.00 (€752.00)
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II of Macedonia, 359 - 336 B.C.
Philip II became the ruler of all Greece when he defeated the Athenians at the Battle of Chaeroneia in 338 B.C. Philip personally selected the design of his coins. His horse, on the reverse of this coin, won a race in the Olympic Games in 356 B.C., the year his son Alexander the Great was born.GB113966. Bronze unit, SNG ANS 894, SNG Alpha Bank 374, SNG Cop 583, VF, areas of light corrosion, obv. edge beveled, weight 6.756 g, maximum diameter 18.1 mm, die axis 315o, Macedonian mint, obverse head of Apollo right wearing taenia; reverse ΦIΛIΠΠOY clockwise above, young male riding horse prancing to right, A (appearing as Λ with dot within) below, all in a shallow round incuse; $90.00 (€84.60)
Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III - Kassander, c. 325 - 310 B.C.
The B A on the reverse refers to BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, King Alexander (Alexander the Great). Born a leader, his genius and charisma led the Macedonian Army across the world creating an empire spanning from Greece to India. His reign begins the Hellenistic Age, a time when civilization flourished. He was regarded as a god and his fame grew even greater after his premature death at thirty-three.GB113971. Bronze unit, SNG Munchen 880, Price 373, VF, nice green patina, obv. slightly off center, scattered porosity, weight 4.609 g, maximum diameter 17.0 mm, die axis 90o, Macedonian mint, c. 325 - 310 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck; reverse B thunderbolt A, club right above, bow in bowcase left below; $120.00 (€112.80)
REFERENCES|
Page created in 2.922 seconds.
