Vintage 1950's Ancient Coin Replica Collection

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VTG 1950’s Ancient Coin Replica 

Set of 5 - Each Coin Description Noted Below

DRACHM of ALEXANDER the GREAT

This is the Drachm of Alexander the Great. This is one of the best known of ancient coins. It has the head of Hercules with the features of Alexander on one side. On the other side is Zeus, the highest of Greek gods. This coin was in circulation during the years 336 B.C.-323 B.C.

RING MONEY

One of the most unusual of Ancient Coins is the Chinese "Ring Coin" also used by the Egyptians around 1000 B.C. It was common in those days to wear the money on the fingers. Not only was it decorative- and used as jewelry-but also, this practice eliminated the possibility of theft.  "Ring Money" was made from pure gold-melted down then poured into crude sand molds to harden. This-plus the age of the original "Ring Coin". accounts for the many imperfections you see in your replica.

COIN OF CLEOPATRA

Queen of Egypt, lover of both Marc Antony and Julius Caesar, Cleopatra VII has become legendary for her beauty and romance. Yet, if we accept the evidence of her coinage, she was certainly of ordinary appearance. To those who know only the Cleopatra of the screen, her strong, severe features as depicted on her coinage come as a shock.  But then, according to historians of her day, her attractive- ness lay in her irresistible  charm. In the words of Shakespeare, "Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety."  This coin was issued shortly before Cleopatra ended her life by placing an asp to her breast after Antony committed suicide following defeat by Octavian in the Battle of Actium.

SILVER DENARIUS of MARC ANTONY

This is an exact replica of a silver denarius used by Marc Antony to pay his legions. You'll note that each legion had its own coin. The legionary standards are on one side (Legion VIID. On the front side is a Roman galley.  These particular coins were struck when Antony was pre- paring for his contest with Octavian (Augustus) for the Roman empire prior to Octavian's victory at Actium in 31 B.C.

COIN OF CROESUS

One of the earliest of coins is the silver siglos or half stater of Croesus, the last king of Lydia, who ruled from 560 to 546 B.C. and whose name has become synonymous with wealth. T his small coin shows the bead of a lion facing the head of a bull, and has two rectangular incuse patterns stamped in the reverse.  Very scarce coins with a rich Biblical heritage, these tiny pieces of silver have long survived their maker, who was deluded into the belief that his wealth made him invincible and made the fatal mistake of taking arms again the mighty Persian King Cyrus.

Approx. Dimensions & Weight
  • Dimensions:  7" x 5.5"
  • Weight: 3.2oz

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  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Good Condition for this vintage 1950’s Ancient Coin Replica Set
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  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown

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