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A ship on the acrostolium of which hangs a shield, an emblem of the mercantile and warrior city of Tyre. On the vessel stands Astarte, holding a palm branch in her left hand and a scepter in her right and directing two boys on the ship.

A Ship

A ship on the acrostolium of which hangs a shield, an emblem of the mercantile and warrior city of Tyre.…

A medal with the portrait of Alexander the Great on one side; the other side shows the inscription <i>ALEXANDROU</i> with the first two Phenician letters of a city, AK or OK, and a date, 26, 16, or 17 years after his death.

Alexander the Great

A medal with the portrait of Alexander the Great on one side; the other side shows the inscription ALEXANDROU…

Apollo, the god of day, his head surrounded by rays. His chariot bears similarities to a rainbow. It is drawn by three lions, under each of their exteriors, a head of a bull. These are all evidence of idolatry from the east.

Apollo

Apollo, the god of day, his head surrounded by rays. His chariot bears similarities to a rainbow. It…

This medal shows that the people of Aradus venerated the sun, and were proud of the products of their territory, corn and wine.

Aradus

This medal shows that the people of Aradus venerated the sun, and were proud of the products of their…

A medal showing a figure riding a crocodile, a symbol of Egypt.

Egypt Coin

A medal showing a figure riding a crocodile, a symbol of Egypt.

A medal engraved with the image of Zeus, or Jupiter, next to a sphinx; the other side of the coin depicts the head of Serapis.

Jupiter

A medal engraved with the image of Zeus, or Jupiter, next to a sphinx; the other side of the coin depicts…

A medal engraved with the head of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, with his name in the inscription. On the other side is the image of a galley with many oars. The prow has a standard with flags flying and a captain standing at the helm, directing the vessel.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

A medal engraved with the head of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, with his name in the inscription. On the…

A medal that appears to have been made at the time when Claudius Optatus was Duumvir.

Medal

A medal that appears to have been made at the time when Claudius Optatus was Duumvir.

A medal showing five cities, represented by female figures, offering fruit to a goddess sitting on a rock.

Medal

A medal showing five cities, represented by female figures, offering fruit to a goddess sitting on a…

A medal of Abila, representing the head of Faustina, wife of emperor Marcus Aurelius on one side. The other side depicts a bunch of grapes with the inscription LEUK ABILA and the date 236.

Medal of Abila

A medal of Abila, representing the head of Faustina, wife of emperor Marcus Aurelius on one side. The…

A medal of Aradus depicting a fly on one side, which appears to commemorate Jupiter. The other side depicts the stag with a palm tree, which was iconic of material possessions at the time.

Medal of Aradus

A medal of Aradus depicting a fly on one side, which appears to commemorate Jupiter. The other side…

A medal with the portrait of Claudius on one side and a depiction of a ceremony involving oxen on the other.

Medal of Claudius

A medal with the portrait of Claudius on one side and a depiction of a ceremony involving oxen on the…

A medal of Crete, representing a Minotaur and the labyrinth in which he was confined.

Medal of Crete

A medal of Crete, representing a Minotaur and the labyrinth in which he was confined.

A medal from Cyrene, showing their passion for chariot races.

Medal of Cyrene

A medal from Cyrene, showing their passion for chariot races.

A medal of Damascus, showing the turreted goddess holding out her right hand, a cornucopia in her left, and a river at her feet. The other side of the medal depicts her face close-up.

Medal of Damascus

A medal of Damascus, showing the turreted goddess holding out her right hand, a cornucopia in her left,…

A medal showing Astarte on one side, who was worshiped in Dor as the principle of fertility. The other side depicts the head of Nero.

Medal of Dor

A medal showing Astarte on one side, who was worshiped in Dor as the principle of fertility. The other…

A medal of Gaza, representing the turreted head of a goddess, Astarte; on the other side of the medal a peculiar symbol of the city is engraved.

Medal of Gaza

A medal of Gaza, representing the turreted head of a goddess, Astarte; on the other side of the medal…

Another medal of Gaza. On one side it shows the head of Emperor Commodus, with his name inscribed. The other side exhibits a figure under Jupiter, holding thunder in one hand and a globe in the other. Opposite him is a heroic figure. In between them is the symbol of Gaza.

Medal of Gaza

Another medal of Gaza. On one side it shows the head of Emperor Commodus, with his name inscribed. The…

A medal engraved with the portrait of Empress Plautina, her name inscribed on one side. The other side depicts Gabenon of Gaba; either <i>Gabe</i> in Syria, or <i>Geba</i> in Judea.

Medal of Geba

A medal engraved with the portrait of Empress Plautina, her name inscribed on one side. The other side…

The only medal known to inscribe the name of the town. It depicts a crab, which holds in its claws the symbols of the sun and moon.

Medal of Gebal

The only medal known to inscribe the name of the town. It depicts a crab, which holds in its claws the…

A medal of Jerusalem, depicting how the city was rebuilt by Hadrian after being destroyed by the Romans. On one side of the coin is the head of Hadrian; the other, a colonist driving oxen with a military insignia.

Medal of Jerusalem

A medal of Jerusalem, depicting how the city was rebuilt by Hadrian after being destroyed by the Romans.…

A medal of Parthia, with a portrait of one of its kings. On the reverse are instruments of worship, with guards standing on either side of the altar.

Medal of Parthia

A medal of Parthia, with a portrait of one of its kings. On the reverse are instruments of worship,…

A medal of Smyrna depicting Ceres, the goddess of plenty. The reverse side of the medal shows Jupiter seated, holding the emblem of Victory.

Medal of Smyrna

A medal of Smyrna depicting Ceres, the goddess of plenty. The reverse side of the medal shows Jupiter…

A medal of Tarsus which suggest that Minerva, the goddess of arts and sciences, was revered there. In her hand she holds a Victory holding a garland, turning from the goddess.

Medal of Tarsus

A medal of Tarsus which suggest that Minerva, the goddess of arts and sciences, was revered there. In…

A medal with a figure of a diety.

Medal With a Diety

A medal with a figure of a diety.

A medal representing Jupiter sitting in a temple, conversing with Minerva and attended by Juno.

Minerva

A medal representing Jupiter sitting in a temple, conversing with Minerva and attended by Juno.

This medal represents a divinity of the Nile river riding a hippo.

Nile Deity

This medal represents a divinity of the Nile river riding a hippo.

The head engraved on one side of the coin is thought to be the portraits of the king of Parthia. In the globe worn atop his head is a figure meant to represent a departed spirit raised to divine honors.

Parthia

The head engraved on one side of the coin is thought to be the portraits of the king of Parthia. In…

This medal with two images which seem to honor the sun. Apollo is pictured on it.

Sun Worship

This medal with two images which seem to honor the sun. Apollo is pictured on it.

A medal with the portrait of Vespasian engraved on one side; the other side shows a figure representing peace holding an olive branch and burning implements of war before an altar.

Vespasian

A medal with the portrait of Vespasian engraved on one side; the other side shows a figure representing…

A representation of Victory, inscribing on a shield the triumph of the Romans; at the same time, she tramples a battered helmet. The second medal represents a warrior holding a blunt spear, a sheathed sword, and trampling on a helmet. This denotes peace procured at the expense of the vanquished, represented by the woman weeping under a tree.

Victory

A representation of Victory, inscribing on a shield the triumph of the Romans; at the same time, she…

A medal depicting the daughter of Zion, by which Hebrew poets and prophets personified their country, sitting under a palm tree with a mournful attitude. She is accompanied by a prisoner with his hands tied behind him.

Zion

A medal depicting the daughter of Zion, by which Hebrew poets and prophets personified their country,…