Ancient coins vary greatly in design, quality, and importance. Most were used by everyday people, but some rose above the routines of daily life to become enduring pieces of history. Some commemorate major historical moments in the history of western civilization. Others represent the highest levels of artistic and technical achievement in numismatics, not seen again for over 2,000 years. And still, others are so rare, that only a handful survive today.
Lydian-Lion, 610-600 BCE
1794 Flowing Hair Dollar
1403-1424 Yongle Tongbao, Chinese Ming dynasty
The Portrait Denarius Of Cleopatra And Mark Antony, 32 BCE
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11 thoughts on “Sunday Evening Art Gallery — Ancient Coins”
haha I know what you mean and yes, I hate using my card for a small amount. Seems so silly, but not so silly that we won’t use that as an excuse to not buy the treat! 😁
With a debit card I forget to collect cash. Not a good habit. I hope coins continue to be minted, for I would hate to buy an ice cream cone for a dollar and have the charge show up on my bank statement —
The work is quite impressive considering the resources available. It reveals a level of honor and attention to craft. Not necessarily an act inspired by free will. Fascinating. I wonder if coins will become a thing of the past, at some point.
I mean, that’s some work on Cleopatra at the time, right? I think about the age of the coins and the development of the people and I am impressed by the work!
I have a “small” collection of coins from the countries we went to as the bank don’t accept the coins, only the notes. And I have a collection of coins from several countries who used to have other coins from before the euro. They are for my grandkids when they are adults, I think before long we’ll all have to pay with our phone….I don’t like the idea cos I like “real” money, but I think we won’t have a say in the matter.
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haha I know what you mean and yes, I hate using my card for a small amount. Seems so silly, but not so silly that we won’t use that as an excuse to not buy the treat! 😁
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With a debit card I forget to collect cash. Not a good habit. I hope coins continue to be minted, for I would hate to buy an ice cream cone for a dollar and have the charge show up on my bank statement —
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The work is quite impressive considering the resources available. It reveals a level of honor and attention to craft. Not necessarily an act inspired by free will. Fascinating. I wonder if coins will become a thing of the past, at some point.
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And so different!
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Am glad you are starting to collect them now, then! I have a few coins in my collection too. Nothing like these. Old pennies and such.
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I mean, that’s some work on Cleopatra at the time, right? I think about the age of the coins and the development of the people and I am impressed by the work!
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So interesting!
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I have a “small” collection of coins from the countries we went to as the bank don’t accept the coins, only the notes. And I have a collection of coins from several countries who used to have other coins from before the euro. They are for my grandkids when they are adults, I think before long we’ll all have to pay with our phone….I don’t like the idea cos I like “real” money, but I think we won’t have a say in the matter.
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Interesting! I have a few old coins. I doubt they are worth anything, but still interesting to look at.
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