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"Unveiling the Rich History of Coins: From Pontius Pilate to Ethelred II and Beyond" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of coins

Background imageCoin Collection: Roman Republic Silver Denarius

Roman Republic Silver Denarius
The obverse features Janus, a god with two faces, looking in opposite directions (the past and the future) surrounded by the inscription M FOVRI L F. The month of January is named after Janus

Background imageCoin Collection: Copper Alloy Pre-decimal One Penny (1d) Coin, England

Copper Alloy Pre-decimal One Penny (1d) Coin, England
The obverse bears the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (reigned 1952-) wearing a laurel wreath in her hair. The inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F : D: + encircles the portrait

Background imageCoin Collection: Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Silver Crown, England

Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Silver Crown, England
The obverse of the silver crown features Queen Victorias Jubilee portrait, facing left and wearing the small diamond crown, commissioned by her in 1870

Background imageCoin Collection: Silver Tetradrachm, Egypt

Silver Tetradrachm, Egypt
Silver tetradrachm featuring the diademed head of Ptomely I (305-283 BC) of Egypt, facing right, on the obverse. The reverse bears a strutting eagle with wings furled, facing left

Background imageCoin Collection: The Doctor 1919. Artist: Kurt Schwitters

The Doctor 1919. Artist: Kurt Schwitters
The Doctor 1919. From a private collection

Background imageCoin Collection: Roman Coins, St Columb Minor, Cornwall

Roman Coins, St Columb Minor, Cornwall
Five of eighty eight Roman coins dug up by C.K. Croft Andrew during the 1939 summer excavations at Trevelgue Head (also known as Porth Island), St Columb Porth

Background imageCoin Collection: Old Chinese Copper Qing Dynasty Money Coins, Panjuan Flea Market, Beijing, China

Old Chinese Copper Qing Dynasty Money Coins, Panjuan Flea Market, Beijing, China. Panjuan Flea Curio market has many fakes, replicas and copies of Chinese products

Background imageCoin Collection: Marrakech, Morocco. Jewelry, turquoise, silver, amber

Marrakech, Morocco. Jewelry, turquoise, silver, amber

Background imageCoin Collection: Coin of Hannibal Barca. Carthage. (Obverse: Hannibal, Reverse: Elephant), ca. 213-210 BC

Coin of Hannibal Barca. Carthage. (Obverse: Hannibal, Reverse: Elephant), ca. 213-210 BC. Private Collection

Background imageCoin Collection: Medal Commemorating the Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (1904)

Medal Commemorating the Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605, (1904). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Background imageCoin Collection: Silver viking disc-brooch, imitating a byzantine coin possibly originating in York

Silver viking disc-brooch, imitating a byzantine coin possibly originating in York
Cast silver viking disc brooch, possibly originating in York, 10th century. It imitates a coin of the Byzantine Emperor Valentinian. In the collection of the York Museum

Background imageCoin Collection: Silver coins, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989

Silver coins, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989
The commemorative coin struck to celebrate Lostwithiel 800; the 800 years since the granting of the town charter. It is the size of the silver penny in circulation in 1189

Background imageCoin Collection: Dress with old Byzantine coins, Olymbos, Karpathos, Dodecanese islands, Greece

Dress with old Byzantine coins, Olymbos, Karpathos, Dodecanese islands, Greece

Background imageCoin Collection: Jesus holding the Roman coin - Bible, New Testament

Jesus holding the Roman coin - Bible, New Testament
3784269 Jesus holding the Roman coin - Bible, New Testament; (add.info.: Jesus holding the Roman coin. Caption reads: Then saith he unto them)

Background imageCoin Collection: Coins depicting lions, Maurya Dynasty (gold)

Coins depicting lions, Maurya Dynasty (gold)
1774790 Coins depicting lions, Maurya Dynasty (gold) by Indian School; (add.info.: Chandragupta Maurya (340 BC - 298 BC) was the founder of the Maurya Empire

Background imageCoin Collection: Coins depicting the King Chandragupta and Queen Durdhara, Mauyra Dynasty (gold)

Coins depicting the King Chandragupta and Queen Durdhara, Mauyra Dynasty (gold)
1774791 Coins depicting the King Chandragupta and Queen Durdhara, Mauyra Dynasty (gold) by Indian School; (add.info.: Chandragupta Maurya (340 BC - 298 BC)

Background imageCoin Collection: Man counting money

Man counting money Europe. Date of Photograph:1931

Background imageCoin Collection: Series of etruscan coins, preserved in the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, in Volterra

Series of etruscan coins, preserved in the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, in Volterra Volterra Guarnacci Etruscan Museum Coin Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Background imageCoin Collection: Coins from the period of Queen Philistis, Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum, Syracuse

Coins from the period of Queen Philistis, Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum, Syracuse Syracuse Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageCoin Collection: Tax paying, stone relief from Nuremberg, preserved in the Civic Museum of Treviri

Tax paying, stone relief from Nuremberg, preserved in the Civic Museum of Treviri. The work was shown at the Augustea Exhibit of the Roman World

Background imageCoin Collection: Saint Matthew Apostle, marble, Camillo Rusconi (1658-1728), Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano

Saint Matthew Apostle, marble, Camillo Rusconi (1658-1728), Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome Rome Basilica of S

Background imageCoin Collection: Le Triboulet, 1882: caricature of Louise Michele (engraving)

Le Triboulet, 1882: caricature of Louise Michele (engraving)
ICA4929686 Le Triboulet, 1882: caricature of Louise Michele (engraving) by Blass, J. (Douat, Albert called) (1847-1892); (add.info.: Le Triboulet)

Background imageCoin Collection: Pour la France versez votre or, l'or combat pour la victoire, 1915 (poster)

Pour la France versez votre or, l'or combat pour la victoire, 1915 (poster)
JAB4119790 Pour la France versez votre or, l'or combat pour la victoire, 1915 (poster) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info)

Background imageCoin Collection: Closeup shot of touristic telescope against italian vilage at sunset. Warm sunset light

Closeup shot of touristic telescope against italian vilage at sunset. Warm sunset light

Background imageCoin Collection: Tower Optical, viewfinder in Santorini during the day. Tourist binoculars

Tower Optical, viewfinder in Santorini during the day. Tourist binoculars, Touristic telescope look at the sea from town in Santorini island. Summer

Background imageCoin Collection: Tourist telescope eyepiece. Travel tourist destination landscape magnification

Tourist telescope eyepiece. Travel tourist destination landscape magnification

Background imageCoin Collection: Abstraction

Abstraction
Moath Alhamed

Background imageCoin Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl with a penny for the toilet

Comic postcard, Little girl with a penny for the toilet Date: 20th century

Background imageCoin Collection: Costumes of the Achaemenid kings of Persia

Costumes of the Achaemenid kings of Persia
Costumes of the Achaemenid kings. King Cyrus the Great on his golden throne, King Xerxes I under parasol, Persian king riding a quadriga or four-horse chariot, and on a galley

Background imageCoin Collection: Portrait of Roman Emperor Olybrius

Portrait of Roman Emperor Olybrius
Roman Emperor Olybrius, died 472. Anicius Olybrius Augustus, Western Roman Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Background imageCoin Collection: Portrait of Roman Emperor Marcian

Portrait of Roman Emperor Marcian
Roman Emperor Marcian, 392-457. Flavius Marcianus Augustus, Eastern Roman Emperor, Byzantine Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Background imageCoin Collection: Portrait of Roman Emperor Avitus

Portrait of Roman Emperor Avitus
Roman Emperor Avitus, 395-456. Marcus Maecilius Flavius Eparchius Avitus, Western Roman Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Background imageCoin Collection: Portrait of Roman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus
Roman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus, 220-238. Gaius Iulius Verus Maximinus or Maximinus the Younger. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Background imageCoin Collection: Byzantine Empress Irene and Constantine VI

Byzantine Empress Irene and Constantine VI
Byzantine Empress Irene and Emperor Constantine VI. Irene of Athens, Irene Sarantapechaina, 752-803, and son Constantinus, Konstantinus, 771-805

Background imageCoin Collection: Portrait of Roman Emperor Maurice

Portrait of Roman Emperor Maurice
Roman Emperor Maurice, 539-602. Mauricius, Mauritius, Flavius Mauricius Tiberius, Byzantine Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Background imageCoin Collection: Portrait of Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus

Portrait of Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus
Roman Emperor Flavius Romulus Augustus, died 476. Romulus Augustulus, last Western Roman Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Background imageCoin Collection: English Coins - Variety of Medieval Monarchs

English Coins - Variety of Medieval Monarchs. Kings featured are: Henry I, Stephen, Henry II, Richard I, John, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward II and Richard II

Background imageCoin Collection: A Piece of Eight, dated 1714 (silver) (b / w photo)

A Piece of Eight, dated 1714 (silver) (b / w photo)
PNP268179 A Piece of Eight, dated 1714 (silver) (b/w photo) by Spanish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCoin Collection: Sport - Horse Racing - Bookies nightmare Nortons Coin

Sport - Horse Racing - Bookies nightmare Nortons Coin, the Gold Cup winner arrived in Cardiff - to open Kingsport Betting Shop in Charles Street

Background imageCoin Collection: Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Geld[verleiher?], Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageCoin Collection: Stacks of Money

Stacks of Money
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Background imageCoin Collection: The Royal Mint - Press Room

The Royal Mint - Press Room
The Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London - Press Room Date: circa 1908

Background imageCoin Collection: Coin of Hiero II of Syracuse, 238-215 B. C

Coin of Hiero II of Syracuse, 238-215 B. C
Coin of Hiero II of Syracuse, 238-215 B.C.. Private Collection

Background imageCoin Collection: Coin (Zlatnik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Averse: Portrait of the ruler), 980-1015

Coin (Zlatnik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Averse: Portrait of the ruler), 980-1015. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageCoin Collection: Tigranes, King of Armenia, (1902)

Tigranes, King of Armenia, (1902). Portrait, possibly of Tigranes the Great (ruled 95 BC-55 BC), from Theodore Reinachs Mithridate Eupator (1890)

Background imageCoin Collection: Alexander the Great of Macedonia, (1902)

Alexander the Great of Macedonia, (1902). From Imhoof Blumers Portrait Heads on Coins of Hellenic Nations. In only 13 years

Background imageCoin Collection: Coins of Queen Tamar of Georgia, 1200. Artist: Numismatic, Ancient Coins

Coins of Queen Tamar of Georgia, 1200. Artist: Numismatic, Ancient Coins
Coins of Queen Tamar of Georgia, 1200. From a private collection

Background imageCoin Collection: Tetradrachm, Greek Coin, Silver Head of Athena and Owl, mid to late 5th century BC

Tetradrachm, Greek Coin, Silver Head of Athena and Owl, mid to late 5th century BC



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"Unveiling the Rich History of Coins: From Pontius Pilate to Ethelred II and Beyond" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of coins, each carrying tales from different eras. Dating back to 30-31 AD, the bronze Coins of Pontius Pilate transport us to ancient times, where they were used for trade and commerce. Fast forward to King Ethelred II The Unready's reign, and we encounter his unique coinage. Known for its intricate designs, these coins reflect the artistry and craftsmanship of that era. The Parable Of The Talents reminds us that even a small they are hold great value. It teaches us about investing wisely and making the most out of our resources – a lesson still relevant today. Transporting ourselves to London in 1904, horse-drawn vehicles and barrows fill Borough High Street. Amongst bustling crowds is an intriguing scene captured by HM Bateman - someone dropping a sixpence near Somerset House. A moment frozen in time, reminding us how even small incidents can captivate our attention. Vanitas paintings often depicted symbols of wealth and transience; it comes as no surprise that coins played a significant role within this genre. Vanitas (oil on canvas) showcases their presence alongside other objects representing life's fleeting nature. Traveling further across borders, an Arabian-Byzantine coin takes center stage in Paris' collection. This exquisite piece exemplifies both cultural exchange and historical significance between nations. A peculiar sight unfolds with a skeleton riding atop a penny farthing bicycle - an image that combines history with whimsy while showcasing Victorian-era ingenuity. In Bungay Corn Cross 1810, we witness how local communities celebrated milestones through commemorative coins embedded within architectural structures – preserving memories for generations to come. Roman Emperors Aurelian & Majorian grace portraits on ancient Roman currency; their stern expressions remind us of the power and authority they held over vast territories.