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The Battle of Philippi was a
major turning point in Ancient Roman history, in which the forces of
Mark Antony Octavian (later known as Augustus) defeated forces of
Julius Caesar's assassins, Brutus and Cassius, at Philippi in Macedonia
in 42BC. This coin was struck at the Roman colony of
Philippi, near the site of the battle. The colony was formed by troops
from both sides who settled there after the conflict. The coins picture
winged Victory on one side and three Praetorian Standards on the
other The bronze coin is approximately 19mm in
diameter. It is a bit unclear when the coin was
struck. Some attribute it to Augustus, who won the battle and
ruled Rome from 29BC to 14AD. Others feel it was issued by
Claudius in 42AD to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the battle and
to honor the Praetorian Guards of his time, who helped assure his
ascension as Emperor. Either way it is a
fascinating and important ancient Roman commemorative coin.
This
small silver 1/2 Drachm of Darev (Darius) II, dates from the first
century BC. His kingdom was centered in what is now
southern Iran. The coin pictures the king wearing a Parthian
tiara, because of his claim to Parthian territory. The
reverse shows the king standing before a Zoroastrian fire-altar. ANCIENT
AND MEDIEVAL COINS OF AFGHANISTAN
ANCIENT
AND MEDIEVAL COINS OF INDIA and PAKISTAN
MEDIEVAL COINS OF
THE MIDDLE EAST
ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL CHINESE
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