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King of the Parthian Empire Mithridates II, also known as Mithridates II the Great, was a king of the Parthian Empire, which was located in present-day Iran and Iraq. It existed from 247 BC to 224 AD. Mithridates II reigned … Continued

Last King of France Louis XVI, also known as Louis-Auguste, was the last king of France before the French Revolution. He reigned from 1774 until his deposition in 1792 and was executed by guillotine in 1793.During his reign, various types … Continued

Final Ruler of the Flavian Dynasty Domitian, brother of Titus, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 81 AD to 96 AD. He was the third and final ruler of the Flavian dynasty, which was founded by his father Vespasian. … Continued

Peacefulness restored to the Roman World After Nero’s death in 68 AD, the first civil war of the Roman Empire became a reality in the following year. In 69 AD, it was the Year of the Four Emperors, the generals … Continued

Roman Gold Coins The Roman Emperor Septimius Severus reigned from 193 until his death in 211. About 175, he married Paccia Marciana, a woman from Leptis Magna. After her death in 186, Severus found his second wife Julia Domna. Julia … Continued

James VI and I (1566-1625) The gold sovereign was first introduced by Henry VII in 1489 and stood at that time as the largest and most magnificent coin ever issued in England. The successful intention of this new coin was … Continued

Thasos is part of Thrace. Over the years Thrace has been controlled by numerous other countries and was completely separated in 1878 when it was split among Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey.But before that Thrace was inhabitat by the Thracians who … Continued

Vive la France: Culture, Cuisine, and Coins. (Sarasota, Florida) November 15, 2022 – Eager for new experiences in a post-pandemic era, travelers are again flocking to France. Over 90 million people have already visited this year, making France the world’s … Continued

Coinage from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic Periods (Sarasota, Florida) September 1, 2022 – Greece is considered to be one of the most brilliant civilizations in world history. The ancient Greeks laid many of the foundations for western civilization including … Continued

The online marketplace is offering an incredible selection of coins in this hot numismatic market. Seldom-seen coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), including an ultra-rare Proof Eagle, are among the items available now through MA-Shops. NGC is the Official … Continued