Coins from Lucania
Promoting Local Identity Lucanian coins were minted in the ancient region of Lucania, which is located in what is now southern Italy.Lucania was inhabited by various Italic tribes and later came under Greek influence. The coinage of Lucania reflects its … Continued
Lucius Verus
Roman Co-Emperor Lucius Verus was a Roman emperor who, along with Marcus Aurelius, co-reigned from 161 to 169 AD. His full name was Lucius Aurelius Verus.He was adopted by the reigning emperor Antoninus Pius, which made him a member of … Continued
Syracusan Coins
Ancient Greek City-State Syracuse, founded by Corinth in 734 BC, was an ancient Greek city-state located on the eastern coast of Sicily. It was renowned for its coinage.Syracuse was one of the most important cities in the Mediterranean world during … Continued
Maximianus Herculius
Coins of Maximian Maximianus Herculius, also known as Maximian, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 286 to 305. He was a co-emperor with Diocletian during the period of the Tetrarchy, a system in which the Roman Empire was … Continued
Claudius I
The Fourth Roman Emperor Emperor Claudius was born on August 1, 10 BC, in Lugdunum (modern-day Lyon, France) and he was the fourth Roman Emperor, ruling from 41 to 54 AD. His full name was Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. … Continued
Kingdom of Macedonia
Philip II and Alexander III The Kingdom of Macedonia, located in the northern part of ancient Greece, was a powerful state that rose to prominence under the leadership of King Philip II and reached its zenith under his son, Alexander … Continued
Umberto I – King of Italy
Constitutional Monarch Umberto I, whose full name was Umberto Ranieri Carlo Emanuele Giovanni Maria Ferdinando Eugenio di Savoia, was born on March 14, 1844, and he reigned as the King of Italy from January 9, 1878, until his assassination on … Continued
Roman Emperor Augustus
One of Rome’s Greatest Emperors Augustus, whose full name was Gaius Octavius Thurinus, was a key figure in the history of the Roman Empire, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.Augustus is best known for being the … Continued
US Dimes on MA-Shops
The History The history of US Dimes is quite fascinating and dates back to the early days of the United States.US Dimes are a denomination of coins that are worth 10 cents and they are a type of coin that … Continued
Sigismund III Vasa
King of Poland Sigismund III Vasa was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 until his death in 1632. He was also the king of Sweden from 1592 to 1599.He is well known for his coinage, … Continued