Ancient Roman Coin Lot of 4 Different Roman Coins 260-418 AD (see Description)

Description: The photos are the 4 coins you will receive. This coin lot consists of 4 unique Ancient Roman coins from the period between 260-418 AD, making each of these coins over 1600 years old. Please see photos for size and details on each coin. Each coin is a coin of a different Emperor for you to discover from this era of Ancient Roman history. Coins included are from the reign of Constantine and his sons and the decline of the Western Roman Empire. They are an excellent addition to any collection of ancient coins, and are sure to impress any history enthusiast. A significant advancement in coin imagery occurred in the Roman Empire when Julius Caesar issued coins bearing his own portrait. While previous moneyers had issued coins featuring portraits of their ancestors, Caesar's coinage marked the third instance in Roman history where a living individual was depicted. This innovative approach to coin design further amplified the use of propaganda and personal representation in currency during that time. The image of the emperor on a coin took on a special importance because during the Roman Empire the emperor embodied the state and its policies. The main focus of the imagery was on the portrait of the emperor. Coins were an important means of disseminating this image throughout the Empire. Coins often attempted to make the emperor appear god-like through associating the emperor with attributes normally seen in divinities, or emphasizing the special relationship between the emperor and a particular deity by producing a preponderance of coins depicting that deity. During his campaign against Pompey, Julius Caesar issued a variety of types that featured images of either Venus or Aeneas, attempting to associate himself with his divine ancestors. An example of an emperor who went to an extreme in proclaiming divine status was Commodus. In AD 192, he issued a series of coins depicting his bust clad in a lion-skin (the usual depiction of Hercules) on the obverse, and an inscription proclaiming that he was the Roman incarnation of Hercules on the reverse. Although Commodus was excessive in his depiction of his image, this extreme case is indicative of the objective of many emperors in the exploitation of their portraits. While the emperor is by far the most frequent portrait on the obverse of coins, heirs apparent, predecessors, and other family members, such as empresses, were also featured. To aid in succession, the legitimacy of an heir was affirmed by producing coins for that successor. This was done from the time of Augustus till the end of the Empire. These coins are have intricate designs and inscriptions that showcase the artistic and historical significance of the Roman Empire. They are in their authentic state and are ready to be added to your collection. This lot is perfect for anyone interested or new to collecting Roman coins and interested in the history of Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire. G 17

Price: 37.79 USD

Location: Capitola, California

End Time: 2024-12-09T12:44:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD