The son of Valentinian I and the nephew of Valens, Gratian ascended to the throne of the Western Empire in 375. The early years of his reign were successful, as he ruled with great energy, and enjoyed a sterling reputation on the battlefield.

Flavius Arcadius was the elder son of Emperor Theodosius I and Aelia Flaccilla. Like many children of Roman Emperors, he was vain and weak, spoiled by growing up in luxury. Arcadius died in 408 in his palace at Constantinople.

Flavius Arcadius was the elder son of Emperor Theodosius I and Aelia Flaccilla. Like many children of Roman Emperors, he was vain and weak, spoiled by growing up in luxury. Arcadius died in 408 in his palace at Constantinople.

Flavius Arcadius was the elder son of Emperor Theodosius I and Aelia Flaccilla. Like many children of Roman Emperors, he was vain and weak, spoiled by growing up in luxury. Arcadius, who was eighteen, was easily manipulated by a conniving Roman officer...

Himyar was a tribe that occupied the coastal region of modern-day Yemen what the Romans called Arabia Felix, or Fertile Arabia. The Himyarites coalesced into a kingdom by 110 BCE. In the first century AD, when this silver drachm was struck, the Himyar...

Hadrian s adopted son and heir, Antoninus Pius was notable for one reason: his pacifism. It was said of Antoninus that, not only did he never command an army in his 23 years on the throne, but he never so much as inspected a garrison. He built the Antonin

Anastatius came to the throne at the age of 61 after being chosen by the wife of his predecessor, Zeno. He is often recognized as the first Byzantine emperor. His reign was characterised by improvements in the government, economy, and bureaucracy in the...

Herod Agrippa I was the ruler of the Roman province of Juda during the crucifixion, which modern astronomers have calculated took place on Friday, April 3, 33 CE. A confederate of the deranged Roman Emperor Caligulawho believed himself to be the Jewish

By the time of his last visit to Jerusalem ca. AD 58, Paul of Tarsus had made enough enemies that his mere presence at the Temple instigated a riot. At the urging of the local Jewish leaders, he was arrested and sent to the provincial capital of...

Born in Hispania, the Roman Empress Aelia Flaccilla was the wife of Theodosius the Great and the mother of the emperors Arcadius and Honorius. Like her pious husband, she was a staunch Christian. The theologian Theodoret quoted her as saying: To...

Born in Hispania, the Roman Empress Aelia Flaccilla was the wife of Theodosius the Great and the mother of the emperors Arcadius and Honorius. Like her pious husband, she was a staunch Christian. The theologian Theodoret quoted her as saying: To...

Aelia Eudoxia was the wife of the Roman Emporor Arcadius. The controversial marriage was arranged by a court eunuch called Eutropius, whom she later had executed. One of her sons took the throne as Theodosius II. She died during childbirth in the year...

1976-D Bicentennial Drummer Boy Quarter Celebrate America’s 200th birthday with the historic 1976-D Bicentennial Quarter, featuring the beloved Drummer Boy design by Jack L. Ahr. Struck at the Denver Mint, this special edition quarter replaced the...

Ancient Rome: One Coin from the 4th Century brings the theme together in a tidy presentation made for easy study and display. Details: Roman bronze coin in pack, comes with display card. Coins are arranged for quick comparisonsideal for learning,...

Bird Coins of the World: A Set of 33 Coins and 10 Stamps is curated for collectors who want a clear, themed set without guesswork. Details: Soaring above the earth, flying through the skies, quietly perching in a silent solitude, or serenading us with...

Animal coins: A Set of 55 Different Animals focuses on substance: genuine coins, clean layout, and a cohesive story. Details: Enjoy collecting different animals through this unique coin collection. Comes with an identifier. Clear spacing and a sensible...

From around the World: A Collection of 40 Coins is curated for collectors who want a clear, themed set without guesswork. Details: These sets are fun and fascinating, as well as educational for all ages. Learn about world geography, economics, languages...

With a practical layout and consistent quality, Flowers And Plant Coins: A Set of 40 From around the World keeps attention on the coins themselves. Details: For centuries, plants and flowers have had special meanings attached to them. These meanings have...

With a practical layout and consistent quality, Odd Shaped Coins: A Set of 30 Different Coins from Around the World keeps attention on the coins themselves. Details: A coin by definition is a piece of hard material, traditionally metal and usually in the...

Built for everyday collecting, Lucky Coins: A Set of 30 Coins That Bring Luck offers a straightforward way to explore the topic. Details: In this collection we have put together a set of 30 coins from around the world that we hope will bring the...

30 Gold Colored Coins from 30 Different Countries focuses on substance: genuine coins, clean layout, and a cohesive story. Details: This set contains 30 gold-colored coins, most of them brass, from 30 different countries. Includes deluxe vinyl coin...

Coins in 26 Denominations, from 1/12 anna to 1000000 lira is curated for collectors who want a clear, themed set without guesswork. Details: Coins in 26 Denominations, from 1/12 anna to 1000000 lira Each piece sits in its own spot so you can examine...

Built for everyday collecting, 25 Notable People (25 Coin Set) offers a straightforward way to explore the topic. Details: Famous people have been featured on coins for centuries as a way to commemorate their life and their accomplishments. This rich and...

With a practical layout and consistent quality, European Coins: A Set of 25 Different Coins keeps attention on the coins themselves. Details: Packaged in a skin pack card with monetary identifier on back of pack. Fun and educational set. A neat, durable...

Wildlife Coins: A Set of 20 Coins focuses on substance: genuine coins, clean layout, and a cohesive story. Details: These sets are fun and fascinating, as well as educational for all ages. Learn about world geography, economics, languages and different...

Queen Elizabeth II 20 Coins is curated for collectors who want a clear, themed set without guesswork. Details: A historical set of 20 different uncirculated coins from 10 different countries of the Commonwealth featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II...

Built for everyday collecting, Americas 20 Coin Set offers a straightforward way to explore the topic. Details: These sets are fun and fascinating, as well as educational for all ages. Learn about world geography, economics, languages and different...

Africa & Asia 20 Coin Set focuses on substance: genuine coins, clean layout, and a cohesive story. Details: These sets are fun and fascinating, as well as educational for all ages. Learn about world geography, economics, languages and different cultures...

Built for everyday collecting, Historical Ship Coins From 16 Countries offers a straightforward way to explore the topic. Details: Although ships have appeared on coins for hundreds of years, it has only been in the last three hundred years or so that...

The brave action of young King Peter II played a vital role in influencing the outcome of World War II, causing Germany’s defeat at the hands of the Allies. --Peter II Kara?or?evi? of Yugoslavia was only 11 years old when he became heir apparent to...

The VOC or the Dutch East India Company was one of the most powerful commercial enterprises that ever existed. These four coins feature coats of arms of four Dutch provinces, and circulated in the Spice Islands from 1726-94.

Raiders, pagans, barbarians, explorers--the Vikings have worn many hats throughout history (unfortunately, none actually had horns). Ever since their attack on a peaceful monastery at Lindisfarne in 793, they have been associated violence and savagery...

Few historical figures have achieved the national standing of Philippe Pétain at the end of the Great War. Even fewer have squandered the achievement so ignominiously. In a quarter century, he went from beloved war hero to traitor; only his long...

When is a nickel not a nickel? From 1942-45. The United States declared war on Imperial Japan on December 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor, and on Nazi Germany three days later thus officially entering World War II. During wartime, certain metals,...

These 10 hryven coins were struck in 2021—the year before Russia’s illegal and ill-fated invasion of Ukraine—by the National Bank of Ukraine, as part of a set of collectible issues, honoring the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On the reverse...

The year this coin was minted, 1687, was witness to the turning point, the moment when the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe was forever reversed.

This set of Turkish coins issued in 2002 was designed by the Turkish Mint to commemorate subjects of great interest to the Turkish people. It was also the last of the inflationary coins.

These four inflationary notes circulated in Afghanistan during the reign of the Taliban.

Five coins and five banknotes issued by Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia (1949-66), a demagogue responsible for the death of four million of his countrymen.

Born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili in what is today Georgia, Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) is arguably the most prolific mass murderer in history. He had a hand in the 1907 Tiflis bank robbery, the Great Famine of 1932-3, and the brutal Great Purge of...