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Sextus Pompey Magnus: The Last Stand of the Roman Republic Sextus Pompey Magnus, the younger son of Pompey the Great, was a prominent figure during the tumultuous final years of the Roman Republic. His naval prowess, strategic acumen, and tenacious resistance against...

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Titus Quinctius Flamininus: A Pivotal Figure in the Roman Republic   The Rise of Titus Quinctius Flamininus Titus Quinctius Flamininus was a distinguished Roman statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Roman Republic during...

Cato the Younger Introduction Cato the Younger, full name Marcus Porcius Cato, also known as Cato of Utica, was a prominent Roman Senator and philosopher in the late Roman Republic. Born in 95 BC, he is best remembered for his unwavering opposition to Julius Caesar...

Spanish Silver Cob Coins - 18th Century - Potosi Mint Pirate Treasure Embark on a thrilling seafaring adventure with the 18th Century Spanish Silver Cob Replica Coins - the perfect treasure for any pirate’s trove! These exquisite coins were once used as legal tender...

Tiberius Denarius - Tribute Penny Coin Tiberius' silver denarius is a historically significant silver coin minted during the time of Jesus Christ.  Struck in Roman Empire under Emperor Tiberius (14-37 AD). The size of the coin 18-20 mm, about the size of a United...

Hannibal’s crossing of the Alps War elephants depicted in Hannibal Barca crossing the Rhône, by Henri Motte, 1878   In a recent PBS episode of Secrets of the Dead: Hannibal in the Alps, our copy of Hannibal's coin with an elephant on the reverse was used while...

Click on the picture to buy one of these affordable replica coins.  Compare auction sold prices of the authentic coins.  Besides affordability, you can hold replica coins in your hand which you cannot do with expensive encapsulated coins.     The Kingdom of...

Antinous was a Bithynia Greek born in Claudiopolis the Roman province of Bithynia (present-day Bolu, Turkey). In 123 AD Hadrian met Antinous and had him taken to Rome for a higher education. Hadrian formed a relationship with Antinous, and by 128 AD he was the...