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As a teenage emperor, his reign was marked by the influence of his advisors, and it is unlikely he had much agency himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his rule, Gordian III faced military conflicts along the empire's frontiers. He successfully repelled several attacks by the Sassanian Persians, and he also dealt with raids by Germanic tribes along the Danube frontier. Gordian III was popular among the Roman people, likely due to his youth and his relatively mild governance. His reign saw efforts to restore stability and improve the financial state of the empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut he faced challenges from within the imperial court, particularly from his Praetorian Prefect Philip the Arab. In 244 AD, Gordian III died under mysterious circumstances while leading an army against the Persians, possibly as a result of a conspiracy involving Philip. Philip then became the next Roman emperor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46885357093013,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/temp_cdcbdb89-9f3f-4213-a55c-6dcc02b774b9.jpg?v=1769381221"},{"product_id":"r1549514","title":"Faustina II Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 145AD RIC 495A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, with hair waived and coiled on back of head, draped, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: AVGVSTI PII FIL, Venus, draped. standing left, holding Victory on right hand and resting left on round shield set on helmet on ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 145-161 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC III Antoninus Pius 495A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e: 18mm diameter, 3.06g weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus was the Roman goddess of love, though she was sometimes associated with military victory and triumph as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaustina the Younger (or Faustina II, Faustina Jr, etc) was the daughter of Emperor Antoninus Pius and Empress Faustina the Elder. After Antoninus made the young Marcus Aurelius his heir to the throne, he married Faustina to Marcus to further cement the succession plan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Faustina's life are limited and unreliable. It is possible she helped orchestrate a revolt against her husband in 175 A.D. while he was ill, perhaps having received a false report of his death. Her intent in supporting that revolt was reportedly to protect her son, the future emperor Commodus. The revolt was suppressed and Faustina died in uncertain circumstances later that same year. Marcus had her deified (proclaimed to be a god) following her death, which indicates that she did not die while in disgrace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaustina bore Marcus at least 14 children, only six of whom survived to adulthood (not atypical for the time period). The single surviving son, Commodus, became emperor following Marcus' own death in 180 A.D. - he was the first natural son to succeed his father as emperor in over 100 years. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46887929381013,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_5031.jpg?v=1769460721"},{"product_id":"r1311903","title":"Trajan Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 103AD RIC 119","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Bust of Trajan, laureate, right, draped on left shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Aequitas, draped, seated left on chair without back, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 103-111 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC II Trajan 119\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 3.16g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was the first emperor who was not born in Italy, and his ascent to the throne marked a shift in Roman politics towards greater emphasis on military success and expansion. He was a successful general who served in the Roman legions in Germany, Britain, and the Middle East. As emperor, Trajan pursued an aggressive policy of territorial expansion, which saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest size thus far. He conquered the kingdom of Dacia in modern-day Romania and extended Roman control over much of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was also known for his public works projects and his efforts to improve the infrastructure of the Roman Empire. He oversaw the construction of new roads, aqueducts, and public buildings, including Trajan's Column in Rome, which still stands today. Trajan was also a patron of the arts and culture. He supported writers and poets, and was known for his love of Greek philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan died in 117 AD of illness while on campaign in the Middle East. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Hadrian, who continued many of Trajan's policies and achievements. He is remembered as one of the greatest Roman emperors, and his reign is often seen as a period of great stability, prosperity, and cultural achievement in Roman history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46891975278741,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/temp_f4c92aa9-6a51-4ebe-95bb-17ee31f36351.jpg?v=1769538326"},{"product_id":"r2228805","title":"Septimius Severus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 103AD RIC 288","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding palladium in right hand and spear in left hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 202-210 A.D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC IV Septimius Severus 288 (denarius)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 2.86g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSeptimius Severus seized the throne after a brief period of civil war following the assassination of Emperor Commodus. He expanded and professionalized the army’s role in imperial politics—raising soldiers’ pay, reinforcing frontier defenses, and expanding the Empire to its greatest territorial extent. His reign marked a shift toward a more centralized, autocratic empire. But his heavy military spending (and his strategy of debasing the currency to support it) weakened the economy and set the stage for the Crisis of the 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none font-size-modifier vertical-align\"\u003erd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Century, a period of 50 years of civil war that nearly destroyed the Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46906772586645,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/temp_5a73b340-8761-4ee5-b980-6cdce150140e.jpg?v=1769714307"},{"product_id":"r0238228","title":"Roman Republic Denarius Serratus 79BC Naevius Balbus RRC 382\/1b","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Head of Venus, right, wearing diadem. Border of dots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: C·NA͡E·BA͡LB, Victory in triga, right, holding reins in both hand. Border of dots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 79 B.C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Crawford (RRC) 382\/1b\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 3.88g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenus was the Roman goddess of love and Victory was the winged goddess of military victory. The denarius serratus was a variant of the denarius produced with serrated edges - the exact purpose of those edges is still debated, but they were possibly designed to deter counterfeiters (making it easier to see if the core of the coin was actually silver instead of base metal). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis denarius was produced shortly after Sulla resigned the dictatorship, signaling an end to the bloody era started by the Roman civil war of 83-82 B.C. and followed by Sulla's brutal proscriptions (condemning his enemies to death without trial, along with the seizure of all of their assets by the state and a reward to whoever murdered them). The coin features a rare depiction of a three-horse chariot (triga), one of only two denarii to feature that instead of the more traditional two- (biga) or four- (quadriga) horse chariots. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46979261792405,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_6597.jpg?v=1771614065"},{"product_id":"r2706405","title":"Severus Alexander Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 227AD RIC 64","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: P M TR P VI COS II P P, Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 227 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC IV Severus Alexander 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 3.03g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAequitas was the Roman goddess of justice and equality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeverus Alexander was proclaimed emperor at age 13, immediately following the assassination of Emperor Elagabalus, his cousin. The early years of his reign were marked by prosperity, and the young emperor instituted a number of positive social and economic reforms. Despite his young age, the emperor displayed wisdom and temperance in his policies, a welcome contrast to the wild debaucheries of his predecessor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the rise of the powerful Sassanid Empire in Persia, and more devastating raids from Germanic tribes forced Severus Alexander out of his comfort zone, into the military realm. With no military experience and little natural talent for leading a campaign, the emperor quickly gained the contempt of many of his troops. His tendency to rely on his mother for advice, and his attempt to bribe the Germanic tribes to avoid battle were seen as weak by his armies, and he was murdered by his own soldiers at the age of 26. This would trigger the Crisis of the 3rd Century, a 50-year period of near constant civil war in which 26 different emperors briefly held the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028731642005,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_6681.jpg?v=1772671105"},{"product_id":"r1333408","title":"Trajan Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 114AD RIC 334","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upright in left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 114-117 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC II Trajan 334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 3.46g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirtus was the Roman god of strength and military bravery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was the first emperor who was not born in Italy, and his ascent to the throne marked a shift in Roman politics towards greater emphasis on military success and expansion. He was a successful general who served in the Roman legions in Germany, Britain, and the Middle East. As emperor, Trajan pursued an aggressive policy of territorial expansion, which saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest size thus far. He conquered the kingdom of Dacia in modern-day Romania and extended Roman control over much of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was also known for his public works projects and his efforts to improve the infrastructure of the Roman Empire. He oversaw the construction of new roads, aqueducts, and public buildings, including Trajan's Column in Rome, which still stands today. Trajan was also a patron of the arts and culture. He supported writers and poets, and was known for his love of Greek philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan died in 117 AD of illness while on campaign in the Middle East. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Hadrian, who continued many of Trajan's policies and achievements. He is remembered as one of the greatest Roman emperors, and his reign is often seen as a period of great stability, prosperity, and cultural achievement in Roman history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47095411507349,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_6851.jpg?v=1773166198"},{"product_id":"r1302209","title":"Trajan Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 98AD RIC 22","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Head of Trajan, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Victory, draped, seated left on seat without back, holding patera in right hand and palm in left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 98-99 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC II Trajan 22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 3.31g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictory (or Victoria) was the Roman goddess of military victory and triumph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was the first emperor who was not born in Italy, and his ascent to the throne marked a shift in Roman politics towards greater emphasis on military success and expansion. He was a successful general who served in the Roman legions in Germany, Britain, and the Middle East. As emperor, Trajan pursued an aggressive policy of territorial expansion, which saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest size thus far. He conquered the kingdom of Dacia in modern-day Romania and extended Roman control over much of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was also known for his public works projects and his efforts to improve the infrastructure of the Roman Empire. He oversaw the construction of new roads, aqueducts, and public buildings, including Trajan's Column in Rome, which still stands today. Trajan was also a patron of the arts and culture. He supported writers and poets, and was known for his love of Greek philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan died in 117 AD of illness while on campaign in the Middle East. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Hadrian, who continued many of Trajan's policies and achievements. 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The armor of the defeated foe would be hung upon the monument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaracalla was a cruel and tyrannical leader according to ancient historians. He and his brother Geta became co-emperors in 211 A.D. upon their father's death. The two brothers had a fierce hatred of one another, which culminated in Caracalla having Geta stabbed to death later that year and declaring himself sole emperor (then massacring 20,000 of Geta's friends and supporters). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaracalla spent nearly his entire reign campaigning with his armies, and styled himself a soldier-emperor. He met his end in 217 A.D. (29 years old) at the sword of a common Roman soldier, who was angry that Caracalla had not approved his promotion to centurion (and who was possibly encouraged\/aided in the assassination by Caracalla's general Macrinus, who became the next emperor). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126301016213,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_7068.jpg?v=1773690161"},{"product_id":"r2412419","title":"Caracalla Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 201AD RIC 124A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: CONCORDIA FELIX, Caracalla, togate, and Plautilla, draped, standing left and right, clasping right hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 201-206 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC IV Caracalla 124A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 19mm diameter, 3.02g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaracalla was a cruel and tyrannical leader according to ancient historians. He and his brother Geta became co-emperors in 211 A.D. upon their father's death. The two brothers had a fierce hatred of one another, which culminated in Caracalla having Geta stabbed to death later that year and declaring himself sole emperor (then massacring 20,000 of Geta's friends and supporters). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaracalla spent nearly his entire reign campaigning with his armies, and styled himself a soldier-emperor. He met his end in 217 A.D. (29 years old) at the sword of a common Roman soldier, who was angry that Caracalla had not approved his promotion to centurion (and who was possibly encouraged\/aided in the assassination by Caracalla's general Macrinus, who became the next emperor). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133717594261,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_7112.jpg?v=1774205534"},{"product_id":"r1311501","title":"Trajan Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 103AD RIC 115","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and straight spear in left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 103-111 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC II Trajan 115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 19mm diameter, 3.45g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoma was the goddess\/personification of the city of Rome and Victory (or Victoria) was the Roman goddess of military victory and triumph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was the first emperor who was not born in Italy, and his ascent to the throne marked a shift in Roman politics towards greater emphasis on military success and expansion. He was a successful general who served in the Roman legions in Germany, Britain, and the Middle East. As emperor, Trajan pursued an aggressive policy of territorial expansion, which saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest size thus far. He conquered the kingdom of Dacia in modern-day Romania and extended Roman control over much of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was also known for his public works projects and his efforts to improve the infrastructure of the Roman Empire. He oversaw the construction of new roads, aqueducts, and public buildings, including Trajan's Column in Rome, which still stands today. Trajan was also a patron of the arts and culture. He supported writers and poets, and was known for his love of Greek philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan died in 117 AD of illness while on campaign in the Middle East. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Hadrian, who continued many of Trajan's policies and achievements. 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Less than a decade later, he had conquered half of the known world, building an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to the northwestern corner of India. Poised to invade the Arabian peninsula, Alexander was struck down by a sudden illness (possibly poisoned) and died at the age of 32. His empire did not outlive him - after Alexander's death, his former generals grappled for power, splitting the empire into many smaller kingdoms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Alexander died in 323 B.C., the design used on coins struck during his lifetime continued to be used on coins throughout his former empire for centuries to come. The Alexandrian silver drachm and tetradrachm was a powerful symbol of legitimacy, and Alexander's successors sought to associate themselves with his reign by copying his coins. The Alexandrian drachm features a portrait of the god Hercules, helmed in the skin of the Nemean lion - the portrait was designed to incorporate Alexander's own facial features, elevating him to semi-divine status. The reverse of the coin features Zeus, the king of the gods, seated on his throne at Mt. Olympus. An eagle, the animal Zeus used as his personal messenger, is perched on his arm - perhaps listening to his latest instructions. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133804822677,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_7117.jpg?v=1774205613"},{"product_id":"r1803203","title":"Commodus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 181AD RIC 32","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG, Head of Commodus, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P, Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe, set on ground, and sceptre in left hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 181-182 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC III Commodus 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 17mm diameter, 2.78g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvidentia was the Roman goddess of foresight and making provision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the death of his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in 180 AD, Commodus became sole emperor at the age of 18. He initially enjoyed popular support but soon proved to be an erratic and unstable ruler. Commodus was known for his love of gladiatorial games and his fascination with his own physical prowess, considering himself a modern-day Hercules. He often appeared in the arena to fight as a gladiator (in staged matches), engaged in excessive spending on public works projects and lavished gifts on his supporters. He passed a law renaming each of the twelve calendar months to one of his many names, and even renamed the Roman people to \"Commodianus.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommodus' rule was marked by corruption, incompetence, and various court intrigues and conspiracies. In 192 AD, a group of conspirators led by the head of the Praetorian Guard, and Commodus' own mistress, Marcia, plotted to assassinate him. Commodus was first poisoned, but after vomiting up the poison was then strangled to death by his former wrestling partner. Upon his death, the Roman Senate declared him a public enemy, tearing down his statues and erasing his name from the imperial records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47186723700885,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_3739.jpg?v=1774929194"},{"product_id":"r1814601","title":"Commodus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 186AD RIC 146","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, Head of Commodus, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: AVCT PIET P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P, Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense from patera in right hand on lighted altar left and holding incense box in left hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 186-187 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC III Commodus 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 19mm diameter, 2.63g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePietas was the Roman goddess of religious piety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the death of his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in 180 AD, Commodus became sole emperor at the age of 18. He initially enjoyed popular support but soon proved to be an erratic and unstable ruler. Commodus was known for his love of gladiatorial games and his fascination with his own physical prowess, considering himself a modern-day Hercules. He often appeared in the arena to fight as a gladiator (in staged matches), engaged in excessive spending on public works projects and lavished gifts on his supporters. He passed a law renaming each of the twelve calendar months to one of his many names, and even renamed the Roman people to \"Commodianus.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommodus' rule was marked by corruption, incompetence, and various court intrigues and conspiracies. In 192 AD, a group of conspirators led by the head of the Praetorian Guard, and Commodus' own mistress, Marcia, plotted to assassinate him. Commodus was first poisoned, but after vomiting up the poison was then strangled to death by his former wrestling partner. Upon his death, the Roman Senate declared him a public enemy, tearing down his statues and erasing his name from the imperial records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47214342537365,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_3785_37739116-778a-44f5-95c3-8479399d63ef.jpg?v=1775185865"},{"product_id":"r0429003","title":"Vespasian Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 70AD RIC 29","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Head of Vespasian, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: COS ITER TR POT, Pax, draped. seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 70 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC II, Part 1 Vespasian 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 3.17g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePax was the Roman goddess of peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 68 AD, the Julio-Claudian imperial dynasty founded by the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, collapsed after the suicide of Emperor Nero. Nero had been forced to flee the capital after the Praetorian Guard threw their support to the usurper Galba (governor of Spain). His suicide shortly thereafter was followed by another period of civil war, with four different men vying for the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usurper Galba was murdered by the supporters of Otho (a rich noble who paid off the Praetorian Guard), who was defeated by Vitellius (governor of Germany), who was defeated by Vespasian (commander in Judaea). Vespasian’s decade-long reign was recounted positively by most ancient writers, though it’s possible his generous patronage of writers and academics helped gild his reputation. He is most well-known for suppressing the Jewish revolt, for expanding the Empire’s northern frontier to Scotland, and for hating philosophers. He died a peaceful death aged 69 and was succeeded by his son Titus. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47224143773845,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_3867.jpg?v=1775189415"},{"product_id":"r1815012","title":"Commodus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 186AD RIC 150A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, Head of Commodus, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: HILAR AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V PP, Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and long palm, nearly vertical, in left hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 186-187 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC III Commodus 150A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 2.43g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilaritas was the Roman goddess of joy and rejoicing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the death of his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in 180 AD, Commodus became sole emperor at the age of 18. He initially enjoyed popular support but soon proved to be an erratic and unstable ruler. Commodus was known for his love of gladiatorial games and his fascination with his own physical prowess, considering himself a modern-day Hercules. He often appeared in the arena to fight as a gladiator (in staged matches), engaged in excessive spending on public works projects and lavished gifts on his supporters. He passed a law renaming each of the twelve calendar months to one of his many names, and even renamed the Roman people to \"Commodianus.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommodus' rule was marked by corruption, incompetence, and various court intrigues and conspiracies. In 192 AD, a group of conspirators led by the head of the Praetorian Guard, and Commodus' own mistress, Marcia, plotted to assassinate him. Commodus was first poisoned, but after vomiting up the poison was then strangled to death by his former wrestling partner. Upon his death, the Roman Senate declared him a public enemy, tearing down his statues and erasing his name from the imperial records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228271886485,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"r2800400","title":"Maximinus Thrax Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 236AD RIC 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: P M TR P II COS P P, Maximinus Thrax, in military attire, standing left between two standard, raising right hand and leaning to left on spear held in left hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 236 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 20mm diameter, 2.98g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximinus was a commoner who rose through the ranks of the Roman military to command a legion during the reign of his predecessor, Emperor Severus Alexander. The military became unhappy with Severus due to his payment of bribes\/tributes to Rome's Germanic enemies in an effort to avoid war. His army mutinied and assassinated him and his mother, then proclaimed Maximinus emperor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximinus spent most of his short reign fighting various barbarian tribes on the frontiers of the empire. He was the first Roman emperor to not come from noble birth, and was hated by the Roman elites and Senate for it. So hated, in fact, that they elected multiple emperors from among their own membership to lead rebellions against Maximinus. It was during an extended siege to put down one of these rebellions that the Roman army mutinied again, killing Maximinus and his son and sending their heads to Rome. Maximinus was described by contemporary sources as an extremely tall and intimidating man - based on surviving sculptures as well as his coin portraits, which feature a prominent brow, nose and jaw, some historians believe he may have had acromegaly (a growth disorder). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228306981013,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"g0100010","title":"Alexander the Great Drachm Ancient Greek Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Head of Heracles (Hercules) right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, left leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, sun in left field, spearhead in right field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 330-300 B.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 17.5mm diameter, 4.16g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 336 B.C., Alexander ascended to the throne of the small kingdom of Macedon in Greece. Less than a decade later, he had conquered half of the known world, building an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to the northwestern corner of India. Poised to invade the Arabian peninsula, Alexander was struck down by a sudden illness (possibly poisoned) and died at the age of 32. His empire did not outlive him - after Alexander's death, his former generals grappled for power, splitting the empire into many smaller kingdoms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Alexander died in 323 B.C., the design used on coins struck during his lifetime continued to be used on coins throughout his former empire for centuries to come. The Alexandrian silver drachm and tetradrachm was a powerful symbol of legitimacy, and Alexander's successors sought to associate themselves with his reign by copying his coins. The Alexandrian drachm features a portrait of the god Hercules, helmed in the skin of the Nemean lion - the portrait was designed to incorporate Alexander's own facial features, elevating him to semi-divine status. The reverse of the coin features Zeus, the king of the gods, seated on his throne at Mt. Olympus. 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He was a successful general who served in the Roman legions in Germany, Britain, and the Middle East. As emperor, Trajan pursued an aggressive policy of territorial expansion, which saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest size thus far. He conquered the kingdom of Dacia in modern-day Romania and extended Roman control over much of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was also known for his public works projects and his efforts to improve the infrastructure of the Roman Empire. He oversaw the construction of new roads, aqueducts, and public buildings, including Trajan's Column in Rome, which still stands today. Trajan was also a patron of the arts and culture. He supported writers and poets, and was known for his love of Greek philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan died in 117 AD of illness while on campaign in the Middle East. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Hadrian, who continued many of Trajan's policies and achievements. He is remembered as one of the greatest Roman emperors, and his reign is often seen as a period of great stability, prosperity, and cultural achievement in Roman history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47258465140885,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_4108.jpg?v=1776226760"},{"product_id":"r2235012","title":"Septimius Severus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 193AD RIC 350A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: MONETA AVG, Moneta, draped, seated left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 193-195 A.D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC IV Septimius Severus 350A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 18mm diameter, 3.26g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoneta was the Roman goddess of money. This coin was produced at the Alexandria (Egypt) mint during Septimius Severus' time in the eastern provinces of the Empire in the early years of his reign. It features a distinctly \"eastern\" style of portraiture and inscriptions compared to coins produced at the main mint in Rome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 193 AD, Septimius Severus was proclaimed emperor by his troops after the assassination of Emperor Pertinax. He immediately marched on Rome and defeated his rival claimants to the throne, ending a brief period of civil war known as the Year of the Five Emperors. Severus was an effective ruler and military leader, leading campaigns against the Parthian Empire in the east and kingdoms in North Africa, expanding the Empire to its peak territorial size. But these military campaigns, along with his expansion of the bureaucracy and his intentional debasement of the Roman currency in order to pay the now massive military, weakened the Empire and arguably contributed to the Crisis of the 3rd Century (50 years of nearly continuous civil war). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon Severus' death in 211 A.D. due to illness, his two sons Caracalla and Geta became co-emperors. The two brothers hated each other, and in less than a year Caracalla would have his brother stabbed to death (in their mother's arms, no less) in order to become the sole emperor. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47260484665493,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/temp_25601ac4-676a-4bb7-b738-40a12d0cc794.png?v=1776277867"},{"product_id":"r04290032","title":"Vespasian Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 70AD RIC 29","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Head of Vespasian, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: COS ITER TR POT, Pax, draped. seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 70 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC II, Part 1 Vespasian 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 17mm diameter, 3.27g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePax was the Roman goddess of peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 68 AD, the Julio-Claudian imperial dynasty founded by the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, collapsed after the suicide of Emperor Nero. Nero had been forced to flee the capital after the Praetorian Guard threw their support to the usurper Galba (governor of Spain). His suicide shortly thereafter was followed by another period of civil war, with four different men vying for the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usurper Galba was murdered by the supporters of Otho (a rich noble who paid off the Praetorian Guard), who was defeated by Vitellius (governor of Germany), who was defeated by Vespasian (commander in Judaea). Vespasian’s decade-long reign was recounted positively by most ancient writers, though it’s possible his generous patronage of writers and academics helped gild his reputation. He is most well-known for suppressing the Jewish revolt, for expanding the Empire’s northern frontier to Scotland, and for hating philosophers. 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The second son of the Emperor Vespasian, Domitian succeeded his brother Titus as emperor following Titus' death by illness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomitian disdained the Senate during his time in office, choosing to disregard even their traditional honorary role in governmental decision-making. This did not endear him to the Roman elites, who wrote scathing accounts of his deeds and personal character. As theirs are the only historical accounts that survived to the present day, modern historians have found it difficult to form a unbiased picture of Domitian’s reign. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is known is that he strengthened the economy, raising the purity of denarii from 90% silver to 94% silver, strengthened the Empire’s borders, and constructed numerous public works in the city of Rome. He was apparently popular with the people of Rome, as well as the soldiers, whose pay he raised by 1\/3rd. Domitian was assassinated in the 15th year of his reign by a small conspiracy of court officials. Within hours of his death, the Senate reasserted their historical rights and appointed his successor, choosing the old and childless politician Nerva to succeed him as emperor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47303649656981,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_4539.jpg?v=1777648333"},{"product_id":"r1802909","title":"Commodus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 181AD RIC 29","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG, Head of Commodus, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P, Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 181-182 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC III Commodus 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 19mm diameter, 3.35g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFelicitas was the Roman goddess of happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the death of his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in 180 AD, Commodus became sole emperor at the age of 18. He initially enjoyed popular support but soon proved to be an erratic and unstable ruler. Commodus was known for his love of gladiatorial games and his fascination with his own physical prowess, considering himself a modern-day Hercules. He often appeared in the arena to fight as a gladiator (in staged matches), engaged in excessive spending on public works projects and lavished gifts on his supporters. He passed a law renaming each of the twelve calendar months to one of his many names, and even renamed the Roman people to \"Commodianus.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommodus' rule was marked by corruption, incompetence, and various court intrigues and conspiracies. In 192 AD, a group of conspirators led by the head of the Praetorian Guard, and Commodus' own mistress, Marcia, plotted to assassinate him. Commodus was first poisoned, but after vomiting up the poison was then strangled to death by his former wrestling partner. 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He worked to improve the infrastructure and economy of the empire, and he was known for his efforts to support education and the arts. Antoninus Pius continued his predecessor Hadrian's policies of consolidation and expansion, and he was successful in establishing peaceful relations with neighboring kingdoms and tribes. He is particularly remembered for his successful campaigns in Britain, which helped to solidify Roman control over the island. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntoninus Pius was known for his just and humane approach to governance, and he was respected and loved by the people of Rome. He was also a patron of the arts and culture, and his reign saw the construction of a number of public buildings and monuments, including the Antonine Wall in Scotland. Antoninus Pius died in 161 AD and was succeeded by his adopted sons, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. He is remembered as one of the most successful and beloved Roman emperors, and his reign is often seen as a high point in Roman history.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360366641301,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_5141.jpg?v=1779331479"},{"product_id":"g0100011","title":"Alexander the Great Drachm Ancient Greek Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Head of Heracles (Hercules) right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, left leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 330-300 B.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 17.5mm diameter, 4.13g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 336 B.C., Alexander ascended to the throne of the small kingdom of Macedon in Greece. Less than a decade later, he had conquered half of the known world, building an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to the northwestern corner of India. Poised to invade the Arabian peninsula, Alexander was struck down by a sudden illness (possibly poisoned) and died at the age of 32. His empire did not outlive him - after Alexander's death, his former generals grappled for power, splitting the empire into many smaller kingdoms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Alexander died in 323 B.C., the design used on coins struck during his lifetime continued to be used on coins throughout his former empire for centuries to come. The Alexandrian silver drachm and tetradrachm was a powerful symbol of legitimacy, and Alexander's successors sought to associate themselves with his reign by copying his coins. The Alexandrian drachm features a portrait of the god Hercules, helmed in the skin of the Nemean lion - the portrait was designed to incorporate Alexander's own facial features, elevating him to semi-divine status. The reverse of the coin features Zeus, the king of the gods, seated on his throne at Mt. Olympus. 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He and his brother Geta became co-emperors in 211 A.D. upon their father's death. The two brothers had a fierce hatred of one another, which culminated in Caracalla having Geta stabbed to death later that year and declaring himself sole emperor (then massacring 20,000 of Geta's friends and supporters). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaracalla spent nearly his entire reign campaigning with his armies, and styled himself a soldier-emperor. He met his end in 217 A.D. 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He was later adopted by the Romans into their own pantheon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 193 AD, Septimius Severus was proclaimed emperor by his troops after the assassination of Emperor Pertinax. He immediately marched on Rome and defeated his rival claimants to the throne, ending a brief period of civil war known as the Year of the Five Emperors. Severus was an effective ruler and military leader, leading campaigns against the Parthian Empire in the east and kingdoms in North Africa, expanding the Empire to its peak territorial size. But these military campaigns, along with his expansion of the bureaucracy and his intentional debasement of the Roman currency in order to pay the now massive military, weakened the Empire and arguably contributed to the Crisis of the 3rd Century (50 years of nearly continuous civil war). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon Severus' death in 211 A.D. due to illness, his two sons Caracalla and Geta became co-emperors. 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Less than a decade later, he had conquered half of the known world, building an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to the northwestern corner of India. Poised to invade the Arabian peninsula, Alexander was struck down by a sudden illness (possibly poisoned) and died at the age of 32. His empire did not outlive him - after Alexander's death, his former generals grappled for power, splitting the empire into many smaller kingdoms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Alexander died in 323 B.C., the design used on coins struck during his lifetime continued to be used on coins throughout his former empire for centuries to come. The Alexandrian silver drachm and tetradrachm was a powerful symbol of legitimacy, and Alexander's successors sought to associate themselves with his reign by copying his coins. The Alexandrian drachm features a portrait of the god Hercules, helmed in the skin of the Nemean lion - the portrait was designed to incorporate Alexander's own facial features, elevating him to semi-divine status. The reverse of the coin features Zeus, the king of the gods, seated on his throne at Mt. Olympus. 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He worked to improve the infrastructure and economy of the empire, and he was known for his efforts to support education and the arts. Antoninus Pius continued his predecessor Hadrian's policies of consolidation and expansion, and he was successful in establishing peaceful relations with neighboring kingdoms and tribes. He is particularly remembered for his successful campaigns in Britain, which helped to solidify Roman control over the island. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntoninus Pius was known for his just and humane approach to governance, and he was respected and loved by the people of Rome. He was also a patron of the arts and culture, and his reign saw the construction of a number of public buildings and monuments, including the Antonine Wall in Scotland. Antoninus Pius died in 161 AD and was succeeded by his adopted sons, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. 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Nero had been forced to flee the capital after the Praetorian Guard threw their support to the usurper Galba (governor of Spain). His suicide shortly thereafter was followed by another period of civil war, with four different men vying for the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usurper Galba was murdered by the supporters of Otho (a rich noble who paid off the Praetorian Guard), who was defeated by Vitellius (governor of Germany), who was defeated by Vespasian (commander in Judaea). Vespasian’s decade-long reign was recounted positively by most ancient writers, though it’s possible his generous patronage of writers and academics helped gild his reputation. He is most well-known for suppressing the Jewish revolt, for expanding the Empire’s northern frontier to Scotland, and for hating philosophers. 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He immediately marched on Rome and defeated his rival claimants to the throne, ending a brief period of civil war known as the Year of the Five Emperors. Severus was an effective ruler and military leader, leading campaigns against the Parthian Empire in the east and kingdoms in North Africa, expanding the Empire to its peak territorial size. But these military campaigns, along with his expansion of the bureaucracy and his intentional debasement of the Roman currency in order to pay the now massive military, weakened the Empire and arguably contributed to the Crisis of the 3rd Century (50 years of nearly continuous civil war). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon Severus' death in 211 A.D. due to illness, his two sons Caracalla and Geta became co-emperors. 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Nero had been forced to flee the capital after the Praetorian Guard threw their support to the usurper Galba (governor of Spain). His suicide shortly thereafter was followed by another period of civil war, with four different men vying for the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usurper Galba was murdered by the supporters of Otho (a rich noble who paid off the Praetorian Guard), who was defeated by Vitellius (governor of Germany), who was defeated by Vespasian (commander in Judaea). Vespasian’s decade-long reign was recounted positively by most ancient writers, though it’s possible his generous patronage of writers and academics helped gild his reputation. He is most well-known for suppressing the Jewish revolt, for expanding the Empire’s northern frontier to Scotland, and for hating philosophers. 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As part of the festival, the emperor would make religious offerings and sacrifices to guarantee the safety of the Empire and its people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring his reign, Antoninus Pius focused on maintaining peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire. He worked to improve the infrastructure and economy of the empire, and he was known for his efforts to support education and the arts. Antoninus Pius continued his predecessor Hadrian's policies of consolidation and expansion, and he was successful in establishing peaceful relations with neighboring kingdoms and tribes. He is particularly remembered for his successful campaigns in Britain, which helped to solidify Roman control over the island. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntoninus Pius was known for his just and humane approach to governance, and he was respected and loved by the people of Rome. He was also a patron of the arts and culture, and his reign saw the construction of a number of public buildings and monuments, including the Antonine Wall in Scotland. Antoninus Pius died in 161 AD and was succeeded by his adopted sons, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. 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He immediately marched on Rome and defeated his rival claimants to the throne, ending a brief period of civil war known as the Year of the Five Emperors. Severus was an effective ruler and military leader, leading campaigns against the Parthian Empire in the east and kingdoms in North Africa, expanding the Empire to its peak territorial size. But these military campaigns, along with his expansion of the bureaucracy and his intentional debasement of the Roman currency in order to pay the now massive military, weakened the Empire and arguably contributed to the Crisis of the 3rd Century (50 years of nearly continuous civil war). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon Severus' death in 211 A.D. due to illness, his two sons Caracalla and Geta became co-emperors. 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He immediately marched on Rome and defeated his rival claimants to the throne, ending a brief period of civil war known as the Year of the Five Emperors. Severus was an effective ruler and military leader, leading campaigns against the Parthian Empire in the east and kingdoms in North Africa, expanding the Empire to its peak territorial size. But these military campaigns, along with his expansion of the bureaucracy and his intentional debasement of the Roman currency in order to pay the now massive military, weakened the Empire and arguably contributed to the Crisis of the 3rd Century (50 years of nearly continuous civil war). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon Severus' death in 211 A.D. due to illness, his two sons Caracalla and Geta became co-emperors. 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He immediately marched on Rome and defeated his rival claimants to the throne, ending a brief period of civil war known as the Year of the Five Emperors. Severus was an effective ruler and military leader, leading campaigns against the Parthian Empire in the east and kingdoms in North Africa, expanding the Empire to its peak territorial size. But these military campaigns, along with his expansion of the bureaucracy and his intentional debasement of the Roman currency in order to pay the now massive military, weakened the Empire and arguably contributed to the Crisis of the 3rd Century (50 years of nearly continuous civil war). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon Severus' death in 211 A.D. due to illness, his two sons Caracalla and Geta became co-emperors. The two brothers hated each other, and in less than a year Caracalla would have his brother stabbed to death (in their mother's arms, no less) in order to become the sole emperor. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47508212678805,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/0991\/files\/IMG_6692.jpg?v=1782958236"},{"product_id":"r2604518","title":"Elagabalus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 221AD RIC 45a","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Head of Elagabalus, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: P M TR P IIII COS III P P, Victory, winged, draped, flying right, holding diadem (or garland) with both hands; to either side, shield; in field, star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 221 A.D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC IV Elagabalus 45a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 19.5mm diameter, 2.93g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictory (or Victoria) was the winged Roman goddess\/personification of military victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElagabalus became emperor at the age of 14, following the assassination of Emperor Macrinus. He was notorious for his eccentric behavior, which included adopting the cult of the sun god Elagabal (also known as Elagabalus) as the state religion, hence the name he is now known by. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe emperor's disregard for traditional Roman values and his preference for eastern customs led to increasing dissatisfaction among the Roman elite and the military. Amidst growing unrest, Elagabalus was deposed in 222 AD in favor of his cousin Severus Alexander. He and his mother were killed shortly thereafter. 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He was a successful general who served in the Roman legions in Germany, Britain, and the Middle East. As emperor, Trajan pursued an aggressive policy of territorial expansion, which saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest size thus far. He conquered the kingdom of Dacia in modern-day Romania and extended Roman control over much of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan was also known for his public works projects and his efforts to improve the infrastructure of the Roman Empire. He oversaw the construction of new roads, aqueducts, and public buildings, including Trajan's Column in Rome, which still stands today. Trajan was also a patron of the arts and culture. He supported writers and poets, and was known for his love of Greek philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrajan died in 117 AD of illness while on campaign in the Middle East. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Hadrian, who continued many of Trajan's policies and achievements. 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