Struck during the reign of Antiochos VIII, this bronze coin circulated through a fractured Hellenistic world marked by rivalry and uncertainty.
It passed through bustling markets, soldier camps, and city streets of the Seleukid Empire, handled by merchants, laborers, and families navigating daily life.
This was practical money, familiar in the hand and used without ceremony. Someone once trusted this coin during an ordinary moment more than two thousand years ago. That life disappeared into history.
The coin survived. Still real.
You will receive the exact coin pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture a Seleukid city torn by rivalry. Stone streets tense with whispered loyalties. Soldiers loyal to different kings watching each other from across the market. Power shifts quickly here, and trust is fragile.
This bronze coin once mattered in a divided kingdom. It may have paid a soldier fighting not foreign enemies, but relatives in endless civil war. It could have bought food for a family caught between rival rulers, unsure whose face would rule tomorrow.
Perhaps a merchant accepted it cautiously, knowing today’s king could be overthrown by nightfall. Antiochos VIII ruled during betrayal, assassination, and constant struggle for the throne. This coin passed through hands shaped by fear, ambition, and survival.
People who lived knowing stability was an illusion. Their battles ended. Their dynasty collapsed.
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Yes. Each piece is several centuries old and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Every item is carefully curated and verified by trusted experts and established dealers.
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How is it possible to own something this old?
These were everyday objects, made and used in huge numbers by ordinary people, much like similar items we use and carry today. It’s one of the oldest continuously traded markets in the world.
Can I handle coins without damaging them?
Absolutely! These objects survived centuries of handling. Normal, respectful handling will not harm them. We include care guidance when appropriate.
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Struck during the reign of Antiochos VIII, this bronze coin circulated through a fractured Hellenistic world marked by rivalry and uncertainty.
It passed through bustling markets, soldier camps, and city streets of the Seleukid Empire, handled by merchants, laborers, and families navigating daily life.
This was practical money, familiar in the hand and used without ceremony. Someone once trusted this coin during an ordinary moment more than two thousand years ago. That life disappeared into history.
The coin survived. Still real.
You will receive the exact coin pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture a Seleukid city torn by rivalry. Stone streets tense with whispered loyalties. Soldiers loyal to different kings watching each other from across the market. Power shifts quickly here, and trust is fragile.
This bronze coin once mattered in a divided kingdom. It may have paid a soldier fighting not foreign enemies, but relatives in endless civil war. It could have bought food for a family caught between rival rulers, unsure whose face would rule tomorrow.
Perhaps a merchant accepted it cautiously, knowing today’s king could be overthrown by nightfall. Antiochos VIII ruled during betrayal, assassination, and constant struggle for the throne. This coin passed through hands shaped by fear, ambition, and survival.
People who lived knowing stability was an illusion. Their battles ended. Their dynasty collapsed.
