Kinzer coins journal articles
The Bravest Crab there Ever Was: The Great Karkinus and his Coin
Would you be brave enough to face Herakles, the Greek Demigod? Well, a brave little crab, Karkinos, was up to the task!
Ancient Greek Citizenship Explained with a Coin
Kinzer Coins again partners with one of the best content creators on YouTube Classical Numismatics. In this episode Leo covers a neww addition to the site. The Smryna Tetradrachm. Listen in to learn about one of our new fantastic additions to the shop, and make sure to follow, like, and subscribe to
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This wonderful Tetradrachm struck at the Greek city of Smyrna between 150 and 142 BC shows some fascinating aspects about the fiercely independent nature of the Greek Polis
On the obverse, the goddess of Fortune, Tyche, wears a crown made out of the towers and walls of a city, as to represent she controlled the fortunes of its inhabitants
On the reverse, we have an oak wreath, with a gorgeous inscription that proudly proclaims their independence, saying "From the Smyrneans"
Not Your Average Renaissance: An Overview of the Coinage of the Macedonian Renaissance of Byzantium
The world of ancient coinage has much to offer when it comes to areas of interest to hone in on when collecting. Some of the more popular areas of focus include civilization like Ancient Greece and Rome, but there are plenty of civilizations that pique the interests of collectors worldwide.
Enter the Macedonian Renaissance of Byzantium. Taking place between the 9th and 11th centuries, the Macedonian Renaissance denotes where the Macedonian Dynasty controlled the Byzantine Empire, beginning with the reign of Basil I in 867, and ending with the reign of Theodora in 1056. Judging by the name “Renaissance”, you can probably guess that this was a period of growth for the Byzantine empire, particularly when it came to arts, politics, and culture.