Three Coins of the World That Speak Volumes About Our History
Coins of the world hold a treasure full of
vital information about our past. It is important to learn about them so that we understand how we have evolved so far. Coins from India, Greece and Rome are
some of the most sought after Coins from around the world because of their historical significance. Let’s take a look at few of them today.
Here’s one of the rare world coins issued by Chandragupta II somewhere between 375 AD and 415 AD. The obverse of this beautiful Gold Dinar features a King holding a bow with its string inwards. The Brahmi text "Chandra" is written vertically between the string and the King.
The reverse features Goddess Laxmi on a throne, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a fillet in her right hand. Her feet are on a lotus. It also features the Brahmi legend "Shri vikramah".
When it comes to World Coins with artistic
designs, Greek coins are always on top. Here’s a beautiful 4.15 grams silver coin of the denomination Trihemiobol struck between 590 BC and 490 BC for Attica, Athens. The obverse features a portrait of Athena
facing right while the reverse depicts an owl facing right within an incuse square. An olive twig is seen behind along with the Inscription 'AOE'
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Roman coins are also considered to be some of the most valuable Coins from around the world. This 7.30 grams gold Aureus was Die Struck under the regime of Augustus for JulioClaudian dynasty somewhere around 18 BC to 17 BC at Colonia Patricia.
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The Obverse features a bust of Augustus facing right along with a legend "SPQR IMP CAESARI AVG COS XI TR POT VI". The Reverse features an arch over which a chariot carrying the king is placed. Soldiers to right are holding swords and the ones to left are holding battle axes.
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here. There are many other coins of the world that shares vital information about our history, traditions and cultures. ď ľ
Keep researching about Coins From Around The World to explore world history in an exciting new way.