Faith & Power – Twelve-Coin Boxed Collection
This comprehensive set brings together twelve authentic ancient coins that reflect the diverse religious traditions and spiritual symbols of the ancient world. From the gods of Greece and Rome to Eastern deities and the first Christian motifs, each piece offers a glimpse into the sacred beliefs that guided civilizations for over a millennium.
Technical Details:
Historical Significance:
In antiquity, coinage was more than a medium of exchange—it was a stage for expressing faith and reinforcing divine authority. Cities and rulers struck coins featuring gods, goddesses, sacred animals, temples, and rituals, embedding religious imagery into the daily lives of merchants and citizens alike.
For the Greeks, coins honored the Olympian pantheon, from Athena and Zeus to Apollo and Artemis.
Rome’s coinage tied emperors to divinities, presenting them as chosen by—or even embodying—the gods.
In the East, coins bore symbols of local cults and regional deities, reflecting the rich diversity of spiritual life beyond the Mediterranean.
By late antiquity, the earliest Christian symbols appeared, foreshadowing the transformation of the Roman world and the rise of a new religious era.
Because coins circulated widely, they became vehicles of both propaganda and cultural exchange, spreading religious imagery across borders and shaping the visual language of faith for generations.
This collection invites you to hold in your hands the numismatic echoes of ancient worship—a curated journey through the sacred landscapes of the ancient world.
Faith & Power – Twelve-Coin Boxed Collection
This comprehensive set brings together twelve authentic ancient coins that reflect the diverse religious traditions and spiritual symbols of the ancient world. From the gods of Greece and Rome to Eastern deities and the first Christian motifs, each piece offers a glimpse into the sacred beliefs that guided civilizations for over a millennium.
Technical Details:
Historical Significance:
In antiquity, coinage was more than a medium of exchange—it was a stage for expressing faith and reinforcing divine authority. Cities and rulers struck coins featuring gods, goddesses, sacred animals, temples, and rituals, embedding religious imagery into the daily lives of merchants and citizens alike.
For the Greeks, coins honored the Olympian pantheon, from Athena and Zeus to Apollo and Artemis.
Rome’s coinage tied emperors to divinities, presenting them as chosen by—or even embodying—the gods.
In the East, coins bore symbols of local cults and regional deities, reflecting the rich diversity of spiritual life beyond the Mediterranean.
By late antiquity, the earliest Christian symbols appeared, foreshadowing the transformation of the Roman world and the rise of a new religious era.
Because coins circulated widely, they became vehicles of both propaganda and cultural exchange, spreading religious imagery across borders and shaping the visual language of faith for generations.
This collection invites you to hold in your hands the numismatic echoes of ancient worship—a curated journey through the sacred landscapes of the ancient world.
