Religions of The Ancient World: Box of 12 Ancient Coins (about 1700-2500 years ago)
This comprehensive collection features twelve ancient coins representing various religious traditions and deities worshipped throughout the ancient world.
Technical Details:
Format: Twelve-coin boxed set
Box ID: RELIGION12CNBOX-B
Historical Significance: This collection illustrates how ancient civilizations expressed their religious beliefs through their coinage, which often featured deities, religious symbols, and sacred rituals. From Greek and Roman gods to Eastern religious figures and early Christian symbolism, these coins provide insight into the diverse spiritual practices that shaped ancient societies. The imagery on these coins served both practical purposes (identifying the issuing authority) and propaganda functions (associating rulers with divine power). As some of the most widely distributed artifacts of the ancient world, these coins helped spread religious ideas across cultural boundaries.
This comprehensive collection features twelve ancient coins representing various religious traditions and deities worshipped throughout the ancient world.
Technical Details:
Format: Twelve-coin boxed set
Box ID: RELIGION12CNBOX-B
Historical Significance: This collection illustrates how ancient civilizations expressed their religious beliefs through their coinage, which often featured deities, religious symbols, and sacred rituals. From Greek and Roman gods to Eastern religious figures and early Christian symbolism, these coins provide insight into the diverse spiritual practices that shaped ancient societies. The imagery on these coins served both practical purposes (identifying the issuing authority) and propaganda functions (associating rulers with divine power). As some of the most widely distributed artifacts of the ancient world, these coins helped spread religious ideas across cultural boundaries.
This comprehensive collection features twelve ancient coins representing various religious traditions and deities worshipped throughout the ancient world.
Technical Details:
Format: Twelve-coin boxed set
Box ID: RELIGION12CNBOX-B
Historical Significance: This collection illustrates how ancient civilizations expressed their religious beliefs through their coinage, which often featured deities, religious symbols, and sacred rituals. From Greek and Roman gods to Eastern religious figures and early Christian symbolism, these coins provide insight into the diverse spiritual practices that shaped ancient societies. The imagery on these coins served both practical purposes (identifying the issuing authority) and propaganda functions (associating rulers with divine power). As some of the most widely distributed artifacts of the ancient world, these coins helped spread religious ideas across cultural boundaries.
