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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 22d

🌊🍇 From the shores of Cilicia — a masterpiece of ancient artistry. This silver stater of Nagidos unites two powers: Dionysos, god of wine and revelry, and Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty.

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 25d

👑 Irene became the first woman to rule the Byzantine Empire in her own name.
“History you can hold. #KinzerCoins”
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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 26d

“Coins weren’t just money—they were propaganda. 🪙
From Augustus to Constantine, rulers used coins as the first mass media to project power and belief.
Dean Kinzer breaks it down on the Beyond the Known podcast with Jitesh. ⚡👑”

#AncientCoins #KinzerCoins #Numismatics #RomanEmpire #AncientHistory

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 26d

“Meet the emperor who literally BOUGHT the Roman Empire at auction.
Didius Julianus ruled for only 66 days before being overthrown.
Dean Kinzer shares this wild story on the Travis Makes Money podcast. ⚔️👑💰”
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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 26d

“The Eid Mar aureus — the coin of Caesar’s assassins. 🗡️
Only 3 known in gold. One sold for $4.2 MILLION.
Dean Kinzer breaks it down on the Travis Makes Money podcast. 👑💰”
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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 26d

⚔️✡️ Jewish War Shekel — Year 2 (67/68 CE) ✡️⚔️
Struck in pure silver during the First Jewish Revolt against Rome, this shekel bears the chalice and pomegranate motifs—symbols of faith, resilience, and independence.

#AncientCoins #JewishHistory #Numismatics #FirstJewishRevolt

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 26d

🌿🐎 Silver drachm of Larissa (5th–4th c. BC) — nymph obverse, horse rolling reverse. A snapshot of Thessaly’s grace and power in ancient silver.

#AncientCoins #Larissa #GreekHistory #Numismatics

Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 27d

✨ Marcus Aurelius Medallion – The Philosopher Emperor ✨

Step into the grandeur of Rome with this Marcus Aurelius medallion!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 27d

Would you add this legend to your collection? 👇

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 27d

Hammers tomorrow! Lot 179!

ISLANDS off CARIA, Kos. Circa 370/60-345 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 15.12 g, 5h).

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · 27d

Lot 69 hammers tomorrow!

SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.17 g, 3h). Struck circa 317-310 BC.

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · May 24

Ancient Coins in totality are some of the most beautiful ever made. Check us out at www.kinzercoins.com to learn more!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · May 24

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · May 24

Ancient Coins in totality are some of the most beautiful ever made. Check us out at www.kinzercoins.com to learn more!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · May 9

Ancient Coins are some of the most beautiful ever made. Check us out at www.kinzercoins.com to learn more!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 25

Out now! Episode 16: Shows, Auctions, and…tariffs!

Episode 16 is out! @jlbcoins and I discuss the current shows, auctions, and yes of course….#tariffs!

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The Ancient Coin Hour: Episode 16 - Shows, Auctions, and TARIFF's

YouTube video by The Ancient Coin Hour

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 24

From my interview with @financialsurvivalnetwork! Why is it called Kinzer Coins?

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 23

From my interview with @financialsurvivalnetwork! Ancient Coins are some of the most beautiful ever made. Check us out at www.kinzercoins.com to learn more!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 22

From my interview with @financialsurvivalnetwork! Ancient Coins are some of the most beautiful ever made.

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 21

When did coins start to have images? About 600 BC!

Ancient Greek Coins are some of the most beautiful ever made. Check us out at www.kinzercoins.com to learn more!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 21

Ancient coins are still developing in the market. It’s a great time to get in and start collecting!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 13

Check out the sale!!!! www.kinzercoins.com!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 8

Richard was a king that was respected by his friends and enemies alike. His coinage is as great as Richard’s legacy. Learn more about ancient coins at www.kinzercoins.com!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 8

Richard was a king that was respected by his friends and enemies alike. His coinage is as great as Richard’s legacy. Learn more about ancient coins at www.kinzercoins.com!

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Kinzer Coins @kinzercoins.bsky.social · Apr 7

Trajan is considered to be one of Rome’s greatest emperors and deservedly so. He expanded the empire to a point it had never seen before! Own a coin of Trajan today at www.kinzercoins.com.

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