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Chinese copper alloy coin, minted under the Tang Dynasty in 621 CE
Inscription content: 開元通寶
Inscription transliteration: Kaiyuan tongbao
Inscription transliteration: Kaiyuan tongbao
Cowrie money, used in the Kingdom of Bambara, Africa
Cowrie money, used in the Kingdom of Bambara, Africa
Asante Gold Cowrie Shell, Ghana, Asante Region, Africa, 19th century
Cowries throughout Africa are symbols of wealth and well-being and, in some parts of West Africa, were used as a form of currency. In Akan communities cast gold cowrie shells were worn by high-status individuals such as the Asantehene, paramount…
Byzantine Pectoral with Coins and Pseudo-Medallion
ca. 539–50
Neck rings, such as this imposing gold example, are cited in early sources as playing a role both in the glorification of military heroes and in coronation ceremonies. This pectoral necklace is composed of a plain, hollow neck ring attached to a…
Money Lender
Print, American, 1938
Silver Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I Soter, minted in Egypt (r. 323-285 BCE)
Silver Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I Soter, minted in Egypt (r. 323-285 BCE)
Obv.: Head of Alexander in lion skin and aegis r., with horns of Zeus Ammon; dotted border.
Rev.: Athena Alkidemos, r., holding spear and shield; to r., an eagle clutching…
Obv.: Head of Alexander in lion skin and aegis r., with horns of Zeus Ammon; dotted border.
Rev.: Athena Alkidemos, r., holding spear and shield; to r., an eagle clutching…