Coins have fascinated mankind ever since the first ones were struck about 2600 years ago. They have pictured gods, kings, emperors, important events, landmarks, and ideas. Often, the only way we know about ancient civilizations is through their coins. The most important use of coinage in ancient times was to pay the armies that fought the constant wars of that era. Use of coins for commerce evolved a few centuries after their introduction. Included in this section is a sampling of interesting coins through history. So warm up your mouse and clicking finger, sit back, and enjoy the journey. You may start at the beginning or at any point in the gallery.
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The First Coins
The Owls of Athens
Athena and Nike
Alexander the Great
Eukratides of Bactria
Beware the Ides of March
Thirty Pieces of Silver
Pieces of Eight
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Liberty Walks across a Half Dollar
The New Hampshire Commemorative Quarter
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