It is generally accepted that the first ancient coins were struck in Ephesus, Lydia, a part of Asia Minor around 700 B.C. It is also known that coins appeared in India sometime around the 6th century B.C. Since those times, coins have been a means of exchange to acquire goods or settle debts in most of the world. Ancient coins are generally classified as coins that were struck prior to medieval times. Those that were issued prior to medieval times include coinage from the Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, China, India, Persia and Greece, as well as other lesser civilizations. At Black Mountain Coins you will find examples of coins that were struck 2000 years ago for a very reasonable price.
20 Coins From 20 Centuries – 1st Through 20th Century – Booklet & Wooden Box – This collection provides an impressive journey through two millennia of numismatic history. We are proud to be able to present the ambitious collector with this historically significant and unique collection spanning two thousand years. The collection itself consists of 20 coins, which impressively reflect the history of the 1st to 20th century A.D. Each century is represented by a particular coin through which a profound insight into its period and culture may be obtained. All of the coins in this compilation, which are selected by expert hands, are original historical artifacts that trace the ascent of dynasties, empires, rulers and world religions. Highlights of the set include ancient India, Persia, the Roman Empire, Pakistan, Imperial China, the Byzantine Empire, the Sultanate of Delhi, Europe and the New World of America. The set comes as shown in a cherrywood presentation case with a descriptive booklet that describes each coin and its place in history.
Prior to 1847, no dates are found on coins of Cambodia. It is estimated that this 2 PE coin was minted sometime between 1650 and 1850. Beginning in the 16th century, Cambodian coins began to appear that were all small, round, one-sided coins with images of plants and animals. They were crudely hand struck in silver, copper, or billion (low grade silver). This 2 PE coin would make unique and wonderful addition to the collection of world coins.
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