The Talan copper coin of King Antiochus during the classical period of ancient Greece

The Talan copper coin of King Antiochus during the classical period of ancient Greece

King Antiochus was the king of the Indo Greek kingdom and ruled over the capital city of Taxila. Bopearachchi believed that he ruled in the western part of the Indo Greek kingdom from 115 BC to 95 BC, while R.C. Senior placed him around 130-120 BC and in the eastern part of Punjab. Dram (English: dram or drachm; pharmaceutical symbol: ʒ) was originally a weight and coin unit in ancient Greece. It is a unit of mass in the constant weight system, as well as a unit of mass and volume in the pharmaceutical weight system
Attica Standard Edition of Menander I Silver Coins from the Classical Period of Ancient Greece

Attica Standard Edition of Menander I Silver Coins from the Classical Period of Ancient Greece

The obverse depicts a silver coin of Menander I. Menander I was the king of ancient Greece Bactria and later India Greece. His ruling regions include Balkh Province in present-day Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in India, and the Greater Punjab region. This silver coin is the Attica Standard Edition, and this style of silver coin is very rare, possibly only issued as a gift. The weight of this silver coin meets Attic standards, with only two denominations: gold and silver. The Harvard Art Museum has a collection of silver coins from Menander I.
The copper coin of Nande I, a currency of the classical period in ancient Greece

The copper coin of Nande I, a currency of the classical period in ancient Greece

The obverse depicts the copper coin of Menander I. Menander I was the king of ancient Greece Bactria and later India Greece. His ruling regions include Balkh Province in present-day Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in India, and the Greater Punjab region. This style is the Athena Archidemus version, with the obverse depicting the portrait of Menander I and the reverse depicting Athena Archidemus standing on the left, holding a shield with her left hand and throwing thunder with her right hand. The Harvard Art Museum has a collection of Menander I's copper coins.
The currency of the ancient Greek classical period, the silver coin of Menander I

The currency of the ancient Greek classical period, the silver coin of Menander I

The obverse depicts a silver coin of Menander I. Menander I was the king of ancient Greece Bactria and later India Greece. His ruling regions include Balkh Province in present-day Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in India, and the Greater Punjab region. This style is the Athena Alcides version, with the obverse depicting the portrait of Menander I and the reverse depicting Athena Alcides standing on the left, holding a shield with her left hand and throwing thunder with her right hand. The Harvard Art Museum has a collection of Menander I's silver coins.
The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Eucratide I Status copper coin

The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Eucratide I Status copper coin

This artifact is a Stat copper coin of Diobor with an Eucratic inscription. Eucratis was the last important king of Bactria in Greece in the mid-2nd century BC. He reigned from 170 BC to 145 BC, overthrew the Yutimid dynasty, and restored the rule of the Diodotid dynasty. This stele is collected by the British Museum.
Albanian Lek Currency - Lek Commemorative Coin for the 25th Anniversary of World War II Liberation

Albanian Lek Currency - Lek Commemorative Coin for the 25th Anniversary of World War II Liberation

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the franc with the current circulating new currency, the lek, with 1 lek=100 kunta. The lek replaced the old currency franc, with an exchange rate of 9 leks to 1 franc, and an exchange rate of 50 leks to 1 dollar against the US dollar. One lek commemorative coin, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the liberation from World War II.
Albanian Lek Currency Fifty Kunta Commemorative Coin for the 25th Anniversary of World War II Liberation

Albanian Lek Currency Fifty Kunta Commemorative Coin for the 25th Anniversary of World War II Liberation

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the franc with the current circulating new currency, the lek, with 1 lek=100 kunta. The lek replaced the old currency franc, with an exchange rate of 9 leks to 1 franc, and an exchange rate of 50 leks to 1 dollar against the US dollar. 50 Kunta commemorative coin, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the liberation from World War II.
Albanian Lek Currency Two Lek Commemorative Coin for the 45th Anniversary of World War II Liberation

Albanian Lek Currency Two Lek Commemorative Coin for the 45th Anniversary of World War II Liberation

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the franc with the current circulating new currency, the lek, with 1 lek=100 kunta. The lek replaced the old currency franc, with an exchange rate of 9 leks to 1 franc, and an exchange rate of 50 leks to 1 dollar against the US dollar. Erlek commemorative coin, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the liberation from World War II.
Albanian Lek Currency Five Kunta Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Five Kunta Coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the franc with the current circulating new currency, the lek, with 1 lek=100 kunta. The Lek replaced the old currency franc, with an exchange rate of 9 Lek to 1 franc, and an exchange rate of 50 Lek to 1 dollar against the US dollar
Albanian Lek Currency Ten Kunta Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Ten Kunta Coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the franc with the current circulating new currency, the lek, with 1 lek=100 kunta. The Lek replaced the old currency franc, with an exchange rate of 9 Lek to 1 franc, and an exchange rate of 50 Lek to 1 dollar against the US dollar
Albanian Lek Currency Twenty Kunta Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Twenty Kunta Coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the franc with the current circulating new currency, the lek, with 1 lek=100 kunta. The Lek replaced the old currency franc, with an exchange rate of 9 Lek to 1 franc, and an exchange rate of 50 Lek to 1 dollar against the US dollar
Albanian Lek Currency Fifty Kunta Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Fifty Kunta Coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the franc with the current circulating new currency, the lek, with 1 lek=100 kunta. The Lek replaced the old currency franc, with an exchange rate of 9 Lek to 1 franc, and an exchange rate of 50 Lek to 1 dollar against the US dollar
Albanian Lek currency 100 Lek coin

Albanian Lek currency 100 Lek coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the old currency with the new currency, the franc, which was now in circulation. The exchange rate was 9 leks to 1 franc, and the exchange rate against the US dollar was 50 leks to 1 dollar.
Albanian Lek Currency Fifty Lek Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Fifty Lek Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Twenty Lek Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Twenty Lek Coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the old currency with the new currency, the franc, which was now in circulation. The exchange rate was 9 leks to 1 franc, and the exchange rate against the US dollar was 50 leks to 1 dollar.
Albanian Lek Currency Ten Lek Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Ten Lek Coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the old currency with the new currency, the franc, which was now in circulation. The exchange rate was 9 leks to 1 franc, and the exchange rate against the US dollar was 50 leks to 1 dollar.
Albanian Lek Currency Five Lek Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Five Lek Coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the old currency with the new currency, the franc, which was now in circulation. The exchange rate was 9 leks to 1 franc, and the exchange rate against the US dollar was 50 leks to 1 dollar.
Albanian Lek currency - one Lek coin

Albanian Lek currency - one Lek coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the old currency with the new currency, the franc, which was now in circulation. The exchange rate was 9 leks to 1 franc, and the exchange rate against the US dollar was 50 leks to 1 dollar.
Albanian Lek Currency Two Lek Coins

Albanian Lek Currency Two Lek Coins

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the old currency with the new currency, the franc, which was now in circulation. The exchange rate was 9 leks to 1 franc, and the exchange rate against the US dollar was 50 leks to 1 dollar.
Albanian Lek Currency Half Lek Coin

Albanian Lek Currency Half Lek Coin

The original currency used in Albania was the franc. In July 1947, currency reform was implemented, replacing the old currency with the new currency, the franc, which was now in circulation. The exchange rate was 9 leks to 1 franc, and the exchange rate against the US dollar was 50 leks to 1 dollar.
Athenian Tradrachm silver coin, made between 450-430 BC

Athenian Tradrachm silver coin, made between 450-430 BC

The obverse of this silver coin bears the portrait of Athena, while the reverse features a small owl. This silver coin was minted in Athens and weighs 17.13 grams. The Athenian Tradrachm silver coin is a classic work in the collection of ancient coins. These silver coins were produced on a large scale in the mid to late 5th century BC, combining the image of the helmet wearing goddess Athena with her owl standing figure
Mocking Medal, made in 1544

Mocking Medal, made in 1544

The Mock Medal was created by Hans Reinhardt at the Council of Trent in 1544. The obverse of this medal is engraved with the portraits of a cardinal and a clown, surrounded by the Latin inscription 'EFFIGIES CARDINVM MUNDI HR'. The reverse side is engraved with five elements of text and the year. This medal is silver and plated with gold, with a diameter of 28 millimeters and a weight of 5.58 grams.
The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Alexander the Great silver tetradrachma

The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Alexander the Great silver tetradrachma

Alexander the Great's silver tetradrachm coin was made between 325 BC and 320 BC. Coins were minted in Side (now Türkiye). The obverse of this coin features the portrait of a young Hercules wearing a lion skin helmet. Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology known for his strength and courage. On this coin, he is depicted as a young man wearing lion skin, which is his emblem. Coins are made of silver. In ancient times, the tetradrachma was the most commonly used large denomination coin, usually made of silver. The weight of the coin is about 17 grams and the diameter is about 24 millimeters.
Italian aluminum-magnesium alloy 1 lira

Italian aluminum-magnesium alloy 1 lira

The lira (L.1) is a minted coin that represents the basic unit of the Italian lira. The 1-lire coin and the 50-cent, 2-lire and 5-lire coins have been minted since 1861 and were originally made of 900 ‰ silver. After the First World War, 1 lira coins were minted in nickel from 1921 to 1938; from 1939 it was minted in Italian coin steel with a diameter of 26.7mm. After the fall of the monarchy, one lire coins were cast in 17.2mm and 0.625g (1951-1959) of Italian aluminum-magnesium alloy.