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Ephesus' great temple of Artemis has provided evidence for the earliest coins yet known from the ancient world. [nb 1] The first structures in the sanctuary, buried deep under the later temples, date back to the eighth century BCE, and from that time on precious objects were used in the cult or dedicated to the goddess by her worshippers.
Unlike the other islands in the Lagoon, Murano minted its own coins. Early in the second millennium hermits of the Camaldolese Order occupied one of the islands, seeking a place of solitude for their way of life. There they founded the Monastery of St. Michael (Italian: S. Michele di Murano). This monastery became a great center of learning and ...
Although there is no information about coinage in what was the Duchy of Venice (a semi-independent entity within the Byzantine Empire from which the Republic of Venice originated), ancient historians such as Andrea Dandolo and Marin Sanudo mention that the privilege of coinage was given to Venice by the kings of Italy Rudolph II (in 921) and Berengar II (in 950); however, it is more likely ...
Even if the coin isn’t particularly valuable due to its rarity or history, its metal content can add worth. Coins made of silver or gold might sell for more than their face value due to the ...
Old coins are going for big bucks on eBay, and we found a few that you might just have lying around. Check out the slideshow above to discover if any of the coins you've collected could rake in ...
The old cliché about finding rare and valuable coins is that you should start by digging around in your sofa. That's not necessarily bad advice. However, chances are the only loose change you'll ...
Silk Road Coin Gallery, at the Shanghai Museum (with catalogue) Silk Road Coins at the British Museum - in the Joseph E. Hotung Gallery (Room 33) and the Citi Money Gallery (Room 68) Short-term. 1992 The Crossroads of Asia : transformation in image and symbol in the art of ancient Afghanistan and Pakistan (Fitzwilliam Museum, 1992). (see catalogue)
In 1605, the family was added to the Libro d’Oro of Murano, or Golden Book of Murano, [6] which included the most important glassmaking families and offered them privileges of nobility. [7] The Seguso glassmakers were especially successful between the mid 16th and 17th centuries when they created an extensive commercial network for their ...