The Amphictyon Society was a male literary society founded in 1857 at Hillsdale College. This is the first issue of a literary journal published by the society. Contributions were anonymous.
Ocatvian's Bare Head, --AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBYNIC--
This bronze coin was struck by the moneyer M. Maecilius Tullus around 7 AD. On the obverse it shows a bust of Octavian, who had been proclaimed Augustus by the Senate in 27 BC. From that point on, he was no longer referred to as Octavian, but as...
Under Tiberius II, Maurice Tiberius was the supreme commander of the Byzantine army during the Persian War. After victories in both Collinicus and Constantina Maurice returned to Constantinople in 582 where Tiberius II adopted him as a successor...
This gold-plated aluminum "Freedom Dollar" was produced for Barry M. Goldwater's presidential campaign in 1964. The obverse of this token features Mr. Goldwater's head facing left with "Mr. Conservative" above and his birth date below. The reverse...
Diademed Head of Apollo, Curls Hanging in Ringlets; ROMA Behind, Monogram Below Chin
Sulla was a Roman military leader who became dictator of Rome around 82 BC after entering with his army and talking control of the city. Sulla was cruel in his punishment of his enemies but was also know for his attempts to restore the republic to...
The obverse of the coin shows Phoebus, the sun god, and the reverse bears the letters S.M., which stand for "silver money." These copper coins were issued during the Great Northern War in place of silver currency. They are also called "Görtz Daler...
Bust of Michael I Holding Globus Cruciger and Scepter
The bronze follis pictured above was minted at Constantinople during the reign of Michael I Rangabe (811-813 AD). This rare coin bears the bust of Michael I holding an orb and scepter on the obverse and a large "M" on the reverse.
In 811, Michael...
Emperor Standing, Holding a Long Cross and Globus Cruciger
This bronze follis was minted in Constantinople during the reign of Constans II (641-668 AD). The obverse shows the emperor standing with a long cross and an orb, and the reverse bears a large "M." Copper coins minted in Constantinople during this...
Head of Hercules Facing Right Wearing Lion's Skin, Club Below; Three Pellets Behind
This coin was minted in 132 BC by the moneyer M. Fabrinius. The quadrans was a Roman bronze coin worth 1/4 of an as, and it became the lowest valued coin in production. It was made at the beginning of the era of cast bronze coins, with three...
On January 17, 1888, the Beta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega was installed in the G.A.R. Hall in downtown Hillsdale. Members included Homes B. Crosby, Ellsworth F. Rideout; Edwin Dibble; Elias Potter Lyon; Lewis C. Locklin; Willialm H. Horton;...
After the Fire of 1874, the College needed to replace two-thirds of the Central Building. It was decided, rather than replicate the original design, it would be more prudent to build five separate buildings. This appeal was widely sent to alumni...
Germanicus surrounded by --NICVS CAESAR TI AVGVST--
This coin was minted during the reign of Tiberius in 19 AD, the year Germanicus died. Germanicus was the oldest son of Nero Claudius Drusus, father of Caligula, and later became Tiberius' adopted son. He was a popular and successful General winning...
Napoleon, NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE around the edge, 1808 M under Napoleon
This coin was minted at Milan in the Kingdom of Napoleon. Napoleon was coronated on May 26, 1805 in Naples.
The edge of this coin is unique because it is engraved with the inscription "DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA", translated "God Protect Italy". The...
This silver certificate was issued between 1953 - 1957 when George M. Humphrey was Secretary of the Treasury and Ivy Baker Priest was the Treasurer. A few changes were made in the 1935 series that were different from past dollars. On the obverse,...
This coin was produced from 866-867 during the time when Michael III and Basil I were co-rulers of the Byzantine Empire. On the obverse are the letters "M B" which refers to Michael III and Basil I. On the reverse is a monogram meaning "Polis...
This bronze sestertius was minted during the reign of Gordian III (238-244 AD). The obverse bears a laureate bust of the emperor facing right, and the reverse bears an image of the emperor standing and holding a spear.
Gordian III's grandfather...
Lady Liberty encircled by E PLURIBUS UNUM with thirteen stars and the date
The Morgan Dollar coin was designed in 1876 by George T. Morgan, formerly a pupil of William Wyon. Wyon, from the Royal Mint in London, came to America in his early 30s to serve as "Special Engraver" for director of the Philadelphia Mint, Henry...
Liberty Head surrounded by thirteen stars and the date
The Eagle was the largest denomination authorized by the Mint Act of 1792, though first minted in 1795. One ounce of gold was worth fifteen ounces of silver in America and 15.5 ounces in Europe. Consequently, bullion hoarders would buy the United...
Bust of Pope Pius IX Facing Right. Inscription: PIVS IX P. M. AN SACRI PRINC. XXII.
This medal was minted in Rome under the Papacy of Pope Pius IX in 1867. In the Catholic Church June 29 is the feast day celebrating the martyrdom of both Saints Peter and Paul. This Medal was minted in commemoration of the 1800th anniversary of...
This postcard shows the main entrance into campus. The card was postmarked "Hillsdale Mar 9 - 15 4 PM Mich." and addressed to "Mrs. W. J. Leverette, 1295 Pierce St., Council Bluffs, Iowa." The message reads "March 9 Dear Julia, would you...
