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.
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...
During this period, Dionysios II (Dionysios the younger, son of Dionysios I) was the tyrant of Syracusa saw a decade of peace before his autocracy was challenged by his Uncle Dion, who won a brief, bloody civil war in 357 BC but was himself...
This coin is an example of a fouree or counterfeit denarius illegally produced during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD). The obverse bears a laureate head, and the reverse shows Jupiter standing and hurling a thunderbolt.
The value of...
Cnut was born in Denmark about 995 AD and was the son of Swegn Forkbeard, King of Denmark. He claimed the crown of England by right of conquest, when he defeated Edmund II who came to the crown in 1016 AD but didn't survive the year. Cnut also...
Head of Poseidon To Left With Pleasant Expressive Face
Hieron II was the tyrant of Syracuse, Sicily, from about 275 to 216 BC. He showed such ability and distinction after Pyrrhus left Sicily (275 BC) that he was made commander in chief of the Syracusans and was later chosen (c. 265 BC) tyrant or king....
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...
This silver coin was created in 1934. William Clark Noble of Newport, Rhode Island, originally sculptured the obverse design, and a well-known Panamanian artist, Roberto Lewis, designed the reverse.
On the obverse is the image of Vasco Nunez de...
Diademed, Draped, and Cuirassed Bust of Constantius II Facing Right
This coin was minted in Rome during the reign of Constantius II. The inscription on the reverse translates "Return of happy times," a common theme during the reign of Constantius II, who faced repeated opposition to his rule.
Constantius II was...
Facing bust of Christ, with Nimbus Cross with Two Pellets in each limb, Book of Gospels, and Raised right hand
This coin was minted during Basil II's reign over the Byzantine Empire (976 - 1025 AD). On the obverse is a bust of Christ who is holding a nimbus cross with pellets, a book of the Gospels, and a raised right hand. The reverse shows a crowned bust...
Draped Bust of Vulcan Facing Right, in a Laureate Pileus, Tongs & Star Behind; All within a Myrtle Wreath
This coin is a serrate denarius minted in Rome around 105 BC to recognize the achievements of Lucius Aurelius Cotta. It shows a bust of Vulcan, who is a divinity of the forge and is symbolic of the striking of money. On the reverse side is an...
Diademed Head of Ptolemy I Facing Right, Aegis at Neck
This coin was minted at the Sidon mint between 283 - 246 BC while Ptolemy II was ruler over Egypt. The obverse side shows the head of Ptolemy I who was known as called Ptolemy I Soter (Savior). Ptolemy I was a Macedonian general under Alexander the...
Temple with Four Columns, Inscription "Democratic Republic of Greece"
The obverse of this copper-nickel twenty drachma coin features a temple with four columns and a legend surrounding it that translates, "Democratic Republic of Greece." The reverse bears the head of Pericles.
The drachma was first issued during...
This coin satirizes Napoleon III of France. The obverse shows the head of Napoleon III wearing a Prussian helmet and smoking a cigarette. The word "Sedan" is written on his collar, and two chain links are attached to the collar. The two...
Helmeted Head of the Emperor Theodosius II, 3/4 Facing Right with Spear over Shoulder
Flavius Theodosius II (401 - 450 AD) was the eldest son of Eudoxia and Arcadius who became the Roman Emperor of the East at the age of 7. He was heavily influenced by his eldest sister, Pulcheria, who encouraged him to embrace Orthodox...
Leo V, the Armenian, was a senior general in the Byzantine Empire who forced Emperor Michael I to abdicate the throne. He replaced Michael I as emperor and ruled jointly with his son, Constantine, from Dec 25, 813 until Dec 25, 820 AD. During...
Romanus III (born in 968 AD) was a Byzantine nobleman who married princess Zoe at the request of her father Constantine VIII who, at the time, was on his deathbed. Although he was enthusiastic, Romanus III was not an effective ruler. He depleted...
Romanus III (born in 968 AD) was a Byzantine nobleman who married the princess Zoe at the request of her father Constantine VIII who, at the time, was on his deathbed. Although he was enthusiastic, Romanus III was not an effective ruler. He...
Andrew Buck was a member of the Amphictyon Literary Society while a student at Hillsdale College. He wrote several letters to the Amphictyons while he was serving with the 1st Michigan. He was a first a student in 1859 and returned to Hillsdale...
Simon Hadley writes to his sister, Etta, of the joy of receiving a letter after not hearing from home in six weeks, during which time he has been in battle five times. He describes being on a march and coming under fire from an ambush.
