Where it is from: The kingdom of Lydia (modern western Turkey) When it was made: Circa 560 to 547 B.C. Related: Ancient Egyptian ... world's first gold coin. Known as a stater or Croeseid ...

Both coins are considered rare and invaluable due to their historical significance. The stater offers a glimpse into the ancient civilisation of Lycia, while the Cypriot coin highlights the rich ...

Bactria, a huge area in todays' Afghanistan, was the eastern edge of the ancient Greek empire, established by Alexander the Great.