Continuing the Legacy

The Galen Collection is about a personal journey in adding ancient coins to a collection my father started. The site will highlight a few select coins from his original collection, the history behind them, along with what's been added to expand the collection.

The Originals

There may be no better way to start then to first preview some of the highlights of the original collection.

JULIUS CAESAR. AR Denarius, Spanish Mint, ca. 46-45 B.C.

Theodoric (A.D. 493-526), Tremissis, an imitation of Anastasius.

Harold II (Jan - Oct 1066), Pax Penny, Stamford Mint

The Collection

The Galen Collection started with a focus on Roman, Byzantine, Medieval English, and Dutch Colonial coins, all with a connection to events in history my father found fascinating. As it continues to grow, each new piece will have a connection to an event or era I didn't have a chance to discuss or share with him.