The Trump-named cryptocurrency is valued at more than $6 billion after its first week, but it mimics moves made by ancient leaders.

The image of Alexander the Great on coins is considered one of the best depictions of the infamous leader. Getty Images Physical coins were invented around 750 B.C., and the symbols pressed into ...

Alexander the Great was the first person to put his own image on Greek coins, hitherto the preserve of the gods. But he came to consider himself a god which gave him the OK. His vast coinage ...

But Trump’s coin is nothing new. In a pre-social media world, coins were the ultimate propaganda tool. Rulers used them to advertise themselves and their achievements and any messaging they wanted to ...

Alexander the Great was the first person to put his own image on Greek coins, hitherto the preserve of the gods. But he came to consider himself a god which gave him the OK. His vast coinage ...