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- Coins of the Ancient Roman empire can vary widely in price and quality, offering collectors lots of options. All coins offered by Austin Rare Coins & Bullion are certified and graded by NGC Ancients. (Download Your 8 Page Ancient Coin Buyers Guide) Items 1 - 12 of 18 total.
The history of Roman coins can be divided into three distinct periods: Republic, Imperatorial and Empire. The earliest “official” Roman coins were created sometime around 320-280 B.C. In 27 B.C., Augustus (formerly Octavian) gained sole control as Rome’s first Emperor. The obverses of most Roman coins depicted rulers and their family members.
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Ancient Greek, Roman, Biblical, Byzantine and Persian coins are offered, together with numismatic literature and antiquities. The newcomer seeking a first Roman coin andan expert numismatist pursuing fine examples of Greek numismatic art will each find something to interest them at Classical Coins. Much effort has been devoted to making this a site you'll want to return to. Comments are welcomed - please send them to webmaster@classicalcoins.com. The Introduction page presents 'getting started' information, beginning with navigating our site. An overview of the development of ancient coins, discussions of how toget started as a collector, how ancient coinswere made and how they have been preserved, grading standards and much more make this the perfect place to begin your first visit to Classical Coins. | Go directly to coin listings via the Coin Index link, or to any page via the Site Map link at the bottom of each page. |
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Different coin types attract different personalities. While Greek coins fascinate collectors drawn to their artistic merit, Roman Imperial issues attract those who prize their realistic and imposing portraits of emperors and their families. Persian coins have special meaning to collectors interested in the culture and religion of ancient Iran, and the successors of Alexander issued unusual and attractive Indo-Greek coins in Southwest Asia. Ancient coins were struck in many metals: gold, silver, electrum (a natural gold-silver alloy), brass, bronze, billon (debased silver), potin, lead and even nickel. Although ancient gold can be expensive, some issues (notably those of the Byzantine Empire) are very reasonably priced. Silver coins are normally well preserved, however bronze coins often circulated for long periods and many examples show considerable wear, as well as the effects of natural chemical changes. Biblical coins offer special attractions to those interested in early Christianity or ancient Jewish culture. Such collectors may seek a 'Tribute Penny' denarius, a 'Widow's Mite' lepton, a 'Thirty Pieces of Silver' shekel or coins of Herod and Pontius Pilate. All these may best be appreciated when presented in their historical context -- the special theme of Classical Coins.
Numismatic literature, in addition to the importance of its content, is a significant collecting subject. The elegant engraved illustrations of Greek and Roman coins in early numismatic books are treasured today by collectors. Classical Coins offers a wide selection of numismatic books, monographs, sale catalogues and other references. These can be good investments, since they recently have been appreciating even faster than the coins they describe. | This site has been tested with current versions of Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. It is best viewed on a CRT monitor with your browser set at full aperture, and a screen resolution of 1024x768. On wide-screen LCD monitors, 1260x768 resolution gives correct proportions. All rights to images displayed on this site are reserved. SeeAbout the Images | | Classical Coins is a family owned and operated small business:About Classical Coins | | Classical Coins is a one price store and bargaining is not allowed:here's why | | What being an ancient coin dealer is really like: Blog | | Before placing your order, please read and understand ourTerms and Conditions of Sale. |
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Throughout the centuries, the Roman coinage has been subject to many changes, driven by the economic climate of the times, and giving rise to a range of denominations predominantly in gold, silver, bronze and orichalcum (similar to brass in appearance), together with alloys of these metals, typically as a result of debasement. In addition, it has consistently provided a medium for rulers to distribute propaganda, providing the numismatist with a broad spectrum of material and a direct link to historical events.
A large & comprehensive selection of Roman & Byzantine coins available to buy. We try to keep in stock all of the major names, especially the British related coins of Carausius & Allectus, also anything of the London mint. Our one-off range of Roman coins span all areas and eras of Roman rule from 290 BC through to 518 AD, these include Republican, Imperatorial and Imperial. All of these genuine antique coins are available to purchase online. If there is something specific your are looking for then please contact us as we can usually source most things. Please take a moment to browse our Roman coin collection using the sub categories below.