Waaayy OT...anyone on here collect ancient coins?

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Posted By: Brian McQueen

I rarely post OT, but thought I'd take advantage of "board leniency" just once.

I was looking to find out more about collecting ancient coins as I know nothing about it. I don't suppose any of my card collecting buddies out there would know the best way to start researching this hobby and getting a collection started? I'm primarily interested in learning about Roman/Greek coins from 500 BC - 500 AD as well as American coins from our Nation's beginnings in the late 18th century.

Thanks in advance for any assistance anyone can provide,

Brian
redmaccie@hotmail.com

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Posted By: Seth B.

Brian, actually in a wild coincidence, I do collect Greek and (mainly) Roman coins. I can tell you a slew of (mainly) academic bibliography and a few websites and better dealers. Shoot me an e-mail...

sethgbernard@yahoo.com

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Posted By: scott brockelman

Brian,

I can help with early US copper coins and colonials.

Scott

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Posted By: barrysloate

I've been helping Brian with the early Americans...ancients are out of my league.

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Posted By: mark

a Roman coin from 75 A.D. with the emperor Vitellius on it i bought for $2. I ended up selling it on Ebay 10 years later for $60. Nice piece but i was in to cards not coins at the time.

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Posted By: Matt

I have lots of obscure items...here is a Roman coin

Email me at flestate@hotmail.com if you start a collection...I have some older American coins too...

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Posted By: mark

Just like baseball cards, there are a lot of fakes out there.

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Posted By: Brett

I see so many "ancient Roman coins" on ebay in lots on 10 or 20 and they hardy sell for any money. I don't know much about them, but why do they sell for such low prices ?

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Posted By: BcDaniels

I'm looking for a "Classic" head penny,certed PCGS in high grade if you have one or know anyone who might sell me one!

Thanks

BcD

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Posted By: Dylan

Brett these coins are of the lowest condition. They contain no precious metals, and good luck finding the image on most of them

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Posted By: barrysloate

There are many modern reproductions of ancient coins that are offered for sale as originals. I think that has kept many beginners from collecting them.