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Collecting Ancient Coins
Numismatics became one of man's earliest hobbies. Patricians of the Roman Empire as well as Renaissance figures such a Copernicus and Michaelangelo were avid collectors of Ancient coins.
Today, this wonderful hobby of collecting Ancient Greek coins or perhaps Ancient Roman coins, is not restricted only to the wealthy or influential - but too practically everyone! Coins of beauty and historical interest can be acquired at very modest cost. Some Ancient coins such as the lepton, which is often called a mite, are mentioned in scriptural passages (the widow's mite) and have a strong Biblical significance.
Traditionally rare coins have been an excellent source of aesthetic, historical, and financial value. In more modern times because of economic instability and monetary deterioration, however, more attention is now being focused on the investment potential of the coin collecting hobby.
Our selection of Ancient coins listed below is high quality and historically significant. Each coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be as described and and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
The dies for all Ancient coins were hand produced at various Mints. Because of this it is not uncommon to have variances in the design as well as possibly a totally different reverse designs on the same type obverse.
All coins are in a protective, deluxe Vinyl, Presentation Folder.
This is a great way to collect and a great gift for any coin collector on your gift list!
Jake's current selection of Ancient coins is as follows:
The "Widow's Mite"
Most famous Christian coin.
A Coin of Nero - AD 58 - 62
These Nero bronze coins were widely used in the Holy Land during the Apostle Period.
Roman Empress Julia Domna - AD 193 - 211
Wife of Septimius Seberus.
Roman Emperor Caracalla - AD 196 - 212
Roman Emperor Geta - AD 209 - 212
Roman Emperor Septimius Severus - AD 212 - 217
Roman Emperor Elagabalus - AD 218 - 222
Roman Emperor Seberus Alexander - AD 222 - 235
Roman Emperor Gordian III - AD 238 - 244
The boy Emperor.
Roman Emperor Gallienus - AD 260 - 268
Defender of the Empire.
Roman Emperor Claudius II - AD 268 - 270
Conqueror of the Barbarian Goths.
Roman Emperor Victorinus - AD 268 - 270
Defender of Gaul.
Roman Emperor Tetricus I - AD 270 - 273
The soldier Emperor.
Roman Emperor Tetricus II - AD 270 - 273
Son of Emperor Tetricus I.
Roman Emperor Aurelian - AD 270 - 275
One of the greatest military strategist.
Roman Emperor Constantine the Great - AD 307 - 337
First Christian Emperor.
Constantine the Great's "Angel of Victory" Coin - AD 330
Roman Caesar and Emperor Constantine II - AD 317 - 337
Eldest son of Constantine the Great.
Roman Emperor Licinuis I - AD 308 - 324
Romulas and Remus Coin 330 A.D.
Mythical founders of Rome.
Roman Emperor Constans - AD 333 - 350
Youngest son of Constantine the Great.
Roman Emperor Constantius II - AD 337 - 361
Conqueror of the Persians.
Roman Emperor Valentinian I - AD 364 - 375
Roman Emperor Valens - AD 364 - 378
Defender of the Eastern half of the Roman Empire.
King Khusru II - AD 591 - 628
Ruler of the Sassanian Empire.
The Wreck of the Admiral Gardner - January 25, 1809
Although not an Ancient this coin is significantly historical.
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