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Ancient
This category is about collecting coins (numismatics) which are from Ancient civilizations. Ancient is usually defined as prior to the fall of the Roman Empire (476 AD). Included in this category is information about the acquisition, display, identification, and conservation of coins.
Sites in Ancient
David R. Sear
Dedicated to ancient numismatics - Greek, Roman and Byzantine. Browse through books on ancient coins, read about the Ancient Coin Certification Service, and read ancient numismatic and historic articles at the Academy.
Aeqvitas Ancient Coins
Pictures of Roman, Greek and other ancient world coins.
Ancient Roman and Greek Coins
Answers to frequently asked questions. Mostly for beginners, but some advanced material can be found, too.
Polymathematica
Multidiscipline site about science with good information about cleaning ancient coins.
Twelve Caesars
Ancient coin site with something for all levels of collectors. Section on making ancient coins a family affair.
Introduction to Ancient Coins
An introduction to ancient coins for those who know little about this area of coin collecting.
Ancient Coin Resource Center
Find useful information about ancient history, the ancient coin market, and societies. Sponsored by the Celator.
Wildwinds
Archive with search function that lists Roman coins by Emperor or by Sear number, Greek coins by Sears number or city and Byzantine coins by Sears number and Ruler.
Beast Coins
On-line collection of ancient and world coins, specializing in animal and architecture topics.
American Numismatic Society
List of images of ancient coins with descriptions and references to the standard literature.
Stein Rørvik's Ancient Coins
A collector page about ancient coins with historical information and images.
Ken's Steiglitz
Unpublished, rare, unusual, or unattributed ancient coins with images.
Ancient Coins
An educational site by Dr. Tom Buggey. Coins of Rome, Greece, and other cultures are featured along with many resources for attributing. Maps of ancient Greece and Rome, mints, essays, and other illustrations are featured.
Indian Coins
Coins of ancient, medieval and Islamic India with a little history.
Ancient Greek and Roman Coins
A site to delight beginners and advanced collectors alike; by Doug Smith
CoinArchives.com
An online archive of ancient coins featured in major numismatic auctions. The site features a search engine and allows you to view the original text, images, and prices realized from many auction catalogs.
Ancient Coin Vault
Online auctions, classifieds, forums, coin gallery, coin store, and chat room are available here to discuss and learn about ancient coins.
Digital Historia Numorum Project
Greek and Roman Provincial coin reference. Historical and numismatic information.
St Andrews Database Index of Coins
The electronic index of the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, a series published for the British Academy by the Oxford University Press 1958-.
FORVM`s Classical Numismatics
Discussion board which includes "Coin of the Day" polls and never-ending coin cleaning contest.
So you want to collect Ancient Coins?
A beginner's guide to collecting ancient coins cheaply and enjoyably.
The Titles of the European Rulers
The site helps to decipher coin legends with titles of the European kings, princes, dukes, counts and other rulers.
Fitzwilliam Museum: Coins and Medals
Interesting exhibitions covering roman and other ancient coins.
Coins of Moldavia and Wallachia
A survey into some private collections and a database of romanian medieval coins in net auctions. Site includes images and information. (English and Romanian)
Coins of Ancient Miletos
An introduction to the bronze, silver, and electrum coins of the ancient Greek city of Miletos (Miletus) in Ionia.
Ancient Coin Collectors Guild
A non-profit organization committed to promoting the free and independent collecting of coins from antiquity. The goal of this guild is to insure collectors can legally acquire and hold any numismatic item of historical interest regardless of date or place of origin. |
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