Ancient Coins: 5 Coins for Beginners

[@tonycekolin6061]

I really like your videos very much. Based on this video, i bought my first ancient coin - a Crispus VOT X from Trier. A nice coin with a nice die clash on the reverse. After getting it, I read as much as i could about Crispus. I did not know anything about him prior. So now I have a nice coin that I like a lot and a new part of history to add to my on going education. Thanks!

[@cerv.5110]

Another great video, can't wait to go out and get some new coins tomorrow.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Let us know what you get! Even better, film them like I do on my Mail Call videos! :)

[@officeguy3]

Thank you for this. I have been collecting coins for 55 years and recently decided to start collecting ancient coins. I have been studying reference books, but until your video didn’t know where to start.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Thats awesome to hear! Make sure to take a look at the video descriptions, as I always add some literature recommendations there. And if you use Reddit join us at r/ancientcoins, people are really knowledgeable and will answer whatever you throw at them.

[@expatatat]

I feel like I need to get an undergrad degree in classics before I make my first buy 🙂

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

@@expatatat Absolutely not, its not very complicated, and you should always niche down.

[@matthifalnil]

Note also on the Byzantine coin at 5:54 that the letter under the M, an epsilon (note that you have to look on the actual coin to see it) is the equivalent of 5 with greek numerals, which depicts that the coin was minted at the 5th officina in Constantinople. Officina is basically the place where they minted the coins, and there were multiple of them in Constantinople (and other mints as well) to produce all the necessary coins they needed.

[@davemarks7322]

I think your presentations are of a perfect time duration, i.e. between 10 and 15 minutes approximately. Personally, I would rather watch two (or more) shorter videos than a single longer one. Thankyou for posting. Quite a lot of effort involved, I'm sure.

[@andreapaoli1217]

Great content! I'm waiting for an Antoninian of Aureolus to arrive

[@John-thinks]

The Levon (Kingdom of Cilicia / Armenian) is incredible! It was one of my first coins. So cool!

[@lukeb4475]

Antoniniani and bronze coins of the Tetrarchy-Constantinian eras are easily the most inexpensive and fun way to dive into Roman numismatics. There is such a variety that you can easily find yourself focusing exclusively on these types of coins (the fact that they are usually cheap is a bonus too!).

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

I remember when just starting out collecting, and I was handled one of those bronze follis of Diocletian, of around 30mm, I was blown away by how chunky and substantial the coin felt. A must have for all beginners!! :)

[@RealAntek]

Can't wait until I get my first ancient coin. It will be all thanks to you :)

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Thats amazing! Have you already decided on which you will be getting?

[@RealAntek]

Definitely have to get one of those big Byzantine coins, big coins are one of my favorite!

[@RealAntek]

@@dougsmit1 Thanks :)

[@druzhynets91]

Nice collection!

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

And the coolest is: Pretty much any kind of coin collector can assemble a collection like that with minimal spending! :)

[@senya7196]

Class! Beautiful coins! Like for the video !!!

[@Lara__]

Aw I love the cute little medusa sticking her tongue out on the greek coin

[@thebihnsworkshop1338]

You can also get a Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth hammered silver for around $20 USD.

[@johnnail532]

Beautiful coins- history in your hand

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Its a wonderful hobby!

[@johnnail532]

I’m more into military surplus rifles myself but ancient coins and pieces of history always fascinate me. I grew up hunting arrowheads and civil war artifacts. I love going to flea markets and antique malls. Antiques and old items that have survived remind us of the past and set us on the path of research and investigation that almost always leads to a better understanding of our history

[@expatatat]

So grateful for all the work you put into these videos!

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

This is very kind of you! Hopefully we´ll be here for quite a while making lots of cool videos for beginners and experienced collectors! :)

[@denisnumismat2066]

Hi! Very interesting coins, good review! Like

[@DeadAche1]

I love this guy, but whats the common prices for the antoninianus???

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

An Antoninianus can be as cheap as 5 Euros or 3000. Depends on the Emperor, the type, the year... I recommend you check out my other videos to see all that is available :)

[@DeadAche1]

@@ClassicalNumismatics Thank you so much! i just started collecting coins this summer and halfway through i started on ancients! I saw one of your videos and looked more into you and you have something about everything! I just ordered a 40 dollar constantine graded by ngc. im exited. Thank you! :)

[@DeadAche1]

Thing is im broke as heck so its hard the find things that don't drain my acount

[@colinmacdonald2871]

I collect modern bullion silver coins to give to my kids. But the more I look at these coins the more I want to collect. Doesn't help that I love anchient Rome/Greece history. However I also want to see if I can use them as both a collection and an investment. Eg. the owl Tetradrachm looks like it would be both but too expensive for me right now. Do you do just collect or have some as an investment? Bullion is easier to invest in so to start off with is it worth buying books and bronze coins just to find my feet? I appreciate there are volumes of books to read on the subject of numismatic coins and your videos are a great source so thanks.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

I have on my video descriptions a series of recommended books, you should check it out! I also have a video entirely dedicated to the concept of investment on ancient coins. You should head to my channel page and check it out. It should be useful.

[@colinmacdonald2871]

@@ClassicalNumismatics thanks.

[@carminecerra6842]

Fantastic

[@nathanielscreativecollecti6392]

Looking at your overall collection, I see a brilliantly silvered Constantius piece. How much did that one cost? I would love to get a piece like that.

[@6663000]

nice video

[@mariusalinm6356]

ibahve 3 of them

[@knn5757]

Where can I buy these from?

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Look at my video "buying coins online", there are a series of good dealers I recommend. Look at my entire playlist for beginners and this should give you a good perspective on how to assemble a collection

[@thatoneguy7191]

How much did these particular coins cost?

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Due to inflation, the fluctuations of the market and other factors, I decided not to put the price, because it might be different at the moment someone sees this video. But at the time of filming, no coin in this selection has cost me more than 25 Euros

[@thatoneguy7191]

@@ClassicalNumismatics thanks!