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Does anyone have experience purchasing ancient Roman and Greek coins?

I have done some initial research on the internet. It appears that there are many coins which can be purchased for fairly reasonable prices (under $100).

I have no idea who is reputable and who is not. And I have read several articles about the Bulgarian companies that produce fakes that flood the market. Are there methods to personally verify that you have purchased a legitimate artifact instead of a fake, other than the sellers guarantee?

Are there so many fakes that it's a roll of the dice? How can a person verify that he is getting the real deal?

I am mostly interested in Greek coins 350 BC - 150 BC and First Century Roman coins and I am sure these are often faked.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, guy o. I'll ask the first one I see.

Lets get you pointed in the right direction here. Bob Reis writes a column in World Coin News called From A to Z. He is a well know dealer in World coins ancients through some what modern coins. Remember 1400 AD coins are considered modern. You can go to his site www.anythinganywhere.com or email him direct at reisbiz@earthlink.net. Also even though Frank Robinson sells a lot of Oriental coins, he has a mail bid sale a few times a year on Greek and Romans, these mail bid sales are well know to ancient coin collectors and is also a top notch guy. I buy lots of Oriental coins from him. Unless you really know your coins keep away from eBay and other on line auctions. The rule is buy the book before the coins. Also try www.bitsofhistory.com as well as www.romancoin.com. These last two sites are run by Thom Bray who also writes a column in Coin World magazine. He too is top notch. Hope this helps. I too like Greek and Roman coins and have some, but my main interest is in ancient Oriental coins. I had to add this, just because a dealer belongs to the ANA does not make him honest, a lot are not on my list to do business with ever.

2007-05-02 13:56:47 by Father Guido | Posted in Hobbies & Crafts

What are some good websites about ancient greek coins?

1st one to answer gets 10 points

I would start at www.wildwinds.com. If you were looking for dealer websites, I would start at www.vcoins.com. They have many dealers. Also www.cngcoins.com is great. It is only one dealer, but the biggest in America, and maybe the world for ancient coins.

The problem is that greek coins is an ENORMOUS field. Basically, all ancient coins from around the mediterranean that aren't Roman are classified as Greek, (this would really piss of many of these people now, but hey, they are dead). So it encompasses hundreds or thousands of cities making coins for about 700 years. To actually learn something, you have to start narrowing your scope down to say Classical Greek, or Parthian, or North African, and even then it is a huge subject that each will have many books and websites devoted to them. An example would be www.parthia.com which is devoted to Parthian coins and history. Parthian coins would only entail about 1% of "Greek" coins, but it is its own line of study.

2007-03-10 16:11:12 by CubsDominate21 | Posted in History

can you tell me anything about greek coins an essay whould be great?

History of the Greek coins
The pre-Numismatic Age
http://www.fleur-de-coin.com/currency/greekcoinshistory.asp
The oldest coin in the world
http://www.fleur-de-coin.com/articles/oldestcoin.asp

Greece: Trivial coin facts
http://www.fleur-de-coin.com/coinfacts/greece.asp

Here are some links to help with your essay.

2007-11-29 15:01:25 by No name | Posted in Homework Help

i have a collection of very old greek and romans coins?

one of them is the ALEXANDER THE GREAT HEAD and others for rome and the third one is the owl face and medusa face?
can some one tell me the value of them?

Interesting question but not enough info.
A lot depends on the rarity of the coins, and also on their exact grade of preservation. Age itself does not increase the price.
Put them on ebay but be sure to include photos. Alternatively, take them to a reputable coin auctioneer like CNG in USA, or Spink in UK. Whatever you do, don't offer them to a dealer. You will be sick when you compare what he gave you to his subsequent asking price.

2008-09-14 01:54:25 by hi5 | Posted in History

How much is a 449 to 413 BC ancient greek coin worth?

I have a 449 to 413 BC ancient greek coin and I want to know how much it is worth.
Obverse: Head of Athena right in crested Athenian helmet decorated with three olive leaves and floral scroll, wearing round earring and necklace
Reverse: Owl with closed wings standing to right. ATE before. Olive twig and crescent behind. All in deep incuse square
Do you know a store that will gve me cash for it?

Take it to a museum! That's a very valuable coin. Things of culture should not be kept in the house. Take it to the proper place and I'm sure they'll give you something for your kindness.

2008-11-05 18:00:56 by Jimmy M | Posted in Greece

Why was Ancient Greek coins so important???

1st to answer correctly gets 10 points!

it was easier than carrying cows and sheep in your pocket across the mediterranean

2007-03-10 16:08:57 by CubsDominate21 | Posted in History

I was buying a souvlaki from a Greek fastfood shop and the owner gave me my change in 10 cent coins?

Does this mean she is angry that Greece lost again?

hahahahahahahahahaha

i like that owner! :D

can you get her number!!!!!!???????????

2008-06-15 04:13:53 by MANU4EVAR | Posted in 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM)