The Tribute Penny
Biblical coins are a popular segment in the ancient coin hobby. For many this proves to be a gateway into the wider world of ancient numismatics but most find just owning a coin mentioned in the bible, or even one merely contemporary, an end in itself as a way to connect with that distant but meaningful past. Among these classes...
Coins of the Roman Emperors
Who's Rarest?Any collector can tell you that the most often asked question is typically a variant of "what's the most expensive?" and "what's the rarest?" Answering the first is usually pretty easy because the results are widely published. In the realm of numismatics, at the moment it appears the most ever paid for any type of coin was a little...
Ancient coins for beginners
Collecting ancient coins is more than a rewarding hobby, it’s an adventure through time. Each coin is a miniature artifact that offers a glimpse into civilizations long gone, from the bustling markets of ancient Rome to the golden age of Greece. For beginners, ancient coin collecting might seem daunting at first due to the abundance of historical context, the risk...
