Byzantine Solidus
The Byzantine Solidus: A Collector’s Look at the Coin That Held an Empire Together If you’ve ever held a Byzantine solidus in your hand—or even seen one behind museum glass—you know it’s something special. Not
Dyrrachium Coin Guide
Dyrrachium Coin Guide: Tracing the Silver Legacy of Ancient Illyria If you’ve ever held an ancient coin and felt that jolt of curiosity — wondering where it traveled, who used it, or what stories it
Queen Teuta and her Coins
Queen Teuta and Her Coins: The Warrior Queen of Illyria In the shadowy corners of ancient history, where fierce tribes ruled the rugged coastlines of the western Balkans, one woman stood out — Queen Teuta
Epirus Coins
Epirus Coins: The Untamed Wealth of a Mountain Kingdom Nestled between the mountains of northwestern Greece and southern Albania, ancient Epirus wasn’t just a place of rugged warriors and oracles — it was home to
How to Tell if an Ancient Coin is Real
Where to Buy Authentic Ancient Coins (Without Getting Burned) You ever hold something in your hand and think, “Whoa… this might be older than entire countries?” That’s the feeling collectors chase with ancient coins. They’re
Emperor Heraclius
Emperor Heraclius & the Coinage Revolution: How a Dying Empire Reinvented Itself in Gold & Bronze Introduction: The Emperor Who Flipped the Script When Heraclius seized power in 610 AD, Byzantium was a dumpster fire.
Corinthian Coins
Corinthian Coins: Where Myth, Money & Mediterranean Swagger Collide The OG Coin of the Ancient Greek Playboys Forget Sparta’s austerity and Athens’ pretentious owls—Corinth partied. This port city was the Vegas of antiquity: traders, sailors, and
Athenian Coins
Athenian Coins – The Original Owl Coins That Shaped History There’s something magical about holding an Athenian tetradrachm. These thick silver coins, struck over 2,400 years ago, carry the weight of history in your palm.
Emperor Justinian I
The Coins of Justinian I: Small Masterpieces from Byzantium’s Greatest Emperor There’s something awe-inspiring about holding a Justinian solidus. This gleaming gold disc—no larger than a modern dime—once paid for the Hagia Sophia’s glittering mosaics, funded
Justinian I
Byzantine Gold & Power: The Coins of Justinian the Great Holding a Justinian solidus is like gripping a piece of Byzantine propaganda. This wasn’t just money—it was a masterclass in political theater, stamped in gold and bronze.
Role of Roman Coinage
The Power of Roman Coins: How Small Metal Discs Built an Empire Hold a denarius in your palm. This unassuming silver disc didn’t just buy bread—it bankrolled legions, broadcasted propaganda, and bound together a civilization stretching from
Roman Coin Minting
Roman Coin Minting: The Hands That Struck Rome’s Coins You’re holding a denarius fresh from the mint. The metal still warm, the edges sharp enough to nick your thumb. This isn’t just currency—it’s a physical
Evolution of Roman Coinage
Evolution of Roman Coinage: A Story Told in Metal The coins of Rome aren’t just artifacts – they’re time machines. Each one carries fingerprints of the hands that made them, the people who spent them,
Ancient Greek Coinage
Greek Coins: A Collector’s Journey Through History When I first held an Athenian tetradrachm, I wasn’t just holding a piece of silver—I was holding the payroll of a trireme crew, the temple builder’s wage, perhaps
Identifying Roman Coins
The Coin Collector’s Notebook: My Journey Through Roman Numismatics I still remember the first Roman coin I held—a worn bronze as of Emperor Hadrian, its edges softened by centuries of circulation. That moment sparked an obsession. Over
Most Expensive Ancient Coins
The Million-Dollar Club: Ancient Coins That Broke Auction Records When a single coin sells for more than a luxury penthouse, you know numismatics has entered the big leagues. I’ve tracked these record-breaking sales for years,
Identify Ancient Greek Coins
How to Identify Ancient Greek Coins – A Collector’s Guide Well to identify ancient Greek coins are among one of the most fascinating and beautiful jobs in the Numismatic field. Their intricate designs, historical significance,
How to Identify and Authenticate Ancient Coins
How to Spot Real Ancient Coins – A Collector’s Guide from Experience 1. Why Authentication Matters (And Why I Got Burned Early On) When I first started collecting ancient coins, I bought a “Roman denarius”
Determine the Value of Ancient Coins
How Much is Your Ancient Coin Really Worth? (A Collector’s Hard-Earned Advice) 1. The First Lesson I Learned: Not All Old Coins Are Valuable When I dug up my first Roman bronze coin as a
Most Famous Ancient Greek Coins
The Athenian Owl Tetradrachm: A Coin That Shaped History (And My Collection) 1. The Coin That Fooled Me (And Why It’s Special) I’ll never forget the first time I held an Athenian Owl tetradrachm. The dealer
Most Valuable Ancient Coins
The Million-Dollar Coins of Antiquity: Inside the World’s Most Jaw-Dropping Numismatic Sales 1. The $4.2 Million Blood Coin That Rewrote History I still remember the auction buzz when the Eid Mar aureus shattered records in 2020. This
Ancient Coins Guide
he Ancient Coin Collector’s Handbook Stories, Value & Real-World Tips from a Fellow Collector 1. So… Why Ancient Coins? You ever pick up a coin that’s older than the language you’re reading this in? I
Ancient coins from the Roman Republic
Top Ancient Coins from the Roman Republic: A Collector’s Personal Guide Introduction: The Coins That Built an Empire If you’ve ever held a coin from the Roman Republic, you’ll know it’s not just metal —
Ancient Celtic Coins
The Hidden Power of Ancient Celtic Coins Art, Identity & the Legacy of a Forgotten People Who Were the Celts — and Why Their Coins Matter The Celts didn’t leave us libraries or marble temples.