Tagged: Ancient Coins
Find out if your ancient coins (650 BC–476 AD) are worth money. Learn how modern coin collecting AND the coin industry go back as far as Biblical days! NOTE: 650 BC marks the dawn of “struck” coinage which was invented in the ancient kingdom of Lydia (modern-day Turkey). 476 AD represents the fall of the Western Roman Empire, signaling the end of Classical Antiquity and the transition to Byzantine and Medieval coinage.
5 Unusual Types Of U.S. Coins Worth Collecting
There really is a lot of diversity in U.S. coins. In the United States' more than 200 years of coin production, our nation has seen many types of interesting coins. However, if you're a coin collector and you find yourself a little bored with 'typical' modern U.S. coins, then consider these 5 unique types of coins worth collecting.
Why Are Coins Round? Are Coins Made In Other Shapes?
See the MANY reasons why coins are round. Plus, a list of odd-shaped U.S. coins that are NOT round + A list of all the various coin shapes that exist today.
Top 10 Famous Coin Collectors: A Look at Celebrity Numismatists
Have you ever wondered what famous coin collectors you share your hobby with? Check out this list of 10 luminaries that have enjoyed coin collecting as one of their pastimes.
Coins Mentioned In The Bible From Jesus’ Lifetime
A summary of coins mentioned in the Bible, specifically from Jesus' lifetime. See how much these ancient coins are worth today!
11 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins… Right Now!
The hobby of coin collecting is growing - with more and more people discovering how rewarding collecting coins is! I began collecting coins in the early 1990s - and I'm still finding new reasons to collect coins. I love that I can enjoy a hobby that costs very little and yet offers so much enjoyment. Here are my top 11 reasons why you should start collecting coins today!
Cleaned Coins: How To Tell If A Coin Has Been Cleaned & Why It Matters
Want to be able to tell if a coin has been cleaned or not? Here's how professionals identify cleaned coins and you can too. Plus 3 SAFE ways to clean coins
Time For A New Hobby? A Comparison Of Coin Collecting With 5 Other Popular Hobbies
Looking for a new hobby? Here are 5 hobbies you might want to try -- see how they compare to coin collecting! Why collect coins? Sometimes, furthering your appreciation of the hobby you love means taking a step back and considering what drew you to it in the first place and what keeps you there today.