SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.57 g, 6h). Struck AD 118. VF.
I really enjoy Roman eastern provincial coins. Instead of issuing denarius, they issued Tetradrachms to solidify Roman rule in the Hellenistic world.
I'm just looking to buy my first coin to celebrate my graduation; can I see everyone's first purchase and most recent purchase for inspiration? :)
Just bought this small roman bronze figurine from Bay numismatics.
What animal do you think it is? Is it legit?
How much does this two coins worth?
As the title suggests, I’ve been fascinated by ancient coins since I was a kid. However I’ve never actually gotten my hands on one! Today I was gifted this by a coin enthusiast. I’ve been told it’s Constantine I, wearing a crested intercisa helmet. Anyone able to precisely date this coin & get me some info? I’m intrigued! Thank you :)
I started collecting in January and have these 13 coins and have Julia Domna, Julia Maesa, Julia Soaemias and Geta in the mail!
Nicephorus III botaneiates 1078-1081 El histamenon
Got this in a lot from Stack & Bowers. The inscription is HARDIANVS AVGVSTVS P P on the obverse and SECVR PVB COS III on the reverse. It should be a match for RIC 1126, except that the P P in on the obverse rather than the reverse. I cannot match this to anything in OCRE or acsearch.
The coin otherwise seems fine - 3.26 g. It does have slightly odd and deep toning / coloring & corrosion, but nothing obviously wrong, looks more like normal damage than anything else.
Thoughts? Fake or unique?
Hi there, I picked up this honestly just because liked the age of it, I have modern coins but would like to get the old stuff. I didn’t spend much at all on this, ($20) and I realize it’s not in great condition but I’m really intrigued. The slab doesn’t have much detail about it but I started looking online and maybe it’s Constans? In any case I tried to get some decent pictures, if anybody can offer insight I’d appreciate it. Just trying to learn a little.
Found 3 foot deep. We have no idea if it’s fake or not. Any expert?
Would love to leave owning my first ancient coin, and Im sure they will be all over the place but dont want to get swindled
Wow! Did not know it was illegal. Thank you everyone
Any help identifying the emperor and approximate date would be appreciated. Thanks!
Here are the latest arrivals from April/May 2026 in my collection, which is really starting to take shape. Details in comment!
Got this bronze coin in a collection I bought is it real ? And if yes any information on the coin?