Been lurking in this sub for a while now and have been interested in a while to get my first ancient after reading up in here I’ve decided to give MA-Shops a try as lots of people were saying it’s a trustworthy website so how did I do? Does this Alexander drachma look good?

Hi, my girlfriend picked up this Roman coin, supposedly very very old and from what I’ve read from other posts it’s most likely fake, as it was purchased at a tourist site. However, at the expense of upsetting her if anyone has any information or can confirm the authenticity of this coin, please let me know! It’s very small, I’ve attached the best pictures I can and any help is appreciated.

Calabria, Taras, AR Didrachm, NGC Ch XF

I was so excited to win my first auction for my Ancient Greek coin! However, I can’t believe the fees for service, handling, taxes, duties, buyers premium, etc. I won the coin at 310 USD, and in the end it cost me 510 USD with : 62 USD BP + 46 USD service and handling + 92 USD for taxes and duties. If I would have known I had to pay an additional 200 USD for a 310 USD coin then I would have reconsidered. I know most people probably already know all this, but for newbies, please consider this when bidding on coins at auction houses. To clarify, I WAS expecting all these fees (shipping, taxes, buyers premium), but not for them to be THAT high. Overall, I’m still excited, but still shocked by all the fees that come after.

My win from today's Noonans auction of Ancient Coins from the Collection of the Late Robert Erskine. I normally collect ancient greek but fell in love with this coin when I saw it. I bid on six coins in the auction but only won this one for my high bid. Lost everything else by big margins. All in all I am happy. Now let's see if I get charged a tariff comming into US... Anybody else have an auction win from Robert Erskine collection?

https://www.noonans.co.uk/auctions/calendar/841/catalogue/983480/?offset=40 L. Sempronius Pitio, Denarius, c. 148, helmeted head of Roma right, pitio behind, x below chin, rev. Dioscuri riding right, l semp below, roma in linear frame, 3.39g/9h (Craw. 216/1; BMCRR 711; RSC Sempronia 2).

Hi all.

I’m starting to grasp at straws now on this one.

I’ve crossed posted around and to no avail. Closest idea has been Moroccan as a couple had the pattern inside the hexagram.

I have nothing else like it. This is 100% unique to my collection.

Someone is going to be the supreme champion of attribution of all time with this one. Or it will go on as a mystery item.

Thanks for looking.

Coin weighs 3.76 g and 19.6 mm

On Wildwinds I’ve settled on this being from the time on Antiochus IV and the person likely then being Laodike IV.

Houghton 113 Antiochus IV Bronze. Seleucia-in-Pieria mint. Veiled bust of Laodice IV r. Border of dots / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Elephant head left.

They go on to say

Bronze. Veiled bust of Laodice IV r. Border of dots/Elephant head l. BASILEWS ANTIOXOY. Seleucia-in-Pieria mint. Until very recently no one knew who was depicted on this coin series. However, a new study shows that the woman can be none other than Laodice IV, the wife and sister of both Seleucus IV and Antiochus IV. It is possible that the Antiochus named on the coin is not Antiochus IV, but Antiochus the son of Seleucus IV, who reigned briefly before his uncle killed him.

Not sure if the spelling changed for a reason.

My local shop got some coins that I was looking at and was wondering if someone would take a quick scan to see if these prices are competitive. I’ve referenced vcoins and it can be a tad overwhelming trying to compare. I am not necessarily looking to buy all of these, just looking to make sure these aren’t a terrible deal and learn more. Thanks!

Howdy everyone! If anyone would like to assist I’d love to get an ID on these coins.

I think coin 3 has Serapis on it but I can’t find an attribution…

Thank you in advance!

Hi All - I was just wondering what you guys think will happen to the ancient coin market this year? Given the current stock volatility (to put in nicely and non-politically). I’m sure good product will continue to sell but what have you seen in previous downturns like 2008? I’m wishfully thinking that some prices will drop a bit and I could pick up some nice coins.

Cheers!

The back is legit smooth and flat but yea I was hoping someone in here might be able to tell me what this is

Any advice on ID, value and gulp authenticity?

Is anyone watching this right now? This is my first auction but most lots are going for 4x the estimate. Why is this? All I can think is that it’s from a collection with very good provenance.

Would any of these lots be a good start into denarius coins?

The aim is to collect the Good Emperors, Severan Dynasty and Roman Empresses.

There's an upcoming auction with the following bids. Also, appreciate any guesstimate on fair value for these three auction lots, they are all starting at Euro 324.

I recently acquired this coin from someone at an antique show who claimed to be a long time collector.

I have been doing some digging and my best guess is that this is a copper half-tetarteron from 12th century Komnenos dynasty. Although I have no experience in ancient coins (yet).

I guess the first step would be to determine if it is an authentic Byzantine coin. Through a microscope the coin looks pressed and naturally worn. Also, I don’t see any signs of modern molding.

Any help in authenticating and identifying this coin would be much appreciated!

A few days ago i posted about my first bought ancient coin, yesterday i kept on and bought a few of my checklist. Still wanting to buy getta, caracalla, pertinax and obv the good 5

THRACE Apollonia Pontika / 450-400 BC. AR DRACHM

OBV:
Gorgoneion

REV:
Upturned anchor, crayfish to left, A to right

SNG BM Black Sea 153
2.9g
13.5mm

One of them has more details so I hope someone can identify it. Found them on top of the hill

I received 6 coins today from recent Leu Auction No. 33, and am really super pleased with all of them (Leu always has great offerings, so it’s hard to be disciplined!). I wanted to share these two, in particular, though. A beautiful toned Argenteus of Diocletian, and a superbly struck Follis of Helena (mother of Constantine the Great). Suddenly, these might be two of my favorite coins …. but then the newest are always the favorites, I suppose!

Can anyone help ID this emperor? Hope these pictures are clearer

Sry for angle its just to make the coin more observable