The purpose of this guide is to assist the Beginning Ancient Coin Collector by answering some of the most Frequently Asked Questions by new collectors. The collection of ancient coins is a unique hobby that is very affordable to the average individual. The answers below will provide beginners with some additional insight to this fascinating pursuit.Are there really ancient coins available to the general public?There were many millions of ancient coins minted during the thousand years from 500 BC to 500 AD. Ancient coins continue to be discovered every year in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Ancient coins are plentiful and are an interesting historic collectible for the general public. The vast number of ancient coins makes them relatively affordable to everyone.Why should I collect ancient coins?Holding
an ancient coin in your hand can provide a profound sense of history
that can hardly be found elsewhere. Who held this coin 2,000 years
ago? What goods were purchased with this coin in ancient history?
Was this coin minted to pay soldiers in war? Was this coin ever owned
/ held by Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Pompey, Constantine,
Archimedes, Darius, Cicero, Socrates or Jesus? Just
to behold the custom artistry of ancient coins, which for the most part
exceeds the artistry of today. Holding an ancient coin in your hand
can take your mind back to a unique and exciting era of human history.Which types of ancient coins should I collect?An ancient coin collector has a lot of choices when it gees to collection types. Collection types can focus on denominations or metal types: gold, silver or bronze; Specific time periods; Different rulers, countries or regions; Specific cities where the coins were minted; Themes like animals, buildings, gods
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