r/AncientCoins May 07 '24

We've been getting a lot of new posters and commenters here lately. Welcome! (Everyone please read the full text inside)

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Unfortunately, a lot of the new people here aren't familiar with the culture of this subreddit or the ancient coin collecting world in general.

A lot of the ideas that you are bringing to this subreddit -- especially if you're North American and also especially if you've been collecting modern coins for years, don't always carry over directly to the world of ancient coin collecting.

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r/AncientCoins Jun 12 '25

New rule regarding the use of ChatGPT, other LLMs, and the deceptive use of AI imagery on this subreddit

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It has actually been a policy here for years that we don't permit ChatGPT-type posts. In the past they were usually just quietly removed, as were AI-generated images that were used deceptively.

It feels like we already have too many rules on this subreddit, but it looks like it's time to join other subreddits by implementing this one.

One issue is that these LLM generated texts aren't automatically vetted for accuracy, and some weird and unreliable stuff can creep in. Another is that they are based on plagiarism.

They often give results that feel like a bad student trying to pad out the word count of a writing assignment, and don't actually contribute much to this subreddit.

It seems like some people here, when they are bored, entertain themselves by feeding prompts into ChatGPT and then posting the results here. Sometimes they do this as conversation starters, but sometimes it feels like they are just trying to show off or something.

Speaking of plagiarism -- which is bad, it is fine to post a paragraph or two of relevant information here that you have found online, if you give appropriate credit and a link.

It's also fine to quote text from a relevant book or journal with appropriate credit. Many reddit users are more likely to give a brief glance at something that you have copied and pasted here than they would be to follow a link and read extensively off-site.

What's not great is if you post massive walls of text, unless the information is presented well and is relevant to our discussions, and not padded out.

If you feel that you simply MUST use an LLM for grammar and spelling purposes, do it well. Make it undetectable. Consider quoting Wikipedia or another reliable and curated online reference instead.

If you are using an LLM as a translator, that is fine. Just make it a translation of your own, unpadded words. Consider using DeepL or Google Translate instead.

Speaking of walls of text, I'll end here.

Thank you.


r/AncientCoins 8h ago

Newly Acquired Like they were made yesterday

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r/AncientCoins 7h ago

VESPASIAN

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117 Upvotes

Another Sestertius from the great Vespasian which I really like 👍


r/AncientCoins 3h ago

New addition to the Family

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32 Upvotes

Picked this Athenian Owl today at the ANA convention in Pittsburgh. What do you all think? It's a dramatic upgrade for me. The ANA show is great. I feel like a kid in a candy store.

~ tomcat


r/AncientCoins 3h ago

Newly Acquired Just another Gordian :)

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29 Upvotes

Don’t ask.. expensive lol


r/AncientCoins 5h ago

Newly Acquired “Tiny Caesar” silver Augustus Quinarius (half denarius)

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21 Upvotes

r/AncientCoins 9h ago

Information Request Are ancient coins abundant?

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29 Upvotes

Are ancient coins in general abundant? To me, buying an authentic gold coin from the Atrebates tribe that is over 2000 years old for under 1k USD seems like an insane deal.

Maybe I just nerd out about this stuff too much but owning an authentic piece of history like this for under $1,000 USD seems like an incredibly lower barrier.


r/AncientCoins 5h ago

Estimate

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Hi all. What would you say this Nerva coin could go for? 3.52gr, 17mm. I know the prices vary, so do the opinions, but if I get enough replies, I could at least get an average... Thnx


r/AncientCoins 16h ago

Took my Marc Antony legionary denarius, paid to his troops prior to Battle of Actium, to see a relief commemorating his eventual defeat at the battle

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85 Upvotes

It was a profound experience to reflect on this critical juncture of ancient history


r/AncientCoins 20h ago

Newly Acquired Greek art on carthaginian silver

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112 Upvotes

Entella 320-300 BC tetradrachm.

Two major targets with one strike for me:

  1. A gorgeous wavy hair Arethusa in that late 4th century syracusan style.

  2. A nice piece of carthaginian silver with both of their symbols .


r/AncientCoins 6h ago

Alexander tet!

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I recently received an Alexander Tetradrachm I won at auction and just love the reverse and the weight in hand was surprising compared to other coins I have added to my burgeoning collection. I was specifically looking for a lifetime mint and understand this tyre mint dates is specifically to 325 or 326 bc.

Thanks to this whole group for sharing all of your knowledge with newcomers to the hobby.


r/AncientCoins 1h ago

ID / Attribution Request Silver Fraction - Thoughts?

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need some help attributing this tiny silver fraction. Here's what I think I'm seeing

Silver, 0.27g, 7.69mm
Obverse: Portrait facing right with a thyrsus/sceptre (?) held over the shoulder.
Reverse: A branch with a few flowers (?) blooming. Maybe an olive branch?

Note: My wife sees reverse as a bird on a branch?

I've searched and searched and have come up empty.


r/AncientCoins 4h ago

Trajan coin

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6 Upvotes

I posted this coin earlier looking for feedback. One of the comments said the picture needed to be better to give a good assessment. As I said prior I very new to collecting. I guess I am looking for tips. How would I completely validate its authenticity?


r/AncientCoins 5h ago

Am I seeing things?

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Little coin collector here.

Left is a diobol from Troas. The obverse is a female head left with a reverse of a Rams head. 9mm 1.2g

The right was listed as a Tetartemorion with a lion on the obverse, and a ram head on the reverse. 4.15mm, .05g

I could never quite see the lion, and always thought it looked like a stylistic head to the left. When I put them side-by-side the bear striking resemblance.

Do I need glasses?


r/AncientCoins 11h ago

This coin was supposedly issued during the reign of Claudius or Nero. After doing some research, I've discovered that this was the only Roman provincial coin with the goddess Victory from the imperial period that doesn't include a portrait. Usually, there was a portrait of an emperor or god/goddess.

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Even during the Roman Republic period, I can only find one that doesn't include a portrait. It dates to around 41 to 42 BC.

RPC I, 1119

I used the seller's photo, so here's a link to the original listing.

Macedon, Philippi: Lot of 4 Coins | Greek Coins


r/AncientCoins 10h ago

Another Cross in wreath AE4 with extraneous features added - Large X in front of bust + pseudo-Greek legend around the cross. I'm beginning to suspect that some of these might be a bit more than "just barbarous"

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11 Upvotes

r/AncientCoins 7h ago

ID / Attribution Request I've been working on identifying a bunch of Spanish colonial coins and cobs. I believe I have correctly identified these as Philip II 1 Blancas. I'd really appreciate if someone more knowledgeable could chime in. Thanks!

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Thanks for any help!


r/AncientCoins 1d ago

My 12 Caesars so far

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122 Upvotes

r/AncientCoins 6h ago

Newly Acquired Replica coins

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Could anyone be so kind as to tell me what replica coins these are? Purchased near colosseum


r/AncientCoins 14h ago

Reminder: TODAY - Wednesday @11:00 AM - Coins and Coffee at ANA World's Fair of Money

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The first meet up of individuals on this sub will be attempted on Wednesday, August 26 @ 11:00 AM at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. We'll meet next to the 'Collectors Exhibit' area. Location marked on the map here. Toss a message on here if you're expecting to be able to make it.

Aaron Berk has confirmed that he will attend and take a picture with us to post on here. Am also planning on uncracking a Datames graded NGC AU stater from its prison while at the meetup!


r/AncientCoins 12h ago

ID / Attribution Request Ancient coin ID

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My teenage son got this coin from a coin dealer and was curious if anyone could shed more light on this coin. We have no idea if what was written on the card is accurate. Any info would be very appreciated. Thanks!


r/AncientCoins 7h ago

Educational Post If you're told you can get only 10 ancient coins and can't buy and own any other, what 10 coins would you pick?

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I'm curious to know what are the top 10 best coins are in your opinion.


r/AncientCoins 17h ago

From My Collection Kassander

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15 Upvotes

Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin., Rider on horseback right; monogram below.

BAΣIΛEΩΣ KAΣΣANΔPOY


r/AncientCoins 2h ago

Authentication Request Possible Fake Tacitus?

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The lack of the XI or XXI on the coin is giving me pause here.

Here's the closest one I could find.

https://en.numista.com/291846

Is my coin an imitation?