is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the free and independent collecting of coins from antiquity.
The goal of the guild is to foster an environment in which the general public can confidently and legally acquire and hold any numismatic item of historical interest regardless of date or place of origin.
Ancient coins worth collecting should be the absolute finest coins available and also be in the best condition. To find out the value of an ancient coin you first need to know exactly what it is, then how. Ancient coins tell the story of early civilizations through the Greek and Roman Empires and beyond to Biblical times, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. If Ancient coins could talk, what a story they would tell, from the people who designed and minted them, to the many hands these ancient coins. Offering Roman coins, Greek coins, ancient coins, British coins, medieval coins, coin auctions, renaissance coins, Indian coins, rare coins, Celtic coins, European. Ancient Uncleaned Coins - Bulk Lots. Buy 1-1000 coins from the pile.
ACCG strives to achieve its goals through education, political action, and consumer protection.
Who are we?
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We are collectors and numismatic professionals who care passionately about preserving, studying and displaying ancient coins from all cultures. Since the Renaissance, coin collectors and dealers have been responsible for most numismatic research. The efforts of generations of numismatists have led to the discovery and conservation of untold numbers of ancient coins as well as a better public understanding of the ancient cultures that created them.
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Why are we concerned?
The ACCG was formed to provide a voice for ancient coin collectors on issues that threaten the hobby. Given a widespread disinformation campaign about the extent of looting at the Iraq and Afghan national museums, we fear that ideologues within the archaeological establishment have subverted laudable efforts to protect public collections and archaeological sites into a crusade to suppress the public's longstanding right to preserve, study and display antiquities, including ones as common as ancient coins. Unless we provide decision makers in the legislative and administrative branches of government with our own views on the complex issues surrounding preservation of historical sites, we face the prospect that our right to collect ancient coins will be legislated out of existence by ill-informed decision makers who have been told that anything 'old' should belong to the government of the country where it is found, and that only academic elites should have a right to study and preserve the artifacts of the past.
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Ancient Greek, Roman, Biblical, Byzantine and Persian coins are offered, together with numismatic literature and antiquities. The newcomer seeking a first Roman coin andan expert numismatist pursuing fine examples of Greek numismatic art will each find something to interest them at Classical Coins. Much effort has been devoted to making this a site you'll want to return to. Comments are welcomed - please send them to webmaster@classicalcoins.com. The Introduction page presents 'getting started' information, beginning with navigating our site. An overview of the development of ancient coins, discussions of how toget started as a collector, how ancient coinswere made and how they have been preserved, grading standards and much more make this the perfect place to begin your first visit to Classical Coins. | Go directly to coin listings via the Coin Index link, or to any page via the Site Map link at the bottom of each page. |
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Different coin types attract different personalities. While Greek coins fascinate collectors drawn to their artistic merit, Roman Imperial issues attract those who prize their realistic and imposing portraits of emperors and their families. Persian coins have special meaning to collectors interested in the culture and religion of ancient Iran, and the successors of Alexander issued unusual and attractive Indo-Greek coins in Southwest Asia. Ancient coins were struck in many metals: gold, silver, electrum (a natural gold-silver alloy), brass, bronze, billon (debased silver), potin, lead and even nickel. Although ancient gold can be expensive, some issues (notably those of the Byzantine Empire) are very reasonably priced. Silver coins are normally well preserved, however bronze coins often circulated for long periods and many examples show considerable wear, as well as the effects of natural chemical changes. Biblical coins offer special attractions to those interested in early Christianity or ancient Jewish culture. Such collectors may seek a 'Tribute Penny' denarius, a 'Widow's Mite' lepton, a 'Thirty Pieces of Silver' shekel or coins of Herod and Pontius Pilate. All these may best be appreciated when presented in their historical context -- the special theme of Classical Coins.
Numismatic literature, in addition to the importance of its content, is a significant collecting subject. The elegant engraved illustrations of Greek and Roman coins in early numismatic books are treasured today by collectors. Classical Coins offers a wide selection of numismatic books, monographs, sale catalogues and other references. These can be good investments, since they recently have been appreciating even faster than the coins they describe. | This site has been tested with current versions of Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. It is best viewed on a CRT monitor with your browser set at full aperture, and a screen resolution of 1024x768. On wide-screen LCD monitors, 1260x768 resolution gives correct proportions. All rights to images displayed on this site are reserved. SeeAbout the Images | | Classical Coins is a family owned and operated small business:About Classical Coins | | Classical Coins is a one price store and bargaining is not allowed:here's why | | What being an ancient coin dealer is really like: Blog | | Before placing your order, please read and understand ourTerms and Conditions of Sale. |
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IntroductionStart your first visit to Classical Coins here.Important information on navigating our site, selecting an ancient coin to buy online, grading standards, an overview of ancient coinage, how ancient coins were made, ancient coin denominations and much more.
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