Five coins. Five civilizations.
Full details on what each coin is, what it costs, and why it belongs in your first collection.
Roman Imperial Bronze
These are the coins that paid legionaries, bought bread in Roman markets, and changed hands a thousand times before ending up in your collection. The most accessible ancient coins in the world - connected to emperors you already know.
Price Range
"A Fine Constantinian bronze can be had for under $40. That's 1,700 years old with a real emperor's face - for less than dinner."Start with Roman Bronze →
Roman Silver Denarii
The backbone of the Roman economy for 400 years. Emperors from Augustus to Septimius Severus paid armies and funded empires with silver denarii. Own a coin bearing a real imperial portrait — struck in pure silver nearly 2,000 years ago.
Price Range
"A NGC-certified denarius of Septimius Severus in Fine runs $148–$160. Genuine silver. Genuine history."Start with Silver Denarii →
Ancient Greek Bronze
Before Rome, the Greek world minted coins of extraordinary variety and artistry. Philip II of Macedon — father of Alexander the Great — struck this bronze just before his assassination in 336 BC. These coins carry the weight of a civilization at its peak.
Price Range
"A Philip II bronze struck while Alexander was still a teenager — 2,360 years old and you can hold it in your hand."Start with Greek Bronze →
Byzantine Bronze
The Byzantine Empire lasted over 1,000 years and minted some of the most artistic coins in history. Bronze folles and half-folles show emperors in full regalia — Christ on the reverse, bold Greek legends, and craftsmanship that outlasted the empire itself. The most affordable entry point into Byzantine history.
Price Range
"A bronze follis of Justinian - minted while the Hagia Sophia was being built - can start around $30. History at its most wearable."Start with Byzantine Bronze →
Biblical/Judean Bronze
Coins minted in the Holy Land — by kings and governors whose names appear in the Bible. Herod the Great, Pontius Pilate, the Hasmoneans. These small bronze prutot circulated in Jerusalem during the time of Christ, making them among the most historically loaded coins a collector can own.
Price Range
"A Herod the Great prutah — minted by the king who built the Second Temple — starts around $35. Pontius Pilate coins run $60–$100."Start with Biblical Bronze →
