Besides offering U.S. and world coins, many major auction houses hold regular ancient coin auctions for collectors of all skill levels and budgets. Many of the more established firms are based in Europe, but the advent of the internet–and the rise of U.S.-based powerhouses like Stack’s Bowers and Heritage Auctions–allow American collectors heretofore unheard of opportunities to add beautiful, rare, and valuable coins from ancient times to their collections. And historical auction catalogs provide the numismatist of today with a treasure trove of information concerning important ancient coins and their provenances.
Articles, Profiles, and Numismatic News
CoinWeek provides coverage of important auction events occurring online and at various shows and conventions known for their emphasis on ancient coins (like the New York International Numismatic Convention, for example). Many of the items sold in these auctions also tend to be certified by NGC Ancients, who utilize a special grading system for their ancient offerings.
We also write market analysis of auction events, and provide lot viewing of major sales in the United States and abroad.
CoinWeek also writes coin profiles that, more often than not, tie in to specific auctions. Several famous coins, such as the ancient Roman EID MAR gold and silver coins, hit the block only every few years.
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