Whether you’ve been collecting coins for a few days or several decades, we believe that no collection should be without at least a couple of ancient Roman coins. Why is that, you ask? Great question! Fortunately for you, it’s the topic of today’s post.

At Austin Rare Coins, our goal is to have satisfied customers who love the coins that they have in their collection. We also believe that there is a lot of value in a well rounded collection. But what is it that makes ancient Roman coins particularly special? Keep reading to find out!

Why Own Old Roman Coins Anyway?

You Can Literally Own a Piece of History

First off, these particular coins allow you to literally hold a piece of history in your hand. When was the last time you held something from the year 14? That’s what we thought. Being able to experience a piece of artwork that’s over 2,000 years old is truly something to behold.

Take this Tiberius Gold Aureus for example. It was recently listed in the book 100 Greatest Ancient Coins and it’s a beautiful example of exactly what we’re talking about. The history that was occurring while this coin was being struck makes this piece one that is particularly interesting.

Others Aren’t Likely to Have Them

Perhaps you have a few friends who are also coin collectors. One of the most wonderful parts of collecting coins is that you can end up with pieces that few others have. Sure, you may have some overlap (and there’s nothing wrong with that), but it is particularly exciting to have a coin in your collection that you just know you won’t see anywhere else.

The sheer amount of coins out there to collect means that different people will have coins from all different eras and we think that coins from ancient Rome would fit well into any collection.

There Are Plenty to Choose From

One other thing of interest with coins from this era is that you have a number of coins to choose from. Looking for the right gold coin? Maybe you need a silver piece. Want something incredibly rare? Trying to stick to a budget? There’s something for everyone and they’re available at a variety of different price points.

For example, these Trajan or Hadrian Silver Denarius’ are an absolute bargain at only $135 and we think that they are superb values for the price. Looking to make a larger investment? The Tiberius Gold Aureus NGC Choice Uncirculated 5x3 is an extremely highly graded example of a coin that is currently available in also historically significant. No matter your reason for collecting or what you’re looking for, there are numerous coins to choose from when you look to this era.

Learn More About Ancient Roman Coins

Not sure where to start? That’s quite alright! We’ve put together a few of our most highly recommended ancient coins so you can get started quickly and easily. Each coin on this list has been graded by NGC which is one the top grading authorities in the world. We’re happy to do what we can for our customers to make sure that they’re able to find coins that they love adding to their collections, so whether you’re looking for something like one of the coins mentioned above or you’re in the market for something like shipwreck coins or gold eagles from the early 1900s, we have you covered.

Seeing something you like, but have a question about it? Can’t find what you’re looking for? We’re here to help. At Austin Rare Coins, providing great customer service is our absolute highest priority, so you can feel free to give us a call at 1-800-928-6468 or take advantage of the live chat feature right here on our website.

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