I have done some initial research on the internet. It appears that there are many coins which can be purchased for fairly reasonable prices (under $100).
I have no idea who is reputable and who is not. And I have read several articles about the Bulgarian companies that produce fakes that flood the market. Are there methods to personally verify that you have purchased a legitimate artifact instead of a fake, other than the sellers guarantee?
Are there so many fakes that it's a roll of the dice? How can a person verify that he is getting the real deal?
I am mostly interested in Greek coins 350 BC - 150 BC and First Century Roman coins and I am sure these are often faked.
Any help would be appreciated.
2007-05-02 09:56:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Thanks, guy o. I'll ask the first one I see.
2007-05-02 10:02:56 · update #1
Lets get you pointed in the right direction here. Bob Reis writes a column in World Coin News called From A to Z. He is a well know dealer in World coins ancients through some what modern coins. Remember 1400 AD coins are considered modern. You can go to his site www.anythinganywhere.com or email him direct at reisbiz@earthlink.net. Also even though Frank Robinson sells a lot of Oriental coins, he has a mail bid sale a few times a year on Greek and Romans, these mail bid sales are well know to ancient coin collectors and is also a top notch guy. I buy lots of Oriental coins from him. Unless you really know your coins keep away from eBay and other on line auctions. The rule is buy the book before the coins. Also try www.bitsofhistory.com as well as www.romancoin.com. These last two sites are run by Thom Bray who also writes a column in Coin World magazine. He too is top notch. Hope this helps. I too like Greek and Roman coins and have some, but my main interest is in ancient Oriental coins. I had to add this, just because a dealer belongs to the ANA does not make him honest, a lot are not on my list to do business with ever.
2007-05-02 13:29:13 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to work with a reputable dealer. You can find ANA member dealers who specialize in ancients by going to their web page at money.org.
These dealer have agreed to abide by a code of ethics and if they have enough experience dealing in ancients they should be able to help you get your money's worth.
Have fun!
2007-05-02 12:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by BD in NM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand most ancient Romans and Greeks have some experience
2007-05-02 10:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by guy o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a picture, of a coin, with the date stamped on it. 53BC. I believe it is fake.
2007-05-02 14:45:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋