From U.S. related coinage, an Oak Tree Shilling, dated "1652" but minted sometime between 1660 and 1667.
My oldest coin period is a Roman Republic quadrigatus minted between 225 and 215 BC.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Dawn of coinage electrum "trite" of Alyattes of Lydia
610-546 BC
The first proto-coins are thought to be nuggets of raw electrum (natural alloy of gold and silver) found in the Pactolus river around the city of Sardis in what is now Turkey. Exchanged for goods and services, they began to be standardized into similar weights and fractions of those weights, then with identifying imagery; first with simple striations, then this apparent royal seal of a roaring lion with the sun above his head.
Pure gold and pure silver coinage would soon follow under Alyattes' son or grandson Croesus.
This piece is arguably the first coin: Under Alyattes, stamped with his seal, standardized weight. After the exchange of raw nuggets but prior to refining.
We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last. --Severian the Lame
Paid $50 bucks for it long ago, knew nothing about the series, basically bought on impulse. I'm confident it would straight grade. Fine15?? Very fine 20??
Alfonzo VIII. Issued to celebrate the expulsion of Muslims from the area.
Toledo mint. 1204, by the Caesarean calendar introduced by Caesar Augustus
38 B.C. Actually issued in 1166 A.D. This is an Obol. The date is on the left
image in Roman numerals MCCIIII.
anyone know the height/width code that works here? i've tried for a while and i cannot. pretty certain i've seen it with this latest forum change. will happily make the image here smaller if/when i can.
I've got some bc roman coinage stowed away somewhere in deep freeze, and am much more of an ultra-modern collector, so have @erwindoc to thank for this, currently my oldest us coin 🙏
Q. Antonius Balbus
AR Serrate Denarius
83-82 B.C.
Rome Mint
Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter, S.C behind; R below chin.
Rev. Victory in quadriga r., holding palm-branch and wreath
In exergue Q.ANTO.BALB / PR
deaccessioned from the Massachusetts Historical Society's John Q. Adams Collection in 1972
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque
@bronzemat said: Ionia, Miletos (600 B.C.)
AR 1/12 Stater
O: Lion forepart
R: Star pattern
.6g
9.5mm
@Weiss said:
Dawn of coinage electrum "trite" of Alyattes of Lydia
610-546 BC
The first proto-coins are thought to be nuggets of raw electrum (natural alloy of gold and silver) found in the Pactolus river around the city of Sardis in what is now Turkey. Exchanged for goods and services, they began to be standardized into similar weights and fractions of those weights, then with identifying imagery; first with simple striations, then this apparent royal seal of a roaring lion with the sun above his head.
Pure gold and pure silver coinage would soon follow under Alyattes' son or grandson Croesus.
This piece is arguably the first coin: Under Alyattes, stamped with his seal, standardized weight. After the exchange of raw nuggets but prior to refining.
These coins hailing from Ionia and circa 600 BC are among the oldest possible coins and the Seattle dealer who sold me my gold coin from Ionia represented to me that it was the first gold coin. Thanks Weiss for the confirmation.
This is my oldest (since the dark side door's been open): 325 - 323 BC Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great, lifetime issue of Miletus. Silver Dracham. NGC MS.
Comments
That's a nice xf45 Hash Tag. Like to see the reverse too. I think I'm going to like this thread. Let's see what you guys have.
My oldest
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For U.S. related coinage, my Fugio:
Wow! Wanna trade? I’ll even pay all postage. I’ve always wanted a Fugio. VERY nice. Thanks for playing😜
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/date-sets/hashtags-prefect-coin-grading-service-1879/album/7621
1794 half dime FR02. George Washington was president when it was made!
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
From U.S. related coinage, an Oak Tree Shilling, dated "1652" but minted sometime between 1660 and 1667.
My oldest coin period is a Roman Republic quadrigatus minted between 225 and 215 BC.
Ionia, Miletos (600 B.C.)
AR 1/12 Stater
O: Lion forepart
R: Star pattern
.6g
9.5mm
NLI
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/date-sets/hashtags-prefect-coin-grading-service-1879/album/7621
Not a coin, but a token:
@spacehayduke It counts and I like it! Just no pics of grandmothers lol
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/date-sets/hashtags-prefect-coin-grading-service-1879/album/7621
US
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1795/1795 half dollar
Italian Papal Medal
Mid 1400's
Steve
Relevant to U.S. numismatics, this one, PCGS AU58.
Jeff
I'm working on getting a fugio one day. My oldest is a Spanish thing 1775. I'll see if I can get a pic
Dawn of coinage electrum "trite" of Alyattes of Lydia
610-546 BC
The first proto-coins are thought to be nuggets of raw electrum (natural alloy of gold and silver) found in the Pactolus river around the city of Sardis in what is now Turkey. Exchanged for goods and services, they began to be standardized into similar weights and fractions of those weights, then with identifying imagery; first with simple striations, then this apparent royal seal of a roaring lion with the sun above his head.
Pure gold and pure silver coinage would soon follow under Alyattes' son or grandson Croesus.
This piece is arguably the first coin: Under Alyattes, stamped with his seal, standardized weight. After the exchange of raw nuggets but prior to refining.
--Severian the Lame
I think this is my oldest US one
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Mr_Spud
My Oldest.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Keep 'em coming. This IS good!
Tie
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Paid $50 bucks for it long ago, knew nothing about the series, basically bought on impulse. I'm confident it would straight grade. Fine15?? Very fine 20??
Justinian, Regnal year 8 (534-535 A.D.) This is a Folis. Cyzicus mint (KYZ). Oficina B
Alfonzo VIII. Issued to celebrate the expulsion of Muslims from the area.
Toledo mint. 1204, by the Caesarean calendar introduced by Caesar Augustus
38 B.C. Actually issued in 1166 A.D. This is an Obol. The date is on the left
image in Roman numerals MCCIIII.
Oldest dated gold coin. City of Cologne, Riehl mint. Date on left image,
starting at 6:30, MCCCCXXXVI, 1436 A.D.
Oldest coin for me is from Thrace, Chersonese AR Hemidrachm ca. 400-350 B.C.
My OmniCoin Collection
My BankNoteBank Collection
Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
1795 $5
My oldest new world pieces.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
France - 1642 A 1/2 Ecu
I suspect this maybe the oldest coin that I have picture of that can be shared...
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
pretty certain it is this one
anyone know the height/width code that works here? i've tried for a while and i cannot. pretty certain i've seen it with this latest forum change. will happily make the image here smaller if/when i can.
My oldest at 323 B.C.![](https://us.v-cdn.net/6027503/uploads/editor/k8/qlh7px2php36.jpeg)
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My oldest USA
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Ionia, Miletos ca. 600 BC
Phillip II of Macedonia 359 BC
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
My Oldest Coin and My prettiest variety.
1864L RPD AG 03 BN
POP 1 and Lowest graded
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.This is a NEWP for me which i haven't shown elsewhere, and ties for my oldest piece.
1807 O-112 50/20
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
NLH
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All Of Us
Not as old as many pictured here but still pretty old and the oldest I have-
this thread is incredible
I've got some bc roman coinage stowed away somewhere in deep freeze, and am much more of an ultra-modern collector, so have @erwindoc to thank for this, currently my oldest us coin 🙏
Q. Antonius Balbus
AR Serrate Denarius
83-82 B.C.
Rome Mint
Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter, S.C behind; R below chin.
Rev. Victory in quadriga r., holding palm-branch and wreath
In exergue Q.ANTO.BALB / PR
deaccessioned from the Massachusetts Historical Society's John Q. Adams Collection in 1972
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque
Oldest world, oldest gold, oldest U.S.
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Charles III Album
Charles III Portrait Set
Charles IV Album
Charles IV Portrait Set
Oldest US, oldest world, then an Ancient (130BC)...
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My current "Box of 20"
These coins hailing from Ionia and circa 600 BC are among the oldest possible coins and the Seattle dealer who sold me my gold coin from Ionia represented to me that it was the first gold coin. Thanks Weiss for the confirmation.
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
1828 Quarter I got at my first and only in-person coin auction as a teen.
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Widows mite.
Oldest US:
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Oldest World (1226-1293 Italy Gross)
![](https://caimages.collectors.com/coinimages/60096/3375275/Grosso.jpg)
This is my oldest (since the dark side door's been open): 325 - 323 BC Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great, lifetime issue of Miletus. Silver Dracham. NGC MS.
Go Bucs.
Oldest Federal
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Oldest Colonial
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Oldest Dated
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I also have a handful of Widow's Mites, but no picture handy.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Gadzooks, man, that's gorgeous!
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution