Moderately priced ancients..

Kurt4

Looking to pick up a few ancients over the next little while. Nothing fancy, say under $50. What are some nice (decent strike, interesting topic etc.) ancient coins that can be gotten cheaply?. Metal does not matter. I know gold is out for $50. I just want a few to have and hold and generally appreciate. This is an area I've never explored, but want to see if it is something that would be interesting to me. I also like history so that is an added bonus. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks --Kurt

Aethelred

Kurt, I will be listing some ancient coins on eBay when I get back from vacation, I'll give you a heads up before I list them.

coachleonard

There's PLENTY of decent circulated ancients you can pick up for $50 and under, and that would include Greek bronzes going back to the 4th Century BC. I'll put in a word for Roman Republic silver denarii-- they're silver, have interesting classic designs, and all are over 2,000 years old. Most you'll purchase could reasonably be expected to have still been in circulation during the time of Julius Caesar.

BigAlan

In ancients I prefer to collect the history first and the coin second.