Help for a Newb

Tayshaun

Hello all i am just startign to get into coin collecting and have basically no backgorund information in it... i am looking into geting started in collecting ancient roman coins because i have read it is godo to collect something you like...anyways the point of this post is to ask for any advice in geting started...any books to read, certain coins to start with stuff like that...i also would apreiciate knowing some good sites to buy from that you might have used...i am working on a limited budget to start of collecting with around 100usd i know this is not much but it should get me started...any and all help is welcome thanks much,
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AuldFartte

to the forums, Tayshaun

As I don't collect the ancients with any degree of regularity, I don't know of specific references other than David Sear's series of books about Roman coins. Others with more knowledge will be along and provide more assistance for you.

But you are right about one thing ... collect what you like, and above all, enjoy it

coinrookie

We have a member here who deals in those coins. Josh from Civitas Galleries.com He is a nice and knowledgeable person.


Steve

coachleonard

if you live near a large book store (like Borders or something), sometimes in the coin section they will have a book or books entitled Collecting Ancient Coins or Ancient Coins. The author is Sayles, I believe. Volume I is a really good overview on ancient coins-- roman, greek, celtic, etc.

rhound1977

This site has allot of good info as well as being a retailer: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/

There are numerous books on ancients, I would recommend an over all general book first, then once you know where you want to specialize
you can get books more specific by era. I am not much of an ancient collector, but I do have a dozen or so.

mojoman

HI AND WELCOME, TRY ANDY BRUCE (ON THE FORUM) HE HAS A FEW BOOKS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN ,I PURCHASED 1 FOR MY NEPEW , ALSO ANDY IS A VERY FREINDLY AND HELPFUL PERSON
MOJO

1jester

Welcome, Tayshaun!