Hello!

Well...don't you know we want to see your coin! Come on newbie! Get out the camera. Gosh! ;)

Welcome to the affliction. I can't wait to see what you come up with. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. I have only been doing this for a year and am still a newbie myself compared to a lot of people here.

Read as much as possible, look at all sorts of coins, don't make big decisions on 'direction' just yet and most importantly have fun. People sometimes forget that a 'hobby' is about enjoyment. It should never become a chore.

I have more cliches in my book but I will let others have a couple

That's a great first ancient coin, and

Isn't it really neat to hold something hundreds and thousands of years old? An artifact that's been through so much history. And as it's owner, you are now a part of this coin's history

And whatever your budget, there are a whole range of ancient coins available to you. Good thing old doesn't mean expensive

Welcome to the hobby! Nice coin, much nicer than my first one.

Ahh new to ancient coin collecting...your basically sticking the proverbial needle in your arm with ancient coins.


I would agree that its not important to focus on anyone direction, its more advantageous if you mutter around, stumbling and trip into coins.

Just when you go looking for more ancient coins, remember to get them from reputable dealers and collectors. Also remember that some coins were produced in the millions in ancient times all over the world, since about 600 BC. Sooo thats a type set you will never finish. You just dont have enough dollars in your account or enough years in your life to collect them all. Mind boggling eh...

It takes a lot to learn about these coins...but its certainly worth the time I assure you...

Just look at near mint state Vijayasena Silver karshapana with nice crystal clear legends, as Makasatrapa dated year 164 of the Saka Era (SE). 164SE + 78(accepted start date) = 242AD.

Hey man, and welcome! I am very new to this too (just a few months in) and it is now my favorite hobby (sorry mmorpgs). I have learned so much in these months and realized that the finest and minute details can make all the difference. We are happy to have you hear and feel free to go nuts with comments, questions and whatever else you'd like to discuss :)

What was the information you were given?

It is a lovely coin. Don't worry, there is no such thing as a silly question. We have all asked them before and some of us (me) are still asking them now!

If you like pretty coins take a look at some silver coins from either Gordian III or Philip I (aka Philip the Arab.) There are some very high quality coins from these two in the ~$50 range, and some that look like they just were hammered yesterday for a bit over $100.

Ae means bronze, Ag means silver, and Au means gold (I think, I don't deal with gold much.) The number after that most of the time represents the size in millimeters. For some late Roman bronzes there is a slightly different system where, for example, an Ae3 is not 3 mm, and Ae4 is not 4, and so on.