Is My Collection Of Roman Denarii Worth Anything

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John1

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The examples you have posted appear to be genuine, and yes, they certainly will have value. Even worn examples from common emperors sell for well over 10x the value of their silver content.

"Obv" and "Rev" are shorthand for some numismatic jargon; the "obverse" of a coin is the "heads" side (on Roman coins, that's always the side with the portrait). The "tails" side is known as the "reverse".

As for selling them, if that's still what you plan to do, then my suggestion would be to find a coin dealer that specializes in ancient coins; I'd imagine that should be easier to do in Britain than it would be in America, or here in Australia. I'm not overly familiar with the ancient coin scene in Britain, but I've heard good things about Silbury Coins.

I would suggest you avoid ebay, as people who buy ancient coins tend to avoid buying from "new sellers" on ebay due to the high number of fakes and scams.

You know CNG gave me a deal as a new seller for the first listing. I never listed again and I think I do just as well overall myself but if I was not a dealer I'd suggest you consider them. CNG is a consignment. You are a percentage of the sale. To a personal dealer they would offer you for quality of these, assuming not rare, how well centered lettering left etc. Your second and third coins, the trajans, the second to a dealer is worth about $20 and he'd get $25 to $40 but probably in an open auction $30 and cover his fees then the one below you'd net $30 - $35 and he'd get probably $50 - $60.

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