Price Of The Cheapest Ancient Coins

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kitkat1858 Valued Member Canada 371 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 7:58 pm Hi everyone, I'm trying to educate myself on ancient coins. There's been some very interesting discussion thus far, and thanks to all those who have submitted replies to this forum in the past. Since I am a beginner, I wish to start with cheap ancient coins (ie. those that are broken, holed, etc.) How much should I be willing to individually pay for a common ancient coin in this condition? Report this Post to the Staff

ancientcoinguy Pillar of the Community United States 842 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 8:17 pm Depending on how bad it is, anywhere from about $1 to $7. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 8:20 pm The term for these types of coins is culls, they are broken, holed and badly worn. IMO if you are interested in collecting ancients you want to stay away from these and spend a dollar or two more and get some common types in better condition. Check out some of the sales on ebay and you should be able to pick something up for a few dollars. Even if you have to spend a little more pre coin I think you will enjoy it better than a broken coin. Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 8:41 pm I agree. Better to buy one half decent $5 coin than ten 50 cent junkers that are only questionably identifiable. Report this Post to the Staff
Gil-galad Pillar of the Community United States 2044 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 9:00 pm Just to give you an example of coins that you can get for around $5, if you look well enough. All Imperial Romans. Faustina I Constans Aurelian Valens Constantinopolis City Commemorative. These are just a few examples that I own and purchased for a price between $4-$6. So, just letting you know that you never have to settle for culls. These coins ain't the greatest, but I like them and they are attributable. Report this Post to the Staff
kitkat1858 Valued Member Canada 371 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 9:20 pm Ok,thanks guys. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 01/12/2012 12:34 am I agree with echizento. I would much rather have a very common Roman coin in top condition than a very rare one in poor condition. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatiefan Pillar of the Community United States 510 Posts	Posted 01/12/2012 09:51 am Many 'uncleaned' coins have been through several pairs of hands and eyes before being sold to the ultimate buyer. The cost to you would be $0.50-$2.00 each, and you have a 95-100% of having a cull that has no value to anyone else. It's probable that a cull Indian Head cent or Buffalo nickel has more value than a similar ancient coin. Agree with the previous comments to spend a little extra for something identifiable and collectible. Report this Post to the Staff
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