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When people think of "old coins" chances are that what comes to mind is the change in that old jar in the attic or grandpa's silver dollars. But for something truly impressive to add to your collection nothing beats owning a handmade coin from thousands of years ago! Our uncleaned coins come exactly as they were found in Europe still caked in hardened dirt so that you can have the fun of lovingly restoring these antiquities. For your reward YOU will be the first to see the coin as the last Roman who owned it. You can't help but make an instant connection with our long ago ancestors. Who could have lost this coin? A Roman soldier, a luckless citizen, a slave? What could have been bought with it? And for every question only your imagination for answers! Experience, too, coins from the even older time of the Greeks, the Middle Ages or obscure civilizations long left to the dustbin of history!
Our flagship product, the Roman Emperor In A Box includes 10 genuine, uncleaned ancient Roman coins and a completely restored coin for eleven in total. Also includes a color booklet with thorough cleaning instructions and a cd-rom (PC and Mac compatible) with 10,000 different Roman coins in a user-friendly format that will turn you from newbie to expert in no time.... with luck you may even uncover a valuable coin from a rare emperor or empress! This is without question one of the best educational products on the market today! $75.00
Bundle and save! REB kit as above plus Aorta reference book for $99.95 ($15 savings). Everything you need to start a lifelong hobby! $99.95
Uncleaned coins from the Balkan region (Bulgaria and the former Yugoslavian countries). Most will date from the late 3rd century through the late 4th. Roman coins found in this region tend to have a good mix of eastern Roman mints, particularly Constantinople, Siscia and Thessalonica. These coins when properly restored will generally reveal enough detail to allow identification. Sizes range from about a dime to a nickel. $3.00 per coin.
High-grade Roman coins recovered from France. Gaul was the prized province of the Romans and last to fall before Rome itself. These coins feature a wide mix of mints and are generally very well conserved for a small premium to the "bread and butter" uncleaneds from the Balkans. There are even a few coins from the Celts here! $4.00 each
Balkan-region Late Roman bronze coins already restored and ready to display. Most coins will rate VG-VF graded by wear and date from about 250 through the early 400's. The fun is in identifying them! $5.00 each
Recovered from Spain, these coins date from ancient Greek times through to the 19th century with a good many of them being medieval coppers straight out of a history textbook. $3.00 each
Meet the big money. These large and thick Roman coins dating to the first two centuries AD were from the early period of the empire when the economy was at its peak. Careful restoration should yield a keeper in every case! $15.00 each
The oldest affordable coins you can own! Bronze greek coins date back to hundreds of years before the birth of Christ. These uncleaned Greek bronzes are characteristic for being thick and "lumpy" with haunting designs of mythical creatures. Hard to keep in stock and every one a keeper! $12.00 each
These are small Roman coins of the late fourth and fifth centuries the size of a pencil eraser. These miniscule coins were the last commercial bulwark before the dark ages set in after the fall of Rome. They are difficult to clean and challenging to attribute with many cleaning up to have very little detail left. The upside? Fifth century coins abound in rare and "exotic" emperors whose coins are highly prized by collectors because of their rarity and the haunting, bizarre and crude style of the engraving style prevalent during this time period. $10.00 for 5 coins.
"Holy Land" coins. Here we have a nice assortment of coins found in the Middle East, primarily from Israel and bordering countries. This area was a cultural crossroads and one of the most commercially active regions in the ancient world. While the greater part will be locally minted small Roman coins of the late fourth and fifth centuries there is good representation from other periods such as Byzantine, Judaean, Nabatean, Greek and other exotic origin civilizations. $3.00 each
Coins from the mysterious Byzantine empire! Yes, back in stock now are coins of the empire that was left over after the fall of the Roman empire. These range from chunky bronzes of the early years through the delicate "cup" coins from the middle ages. Awesome all around and a favorite seller. $3.00 each
Now in stock real coins of the Middle Ages! Dating from about the year 800 to the early 1600's here we have a group of very mysterious coins with strange designs from forgotten kingdoms. Some are square and thick, others round and thin and all from the age of the Crusaders! Very limited availability. $6.50 each
These "modern" uncleaneds are in fact just merely OLD coins from the late 1700's through the 20th century. Most will clean up to be coins long out of circulation. $3.00 each.
In the Far East, the vast Chinese empire made millions of coins during the times of the Romans. Surprisingly affordable, each of these coins features a center hole, a numismatic tradition that continues to this day. Coins date to the first five centuries A.D. and made under various dynasties. $3.00 each
Why not start a new kind of collection with these modern day coins from all over the world? Many collectors find it fun, challenging and educational to get a coin from each of every country. No U.S. or Canada guaranteed! Just $3.00 for 10 different.
The perfect conversation starter! A genuine silver Roman coin encased in clear acrylic. These mid-Third century coins were issued in the millions and many have survived with little wear. A great gift item for the hard to shop for history buff! Each one is unique, of course, but generally as pictured. $50.00
A select Roman late bronze coin professionally restored. Includes a certificate of authenticity signed by numismatist Rasiel Suarez. Certificate includes a full writeup and high-resolution photograph on archival-grade paper. Only $30.00 each.
The Denarius is the most famous Roman coin. A Roman with a good job earned one for a day's work. Now you can have your very own too! Comes with full certificate of authenticity as above. $60.00 each.
Shop with confidence! Dirty Old Coins™ is the leading business in uncleaned Roman and Greek coins worldwide. Our products have been sold in some of the largest sales catalogues as well as numerous museum shops and retail outlets. If there is anything we can do to help you with your purchase or answer your questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us by email or phone!
