I've Got My First Ancient Coins! Now What?
Congratulations! Your NGC-certified Roman bronze just arrived—welcome to ancient
numismatics. The real journey begins now: connecting with communities that turn
ownership into obsession.
Join These Groups to Expand Your Knowledge
Social media offers instant access to experts, traders, and fellow beginners.
Facebook Groups (Free, Active Daily):
- Ancient Coin Collectors' Society (20k+members):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2249116224 - Oldest classical numismatics group for ID help, sales, discussions.
- Ancient & Medieval Coins Sales (Trusted mods remove fakes fast):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ancientsales/ - Safe buying/selling with knowledgeable community.
- Ancient and Medieval Regular Coin Group (Active daily sales & discussions):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ancientnumis/ - Reliable source for genuine ancients and medievals.
- St. Louis Ancient Coin Study Group (300+ members):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429818327056327 - Educational posts, meeting recaps, attribution assistance.
- Kinzer Coins Community (Facebook/Instagram): Search "Kinzer Coins" on
Facebook/Instagram - Official group for NGC buyers—live Q&A, collection shares,
beginner tips.
CNG’s research page https://www.cngcoins.com/Coins_sold.aspx
AC Search link: https://www.acsearch.info
Online Forums (Deep Dives)
- ForumAncientCoins.com: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php - Attribution board, Byzantine/Greek/Roman sections, member galleries.
- r/AncientCoins (Reddit): https://www.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/ - Newbie questions, collection shares, vendor reviews.
YouTube Channels (Visual Learning)
Classical Numismatics: https://www.youtube.com/@classicalnumismatics - Coin reviews, grading tutorials, market updates.
Ancient Coin Hour (Kinzer Coins): https://www.youtube.com/@ancientcoinHour - Podcast episodes, partner collabs.
Instagram & Facebook (Daily Engagement)
Instagram @kinzercoins: https://www.instagram.com/kinzercoins/ - Daily coin spotlights, NGC unboxings, history reels.
Facebook Kinzer Coins: https://www.facebook.com/kinzercoins/ - Live sales, community polls, rapid response support.
Find Your Niche & Local Club
Specialize Early:
- Roman Emperors: Track Constantine's reforms via bronzes.
- Greek Cities: Athens owls or Corinth pegasi.
- Biblical: Widow's mites, Herod drachms.
Local Clubs (Meetups & Shows):
- Ancient Coin Collectors Guild (ACCG): https://accguild.org - National advocacy, events nationwide.
- Ancient Coin Club of Los Angeles (ACCLA): https://www.accla.org - Monthly meetings, expert presentations.
- Ancient City Coin Club (St. Augustine, FL): https://ancientcitycoinclub.com - Beginner-friendly, bourse tables.
- Ancient Coin Study Group of St. Louis: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429818327056327 - Largest US club, free meetings.
Pro Tip: Post "New collector: Constantine bronze VF—thoughts?" with clear photos.
Responses pour in.
Next Steps for Growth
- Photograph properly: White background, ruler for scale, slab serial visible.
- Log everything: Emperor, NGC cert #, acquisition date—spreadsheet or app.
- Attend a show: https://www.coinshows.com - Check for local events.
- Follow Kinzer Coins socials: Stay updated on new NGC arrivals and collecting tips.
Your collection lives through community. Join one group today—watch your passion explode. Share your first coin with us @kinzercoins—we're here to celebrate.