Kinzer Coins Representation At Heritage Auctions

Over the next six weeks, Kinzer Coins is proud to present an extraordinary group of 41 rare and historically significant Ancient Greek and Roman coins at auction, a carefully assembled offering that represents some of the most important figures and defining moments in numismatic history. This is not simply a group of collectible artifacts; it is a curated journey through the rise and fall of empires, the clash of republic and monarchy, and the personalities who reshaped the ancient world.

Among the highlights are coins from the dramatic Roman Imperatorial era, including issues connected to Julius Caesar and several of the key figures involved in his assassination and its aftermath, Marcus Junius Brutus, Gaius Cassius Longinus, Decimus Brutus, and Publius Servilius Casca. Coins of this period are more than currency; they are political statements struck during civil war, propaganda in silver and gold, and tangible witnesses to the collapse of the Roman Republic. To hold a coin of this era is to hold metal that circulated during one of history’s most consequential power struggles.

The Greek side of the offering is equally compelling. Featured are remarkable pieces associated with legendary rulers such as Alexander the Great, whose coinage became the dominant international currency of the Hellenistic world; Perseus of Macedon, the last king of Macedon before Rome’s conquest; Demetrius I Poliorcetes, famed for his siege warfare; Ptolemy I Soter of Egypt; Cassander; Philip II of Macedon; and Philip III Arrhidaeus. These coins reflect the artistic and political brilliance of the Hellenistic age, powerful portraits, divine symbolism, and designs that influenced coinage for centuries.

This entire collection is being offered through Heritage Auctions, a firm long recognized for bringing certified ancient coins to the forefront of the marketplace. Each coin submitted has been authenticated and graded by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), ensuring confidence, transparency, and preservation of condition. The majority of the coins in this offering carry strong grades ranging from Very Fine (VF) to Extremely Fine (XF), About Uncirculated (AU), and even Mint State (MS).

Partnering with Heritage Auctions made perfect sense. After years of carefully acquiring and preserving these pieces, the goal was to present them to the widest possible audience, collectors, historians, investors, and enthusiasts worldwide. This six-week run is more than a sale; it is an opportunity to place some of the most important names in ancient history into the hands of the next generation of stewards.

For those who appreciate that history was not just written but minted, this auction series represents a rare and meaningful moment.

The schedule is as follows:

Auction # Auction Name Status Auction Open for Bidding Auction Ends

#232249 Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction Current 12/1/22 12/7/22

#232250 Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction Preview 12/8/22 12/14/22

#232251 Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction Preview 12/15/22 12/21/22

#3106 2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 12/23/22 1/18/23

#232304 Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction Preview 1/19/23 1/25/23

I would invite you to check out each of the auctions!