New to Ancient Coins

Everyone starts somewhere

Authentic ancient coins chosen for new collectors. Historically significant, genuinely ancient, and priced so you can start today.
Under $40 to start NGC Certified 100% Authentic
Where to begin

How to pick your first coin

Follow the history that interests you. Every coin here is genuinely ancient and backed by our lifetime authenticity guarantee.

  • Widow's Mite prutah of Alexander Jannaeus
    Drawn to the Bible?Start with the Widow's Mite prutah of Alexander Jannaeus, the small bronze traditionally associated with the Gospel story.
  • Bronze coin of Constantine's dynasty
    Drawn to Rome's power?Explore bronze coins of Constantine the Great and his dynasty, an approachable starting point for Roman history.
  • Silver coin of Commodus
    Drawn to the arena?Start with Commodus, the emperor portrayed in Gladiator, or explore Caracalla and Geta from Gladiator II.
  • Ancient coins starter pack
    Want more than one?A starter pack brings several coins together so you can compare rulers, designs, and ancient worlds.

Still deciding? Read the beginner guides.

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