Collector's Checklist

Collector's Checklist

Track your progress collecting authentic ancient history.

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Five Good Emperors

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Emperor Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Nerva 96–98 AD Denarius / AE Aged portrait Short reign → toughest of the five.
Trajan 98–117 AD Denarius / AE Military themes Empire at its peak. Highly collected.
Hadrian 117–138 AD Denarius / AE Beard, travel types Variant-rich. Travel series niche.
Antoninus Pius 138–161 AD Denarius / AE Calm portrait Stable reign. Great type coin.
Marcus Aurelius 161–180 AD Denarius / AE Bearded philosopher Stoic emperor. Cross-appeal.

Julio-Claudian Dynasty

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Emperor Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Augustus 27 BC–14 AD Denarius / AE Idealized portrait First emperor. Foundation.
Tiberius 14–37 AD Denarius "Tribute Penny" Biblical link drives demand.
Caligula 37–41 AD AE / Denarius Family types Short reign. Always sought.
Claudius 41–54 AD AE Older portrait Underrated. Strong bronzes.
Nero 54–68 AD Denarius / AE Artistic portraits Famous. Wide style range.

Tetrarchy

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Emperor Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Diocletian 284–305 AD AE Radiate / laureate Reformed empire. Key pivot.
Maximian 286–305 AD AE Paired style Easy duo with Diocletian.
Galerius 305–311 AD AE Military portrait Less common. Completes set.
Constantius I 305–306 AD AE Father of Constantine Short reign → collectible.

Gallienus Zoo Series

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Type Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Lion c. 267–268 AD Antoninianus Lion reverse Most popular entry.
Antelope c. 267–268 AD Antoninianus Antelope Distinct, elegant.
Goat c. 267–268 AD Antoninianus Goat (Diana) Common, accessible.
Bull c. 267–268 AD Antoninianus Bull Strong visual appeal.
Panther c. 267–268 AD Antoninianus Panther Tougher. Great detail.
Stag c. 267–268 AD Antoninianus Stag Elegant, often soft strike.

Flavian Dynasty

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Emperor Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Vespasian 69–79 AD Denarius / AE Realistic Restored stability.
Titus 79–81 AD Denarius / AE Refined Colosseum era.
Domitian 81–96 AD Denarius / AE Sharp features Underrated silver.

Year of the Five Emperors

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Emperor Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Pertinax 193 AD Denarius / AE Short-bearded Short reign → tougher.
Didius Julianus 193 AD Denarius Refined portrait Bought empire. Infamous.
Pescennius Niger 193–194 AD Denarius Eastern style Scarcer usurper.
Clodius Albinus 193–197 AD Denarius Dual roles Two-phase collecting.
Septimius Severus 193–211 AD Denarius / AE Military Most accessible.

Nervan-Antonine Women

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Empress Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Faustina I d. 140 AD Denarius / AE Veiled Deified empress.
Faustina II 147–175 AD Denarius / AE Hairstyles Huge variety.
Sabina d. 136 AD Denarius Elegant Scarcer.
Lucilla d. 182 AD Denarius Imperial Intrigue.

Constantine & Christian Transition

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Type Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Sol Invictus 310–320 AD AE Radiate god Pre-Christian.
Campgate 320s AD AE Fortress Classic type.
GLORIA EXERCITVS 330s AD AE Soldiers Iconic reverse.
Chi-Rho 330s AD AE Chi-Rho monogram Early Christian.

Byzantine Starter Set

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Emperor Dates Denomination Key Identifier Collector Note
Anastasius I 491–518 AD Follis Large M Reform coinage.
Justinian I 527–565 AD Follis Facing bust Golden age.
Justin II 565–578 AD Follis Double throne Unique.
Maurice Tiberius 582–602 AD Follis Military Transitional.
Heraclius 610–641 AD Follis Facing figures Medieval shift.