The Ancient Coin Hour is back with another deep dive, and this week we are joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Leo Greenberry of Handheld History (@handheldhistory) for our latest Handheld History Updates. This session is all about connecting you directly to the stories, the market, and the sheer joy of holding ancient relics.

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Ancient Coin Hour. Dean Kinzer and Josh Benevento sit down with Ben Walker of Jovi Numismatics to dig into transitional coinage: the coins struck during moments of change in the ancient world, when one ruler, system, or empire gave way to the next.

Is the ancient coin market really heating up in 2026? In this episode of Ancient Coin Hour, Dean Kinzer and Josh break down the explosive energy from the Central States coin show — including a stunning Caligula tetradrachm, a record-setting Eid Mar denarius, and the under-the-radar Arab Byzantine and Parthian coins savvy collectors are quietly buying right now.

Ancient Coin Hour: Hosts unpack St. Louis Numismatic Society and NY coin shows. Explore rising ancient coin interest, collector networking, WhatNot for newbies, smart collecting strategies, values, and hooking Gen Z for numismatics future. Subscribe now!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer & Josh unpack ANA coin show, Josh's opera season, Whatnot's ancient coin boom, new collector strategies, AI coin storytelling, and top listener coins for 2025. Join the numismatics community!

Dean Kinzer and Josh Benevento talk with Alex Masella about grading ancient coins: why grading matters, the shift from modern to ancient coins, attribution, conservation, photography, counterfeit detection, and how AI may reshape the field. Alex also contrasts his custom service with NGC.

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer & Josh Benevento explore virtual coin show resurgence, community engagement, tech's hobby impact, recent acquisitions, market trends, and upcoming events. Join active numismatics growth!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Ancient coins as social media & propaganda. Explore coinage evolution, political messaging, power symbols, minting practicality, counter stamps, divine rights, proto-coinage & early currency. Tune in!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Bernie Maopolski & Dean Kinzer explore ancient coins' history, artistry, propaganda & storytelling power. Dean shares collecting journey, affordability, market insights & emotional history ties. Start collecting!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer, Josh & Isaac dive into shipwreck coins. Explore Atocha wrecks, history, identification, valuation, unique traits & rising values. Essential tips for collectors. Subscribe!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer & Josh Benevento on coin shows, tariffs' market impact, auction highlights, Whatnot sales boom, creative promo tips, investment potential & recent acquisition stories. Subscribe!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer & Joost Van Rossem on ancient coin jewelry. From collecting to custom wearables, preserving coin integrity, historical context, crafting methods & emotional client connections. Explore now!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer & Leo G. from Handheld History on ancient coin evolution, tech impact, dealer challenges, Whatnot streaming, networking, storytelling & adaptability. Build numismatic connections!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer & Kyle Bollen unpack Byzantine coins. Solidus history, gold rarity, investment potential, trophy coins, Sear resources, Constantinople resilience, clipped mints. New to numismatics? Start here!

The Ancient Coin Hour Ep 14: Josh Benevento & Dean Kinzer recap FUN Show & NY International success, rising ancient coin values, history's allure, NYC auditions, record auctions & 2025 national show plans. Subscribe!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Josh Benevento & Dean Kinzer review community-submitted ancient coins. Unpack history, artistry, personal stories, condition diversity & collector preferences. Future numismatics excitement awaits. Subscribe!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer & Joshua Benevento on 2024 milestones, fave coins, upcoming shows. Kyle Ponterio shares countermarks, medieval coins, Stacks Bowers auctions, research & provenance value. Tune in!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean Kinzer & Josh Benevento interview Shanna Schmidt (Numismatica Ars Classica). From ad world to auctions, women in numismatics, literature libraries, Newman Portal, market strategies & PhD plans. Visit shannaschmidt.com!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Vera Liu's journey from corporate marketing to CNG numismatics. First woman guest discusses Tyrant collection, Asia-West markets, women in history, social media promo & generational knowledge sharing.

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean, Josh & Aaron on Harlan J. Berk Ltd (HJB). History from jewelry to ancient coins, buyer bid sales, IAPN standards, ANA shows, pandemic boom, young collectors & top ancient coins. Listen now!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean, Josh & Aaron on Harlan J. Berk Ltd (HJB). From jewelry roots to ancient coins/antiquities, buyer bid sales, IAPN protections, ANA networking, pandemic surge, young collectors & tech future. Listen!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Croton Magna Graecia numismatics, Roman Republic-to-Empire coin transition. Part 2 with Zach Beasley, Heritage Auctions Ancients Director. Explore history! ha.com bellingarestates.com

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean & Josh's coin picks: Augustus Denarius vs Parthians, Khusro II Sassanian ruler's legacy in Iran. Stories behind mints. Part 1: Zach Beasley, Heritage Auctions Ancients Director. Enjoy!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean & Josh share latest finds: Trajan Dupondius legends, rare Troy coins, denomination challenges across eras. Upcoming shows & tips: budget, negotiate, inspect, early birds. Collect smarter!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean & Josh on Judean coins. Significance/values of small bronzes, name mysteries, Porcius Festus prutah, Domitian provincial. Jewish revolts, Roman Judea. Part 2: David Hendin interview.

The Ancient Coin Hour: Dean & Josh on opera/Aida, Ptolemaic bronzes/symbolism, Tarsus Pharnabazus II art, Achaemenid Egypt struggles, want lists. Parts 1-2: David Hendin on Judean coins, ANS, academic-collector ties.

The Ancient Coin Hour: Syracuse bronzes & Gorgon coins (NY Hoard fakes warning). Beginner literature recs, self-education before buys. Part X: Mike Gasvoda, CNG auctions. Audience ideas wanted!

The Ancient Coin Hour: Aspendos wrestlers stater (Triton XXVII $2500), Justinian II Christ coin. Interview: Mike Gasvoda, CNG director on auctions/collecting. Research essentials! cngcoins.com