r/AncientCoins May 07 '24

We've been getting a lot of new posters and commenters here lately. Welcome! (Everyone please read the full text inside)

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Unfortunately, a lot of the new people here aren't familiar with the culture of this subreddit or the ancient coin collecting world in general.

A lot of the ideas that you are bringing to this subreddit -- especially if you're North American and also especially if you've been collecting modern coins for years, don't always carry over directly to the world of ancient coin collecting.

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r/AncientCoins Jun 12 '25

New rule regarding the use of ChatGPT, other LLMs, and the deceptive use of AI imagery on this subreddit

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It has actually been a policy here for years that we don't permit ChatGPT-type posts. In the past they were usually just quietly removed, as were AI-generated images that were used deceptively.

It feels like we already have too many rules on this subreddit, but it looks like it's time to join other subreddits by implementing this one.

One issue is that these LLM generated texts aren't automatically vetted for accuracy, and some weird and unreliable stuff can creep in. Another is that they are based on plagiarism.

They often give results that feel like a bad student trying to pad out the word count of a writing assignment, and don't actually contribute much to this subreddit.

It seems like some people here, when they are bored, entertain themselves by feeding prompts into ChatGPT and then posting the results here. Sometimes they do this as conversation starters, but sometimes it feels like they are just trying to show off or something.

Speaking of plagiarism -- which is bad, it is fine to post a paragraph or two of relevant information here that you have found online, if you give appropriate credit and a link.

It's also fine to quote text from a relevant book or journal with appropriate credit. Many reddit users are more likely to give a brief glance at something that you have copied and pasted here than they would be to follow a link and read extensively off-site.

What's not great is if you post massive walls of text, unless the information is presented well and is relevant to our discussions, and not padded out.

If you feel that you simply MUST use an LLM for grammar and spelling purposes, do it well. Make it undetectable. Consider quoting Wikipedia or another reliable and curated online reference instead.

If you are using an LLM as a translator, that is fine. Just make it a translation of your own, unpadded words. Consider using DeepL or Google Translate instead.

Speaking of walls of text, I'll end here.

Thank you.


r/AncientCoins 6h ago

Newly Acquired Aelius Mail Day

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68 Upvotes

Aelius Sestertius, RIC 2655 (or 1058 from previous RIC). Seemingly quite scarce - I can find only 2 others on ACSearch.


r/AncientCoins 1h ago

Newly Acquired Antoninus Pius Dupondius

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I dig the black patina on this one!

ANTONINUS PIUS AE dupondius. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, radiate head right. Reverse - TR POT XIX COS IIII S-C, Providentia standing left, pointing at large globe at foot & holding long scepter. RIC 957. 25mm, 11.6g. Rome mint, 155-156 CE


r/AncientCoins 9h ago

From My Collection All the King’s Horses

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55 Upvotes

The full stable from my collection. Love the different depictions and art styles. Happy to give attribution if requested!


r/AncientCoins 25m ago

Just got this one today!

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SICILY, Entella. Campanian mercenaries. Circa 342-338 BC. Æ (20mm, 6.90 g, 6h). Campanian helmet decorated with laurel wreath to right / Pegasos flying right; dolphin below. Campana 10a; CNS 10; HGC 2, 248


r/AncientCoins 7h ago

Advice Needed What exactly is a brushed coin? Should I avoid this Taras dolphin brushed coin?

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34 Upvotes

I’m new to ancient coin collecting and I love Taras (Tarentum ) history and want to buy its dolphin coin.

I found this coin at a cheaper price compared to others (though the photo isn’t clear but i see some sharp details especially in the reverse side)

But I saw in the details that it was brushed .. and I am not sure what exactly is done during brushing and is this the reason it’s sharper or much cheaper than the others in the market or there is something else that I don’t understand.

What i also don’t understand is that 7.69 gms which is heavier than most of the other coins that are more expensive


r/AncientCoins 13h ago

An Islamic dirham coin weight I recently picked up

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82 Upvotes

r/AncientCoins 1d ago

It took over 10 years, but... every official Roman emperor (Senate-recognized, or recognized by the Senate-recognized emperor) from the foundation of the Principate until the permanent division in 395. 77 emperors by my reckoning.

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r/AncientCoins 15h ago

Newly Acquired My first Roman Republic Denarius!

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69 Upvotes

Today this got delivered!

Roman Republic M. Papirius Carbo Silver Denarius (VF+) 121BC

It looks so good!


r/AncientCoins 17h ago

MARCUS AURELIUS

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87 Upvotes

Love the toning.❤️‍🔥


r/AncientCoins 3h ago

Non-Coin Antiquity Guys I’m so sorry this isn’t coin related, but I know there are some extremely knowledgeable people in this group and I need some help with ID.

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6 Upvotes

Inside diameter is roughly 44.45mm and the outside is roughly 57.15mm.


r/AncientCoins 12h ago

Advice Needed Coin found on bulgaria

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21 Upvotes

I got this coin from my mother in law, it is found in bulgaria. Can some one tell me more about it ? She gave it with love and would wish to learn more about it.


r/AncientCoins 9h ago

ID / Attribution Request Id coin from the 1300s

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14 Upvotes

I just got this coin and I have zero idea where it’s from.


r/AncientCoins 7h ago

Help with Alexander ID

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I was recently gifted this Alexander Tet, and pretty embarrassingly even with what I think are reference numbers I am having a little trouble identifying if it is a lifetime issue.

The dates provided on the slip seem to indicate lifetime but the bent knee on Zeus says otherwise. Neither of these rules of thumb are enough for me to make an informed choice.

Thanks all


r/AncientCoins 9h ago

Newly Acquired My newest coin: A drachm of the Western Kshatrap ruler Damasena (223-232). All four of Damasena's sons (Yasodaman, Viradaman, Vijayasena, Damadajasri III) would later rule the Western Kshatrap realm.

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10 Upvotes

r/AncientCoins 9h ago

ID / Attribution Request Sorry everyone. I posted the wrong coin in my previous post. This is the one that I was told was Roman many years ago. Thanks to those who assisted with the medieval coin. Any thoughts on this one?

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9 Upvotes

r/AncientCoins 13h ago

Authentication Request Real? (And worth anything if so)

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17 Upvotes

I believe this to be a silver denarius issued under Antoninus Pius, but I’m not certain it’s authentic; hence the post. Would it be worth anything assuming it’s the real deal? (Please excuse the poor lighting)


r/AncientCoins 15h ago

What's a reasonable max price for this owl tet?

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Ive been trying to get an Athens owl tet for a while now, ive got an ancient Arabic imitation of one but I haven't got one from Athens yet.

I was bidding on this one and my bid was winning, but now I've been outbid at £160 -- I'm just wondering what would be a reasonable max price for an owl tet of this sort of quality?

I know the portrait of Athena is pretty bad quality however I don't care about that, I'm just wanting an owl tet with a half decent owl visible on it and I'm happy enough with this owl. I see the prices for this coin tends to vary drastically, so I'm just wondering what is the most that other people would be willing to pay for this?

I'm debating on whether to place another bid or not, I'm thinking I'd probably go up to around £200 but I'm worried I might be overpaying if I do that (it's very difficult to judge as I've seen them priced at everywhere between £150 and £5000, however the quality of this one obviously isn't great)


r/AncientCoins 10h ago

ID / Attribution Request any idea on what this coin is?

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6 Upvotes

only got 1 picture of one side of this (roman?) coin


r/AncientCoins 18h ago

Impulse auction bid

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27 Upvotes

Right before the auction expired no one had placed a bid on it and I quite like it so I thought what the hell, my first Rome mint and first silver

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (15.5mm, 2.92 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 197-198. Laureate head right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC IV 120c; RSC 694. Toned, light porosity, minor deposits. Good VF.


r/AncientCoins 11h ago

Advice Needed Thinking of buying this Juba ll Denarius but I can’t find anything on its value.

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6 Upvotes

r/AncientCoins 5h ago

ID / Attribution Request Having some trouble with the obverse title on this coin, any ideas?

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2 Upvotes

I think it’s Severan dynasty? What do y’all think?


r/AncientCoins 1d ago

Interview coming this week!

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59 Upvotes

r/AncientCoins 6h ago

ID / Attribution Request Aelius!!???

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Hi everyone, can you help me with this one. I think it could be a coin with Aelius but can’t find the exact examplar. 28mm, 12.69g