Ancient Coins

Ancient Coins – Coins, in various forms, have been produced for thousands of years. Ancient coins, such as those produced by the Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines are a wonderful way for you hold a piece of ancient history in your hand. The various designs and motifs on many of these coins are amazing, especially considering they were struck so long ago!

The Ancient Greeks were especially adept at creating fascinating designs, incorporating, nature, deities, and common folk, often struck with impressive detail and relief! The Romans carried fine coin making skills on for many years, yet as the empire grew to it’s massive size, quality and design seemed to regress. A big appeal to collecting Ancient Roman Coins is the rich, and often turbulent history attributed to many of the Caesars!

Get Ancient Coins in San Diego, California!

San Diego Coin is San Diego County’s absolute premier destination if you are looking to either BUY or SELL Ancient Coins, or if you simply want to get an evaluation of coins you may have. Please consider stopping by soon to view our selection and to discuss Ancient Coins from antiquity! Give us a call if you have any questions about our ancient coin collection or your collection!

Ancient Roman Coins

Ancient Gold Coins as an investment into history can provide lasting value for your precious metals collection. These old, rare coins date back to as far as 560 B.C. with gold coins struck for King Croesus of Lydia. Commonly collected gold coins of the ancient world include: Byzantine Empire gold coins (Solidus), Roman Empire gold coins (Aureus and Soidus), Ancient Greek and Persian gold coins (Daric, Stater, Tetradrachm, Hecte), and Medieval gold coins (Various Countries and Varieties). … Read More…

Ancient Greek Coins

Ancient Greek Coins include Hellenic, Hellenistic and city-state coins from across Ancient Greece. Old Greek coins begin in early 6th century B.C. and span roughly 900 years broken into four periods. the Archaic, the Classical, the Hellenistic and the Roman. The ancient money of Greece was minted with gold, silver and bronze. The drachma was one of the world’s earliest coins and are still very collectible. San Diego Coin & Bullion offers Ancient Greek coins for sale and would be happy to discuss your Greek coin collection with you. … Read More…

Ancient Byzantine Coins

Ancient Byzantine Coins include coins from the monetary reform of Anastasius in 491 AD through Constantine XI in 1453 AD. Beginning with Anastasius and including Justinian Dynasty, Heraclean Dynasty, Isaurian Dynasty, Macedonian Dynasty, Comnen Dynasty, Dynasty of the Angeli, Late Crusader Rule, Empire of Nicaea, Empire of Thessalonica, Despotate of Epirus, the Restored Empire and the Empire of Trebizond. San Diego Coin & Bullion has Ancient Byzantian coins and would be happy to discuss your Byzantine coin collection with you. … Read More…

Ancient World Coins

Ancient World Coins include punched, pressed and minted coins from regions other than Greece and Rome. China offers a rich collection of ancient collectible coins. There is a wide variety of coins from various kingdoms and dynasties. Unlike western coinage of the times, these were cast in molds and have circular or square holes in the center. Other interesting coins from the ancient world include the Shekel from ancient Phoenicia and the Middle East of Biblical times, as well as Celtic coins from the Gauls and Britons … Read More…

Ancient Gold Coins

Ancient Silver Coins

Ancient Silver Coins are an interesting way to collect history while adding value to your precious metals portfolio. Dating back to ancient Persia (612 B.C.) and Greece (Silver Drachmas) commonly collected silver coins of the ancient world include: Biblical silver coins (Shekel & Drachma), Roman Republic silver coins (Victoriatus & Denarius), Roman Empire silver coins (Denarious), Ancient Greece silver coins (Stater, Tetradrachm, Hecte), Byzantine Empire silver coins, and Medieval silver coins. … Read More…

Buy Ancient Coins

San Diego Coin and Bullion is a respected leader in Southern California for ancient coins. When you buy these rare, old silver and gold coins you want to know that you’ll deal with trustworthy, knowledgeable professionals. Which is exactly what you’ll find at San Diego Coin and Bullion. We carry coins from ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Empire, the Byzantine Empire and many others. Come visit us and receive the personalized, professional care and attention you deserve. … Read More…

Sell Ancient Coins

San Diego Coin & Bullion is a ready and willing buyer of high quality ancient coins, particularly those that have been NGC certified. If you have a collection of ancient coins that you would like to have an appraisal on or an offer to buy, call 800-700-2646. You can also fill out the form below and give us an idea of what type of ancient coins you have. San Diego Coin & Bullion is a Southern California leader in numismatics and ancient coins. Conveniently located in Kearny Mesa, we’re here to help. … Read More…