Oldetyme Numismatics

01/22/2018

Ptolemy III Second century BC. Struck in Egypt. A nice VF example and one heck of a big coin.

01/21/2018

90% silver half dollars get traded just like silver coins of ancient times for the weight of their precious metal. History does repeat itself.

01/19/2018

1758 Pennsylvania 10 Shilling printed by B Franklin and D Hall. A nice little piece of colonial American history right here.

01/19/2018

I love when the US Mint makes mistakes.

01/17/2018

Just a little gold to brighten up the day.

01/17/2018

Talk about setting some records! WOW!!!!

This Polish Gold 100 Ducats from 1621 just sold at the Classical Numismatic Group NYINC Auction for $2.16 Million (inc Buyers Fee). It is a historical coin and a record price. Congratulations to all parties involved.

At CNG’s Triton XXI auction on January 10, 2018 the finest known of this Polish coin became the highest price to date for the World coin. Through past appearances this coin was sold for $2,160,000

01/16/2018

Who doesn't enjoy a chance at a little free silver?

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This week is our 209th CoinWeek Coin Giveaway and the giveaway coin is a fantastic restrike. We are giving away the following coin to one lucky winner: 2017 Netherlands 1 oz Silver Lion Dollar MS-69 PCGS (FS) Entries into this Contest will be accepted from Sunday January 14th, 2018 until 7:59PM on S...

01/15/2018

Ancient Judea during the time of Christ. Pontius Pilate 26 to 36 AD. Known to Christians for his delivery of Christ to the Crucifixion April 17, 30 AD.

01/15/2018

This morning's journey back in time. Lucius Verus silver denarius 161 to 169 AD.

01/14/2018

Coins and relics go so well together in any display.

01/14/2018

Coins and coffee. The ONLY way to start the day.

01/12/2018

1684 Dutch Lion Dollar.