Hello I recently had a ancient coin authenticated as genuine by NGC and David R. Sear, but I’ve heard people tell me that they don’t guarantee authenticity and that I shouldn’t take their final word as being true. If that’s the case who’s word should I take on knowing whether my coin is authentically ancient or not?
That is an excellent question. I did some digging and found this on the NGC website: "Authenticity - NGC Ancients will only grade coins that it believes to be genuine. Authenticity and attribution represent the opinion of NGC Ancients and are not guaranteed, nor is any guarantee implied. Please see the NGC Ancients Coin Grading Guarantee for complete information." I must say I was surprised to see this yet, if their experts have authenticated the coin, I would feel good about it and I would think most collectors would also. Glad you pointed this out. I am pinning your comment. 👍
Yes. Lots of information out there and ancient coins is such a vast area of numismatics. If I buy anything more, it would be a first century Roman coin.
Yeah, i just wished i lived somewhere where i could metal detect for them. Since im in Minnesota the best i can find is 1909 indian head cents, nothing older unless im trying to buy
Galba,Otho and Vitellius were the 3 emperors prior to Vespasian with Vitellius being murdered by Vespasian's army so he could become emperor. He and his 2 sons were part of the Flavian dynasty.He was part of Nero' inner circle, but stayed neutral for the most part.Vespasian was a good military leader and his army loved him.He would rule for 27 years and die of natural causes, unlike most Roman emperors
Hello I recently had a ancient coin authenticated as genuine by NGC and David R. Sear, but I’ve heard people tell me that they don’t guarantee authenticity and that I shouldn’t take their final word as being true. If that’s the case who’s word should I take on knowing whether my coin is authentically ancient or not?
That is an excellent question. I did some digging and found this on the NGC website: "Authenticity - NGC Ancients will only grade coins that it believes to be genuine. Authenticity and attribution represent the opinion of NGC Ancients and are not guaranteed, nor is any guarantee implied. Please see the NGC Ancients Coin Grading Guarantee for complete information."
I must say I was surprised to see this yet, if their experts have authenticated the coin, I would feel good about it and I would think most collectors would also. Glad you pointed this out. I am pinning your comment. 👍
It is cool to see that history today. Those coins are all gems..Thanks for sharing...
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Very interesting. Love the history. Nice detail on last coin.
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Awesome history there. I would like to get a few Roman coins. So much to choose from, and like you mentioned, often not expensive. 👍👍
Yes, very cheap when one considers the history behind them. It still rattles my mind when I think about people in togas using these coins!
Nice pickups on those thank you for sharing all the best!
Thanks for watching! 😃
Great history lesson Ontario!!
I have much much to learn when it comes to ancient coins
You and me both! 😎👍 I still can't believe that I can hold a 2,000 year old coin in my hand!
Very nice ancients, and thanks for sharing ! Btw did u get the NGC email about them certifying the 3rd known Gold Aureus of Brutus "Eid Mar" coin? WOW
No, I did not. WOW! That is awesome. 😀👍
Those are some lovely coins. I still haven't picked up any ancients yet, though I've just started poking around a bit in the literature.
Yes. Lots of information out there and ancient coins is such a vast area of numismatics. If I buy anything more, it would be a first century Roman coin.
HI ONTARIO!!:). IT WAS NICE TO SEE THOSE ANCIENT COINS... THANKS FOR SHARING AND HAVE A NICE DAY:)
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks, you too! 😀
Awesome coins my friend. I have never owned an ancient coin.
I enjoy them. I think about all the history they represent. Thanks, my friend!
These are some nice ones.
Nice.
That Galba Tetradrachm is lovely! This is a pretty uncommon emperor!
Yes. I was lucky to run across this one. Thanks for watching! 😀
I just got my first Ancient!!! A 165 ad, its a Antoninus Pius coin!!! so exited! my collection is growing!!!
Congrats! It is so much fun. Hard to believe that we can hold something that old in our hands ! Thanks!
Yeah, i just wished i lived somewhere where i could metal detect for them. Since im in Minnesota the best i can find is 1909 indian head cents, nothing older unless im trying to buy
Awesome coins man, still trying to learn about ancients myself
You and me both! Ancients are a deep rabbit hole! Thanks for watching! 😀👍
Galba,Otho and Vitellius were the 3 emperors prior to Vespasian with Vitellius being murdered by Vespasian's army so he could become emperor. He and his 2 sons were part of the Flavian dynasty.He was part of Nero' inner circle, but stayed neutral for the most part.Vespasian was a good military leader and his army loved him.He would rule for 27 years and die of natural causes, unlike most Roman emperors
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! 😀