Witness the expansion of Rome's sway over the known world through the powerful images of its emperors and the commemoration of their accomplishments on coins. View the rise of Christianity and the intrigue of the Byzantine empire through the legacy of coinage. Ancient coins are archaeological treasures from the past. They were buried for safekeeping because of their intrinsic wealth and have been slowly uncovered throughout modern history. Despite the losses due to the ravages of time, many high quality ancient coins can still be acquired today at reasonable prices.
Classical coins reflect the artistic, political, religious, and economic climate of their times.
The acquisition of ancient coins is a unique opportunity to collect art which has been appreciated throughout the centuries. The appreciation of the art and history of ancient coins has its roots in antiquity itself. Augustus dispensed Greek coins as gifts on special occasions. The Italian Renaissance witnessed a revival of interest in the classical world and saw the formation of great collections of antiquities and coins. Important coin collections were formed by the Medici family in Florence and the Este family in Milan and most of the European royalty.