Byzantine Empire Gold Solidus
The Roman Empire began fragmenting in the 5th century AD. However, as the Western Empire fell in c. 376-476, the Eastern Roman Empire began to thrive. The name Byzantine Empire, or Byzantium became more popular than…
Macedonian Empire Gold Stater
Various regions of ancient Greece utilized Staters as coinage. Importantly, in the beginning most of them were made of silver. However, it was ancient Macedonian Empire that first started using Gold Staters. The best known…
The First Silver Coins ever Struck
This is the first silver coins ever struck! It dates back over 2,500 years to modern-day Turkey. King Croesus of Lydia was the first person to issue a bi-metallic coinage system. In addition, it was meant…
What is the largest ancient gold coin?
Many customers ask us, “What is the largest ancient gold coin?” We tell them, you’ve come to the right place! Only one ancient gold coin struck holds that title. The Gold Octodrachm was by far the…
Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales
Rare Spanish silver called 4 Reales are coins that we’ve never seen before. Moreover, certainly not in such high of a grade. These coins were struck by Ferdinand and Isabella. The two who reigned over…
Welcome to our new Rare Coins BLOG
You’ve come to the right place to learn all about rare coins. We want to Welcome to our new Rare Coins Blog. Since 1989 Austin Rare Coins & Bullion has been an industry leader in…