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  1. Why buy a Coson Gold Stater?

    Why buy a Coson Gold Stater?

    This Beautiful Ancient Coin

     

    If some asks "why buy a Coson Gold Stater" you can answer, because you're looking for remarkable ancient coins. One that is gold and has tremendous value in the ancient coin market place. You can also tell them to just take a look at this beautiful ancient coin. Then show them the Coson Gold Staters in Mint State 4x4 Condition.

     

    Some Coin Highlights

     

    • These coins have a quarter of an ounce of pure gold and were struck around 2,000 years ago.
    • They are certified by NGC, a branch of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation devoted to ancient coins.
    • They are in mint state condition and for under $2,000.

     

    What

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  2. What is a Gold Aureus?

    What is a Gold Aureus?

    A gold coin of ancient Rome

     

    What is a Gold Aureus? The Julius Caesar Gold Aureus was a gold coin of ancient Rome originally valued at 25 pure Silver Denarii. From the 1st century BC to the beginning of the 4th century AD the aureus was commonly struck. It later was replaced by the Solidus. This gold Aureus was struck Caesar during the Roman Republican period under Julius Caesar by Praetor A. Hirtius.

     

    The aureus was heavier than the same size denarius because gold is more dense than silver. Before Julius Caesar became emperor of Rome the gold aureus wasn't very common. It was Caesar's extravagant spending and trying to gain favor with the social elitist that

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  3. How much is a Roman Aureus worth?

    How much is a Roman Aureus worth?

    Ancient coins are beautiful, miniature works of art, and true antiquities. In order to understand how much is a Roman aureus worth, you have to understand that ancient coins are amazingly rare. There is a very limited supply and a growing demand from investors and collectors.

     

    You don't need a fortune to acquire a truly rare and beautiful ancient coin. There are many different types. But, In order to really understand a Roman Aureus' worth you have to know how rare it is. You also have to know what the condition it is in. And, you have to know how many people want to own it.

     

    The 3 basic principles the affect cost of ancient coins

     

    The rarity of a coin is basically determined by these three different principles: 1) How many of a particular coin survived and are still in existence. 2) Whether

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  4. Ancient Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus

    Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus

    The first coins ever made were of a substance called electrum. Ancient Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus could be found occurring naturally along riversides in ancient times. Importantly, electrum contained gold and silver, with trace amounts of copper and other metals. It was bright and had such a white color to it that ancient Greeks who found it called it "white gold." Moreover, there were several types of electrum depending on the amount of gold and the different alloys it contained. Electrum could range in color from a bright white yellow a greenish tone. Adding Cadmium, which is highly toxic, to the gold turned it to a green color. The ancient Lydians who discovered this also realized the health concerns regarding its use.

     

    Cyzicus Electrum Choice Very Fine Stater

     

    An example

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  5. Welcome to our Rare Coins BLOG

    Welcome to our Rare Coins BLOG

    Rare Coins Blog

    Welcome to our new Rare Coins Blog, where you'll embark on a captivating journey through the world of rare coins. We warmly welcome you as we explore this fascinating realm together.

    Since its establishment in 1989, Austin Rare Coins & Bullion has remained at the forefront of the industry. For instance, we specialize in US Rare Coins, Pre-1993 rare coins, Ancient coins, and select World coins, including Spanish Escudos and other coins from the Spanish colonies. Our extensive inventory caters to the specific interests of collectors in these key areas. Additionally, we take tremendous pride in offering a diverse range of rare coins.

    The primary goal of our blog is to highlight and discuss the exceptional inventory we have in these specific categories. Let's begin

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