Your oldest coin?
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Quote: theemptytrunkI'm not sure. Maybe it is from Neapolis, ancient Macedonia, nowadays Northern Greece. It shows a Gorgonion, an ancient demon!Quote: james wolfeI think I found your coin. It's Greek and from 350-300 BC. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysia-Parion-Silver-AR-Hemidrachm-Facing-Gorgon-Bull-VF-Authentic-/170844526640?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c7209830I got this, but I forgot how old it is.
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Quote: ShemoSilver coin depicting Demetrius I of Bactria, wearing an elephant scalp, symbol of his conquests in India.This is coin of Demetrius I, founder of the Indo-Greek kingdom (c. 205–171 BC). The Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ – "(of) King Demetrius".Wonderful! King Demetrius
PLEASE add this coin to Database because is not there.
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This is now my oldest coin Edward III 1356-1361 Penny compliments to my very good friend in Russia.
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Quote: tony_k_1965This is now my oldest coin Edward III 1356-1361 Penny compliments to my very good friend in Russia.I bet the value of those are up at the moment !
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Quote: Mark240590I do believe they are m8 especially in this conditionQuote: tony_k_1965This is now my oldest coin Edward III 1356-1361 Penny compliments to my very good friend in Russia.I bet the value of those are up at the moment !
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This is it.
It is a Roman coin from 350-355 AD.
It is a Roman coin from 350-355 AD.
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Just picked this 1730 Half Penny up yesterday at the coin shop.. My newest oldest coin addition.. And it's a clipped planchet 
So many coins... So little time...
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Quote: harry213clipped planchetLOL
Catalogue referee for British, English and Scottish coins.
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Le référent pour des pièces britannique, anglais et écossais.
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Not my oldest but same monarch just picked up a nice 1681 Charles II 1/2 from Hibernia ! I already have England and have the bawbee which was a Scottish 6d but in copper and was worth and English 1/2d. 
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Taxila (Taksasila) ~ 550 BCE
Silver punch marked "bent bar" Satamana. [Broad series] c. 6th cent. BC. West Indus series 11.2g. Size: 5x11x 28 mms.
Reference on my website: http://www.chiefacoins.com/Database/Countries/Taxila.htm
Silver punch marked "bent bar" Satamana. [Broad series] c. 6th cent. BC. West Indus series 11.2g. Size: 5x11x 28 mms.
Reference on my website: http://www.chiefacoins.com/Database/Countries/Taxila.htm
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Quote: Haseeb78Taxila (Taksasila) ~ 550 BCE
Silver punch marked "bent bar" Satamana. [Broad series] c. 6th cent. BC. West Indus series 11.2g. Size: 5x11x 28 mms.
Reference on my website: http://www.chiefacoins.com/Database/Countries/Taxila.htm
You have a nice collection of them, its always nice to see something new to my eyes. Cheers
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Just bought ghostface money around 700-220 BC. That's the only think I know.
Does anyone know more details about these?
Does anyone know more details about these?
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And here I thought my 1808 coins were old. 
Numista referee for the "Viceroyalty of the New Spain" (most of it).
History through coins.
Eli V
History through coins.
Eli V
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Quote: mic-w-nlJust bought ghostface money around 700-220 BC. That's the only think I know.This site seems to be pretty knowledgeable: http://chinesecoins.lyq.dk/Bei/Bei.html
Does anyone know more details about these?
"What we are is not as important as what we aren't"
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Quote: theemptytrunkI am in possession of of the following: Scimitar Money B.C. 580 : Lucky Coin B.C. 680 - 280; a Bua tien B.C.1506 and a Quy tien B.C. 1607. I realize I must have them authenticated but was wondering, if proven authentic, does anyone know what these coins/charms would be worth. All are highly engraved and in excellent condition. Were purchased in Viet Nam in the early 1970's by my grandfather who was an avid Numistmatist. please respond. Thank youQuote: SmartOneKgNow these are old.Yes. Those are cool! I have seen some of those on Ebay from time to time but I'm scared of buying fakes. How can a person tell if knife money are fakes or not?
They're my first B.C. coins, from the Chou dynasty. The one on the top (Scimitar money) was made around 580 B.C. and the bottom (Knife money) was made from 680 B.C. to 280 B.C. I also have Chinese coins from 700 B.C. but they aren't as nice looking as these.
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Quote: lcarter1971You could ask the Certification authority to give you an estimate of their value.Quote: theemptytrunkI am in possession of of the following: Scimitar Money B.C. 580 : Lucky Coin B.C. 680 - 280; a Bua tien B.C.1506 and a Quy tien B.C. 1607. I realize I must have them authenticated but was wondering, if proven authentic, does anyone know what these coins/charms would be worth. All are highly engraved and in excellent condition. Were purchased in Viet Nam in the early 1970's by my grandfather who was an avid Numistmatist. please respond. Thank youQuote: SmartOneKgNow these are old.Yes. Those are cool! I have seen some of those on Ebay from time to time but I'm scared of buying fakes. How can a person tell if knife money are fakes or not?
They're my first B.C. coins, from the Chou dynasty. The one on the top (Scimitar money) was made around 580 B.C. and the bottom (Knife money) was made from 680 B.C. to 280 B.C. I also have Chinese coins from 700 B.C. but they aren't as nice looking as these.
Numista referee for the "Viceroyalty of the New Spain" (most of it).
History through coins.
Eli V
History through coins.
Eli V
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As I only collect GB Farthings and Canadian large cents the oldest coin I have is this 1
Cheers Don
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My oldest is a Zutphen Rijderschelling 1688
-DMK- Just a collector with hoarding tendencies.
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Quote: BarnabusBeen soaking in soap water for 3 months. No idea what else to do to clean them, they literally are -1000 AG condition.Take a pocketknife or other object with a sharp tip and remove the dirt by hand with them.
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The first one is the oldest, the second one is the second oldest. Both from Greece, and before Jesus Christ. And the second one has the obverse struck off center, which is interesting.
Si tu cognes ta tête contre une cruche et que ça sonne creux, ce n'est pas forcément la cruche... lollll mon proverbe préféré !
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Quote: neilithicGood lord, do not use a pocket knife, that will scratch the coin.The tip of it to remove dirt grain by grain...
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Follis - Licinius (Ancient Rome 321-324 AD)
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My oldest coin is Swedish 1 ör from 1637.
I found it by my self with a metaldetctor.
I found it by my self with a metaldetctor.
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Greece-ancient (kingdom of Macedonia) silver tetrobol 430-370 BC
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17th century for me, ancients don't do it for me.
I have another coin which looks Roman but I have failed to be able to identify it so cant say for sure.
I have another coin which looks Roman but I have failed to be able to identify it so cant say for sure.
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My Oldest has changed to
these 2
James 1 1613
and Charles 1 1634
Thanks to FLUKE
these 2
James 1 1613
and Charles 1 1634
Thanks to FLUKE
Cheers Don
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Glad they went to a good home, I certainly didn't appreciate them like they deserved. 
Restoration addict : Verdigris Removal : Zinc White spot removal : Iron Rust Removal : Silver brooch/necklace mount Removal
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Hi all,
My oldest, no ancients, is probably this one, 1250-1300
There https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces72645.html
The father of all hellers.
And with date on, this one, 1518
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces71565.html
Ah no, had forgoten this 1517
Here https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces71661.html
André
My oldest, no ancients, is probably this one, 1250-1300
There https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces72645.html
The father of all hellers.
And with date on, this one, 1518
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces71565.html
Ah no, had forgoten this 1517
Here https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces71661.html
André
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Here is one of my oldest coins in my collection:
Kalinga: Anonymous (ca. 500-400 BCE) AR ½ Karshapana
Obv: Tree, 7-annulet pattern, 4-arm symbol, and elephant facing right
Rev: Blank
Kalinga: Anonymous (ca. 500-400 BCE) AR ½ Karshapana
Obv: Tree, 7-annulet pattern, 4-arm symbol, and elephant facing right
Rev: Blank
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Haven't really focussed on age.
My average coin is from the 1930s, but no ancient or even medieval coins.
It is this 1758 6d, not ancient, but still a 261 year old coin which is amazing in my eyes.
My average coin is from the 1930s, but no ancient or even medieval coins.
It is this 1758 6d, not ancient, but still a 261 year old coin which is amazing in my eyes.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
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I think this is my oldest coin. Cimmerian Bosporos, Pantikapaion Ca 310-304 or 303 BC Æ
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This is my oldest coin with a date:
Ottoman Empire, 886 AH (1481 AD), Adrina mint
Ottoman Empire, 886 AH (1481 AD), Adrina mint
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Things have changed a bit since my last post.
My oldest readable coin is this
A copper radiate of Diocletian from AD 303 and some 1455 years older than the 6 pence.
But I also have this one
This bronze thing showing a god like Hermes or Apollo on one side and horse on another. Could not find it here, but believe it is probably Greek and BC era - assuming its not fake, but this coin looks and feels very old. I am guessing its around 200 - 300BC.
My oldest readable coin is this
A copper radiate of Diocletian from AD 303 and some 1455 years older than the 6 pence.But I also have this one
This bronze thing showing a god like Hermes or Apollo on one side and horse on another. Could not find it here, but believe it is probably Greek and BC era - assuming its not fake, but this coin looks and feels very old. I am guessing its around 200 - 300BC.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
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Quote: "demeykelly"My oldest is a Zutphen Rijderschelling 1688OMG - Thanks, I think I just identified this thing I bought in a collection
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
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Quote: "Moneytane"Found out its Carthaginian and a copper tetra that could date from any time between 400BC and 180BC - It's my only pre Christ coin - so really happy.
But I also have this one
This bronze thing showing a god like Hermes or Apollo on one side and horse on another. Could not find it here, but believe it is probably Greek and BC era - assuming its not fake, but this coin looks and feels very old. I am guessing its around 200 - 300BC.
Especially as 95% of my collection is 1900 or later.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
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A few months ago I got a new number one: Mysia, Kyzikos, Hemiobol, 525 BC - 475 BC.
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Quote: "ngdawa"A few months ago I got a new number one: Mysia, Kyzikos, Hemiobol, 525 BC - 475 BC.Love the detail
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Quote: "BluHawk"Me too! But I wonder what they thought when they combined a boar with a tuna.Quote: "ngdawa"A few months ago I got a new number one: Mysia, Kyzikos, Hemiobol, 525 BC - 475 BC.Love the detail
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These are my oldest ones:
Trias from Syracuse (~400 BC): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces56477.html
Bronze Æ16 from Thrace (~400 BC): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces44535.html
Dichalkon from Arkadia (~370 BC): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces145556.html
Trias from Syracuse (~400 BC): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces56477.html
Bronze Æ16 from Thrace (~400 BC): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces44535.html
Dichalkon from Arkadia (~370 BC): https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces145556.html
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1769 1 soldo from the county of Gorizia.
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