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In all cases, the coins on the website are the coins you will receive. In the rare event that a coin we have on our website sells twice before we have time to take it off of the site the first order will receive the coin. If we have another coin of that same type we will email a picture of that coin to the second buyer giving them the option of purchasing that coin instead. If a payment has been made by the second buyer and they do not want the replacement coin, or one is not available, we will refund their money in full.
Who Are You?
We are the McIntyre’s: James, Amie, and Sue. James and Amie live in Magnolia, Texas and have two children. James works for a chemical company and Amie is a stay at home mom. Sue lives in Arkansas and is James’s mother and works at a lumber company. We run a Christian business and believe in treating everyone fairly and honestly (see our testimonials). We can be reached via email and encourage you to offer suggestions and ask questions. Our desire is to have you hold in your hand coins that are from 1700 to 2000 years old and when you purchase our un-cleaned coins and because you never know what’s under all that dirt, you will be the first person to see coins that haven’t been seen by any other person for thousands of years. Check out our for-sale page and consider buying some coins. We look forward to hearing from you.
Are these Roman and Biblical Coins Authentic?
Absolutely! These coins are actual man-made coins, most of which are over 1,700 years old. There are some Byzantine’s which can be as late as sixth century AD, and there are also some Greeks which can be from over 300 BC.
Where do Roman Coins come from?
They come from Europe. There were no banks during Roman times. People would hoard their money and bury it in the ground or hide it in caves. They would then go off to battle, or forget where they put it, or get killed on the road by thieves for not having any money on them. The coins sat there for hundreds of years until they were then found, divided up, and sold to coin dealers…like me.
How Old Are These Coins?
Most are 1,700 Years old or more.
What are Roman Coins made of?
Bronze, copper, silver, gold, and electrum mostly. More than likely you will not find any gold coins in these lots. I’ve never found one and I buy thousands. People who say that you will find gold are lying and that’s not a very nice way to do business. You can find silver coins, although these are fairly rare, and you may find coins that show “silvering” which is basically a bronze coins with a wash of silver.
How Do I Clean Roman Coins?
Look at my cleaning instructions, and if you find something new, let me know.
Now that I’ve Cleaned this Coin How Do I Identify it?
Look at my “How to Identify and Attribute Your Roman Coins” page.
What are Roman Coins Worth?
Uncleaned, mine are worth $2.00. Please buy some. 8) Cleaned, it depends on a variety of factors the most important one of which is condition. Rarity is also very important. There are some great books to help you decide how to grade your coins once cleaned, and decide what they are worth. I’ll be adding these to my ID section before long.
What is your Shipping Policy?
Depends on where you are…take a look.
What is your Return Policy?
Depends on where you are…take a look.
How can you sell the uncleaned coins so cheap?
I buy in bulk, and they are uncleaned. Many dealers sell these same coins for $2.50 each, but I feel that it is more important to spread the hobby than make a killing. In short, my profit margin is thin, and I buy HUGE lots.
Do you accept Credit Cards?
Yes and No. I accept all major credit cards through PayPal. I do not have a merchant account to directly accept credit cards, so you have to register with PayPal, but this only takes a minute and is safe. You don’t want to be giving your credit card info out to all the small stores on the Internet anyway. PayPal handles millions of transactions and is very safe.
Do I have to Register on PayPal to Pay you?
No, only if you are paying with a credit card. If you would like to purchase coins with a check or money order, then send me an email and I will send you the total along with my address.
Any more questions? email me
Every Roman Coin Collector should have the The Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins, David Van Meter, Ph.D. This book is the best, and for the small-time collector, the only reference you will need on Roman Coins. We have a limited number of copies available. Email to purchase your copy for only $34.00 (plus $4.95 S&H).OUT OF STOCK or Fill in our Order Form To Receive an Email Invoice
Orders Outside United States Click here or Fill in our Order Form To Receive an Email Invoice
This is a terrific book! It features
This is a must have for any collector. Until it was reprinted, copies of this book were selling for $100. The biographies are very informative. The book is very approachable, and is an excellent resource for the beginning collector. If you buy only one coin book, it should be this one.
Cleaning your Uncleaned Roman Coins
Have a tip for cleaning not included here? I want this to be the most
comprehensive cleaning section on the web!
Email it to me and I’ll put it in.
Cleaning your coins can be fun and exciting, and can also be about the most
frustrating thing on the planet! These instructions will help you along the way.
I’m starting with all of the techniques that I know and together we will build the
best list of cleaning techniques available on the web! There is no one ‘right’
method for cleaning coins. What works for one coin may be an absolute disaster
for another. The best solution seems to be a combination of methods and
experience. Experiment to find the combinations that work right for you.
The best tool is patience.
Basics
Many of the ancient coins have a patina, which is a colored layer (usually green,
red, brown, or black) that builds up on the coin over the centuries, you want to
remove the dirt from the coin and not the patina. That is the correct way to do
it. If you use a technique that removes the patina, you decrease the coin’s
value and you risk damaging the coin. Your objective when cleaning coins should
be just to remove any dirt and incrustation that obscures the coins design and
not to return them to the way they looked when they were first minted. Don’t
clean them down to the bare metal. Ancient silver coins can also have a form
of patina on them, but we call that Toning. Toning can range from a very light to
a very dark grey. A properly toned silver coin can be very pleasing to look at,
as opposed to the bright silver coins that are so common today. So please,
if you have a toned silver coin let it be.
Many of the techniques here will remove the patina. I will try to indicate when
that is the case.
Tools of the Trade
The most common tools and ingredients are:
Olive Oil |
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Toothbrush |
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Baking Soda |
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Magnifying or Jewelers Glass |
Commence Cleaning
There is some consensus on what the normal way to clean a coin is:
A good first step is to wash the coin with water and dish soap. This will get
the surface dirt off. Then scrub with the toothbrush, maybe applying a little
baking soda to the coin as you scrub. Soak it in Olive Oil overnight, and
then repeat. And repeat…and repeat…and, well you get the picture.
This process can take days, weeks, or even months. Use the toothpick
to get dirt out between the letters. I find that valve oil, instead of olive
oil will work a little faster. Valve Oil will not darken the patina like olive
oil will either.It is only good if you are leaving the patina in tact, as valve
oil on the bare metal can leave some pretty funky colors. You can find
valve oil in any musical instrument shop.This is the only way of cleaning
the coins that I know of that leaves the patinas in tact for sure. The most
important ingredient is PATIENCE!
Slow and Steady may win the Race, but I want to see my coins!!!
Now for all of us who are doing this for fun, here are some of the ways to
clean them up a little faster and have the result be a beautiful
coin that you can attribute and display.
A metal pick can be a life-saver. Careful not to scratch the metal.
A dental pick works great, but even a push pin makes for a good scraper and
digger.
A Shocking Development
There is also a fast way of cleaning coins. Through electrolysis you can
quickly remove the dirt from a coin and have a nice looking coin within a
day or two. To build an electrolysis machine you will need an AC adapter,
a stainless steel spoon, salt or baking soda, a bowl, and alligator clips.
Cut the end off the cord of the AC adapter. Separate the wires. Strip some
of the shielding away from the wires and wrap the wires, each around
the end of an alligator clip. Then fill a plastic or glass bowl with water and
put in about ¼ cup of salt or baking soda (baking soda is more gentle).
Stir, then attach one of the alligator clips to the spoon, and put the spoon
in the water. The alligator clip attached to the spoon should not be in the
water. Bending the spoon helps. (Careful as bending and using spoons
and bowls can cause adverse reactions from spouse). Then put the
other alligator clip in the water. Plug it in and observe which one fizzes.
Then unplug it. If the spoon fizzed, then detach the alligator clip and put
the other one on the spoon. The fizzing end should attach to the coin.
Then attach the coin and put them in the water. Plug it in again, and
watch the dirt fly off. Before long a layer of dirt and metal will form on
the surface of the water. You will need to change the water whenever this
gets thick as it can be corrosive. I find that 20 minutes works for me, but
that may vary with the coin, the amount of water and the amount of salt.
More salt means it works faster. BE CAREFUL!! I’ll try to have pics before long.
You can get a nasty shock if you aren’t careful. Don’t go touching the water
or the spoon, without unplugging it. After each 20 minute treatment take
it out and scrub it with a toothbrush and rub it on the towel. I find that
dabs of the valve oil works well for this part. Then just repeat until you
have a nice coin. Now this usually destroys the patina which greatly reduces
its resale value, and also removes a small layer of metal, which, if there
wasn’t much on the coin before, there certainly won’t be now, but it leaves
you with a beautiful coin when done properly.
Tips from customers:
For what it’s worth, I bought the cleaner at JC Penney for $18.99. I know
it’s a terrible thing to do, but I’m going to dip the coins in CLR tomorrow
to strip away much of the patina. My daughter has show-and-tell Monday
and wanted to take “shiny” coins.
John – Mesa, AZ
Instead of a toothbrush, I found that a bristle brush from a .22 cal rifle
cleaning kit did a great job of removing some of the more stubborn dirt.
Not the brass tip, mind you, but the black bristle tip. Should be able to
find them in any sporting goods store.
Bill – New Jersey
I have had very good luck with using Calgon water softener that I bought
at the supermarket (in the laundry detergent section). After every soak
in olive oil, I clean off the oil with warm distilled water and a little soap.
Then I add one tablespoon of Calgon to a cup of distilled water, mix it in
a small tuperware style container and shake for 10 seconds. Immediately,
layers of dirt fall off and soften it so it can be more readily picked off.
Dale
Toothpicks are a little fragile and too small to get leverage. If you get the
right type wooden chop sticks and sharpen it (not all woodchop sticks
easily sharpen to a fine point, so try several brands) with an electric pencil
sharpener, you get a nice tool to use and it can be resharpened.
Dale
TOILET BOWL CLEANER! Lol. then a soaking in calgon and Joy detergent,
then a good cleaning with a brass brush. they come out beautiful Only
leave them in the the cleaner for 10-15 minutes.
Lolly2 –
NOTE FROM ROMANCOINS.NET
It appears that this method strips the patina.
However, if you are in it for the fun…so what.
I have a cleaning tip for you, It works great the best so far when
it comes to soaking compounds:
The carpet cleaning fluid that comes with “The Rug Doctor” carpet
cleaning machine you can rent from Supermarkets. Just soak the coins
full strength for 1 day at a time…You will be amazed!!!
Chris
NOTE FROM www.romancoins.net
This one looks like it leaves the patina intact.
Roman Coin Kits and Gifts
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Framed Roman Artifacts
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Framed Roman ArtifactItem Number: F3 Socketed Barbed Javelin Head – Legionare Weapon Roman Empire – 1st – 3rd Century Material – Iron Length – 9.3cm Excavated – Balkins
This is a barbed throwing javelin head. It would have been employed on a long shaft and carried by infantry. As advancing infantry would approach the enemy, javelin with these barbed projectiles would be hurled at the opposing army. Large barbed design would have been employed against enemies of light or no armor with devastating results. Wide slashing head features two elongate barbs that would make it impossible to remove without severe wound damage. Twisted wrought neck design provided added strength upon impact. SOLD Shipping & Handling – $11.00 US Only (Includes Insurance) |
Roman/Byzantine Artifacts
Two thousand years ago, the world was ruled by Rome, one in every four
people on earth lived and died under Roman law.
The Roman Period generally dates from around 200 BC to 476 AD, and is divided into the Republican era and the Imperial era which can be dated from 27 BC when Octavian (the great-nephew of Julius Caesar) was given the title “Augustus” by the Roman Senate.
The Romans were superb engineers and builders. Roman artifacts appearing on the market today have a wide variety of geographic provenances, from Western Russia to Northern Africa to Great Britain and Scotland to Northern Europe.
Following are a few of the items currently available from Romancoins.net.
Roman/Byzantine Amulets-Pendants-Dress Decorations-Crosses-Hair Pins
Roman dress differed from one class to another. The tunic was worn by plebians (common people), herdsmen and slaves was made from a coarse dark material. The tunic worn by patricians was made from white wool or linen. Magistrates wore the tunic augusticlavia, and senators wore a tunic with broad strips, tunica laticlavia. Military tunics were shorter than those worn by civilians.
Rings were the only kind of jewelry worn by a Roman citizen, and good taste limited him to a single ring. The ring often had a precious stone and made still valuable by the carving of the gem. The original ring was made of iron. Until late in the Empire, iron rings were generally worn, even when a gold ring was no longer the special privilege of a knight, but merely the badge of freedom. Usually these were seal rings used for ornaments. Such a ring was a device, which the wearer pressed into melted wax when he wished to acknowledge some document as his own or to seal a cabinet or chest.
Of course there were men who violated good taste in the matter of jewelry, as well as their choice of clothes and their hair and beards. It was not surprising to hear of a man with sixteen rings on a hand or six on a finger. One of Martial’s acquaintances had a ring so large that he was advised by the poet to wear it on his leg. More surprising is the ring was often worn on the joint of the finger for easy use of the seal.
Women wore a tunica which was adapted from the Greek chiton. The tunica was usually knee-length. Over this the women wore a stola which was a full length from neck to ankle, high- waisted and fastened at the shoulders with clasps. The stola was usually either white, brown or grey, though some were brightly colored with vegetable dyes. A shawl, called a palla, was worn wrapped around the shoulders and arm, or could be draped over the head. Cloaks were worn to keep warm.
Roman women were passionately fond of jewelry and great sums were spent on rings, brooches, pins, jeweled buttons, and coronets. From the earliest times, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants were worn by all that could afford them. Some had precious stones but goldsmiths made beautiful and elaborate pieces without jewels.
Most of the precious stones we have, except diamonds, could be found in the jewel box of woman of wealth. Pearls seem to have been favorites.
The Christian jewelry of the ancient world always reflected the humility that Christ preached. Stunning bejeweled adornments were left to the high priests only while performing rituals. The Christian jewelry worn by all believers in antiquity was that of very crude and simplistic design, only very rarely in precious metal. The crosses of the Byzantine Period were predominantly bronze and sometimes lead. The art style was highly stylized, typical for the Byzantine culture. Depictions of Christ and Mary most often appear in the imagery on the Christian jewelry and coinage. Since many of the Byzantine coins had religious inscriptions and images of Jesus and occasionally Mary, coins are sometimes found with holes punched through them having been used as a pendant in ancient times by an early believer.
Fibula’s
Fibula Brooches have been used as clothing fasteners throughout history. They were especially popular with the Celts, but were also used by the Greeks, Romans, Saxons, and Vikings, to name a few. The earliest examples are found in the Mediterranean and Middle East, and date from 800 BC and earlier. Their use continues today, in the form of the modern safety pin.
Fibulas were often worn in pairs to secure a dress or cape at the shoulders, often connected by a chain. A single fibulas can also be used to secure a wrap or shawl at one shoulder, or decoratively on a jacket or sweater, or at the bottom of a kilt.
Item Number F-55
Roman Bronze Fibula Bronze cross-bow fibula, early type. High arched bow with long catch-plate and one knob. The pin is present. Dark green patina. Measures 7.2cm long. Found in the Balkans. 3rd – 4th c. AD. $95.00 |
Item Number F-301
Roman Bronze Dolphin Fibula
Bronze Dolphin Shape fibula.. Olive green patina. Measures 3.5cm long. 1st – 3rd c. AD. $45.00 |
Item Number F-57
Roman Bronze Fibula Bronze cross-bow fibula. High arched bow with short catch-plate and three knobs. The pin is missing. Dark green patina. Measures 5.7cm long. Found in the Balkans. 4th – 5th c. AD. SOLD |
Item Number F-302
Roman Bronze Fibula Roman Bronze Fibula 6.7 cm C1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $68.00 |
Item Number F-41
Roman Bronze Kraftig Profilierte Fibula
Roman Empire – Nice!!! 6.8cm 1-3 Century Found In Balkans – Pin Intact SOLD |
Item Number F-42
Roman Bronze Kraftig Fibula
4.8 cm 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina. $57.00 |
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Item Number F-305
Roman Bronze Fibula
Roman Bronze Fibula 5.4 cm C 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $38.00 |
Item Number F-18
Roman Bronze Spring Knee Fibula 31mm. 6.5g Intact Found: Balkins – Circa 1-3AD SOLD
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Item Number F-20
Roman Bronze Fibula Body Length: 45mm – Missing Pin Circa 1-200AD $28.00 |
Item Number F-40
Roman Bronze Knee Fibula . Roman Bronze Knee Fibula 3.5 cm Long – C 2-3 Century Dk Green Patina Pin Missing $32.00 |
Item Number F-307
Roman Bronze Fibula Roman Bronze Fibula 5.0 cm C 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $88.00 |
Item Number F-308
Roman Bronze Dolphin Fibula Bronze Dolphin Fibula 3.5 cm C 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $38.00
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Item Number F-309
Roman Bronze Fibula Roman Bronze Fibula 5.4 cm C 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $43.00 |
Item Number F-310
Roman Bronze Dolphin Fibula Roman Bronze Dolphin Fibula 3.7 cm C 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $48.00 |
Item Number F-311
Roman Bronze Fibula Roman Bronze Fibula 5.0 cm C 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $54.00 |
Item Number F-312
Roman Bronze Trumpet Fibula Roman Bronze Trumpet Fibula 5.5 cm C 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina SOLD |
Item Number F-313
Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula Roman Crossbow Bronze Fibula 6.5 cm 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina Pin Missing $65.00 |
Item Number F-314
Roman Bronze Crossbow Fibula Roman Crossbow Bronze Fibula 6.1 cm 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $95.00 |
Item Number F-315
Roman Bronze Dolphin Fibula Roman Bronze Dolphin Fibula 3.1 cm 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina SOLD |
Item Number F-316
Roman Bronze Fibula Roman Bronze Fibula 2.6 cm 1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $65.00 |
Item Number F-317
Roman Bronze Fibula Roman Bronze Fibula 3.5 cm C1-3 Century Dk Green Patina $38.00 |