Whether you are new to Roman coin collecting or you have an interest in ancient history then you will find Ancient Roman coin collecting an interesting and affordable hobby.
You can find some great bargains on auction sites like ebay at lower prices then elsewhere. This is because most coin dealers usually have higher overhead costs than someone selling on eBay, and hence will have to sell for a bit more to cover the expenses.
Also there is a large and rich diversity of coins to choose from and thousands being sold at any given time at all price ranges. You can find some great deals on ebay. Because ebay is an auction you can win a bid for a low price and re-sell the item at a profit. Also many private collectors will sell on ebay at bargain rates.
Genuine and Fake Roman Coins However some Ancient coins sold on eBay are forgeries and counterfeit copies. Not all counterfiet coins originate from sellers with a lower feedback score or dishonest sellers. Many ancient coins sold on ebay are sold by sellers who are not very knowledgeable of forgeries or who only sell ancient coins occassionally. Some will un-intentionally sell a fake coin believing it to be genuine.
Also not all Counterfeit coins sold on ebay originate from eastern Europe such as Bulgaria. These fake coins can be made anywhere and have been distributed widely.
If you are an experienced coin dealer you may be able to tell the fake coins from the real ones. If you are not then you should consider the following eBay listings tools shown below.
The eBay Seller Check below will tell you about a particulary eBay seller. Their feedback score, rating, date and location registered, whether the seller keeps their feedback private (an indication of someone selling fake items). It will also tell you whether they are on the coin sellers blacklist which contains sellers who have intentionally or un-intentionally sold fake coins on eBay. Please add to the database if you know of any eBay seller who has sold counterfiet coins, not just Ancient coins. I want this site to provide a place where coin buyers can purchase in confidence. Display eBay Listings: 1. Only from trusted sellers (Option 1) 2. Be warned of listings from blacklisted sellers (Option 2). 3. Display listings only from a specific seller (Option 3).
Dont forget to use the search tool to filter your results to specific items.
Ebay Seller Blacklist Check: Check to see if an eBay seller is blacklisted before purchasing: