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September 19, 2026 · 6 min
Celtic (Gaulish) coins: identifying and classifying your collection
Gold staters, potins, a fascinating Celtic style: Gaulish coins follow their own logic. Here is how to identify them, tie them to a people and classify them.
Read the article →September 18, 2026 · 6 min
Storing and preserving ancient coins safely
Cleaning, handling, materials, humidity: an ancient coin can degrade fast if poorly stored. Here are the simple rules to preserve your coins — and their value.
Read the article →September 17, 2026 · 6 min
Valuing an ancient coin
Rarity, condition, patina, provenance: an ancient coin's value is not just its metal. Here are the factors that matter and how to estimate without going wrong.
Read the article →September 16, 2026 · 6 min
Understanding RIC, RPC references and the OCRE database
RIC, RRC/Crawford, RPC, OCRE, CRRO: the vocabulary of numismatic references can be confusing. Here is what each system designates and how to use it to attribute a coin.
Read the article →September 15, 2026 · 7 min
How to identify a Roman coin: obverse, reverse, legend, mint
Portrait, legend, reverse deity, mint mark: a Roman coin reads methodically. Here is how to go from an anonymous piece to a precise attribution.
Read the article →September 14, 2026 · 8 min
Cataloguing an ancient coin collection: the complete guide
A collection without a catalogue is just a pile of coins. Here is a complete method — one record per coin, photos, metrology, references, provenance — to catalogue your ancient coins for the long run.
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