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Identification
Our guides and articles about identification.
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.
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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.
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