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Middle
School Latin
Ancient Coin
Identification Sites
Glossary of Coin Terms
A glossary of the commonly encountered terminology associated with the ACE project.
Learn the difference between a patina and a patera! Tell your billion from your billon.
This glossary is very helpful to first year participants.
ACE Anatomy of a Roman Coin (PDF)
This guide dissects a Roman coin bit by bit. It examines obverse and reverse types,
and demonstrates how to dissect inscriptions to decipher their meanings. It also
includes a list of the most common abbreviations, and what they mean.
Anatomy of a Roman Coin
From Calgary Coin in Canada, this site has a marvelous walk-through showing how to decipher obverse & reverse legends.
An Introduction to Roman Provincial Coinage
Most ACE coins are Roman Imperial Coins, but some might be Roman Provincial.
This introduction provides a basic overview of these coins and includes links
to other helpful resources.
Doug Smith's Dirty Dozen
A guide to the 12 most common types found in ACE uncleaned coin lots.
Wildwinds
On-line reference, attribution & valuation.
Many people will need
nothing more than this
site to finish the
attribution of their
coins. Scan the databank
by Emperor, Imperator,
or Sear Reference Number.
TIP: Use the free
Assorted Search Engine
Page.
Elementary Identifier
This guide was put together by ACE Director Souzana Steverding, with help from ACE
Director Scott Uhrick. It covers the basic "anatomy" of a coin as well as the most
common inscriptions, emperors and types of coins found in the typical ACE lot of coins.
Scott's Identifier
This guide was written by ACE director Scott Uhrick and covers the most common types
of coins found in ACE coin lots. It features pictures of the common obverse and reverse
images and legends.
Beast Coins: Ancient Deities and Personifications
Ancient Roman deities & personifications of virtues used on Roman coins.
FORUM Ancient Coins
A lot of information for attributing your coin.
Byzantine 101
This is an excellent article written by ACE Director Mark Lehman. It covers the
basics of Byzantine coinage with links to coin pictures.
Early Medieval and Byzantine Civilization
Good historical timelines of rulers and information on ancient currency.
An On-line Encyclopedia of Roman Rulers and their Families
Learn about the men behind the coins.
Dirty Old Coins
List of emperors linked
to pictures of the coins attributed to them
plus a helpful Roman timeline, and more.
Common Legend Abbreviations on Roman Coins
A good site touching on the more common abbreviations and their meanings by one of the most
recognized names in ancient coins- author David Sear. Also see his glossary of coin terms.
Common Roman Reverse Inscriptions with Translations
Extensive list of all those abbreviations and what they mean.
Abbreviations on Roman Imperial Coins
Helpful explanations of some common abbreviations.
Jancek's Obverse Legend Search Engine
An excellent way to attribute your coins using any visable obverse (front) legends.
AncientCoins.biz
Greek & Roman provincial coin identification and many other interesting things.
Automated ACE Coin ID Form
If you have looked through all the other guides and still need some help,
use this form to post your request to the ACE ID help list. The experts on
the list stand ready to assist you. Please try to do as much of the
attributing as you can before asking for help. The experts are here to
help you, not do your work for you!
Roman Mints
An alphabetical listing of mint abbreviations with both ancient and modern place names.
Map of Roman Mints
Found your mint? Want to know where it was located? Here is a map.
Coin Images
Here is a list of links to dealers and collectors who have generously
allowed ACE participants to use images of their coins for use in ACE projects.
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