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Aeratus Ancient Coins and Antiquities: William Peters USA Ancient coins and antiquities for sale.
Akropolis Ancient Coins: Peter Burbules USA Ancient coins for sale.
Ancient Artifacts and Treasures: John McIntosh USA Ancient coins, artifacts and fossils/rocks/minerals for sale.
Ancient Coins & Artefacts: Travis Bryson Great Britain Coins, artifacts and shipwreck items for sale.
Ancient Imports: Marc Breitsprecher Grand Marais, MN - USA Ancient coins for sale.
Ancient Impressions: Norman R. Ray Ancient Greek through Byzantine coins for sale.
Antiqua Inc. High-end ancient coins for sale.
Athina S. A. Numismatics Switzerland High end ancient coins for auction.
Barry & Darling Ancient Coins: Kevin Barry Ancient coins for sale. Also, list moderator for Moneta-L and ACM-L on yahoogroups.com
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.: Harlan Berk Chicago, IL - USA High end ancient, world and U.S. coins for sale. Also sells books and antiquities.
Byzantium Ancient Coins: Dr. Paul J. Landsberg Ancient coins for sale.
Calgary Coin & Antique Gallery: Robert Kokotailo Ancient coins from many cultures for sale.
Cayon Jano Spain Ancient and Spanish coins for sale.
Cederlind, Tom Ancient coins and antiquities for sale and auction.
Chi Rho Coins: Tom Wood Ancient coins for sale.
Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. High end ancient coins for sale.
Colosseum Coin Exchange Ancient coins and antiquities from various cultures for sale.
Compressore: Germany Ancient coins for sale.
Copper Penny: Wayne Hardenberg Ancient and U.S. coins for sale.
Kenneth W. Dorney, Classical Numismatist Ancient coins and antiquities for sale.
Early World Coins Ancient and medieval coins for sale.
Jean Elsen s. a. Brussels, Belgium High end ancient coins for sale and auction.
Forvm Ancient Coins: Joe Sermarini Ancient coins for sale.
Galata Coins: Paul Withers Ancient coins and books for sale.
A. G. and S. Gillis: Andrew G. Gillis Ancient coins and antiquities for sale.
Holt, Walter C. Australia Ancient coins for sale and auction. Walter also posts wonderful quizzes on his site to challenge you to determine whose portrait is shown. Give it a try!
JAC Coins: Jeff Clark Ancient coins for sale.
JWS Coins: Joshua Severson Ancient coins for sale.
Jencek's Ancient Coins & Antiquities: John Jencek Ancient coins and artifacts for sale. John also has a listing of 1000 obverse legends for Roman coins to help with attribution.
Jim's Ancient Coin Gallery: Ancient coins for sale.
Jonathan K. Kern Company: Jonathan Kern High end coins for sale.
Kovacs, Frank L. Ancient coins and antiquities for sale and auction.
Kuzmenko, Oleg Nice Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins for sale including a neat selection of Bosporus and Pantikapaion pieces.
Lilly, Robert G. Ancient and medieval coins for sale.
London Coin Galleries Individual top grade denarii and some lots of ancients for sale.
Alex G. Malloy, Inc: Alex G. Malloy Ancient and medieval coins and antiquities for sale and auction.
Malter Galleries: Joe Malter Ancient coins and antiquities for sale and auction.
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals: Dmitry Markov Ancient coins from various cultures for auction and sale.
Melqart Ancient and Medeival Coins Ancient coins and artifacts for sale.
Museum Surplus: Ken Martins Ancient coins and antiquities for sale.
Arthur E. Noot Numismatics: Art Noot Ancient coins for sale.
Numismatik Lanz Munchen: Hermann Lanz Auction house devoted to rare coins and medals.
Numistory.com Ancient coins for sale.
Olympus Classical Arts: Richard G. McAlee Ancient coins and antiquities for sale and auction.
Oslo Mynthandel: Nettbutikk Oslo, Norway Ancient and world coins for sale
Edgar L. Owen, Ltd.: Edgar L. Owen Antiquities, ancient coins, world and fine art for sale and auction.
Pegasi Numismatics Just about everything for the ancient numismatist.
Pieces of Time Ancient Coins: Thom Bray Ancient coins for sale.
H. D. Rauch GmbH Vienna, Austria High end ancient and world coins for auction.
Remnants of Time: James J. Lomiento Jr. Ancient coins for sale.
Robinson, Frank S. Ancient and world coins for sale and auction.
Roervik, Stein Ancient coins for sale.
Rusty Pennies: Alexander Basok Ancient and world coins for sale and auction.
Samus Numismatics, LLC Ancient coins for sale.
Wayne G. Sayles, Antiquarian: Wayne G. Sayles Ancient coins for sale.
Silenos Coins and Antiquities Ancient coins and artifacts for sale.
R. M. Smythe & Co., Inc. U.S. and ancient coins for auction and sale.
Swan Ancient Coins: Manfred Swan Ancient coins for sale.
Time Machine: Mark Reid Ancient, medieval and world coins for sale.
Topcoins:  Michael Moriarty Ancient, medieval, US and world coins and currency for sale.
Trajan Coins and Antiquities: Matt Sersch Ancient coins for sale.
Twelve Caesars: Bill Puetz San Antonio, TX - USA Ancient coins for sale and web site hosting. Creator of the Ancient Assistant software for on-line auctions.
Vosper, Mike R. Ancient Celtic, Roman and hammered coin specialist.
Edward J. Waddell, Ltd.: Edward Waddell Ancient coins, books and supplies for sale and auction.
Wolf and Twins Antique Coins: Len Spevack Ancient coins, antiques and books for sale and auction.
COIN DEALERS, WORLD
Austria Mint Link to the Austrian Mint.
Berman, Allen G. Ancient, medieval and world coins for sale. Also, look at my bear collection to see a piece he did for his wedding. Why didn't I think of doing that?
Gatewest Coin LTD. World and ancient coins for sale.
Phoenix Enterprises: Larry Van Huss
World coins for sale.
Pobjoy Mint Commemorative coin issues from around the world.
Steinberg's: Michael Sottini World gold coins for sale.
UNCLEANED ANCIENT COINS
Uncleaned Coins For Schools: Mike Dalka Mike created this program to promote Ancient History in schools by organizing donations for contests in which students go head to head in a contest for best cleaning of ancient coins.
ATTRIBUTION TOOLS
ANS Database
This is a good place to go if you have a coin with a legend, but don't know anything about it.
Ancient Coins and Modern Fakes: Dennis Kroh Dennis describes coin attributes and other general characteristics to look for when trying to authenticate ancient coins.
Ancient Impressions Attribution: Norman R. Ray Norman has numerous tools on his site to help with attributions.
c-net Internet Coin Project: Tony Bergantino Tony has listed some corrections (Corrigenda) to RIC, Sear and Van Meter references.
Captain's Roman Coin Software: Hannes Austria The Captain has created some nice tools to help with Roman Imperial and Republican coins.
Coins of Antiquity and Numismatic Services: Rob Golan Ancient coin services for hire.
I-Numis: J. Mairat and S. Sombart On-line books and articles.
Magna Graecia Coins Database: Map with areas to click to get history.
Numus: Tom Schroer Tom has written a software tool that is a must for the collector of Roman Imperial Coins. Check out his site for some examples. I use it and don't know how I managed my collection without it in the past. Especially useful is the query function on exergual and field marks.
The Roman Coin Compendium: Manfred Swan I have not had a chance to try this out, but it sounded pretty cool.
The Seleukid Empire: Oliver D. Hoover An online sourcebook for the history, numismatics, epigraphy, art and archaeology of the Seleukid Empire.
Doug Smith's Ancient Greek and Roman Coins: Doug Smith or
Doug Smith's Coin View: Doug Smith
What doesn't Doug cover? Here you will find information on forgeries, ancient economy, grading, choosing a specialty...with a great source like this, why shop anywhere else!
Virtual Catalog of Roman Coins: Robert W. Cape Jr. Roman coin research database.
WildWinds DataBank of Ancient Coins: Dave Surber Dave has gathered more auction and sale information than you can shake a stick at and provides vital searching capabilities as well.
COIN JEWELRY/ART DEALERS
Ancient Wearable Art: Joseph Kleinman Ancient coins set in non-destructive, wearable jewelry custom created.
AntiquaNova: Pavel Neumann Replicas of coins, jewelry and artifacts.
EMB Jewelry:  Elizabeth Beasley (My lovely and talented wife! :) ) Elizabeth has some of the most beautiful and interesting jewelry available.  O.k., so I'm biased :)
Sandan Ceramics and Arts: Bekircan Ceramic coin replicas for sale.
DISCUSSION GROUPS
ACM-L@yahoogroups.com: Kevin Barry, Thom Bray and Dave Garstang Ancient and medieval coin auctions and sales.
Ancients.info: Bill Puetz A great discussion in forum format where images can be connected with topics. Check it out!
Moneta-L@yahoogroups.com: Kevin Barry, Thom Bray and Dave Garstang All aspects of ancient and medieval coins, history, auctions...pretty much anything.
South Asia Coins Group Coins from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Burma, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives.
Uncleaned Ancient Coins: John Ryan Cleaning techniques and uncovered treasures.
FRIENDS WITH COLLECTIONS
Anderson, Paul United Kingdom "Romeo" has created this website, dedicated to Octavian Augustus. A really well-executed site with an interesting interactive map.
Brinsfield, Bob Bob has created a page dedicated to the Late Roman issue of globe on altar pieces.  This series has always been one of my favorites as there are many nice bust types on these coins as well as the attractive reverse.
Dave's Ancient Coin Page: Dave Garstang Check out his tribute to ancient rulers with his research on "Those Wacky Emperors"!
DuHadaway, James B. James collects ancient Roman coins relating to Britannia. Send him an email if you have any for sale or trade.
Fel Temp Reparatio: Sergey Temeryazev Sergey has put together a nicely organized site concentrating on Constantine and Severan coins.

Gianandrea, Damiano

Italy Napoleonic Era medals and tokens, Italian States coins and Roman Republican coins.

Aeqvitas.com: Heather Howard

Heather has a really wide variety of coins in her collection and hopes to put up a price list at some time too. Click on the link and check out her provincials (can I say that?)

Kryszczuk, Grzegorz

Canada GK (or more commonly, gk) is putting together a collection of coins honoring Marcus Aurelius Probus. Stop by and ask about Kosmo.
Lewis, Dawson A fellow Probus collector, family man and all around cool guy. Check out the progress on his study of Probus coins in his collection.
Mihalka, Michael Michael is putting together a collection of Gordian III coins. Contact him if you have any to sell or trade.
The Nelson Collection: Brad Nelson Brad has put his collection of ancient coins on the web. Of particular note is the really nice Quietus Antoninianus on the Military Emperors page.
Roman Coins of the London Mint: James Pickering James has put together a very well executed website on Roman London coins and related articles.
Roman Emperors Collection: Rasiel Suarez A collection of Emperors Rasiel is working on completing.
Severus Alexander: Kevin Beaulieu A collection of his coins, as well as historical information.
(The) Twelve Caesars: Fred Thiel Fred shows off his collection of coins from the 12 caesars, as well as some stunning photographs of Pompeii.
Ware, Mark Mark has a nice display of Greek coins in his collection, of which some are for sale.
NEWS/INFORMATION/RESEARCH
24 Hour Gold: 24 Hour Gold: Celine Olivier All about gold. One of my favorite subjects. Don't get me started about fiat currency and going off the gold standard....
Access Italy: New site on private tours through Italy. I have not used their service, but it sounds interesting and I do plan to go back to Italy on vacation some time.
AuctionWatch Website for searching on-line auctions.
Beginthier.nl Netherlands This site has links to a great many coin related sites. It's in Dutch, but easy enough to navigate.
Capitolium Rome's Imperial Forum. Live webcams and virtual tours.
Captain's Roman Pages:  Hannes Austria Information on the Roman calendar, maps, obverse legend searches and a study of bronze disease.
The CelatorThe Celator: Kerry K. Wetterstrom USA THE ancient coin magazine.
Clifford, James: Clifford, James: James Clifford James is a fiction author with books tied to a numismatic reference. His critically acclaimed book, "Double Daggers" is a story revolving around the Eid Mar denarius of Brutus.
Coin Photography: Dave Garstang Dave explores lighting techniques and setup.
Coin Today Web publication released each weekday, which contains news on coins, artifacts and auctions.
Coins of Roman Egypt: M. Covili A look into coins and topics about Egypt during Roman rule.
Dig 4 Coins Web publication updated frequently, which contains news on coins, artifacts and auctions.
Enchanted-Treasures: Robert Beauford The cleaning, restoration, and preservation of ancient bronze coins and artifacts with some comments on the patination of ancient silver and bronze.
Facing Head Coins of Larissa: Cathy Lorber and Charles Shahar An excellent site devoted to the silver facing head coins of Thessaly-Larissa
Hispanic Coins: Melqart A study on coins from the Iberian region of the ancient world.
House of Ptolemy: Adam D. Philippidis Adam has dedicated himself to the study of Ptolemaic and Roman Egyptian Numismatics. The place to begin if you need any kind of information on that area of ancient coin studies.
icollector.com Website for searching auction catalogs
Imitations of Roman Coins: Warren Esty Warren's page provides some great information and photos on barbaric vs. official Late Roman Bronze pieces.
Joan's Mad Monarchs: Joan Bos Interesting reading about some of the more colorful rulers around the world and from ancient times.
Joviel's Uncleaned Coins Study: Scott Uhrick Scott has comparisons and statistics of numerous lots of uncleaned ancient coins he has purchased from various vendors. Definitely a good starting point for anyone delving into some good unclean fun!
Kolbe, George Frederick Numismatic books for sale and auction.
L' Association Numismatique de Monaco Monaco Founded in 1976, "to create in the numismatic field of the friendly relations, to facilitate the study, research, the exchange of the currencies, medals and paper money, to develop the taste of the numismatics, to organize meetings and all demonstrations dealing with the numismatics".
Laurion Numismatic Press Links to many research, publication sites and societies.
Maps of the Roman Empire This site offers maps based on your input for dates, territories, cities, etc.
Minerva Magazine: Aurora Publications Ltd. Bi-monthly magazine about ancient art and archaeology.  It is published in Great Britain and has a special section on numismatics.
Monetary History of the Roman Empire: Martin A. Armstrong This site lists rulers, some history about each, including mints, obverse legends and denominations. A nice reference tool.
Parthia.com: Edward C. D. Hopkins Chris's site explores the Parthian Empire - a period of Persian history from 247BC to 228AD.
Royal Numismatic Society Information about ancient coins in the United Kingdom.
Sear, David R. Author of numerous ancient coin references. He also sells a coin or two from his site, on occasion.
Vagi, David Author of "Coinage and History of the Roman Empire".
Wildwinds - Trend Tracker: Dave Surber Dave's trending utility is a way to look at the Wildwinds site where it can help you make purchasing decisions for a coin, based on your input.