Diomedes Ancient Coins
COLLECTION
Ancient coins connect us directly to the people who made and used them — merchants, soldiers, city-states that no longer exist. This site explores that connection through a personal collection spanning the Greek world, resources for those just starting out, and original research into some of the earliest coinage ever struck.
New to ancient coins?
Greek coins can seem daunting at first: unfamiliar grading systems, obscure mints, and a market full of pitfalls. The resources here are designed to help you find your footing — from understanding coin standards and how to buy safely, to building a collection that genuinely excites you.
Looking for research?
This site publishes original notes on South Italian incuse coinage — including reassessments of the Sybaris destruction date, denomination attribution, and the use of hubbing in die production. The coin image archive draws on seven Magna Graecian mints and is built to support typological and die-study work.
Just want to enjoy Greek coins?
Greek coins offer the opportunity to dive into a civilisation that shaped the modern world. They are also small pieces of exquisite art which can bring the past to life.
Roman more your passion?
The quality of the coins, their political nature and the vast history associated with the Roman republic makes these coins very collectable and in discussing Greek coins I think it is fair to devote a minor section to those of Rome.
Looking for something a bit more medieval?
The crusades have always fascinated me and I have a small collection of crusader coins, find them here
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A section dedicated to the brave men and women who saw the potential of powered flight and gave their time, and in many cases their lives, to drive forward human progress.