What a hoard of ancient coins looks like

[dougdann]

Hi Anne,
That's incredible. Congradulations on that find.
Were you able to keep that hoard or did the government take it all?
It's my understanding they like to have a hand on the coins first then sometimes give some back to the people who found them.

Also, were you able to ID any of them?

Thankyou,
Doug

Originally Posted by anne

Hey Dougdann, take a look at this..........
22,653 Roman Coins My partner Mike and myself found these in 1989.

[dougdann]

Hi Bill,
As far as authentication, it's really knowing people and doing your homework.
There isn't the opportunity to meet most of these guys in person.
Only when you really get to be on terms do you meet these guys in person.
I have been e-mailed many times by people wanting me to buy hoards of coins, swords, etc. I usually pass them up. Only buy if they spend time over months and many conversations and I contact others to see the person is known.
Even this I have been burned a couple times.
Spent 2,000 once on some coins from Spain. A known source. He sent me trash a dissappeared. My loss.


Like the guy who is selling this hoard, I know him and talked to him on phone and e-mail.
I trust him.

The price really is kind of high for that era. if I did my math correct that comes out to about 23.00 per coins. So these coins are most likely really nice and will fetch a decent price per coin sold individually.
Constantinian coins fairly cheap. nice individual coins can be purchased for only a few dollars. In bulk nice coins can be bought really cheap.
These particular coins being sold are bronze with a thin silver coating with a patina.

The confederate silver will probably be worth more per coin than the ancient.
It all depends on the type of coin found.

Best of luck on your hunt for those coins.
I'm also reading about some caches of coins and hope someday to find them.

Doug

Originally Posted by bigbillinsc

my first question is how would you authenticate that b4 purchase. second question is dont ya think it would be worth a lil more than 95thousand US$.

i am hot on a trail of a legend of seven simular jugs buried that are full of confederate silver... they are rumored to have been buried just b4 the yankees came ashore and claimed beaufort and hilton head at the very early stages of the war between the states.


WOULD BE NICE TO FIND

happy huntin yall

[dougdann]

Hi KellycoChick,
I don't if there is a story behind it. Maybe somewhere.
This is just the seller. Not every find gets a story.
But it would be interesting to know the story.


Doug

Originally Posted by KellycoChick

Wow Anne... that's serious!! Where can I find the original thread that has the whole story?! That's just stunning!! I wanna know more!

[anne]

Originally Posted by KellycoChick

Wow Anne... that's serious!! Where can I find the original thread that has the whole story?! That's just stunning!! I wanna know more!

Over here it was in The Searcher magazine April 1989 edition
It did go over to the States,can,t remember the name of paper/mag but it was published by a guy called (I think) James Mcullock.

[The TINMAN]

Very Nice Post Doug. I think I'd Fall over if I found that many coins . Really Cool !

Anne... Holy Pegeebers !!! I surely would have me a Heart Attack if I Found any thing like that. WAY COOL !

The TINMAN

[reliclady]

Wow I would love to find something like that. Besides metal detecting I love uncleaned Ancient coins. Do they allow Americans on european digs?

[anne]

Hi Reliclady
Yes you can detect over here,I believe there are regular Metal Detecting tours run by ..........oh his name just left by the back door,right where my brain used to be........wait a minute......
Jimmy.........Sierra.......Yea that's the guy.

[reliclady]

Hi Anne, Thanks for the info. I will have to check that out. I think it would be such a rush to find something close to 2000 years old. Thats why I love uncleaned ancient coins. It's the closest I can get to finding something ancient without digging it myself. One day I will make to Europe.

[anne]

Here is a link for you to look at, hope it works.

Untitled Document

yea it worked,this will make your mouth water, now start saving.

[dougdann]

Hi Anne,
I've seen that before. Looks ike it would be interesting to try out somtime.


Doug