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Step 1
Begin by deciding on an era or a civilization that you would like to base your coin collection on. For example, you could choose to collect coins from Persian, Chinese, Greek or Roman civilizations. If you're a novice coin collector, then it may be best to focus on a specific group or era when collecting coins.
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Step 2
Once a selection has been made, you can then focus on buying your coins. To begin, choose coins that are low in price. For example, you could set a maximum price such as $20 for your coins. However, once your collection begins to grow, you may want to branch out a bit to buy more expensive coins.
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Step 3
To shop for your coins, you may want to start at yard sales, auction houses or online auctions. You may be surprised at some of the gems you can find!
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Step 4
At some point, you'll want to make a list of the ancient coins that you would like to buy and the price that you want to pay for each one. This helps you stay focused and on budget when you're shopping online or at an auction house.
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Step 5
A holder for your ancient coin collection will eventually be necessary if you decide to continue with this hobby. A coin holder will help you keep your coins preserved and in good condition. The last thing you want is to get scratches all over your beautiful, ancient coins! Ancient coins are considered more expensive than others, so you'll want to take good care of them by keeping them in a proper case. You can usually find these at hobby or coin shops.
