There is something special about holding an ancient coin. It is not just a collectible. It is a small piece of history that may have passed through marketplaces, temples, military camps, trade routes, or the hands of people who lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. For many collectors, that connection is what makes ancient coins so exciting. A Roman coin may feature an emperor whose name appears in history books. A Greek coin may depict a mythological creature, a city emblem, or a god or goddess associated with the ancient world. A Judaean coin may connect to Biblical…
