Aureus & Papyrus | Rare Numismatics & Historical Currency

Selected Works

Featured Curations

GREEK

Athenian Tetradrachm

R2

Attica, c. 440 BCE. Owl standing right, olive sprig behind.

Est. $12,500

ROMAN

Julius Caesar Aureus

R3

44 BCE. Diademed head of Caesar right. Victory standing left.

Est. $48,000

COLONIAL

East India Co. 1 Mohur

R4

1841. Lion & palm tree design. Gold .917, Calcutta Mint.

Est. $8,200

Through the Ages

Historical Timeline

Journey through millennia of monetary history, from the first standardized coins to paper currencies.

600 BC

Ancient Greek Era

The birth of standardized coinage in Lydia. Athenian tetradrachms became the first truly international currency, featuring the iconic owl of Athena. Our collection includes rare examples from the Persian Wars period.

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27 BC

Roman Empire

The aureus set the standard for gold coinage across the Mediterranean. Imperial portraiture evolved from Republican simplicity to divine symbolism. We feature aurei from the Twelve Caesars and rare provincial issues.

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1200 AD

Medieval Period

The gold florin and ducat emerged as Europe's trusted trade coins. Byzantine solidus continued Roman traditions in the East. Our holdings include rare crusader coinage and Islamic dinars.

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1800 AD

Colonial & Modern

Paper currency revolutionized global trade. Colonial mints produced unique hybrid designs blending European and local aesthetics. Featured: East India Company, Spanish Pillar Dollars, early Federal notes.

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Trust & Verification

Grading & Ethics

PCGS & NGC Standards

All numismatic items are graded according to the Sheldon Scale, adhering to Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) methodologies.

Provenance Documentation

Every item includes complete chain-of-custody records, auction history, and academic citations where available. Counterfeit detection employs spectroscopy, weight analysis, and die study comparison.

Ethical Acquisition

We strictly adhere to UNESCO conventions and cultural property laws. No items are sourced from conflict zones or undocumented excavations. Full repatriation cooperation is maintained with sovereign nations.

Certified Standards

PCGS

Authorized Dealer

NGC

Certification Partner

ANS

Research Member

PNG

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Grading Scale Reference

MS-65 to MS-70 Mint State (Gem)

AU-50 to AU-58 About Uncirculated

XF-40 to XF-45 Extremely Fine

VF-20 to VF-35 Very Fine

Private Acquisitions

Collection Inquiry

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