: Once you have more experience, houses like Classical Numismatic Group (CNG), Heritage Auctions , and Stack's Bowers are excellent for higher-grade or rarer specimens.

: These earlier hand-struck coins featuring gods or goddesses are available from VPUKcoins on Etsy for around $106 . Roman Empire Silver Denarius 3-Coin Starter Set Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

: For high-value purchases, look for coins graded and encapsulated by services like NGC Ancient , which provides an unbiased assessment of authenticity and condition.

: Professionally graded by NGC in "Choice Very Fine" condition, available for around $180 . Quick Tips for Beginners

: Reputable standalone dealers like APMEX, Ancient Artifacts, and Forum Ancient Coins offer curated selections of authenticated pieces.

: A genuine silver denarius typically weighs between 2.5 and 3.5 grams . Major deviations are a significant red flag.

: A curated set of three different Very Fine grade coins for approximately from APMEX .