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Ae As of Germanicus struck during the reign of Caius 37-38 AD obv Head left bare Rv. Inscription around SC RIC 35 Banti-Simonetti 6/5 This coin illustrated 11.42 grms 28 mm Phot by W. Hansen

This coin is part of the extremely large issue struck by Caligula honoring his father. 

Caracalla Ae Sestertius 211 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Mars standing left holding victory and shield  with captive seated before. RIC 490a 31.31 grms 32 mm Photo by W. Hansen

With this reverse Caracalla is alluding to his successes in the north of Britannia.

Julia Domna Ae Sestertius struck during the reign of Caracalla 211-217 AD Obv Bust right draped and diademed Rv Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet. RIC 585a Pangrel Portraits 321 This coin illustrated  24.39 grms 28 mm Photo by W. Hansen

Caracalla had struck an extensive series of coins honoring his mother, 

Septimius Severus Ar Denarius Laodicea ad mare 202 AD obv Head right laureate Rv Inscription within wreath RIC 520a 3.49 grms 19 mm Photo by W. Hansen

Septimius is celebrating 10 years as Roman Emperor 

Ar Denarius of Pescennius Niger Antioch 193-195  AD Obv Head right laureate rv Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia RIC 76 var 3.70 grms 18 mm Ex J.W. Garrett Collection Photo by W. Hansen

One of the more unusual features of Niger's coinage is the endless variety of small variations. Obviously speed of production trumped quality control. 

Av Aureus of Marcus Aurelius 165-166 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia RIC 153 Calico 1899 Thus coin illustrated Faces of Power 276 This obverse illustrated 7.30 grms 20 mm Photo by W. Hansen

This coin was at one time part of the Adda collection. 

Faustina I Av Aureus 141-146 AD Obv Bust right draped hair wrapped in pearls Rv Pietas standing left sacrificing over altar. Beckman daf7/PA 12 RIC 394c 7.24 grms 20 mm Photo by W. Hansen

Faustina I enjoys perhaps the most extensive posthumus coinage of any Roman other than the possible exception of Augustus. 

I have always been a big fan of the bronze coins from Syracuse

Syracuse Ae drachm 405-367 BC Time of Dionysos I Obv Head of Athena left wearing Corinthian style helmet Rv sea star flanked by two dolphins HGC 1436 27.48 grms 28 mm Photo by W. Hansen

This coin is one of the earlier attempts to solve the problem of smaller denominations of coinage. 

My coin arrived on Friday August 11 which would be 8 days after it was sent. There is still no record of it in the Canada Post web site and the tracking information sent by Leu still indicates nothing past the 3rd of Augustus. Still happy. 

In response to @DonnaML I suspect that your package may have run afoul of the dreaded US Customs. I have seen that with some of my packages coming to me via Fed Ex here in Canada. Usually it gets resolved. 

Ar Denarius of Antoninus Pius 139 AD Obv Head right bare. Rv. Bust left draped RIC 411b 3.76 grms 18 mm Photo by W. Hansen

Perhaps one of the earliest depictions of the young Marcus 

It couldn't hurt but to ask.  have run through many of my coins through CNG and whenever I saw an issue I contacted them in order to deal with the issues being raised.They have generally responded favorably to my concerns. However,  I will say I have yet to comment on a picture though. I would also contact them by phone. I suspect that E mails would simply get lost in the static. 

Cistophoric tetradrachm of Hadrian Nicomedia Mint 128 AD Obv Head right laureate. Rv. Facade of the octastyle temple of Rome and Augustus situated in the Commune Bithynia  Metcalf B1.8 RPC 969 10.54 grms 26 mm Photo by W. Hansen. 

Hadrian greatly expanded the area in which the cistophoric standard was being struck. It is possible that this issue was struck at Rome. 

Metapontion Ar Nomos 330-290 BC Obv 3/4 facing head of Demeter right wreathed in grain. Rv Grain ear Johnston Class C 2.2 HGC 1064 This coin illustrated 7.92 grms 20 mm Photo by W. Hansen

This image is noteworthy in that Demeter is depicted with wide staring eyes, My suspicion is that the image was an attempt to convey something of the power of her gaze. 

Trajan Ar Denarius  107-108 AD Obv Bust right laureate drapery on far shoulder. Rv River god Danube reclining left head right, RIC 100 Woytek 277b 3.47 grms 18 mm Photo by W. Hansen

This coin is part of the series celebrating the victory over the Dacians, 

Nerva Ar denarius. Onv Head right laureate Rv Fortuna standing left holding scales and cornucopia RIC 44 3.64 grms 17 mm Photo by W. Hansen 

Nerva has his normal glum look, though the eye gives him a Rodney Dangerfield vibe 

Syracuse Ae 22 Struck by Hiketas 287-278 BC Obv Head of Zeus Hellanios laureate right. Rv Eagle standing left on thunderbolt wings folded. HGC 1449 8.46 grms 22 mm Photo by W. Hansen  

This is one of the more unusual manifestations of the god Zeus, Normally he is depicted as a mature bearded male. However to reduce confusion his name is spelled out on the obverse and his familial animal the eagle is seen on the reverse. 

Domitian Ar Denarius Rome 88 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Minerva advancing right holding shield and thunderbolt RIC 552 3.52 grms 20 mm Photo by W. Hansen

I love the simplicity of this reverse Minerva looks as if she is ready to hurl her thunderbolt. 

Ae Sestertius of Titus as Caesar 72-73 AD Rome Obv Head right laureate. Rv Mars carrying spear and trophy advancing right, RIC 500 26.92 grms 31 nn Photo by W. Hansen

This coin features the image of the conqueror of Judaea as he returned to Rome. Mars is seen with his spear at the ready and a trophy held nonchalantly over his shoulder   It is interesting that the image of Mars seen on the reverse is anepigraphic. It is possible that the viewer was meant to see Titus himself. 

Do I know the worth of my collection. Actually no. I have slightly less than  600 Greek and Roman coins.  Both groups are roughly the same size with the Greek being slightly less numerous than the Roman. Looking at my collection I would suspect that about  25% of the value of my collection is in 25 coins. That being said, trying to make an assessment of value in the current very volatile market is risky at best. At the moment my most likely course of action is to put my collection in an auction and as I have said numerous times before. AUCTIONS ARE CRAP SHOOTS. You roll them bones and sometimes you get snake eyes. A case in point. 

This is a screenshot of one of my coins sold in a recent CNG E Auction. I had valued this coin at $200. In this auction the estimate was $100 and the coin hammered for $150 ++ Okay great. Coin did not perform all that well but did okay. However this auction was the second time this coin was offered by CNG. In that auction it was estimated at $150 and got no bids. Thus had someone bid on this coin in the last few minutes of that auction he would have got the coin for $90. I am assuming that no one bit that time assuming that the coin would reappear at a $100 estimate. Thus they had a chance to get it at $60. It didn't work out if that was their plan. So in closing I have only the most general sense of the worth of the collection. 

Vespasian Ar Denarius Rome 79 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Capricorn  facing left over globe. RIC 1058 Sear RCV 2310 This coin illustrated. 3.43 grms 18 mm Photo by W. Hansen

This coin harkens back to a type struck by Augustus. It is possible that the coin commemorates the 65th anniversary of the death of Augustus and his subsequent deification. 

I guess everyone wants to know. Hope it's a nice coin 

Ae Dupondius of Nero Lugdunum mint 66 AD Obv Head right laureate. Rv Victory flying left holding wreath and palm. RIC 522 13.29 grms 30 mm Photo by W. Hansen

The small globe at the truncation of the neck indicates that this coin was struck in Lugdunum. It would appear that the great fire necessitated the movement of the precious metal mint to Rome and a aes mint was installed in Lugdunum as a result. However now it is becoming apparent that a second aes mint was being established in the east. This suggests that there was an effort to create a unified ae coinage at least in the European provinces of the empire.

Ar Denarius of Claudius 50-54 AD Lugdunum Obv Head of Claudius right Laureate Rv Draped bust of Agrippina Jnr right wreathed in grain, RIC 81 3.50 grms 18 mm Photo by W. Hansen 

Claudius had very weak blood links to Augustus something he tried to solve through marriage. Both Messalina and Agrippina Jnr had strong blood ties to Augustus  

Ae Sestertius of Caius Caligula 37-38 AD Obv Head left laureate Rv Inscription within oak wreath RIC 37  27.88 grms 33  mm Photo by W. Hansen

It is interesting how only the first letter of his name Caius can be seen but the name of his father Germanicus is very prominently displayed. 

I have been to three, Anaheim Denver and Chicago They were great and a lot of fun well worth the expense to get there.

1. If you have some "favorite dealers" that are attending the show. find a map and locate where they are . Otherwise you will never find them

2. Take some time to look at the displays. There are both displays by collectors as well as the ANA Both are worth a visit. Below are a few pics of some of the items on display,please  excuse the lousy photography,

3. I collect ancients so I am unfamiliar with the way that dealers in US coins operate. I have noticed that they tend not to have their coins priced in any manner. So if looking for US coins I would bring a up to date price guide. 

4. There will be no shortage of things to buy bring $$