Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Like most people who collect ancient coins, I collect because I love history, not because I'm trying to make a profit. But for those who are intrigued by the idea of investing in ancient coins, this video - featuring Aaron Berk of Harlan J. Berk coins - outlines the nature (and the many risks) of the coin market. Please note that nothing in the video is intended to serve as investment advice.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:52 Today's coin market
3:26 "Blue chip" Greek coins
4:30 "Blue chip" Roman coins
5:15 An example: two EID MAR issues
7:17 Masterworks
8:35 Cycles in the coin market
10:15 The coin market and the economy
11:10 The importance of provenance
12:35 How hoards change prices
13:12 Ancient coins vs. US coins
14:53 Follow your passions, not profit
15:53 Concluding remarks
Invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: http://masterworks.art/toldinstone
Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more.
See important Masterworks disclosures: mw-art.co/37WwvbD
Like most people who collect ancient coins, I collect because I love history, not because I'm trying to make a profit. But for those who are intrigued by the idea of investing in ancient coins, this video - featuring Aaron Berk of Harlan J. Berk coins - outlines the nature (and the many risks) of the coin market. Please note that nothing in the video is intended to serve as investment advice.
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
patreon.com/toldinstone
If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
instagram.com/toldinstone
goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:52 Today's coin market
3:26 "Blue chip" Greek coins
4:30 "Blue chip" Roman coins
5:15 An example: two EID MAR issues
7:17 Masterworks
8:35 Cycles in the coin market
10:15 The coin market and the economy
11:10 The importance of provenance
12:35 How hoards change prices
13:12 Ancient coins vs. US coins
14:53 Follow your passions, not profit
15:53 Concluding remarks
