Welcome to ANCIENT ROMAN TIMES  a website about the fascinating world of Ancient coins! I discovered Ancient coins by chance lured by the "GOLD FOUND" claim in a jazzy Ebay listing. It seemed too good to be true and I still remember my first batch of uncleaned Roman coins. Looking back, they were bad coins that I paid too much for, but a valuable lesson was learned. No one is going to intentionally sell you an ancient gold coin for a few dollars! One has to keep in mind the uncleaned coins usually go through 4-5 different sortings before they reach our shores. However, it doesn't mean there aren't real treasures waiting to be found! Rare coins, unknown issues & obscure emperors are just a few of the exciting possibilities awaiting you in this fascinating hobby. The indescribable feeling you get while holding a piece of ancient history in your hands will most likely keep you hooked for years to come!!     I am not an expert on this subject - so through the Favorite Links page you're directed to sites with more information than you ever imagined. The Uncleaned Coins page gives a quick lesson in uncleans and some tips on purchasing them. The Cleaning Tips page follows a coin from uncleaned to finished along w/ my views on the Do's and Don'ts of cleaning. In My Collection you can view some photos of my coins. The A.R.T. Coin Store features coins from Imperial Roman Empire to the Byzantine Empire at LOW prices. The Bargain Box is where you can find wonderful coins with most priced very affordably at $1-$3. You won't want to miss it!! I hope you enjoy the website and all I ask is that you   "HAVE SOME FUN"!!!