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Roman Imperial Coin Market Values

Analysis of 54,963 Roman Imperial coins currently listed on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$91.55 typical price
Most are between$17$294
Brand new$95
Used$93.24
On sale now54,963

👉 In short easy summary

Value is highest in Gold (+97%) and Silver (+44%) compositions. Certified coins from ANACS (+39%) and NGC (+33%) command a premium over uncertified options (-29%).

💚 Best value for your money

ICG 333 on sale$30.04 · 67% cheaper
Follis 7,018 on sale$51.93 · 43% cheaper
Copper 1,392 on sale$59.34 · 35% cheaper
Antoninianus 7,327 on sale$62.05 · 32% cheaper
Uncertified 19,706 on sale$65.21 · 29% cheaper

Price by certification

ICG
$30.04-67%
Uncertified
$65.21-29%
ICCS
$85.46-7%
NGC
$122+33%
ANACS
$127+39%

Why? Professional grading increases value, with ANACS at 127.25 compared to ICG at 30.04.

Price by composition

Copper
$59.34-35%
Bronze
$81.54-11%
Billon
$99.39+9%
Silvered Bronze
$111+21%
Silver
$131+44%
Gold
$180+97%

Why? Precious metal content drives pricing, from Gold at 179.95 down to Copper at 59.34.

Price by ruler

Constantine I
$65-29%
Claudius
$67.8-26%
Augustus
$74.5-19%
Nero
$75.65-17%
Hadrian
$95.35+4%
Marcus Aurelius
$110+20%

Why? Demand varies by historical figure, with Marcus Aurelius at 110 and Constantine I at 65.

Price by denomination

Follis
$51.93-43%
Antoninianus
$62.05-32%
Nummus
$71.33-22%
As
$108+18%
Sestertius
$125+36%
Denarius
$133+45%

Why? Rarity and size affect cost, with Denarius at 132.5 and Follis at 51.93.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a Roman Imperial coin?

The market median price is 91.55.

How much more do gold coins cost compared to copper coins?

Gold coins have a median price of 179.95, while copper coins have a median of 59.34.

Which denomination is the most expensive on average?

The Denarius is the most expensive denomination with a median price of 132.5.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $17$294, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.