Junior Numismatist

Ancient Coin Numismatist

The Ancient Coin Numismatist will specialize in identifying, authenticating, evaluating, attributing, and cataloging ancient coins for upcoming auctions. This position requires strong knowledge of ancient coinage, excellent research skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to assess authenticity, condition, rarity, provenance, and market value. Candidates should have at least three years of hands-on experience collecting, buying, selling, trading, researching, or professionally evaluating ancient coins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and attribute ancient coins by civilization, ruler, issuing authority, denomination, mint, date, type, and variety
• Evaluate authenticity and identify potential counterfeits, modern reproductions, tooling, smoothing, repairs, artificial patination, and other alterations
• Grade and value ancient coins using current market data, specialized references, and comparable auction results
• Research legends, iconography, historical context, minting periods, and attribution details
• Write detailed, accurate, and marketable auction descriptions
• Evaluate individual coins, bulk groups, dealer inventories, and complete collections
• Review available provenance and identify potential ownership-history or compliance concerns
• Organize, photograph, and prepare ancient coins for cataloging and sale
• Assist senior numismatists with consignments, collection purchases, and auction curation
• Communicate effectively with customers and consignors regarding ancient coin submissions
• Stay current on auction results, collector demand, scholarship, market trends, and authenticity concerns
• Provide occasional assistance with live-stream auctions as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of experience collecting, trading, dealing, researching, or evaluating ancient coins
• Strong working knowledge of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, or other ancient coinage
• Ability to accurately research and attribute unfamiliar ancient coins
• Strong understanding of ancient coin grading, authenticity, rarity, surfaces, style, and market valuation
• Familiarity with ancient alphabets, legends, dating systems, denominations, and minting practices
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in written descriptions
• Strong research, organizational, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven auction environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and take direction from senior staff

Bonus Points For:

• Advanced expertise in Greek, Roman Republican, Roman Imperial, Byzantine, Celtic, Judaean, Islamic, Persian, or other ancient coinage
• Ability to read or interpret Latin, ancient Greek, or other relevant languages and scripts
• Experience detecting sophisticated counterfeits, altered surfaces, tooling, and artificial patination
• Familiarity with major references such as RIC, RPC, Sear, Crawford, BMC, SNG, and specialized die studies
• Experience using databases and auction archives such as ACSearch, CoinArchives, and RPC Online
• Experience submitting ancient coins to NGC Ancients or working with other authentication services
• Previous employment with an auction house, coin dealership, museum, grading service, or antiquities business
• Academic training in classics, archaeology, ancient history, art history, or a related field
• Experience researching provenance and cultural-property compliance

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience and expertise
• Bonus-pay opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the numismatic department
• Hands-on experience with a large and diverse ancient coin inventory
• On-the-job training and collaboration with experienced numismatic professionals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person