Ancient coins have a multitude of varieties. Since many ancient coins preceded calendars, approximate dates are sometimes give. Dates are assigned by the images on the coins, which often depict important leaders and significant events.
Remember, there was no machinery when ancient coins were made, they were made one at a time by hand. If it is to good of a strike, it is more likely to be fake.
Some ancient coins were made of silver and gold, but the purity obtained by modern techniques could not be achieved.
Really old money did not even resemble coins of today. Look at the money rings here.
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