I have a few questions for Canadian collectors of ancient coins (Roman, Greek, etc). I was interested in buying a few uncleaned pieces of coins. It sounds like an interesting and exciting way of collecting. I was doing some research, and I was wondering if any Canadian collectors can provide clarification as to purchasing coins from overseas. 1) Through my research, I found that there are controls on antiquities around the world. Do old coins count as antiquities ("cultural property" was all around the sites I was looking at)? And do uncleaned coins fall under UNESCO or similar agreements? 2) If so, are there any special permits requred to import ancient coins into Canada? Customs told me there is no duty, but that they might be considered antiquities, that they did not know. I tried contacting heritage canada to find out, but no one took my calls. So I am left a little bit confused. What is your experience with all of this? Thanks
Well I am not a resident of Canada so am unsure of there import laws, but some countries do place coins on the no go list. Why not try buying your ancients in Canada itself? Here is a link to a very good dealer http://www.ancientcoins.ca/indexf.html
I live in ontario and had no trouble ordering a small lot from forvm a few months ago and got a fair ammount of decent coins instead of a pile of slugs so they are also an option and they didn't take very long to get here either.
I live in Alberta, and Ive ebayed a few, no big deal there either. sorry I cant be more help. where ya from in Canada? if I may ask.
