Terms & Conditions

1.    Welcome to the RareAncientCoins.com (RAC) web site (Site). By registering or using any of the features on the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

2.    From time to time RAC may revise the Terms of Use. Revised terms will be posted to the Site and are effective immediately. By using the Site after we have revised the Terms of Use, you will be deemed to have accepted the revisions and will be bound by the revised Terms of Use.

3.    All information which you supply to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, credit card information, and other personal information, must be truthful and accurate. We respect your privacy and will make reasonable efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of your information. However, in the event that we suspect fraudulent or otherwise unlawful activity, we reserve the right to supply your information to law enforcement agencies.

4.    We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to restrict or terminate your right to use the Site.

5.    You are responsible for keeping your password and other account information confidential. You are responsible for all uses of your account, whether or not authorized. If you believe your account has been misused or compromised, please contact us immediately.

6. The sole remedy that you shall have for any claim or controversy arising out of or in connection with the Site shall be a refund, without interest, of all or part of the price which you have paid to RAC for goods or services you purchased from RAC through the Site. Apart from that sole remedy, you waive any claim for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages for any claim or controversy arising out of or in connection with the Site.

7.    We may modify or discontinue the Site or any of its features at any time. We do not guarantee accessibility, accuracy or security of the Site. You accept the Site on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

8.    All software, information and content on the Site are the property of RAC and is protected by U.S. and foreign copyright/trademark laws and international conventions. The content of the Site may be used as a shopping and educational resource. Any other use of the Site, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission or display of the content, is strictly prohibited.

9.    You may not use any software or device that will affect the function of the Site or any of its features. You may not take any action that places an undue burden on the function of the Site software or infects the Site's system.

10.    Any contract arranged through the Site between you and RAC, including purchases, shall be completed only when the contract is accepted and confirmed by RAC. Therefore, each contract is made in San Diego, California, U.S.A.

11. By registering on the Site or signing up for our Newsletter, you agree that we may send electronic mail to you for the purpose of informing you of changes or additions to this Site, or any new products or information posted on the Site.

12.    Any legal action or claim relating to or arising from the Terms of Use or the Site shall be brought in the San Diego County Superior Court or the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. You submit yourself to the personal jurisdiction of these courts for this purpose, consent to service of process by registered or certified mail, and waive any contrary provisions of Articles 14 or 15 of the French Civil Code and any similar provisions in any jurisdiction. The Terms of Use shall be governed by those laws of California, which are applicable to agreements which are made, and which are to be fully performed, within California. In any dispute regarding the Site, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorney fees.

13. The products on this Site are presented for sale in the United States. RAC makes no representation that products on this Site are appropriate or available in other locations. Those who choose to access this Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with all local laws (including import restrictions, taxes and duties).

14. These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any provision of the Terms of Use shall be held to be unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from the Terms of Use and shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions. Failure by RAC to exercise any right provided in the Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of any right. Waiver of any provision of the Terms of Use must be made in writing signed by a representative of RAC which specifically states that it is a "Waiver of the Terms of Use." You shall defend RAC and hold RAC harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities and expenses of any kind, including attorney fees, arising from any breach by you of the Terms of Use.


1.    General Information. The point of sale for all items is San Diego, California.

2.    Guaranty and Return Privilege. All coins/artifacts are unconditionally guaranteed genuine and authentic for life. Additionally, any coin/artifact may be returned within fourteen (14) days of receipt for any reason. All items must be returned in their original condition. Refunds are issued for the purchase price, less S/H. Coins that have been encapsulated ("slabbed") by a grading and/or authentication service may not be returned, if they have been removed from the encapsulation ("slab"). The customer shall bear the cost of returning all items and shall insure them for their full value. Books/supplies are not subject to return.

3.    Sales Tax. Items purchased and delivered in California will be charged 7.75% sales tax. Where applicable, the tax will appear on the customer invoice.

4.    Postage. All orders are charged for postage, insurance and handling.

5.    Payment. Orders may be paid by U.S. check, money order, cashier's check, credit card or PayPal. Checks/money orders must be written on a U.S. bank. If paying by personal check, we reserve the right to hold shipment until the check clears our bank.  We accept all major credit cards and PayPal. All payments must be made within fourteen (14) days of the invoice date.  Title does not pass until payment is made in full. 

6.    Shipment. Please provide a specific shipping address and advise us of any special shipping instructions. Unless other shipping arrangements are made, coins are sent by U.S. insured mail. For PayPal transactions, we can only ship to the address indicated on your PayPal account. Every effort is made to ship within 24 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow a reasonable time for delivery.


Date of last modification: November 8, 2018.