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Descriptive context about your collection. (Opt-in)
This app stores your collection only on this device.
If you clear browser data, switch devices, or reinstall, export a backup to prevent permanent data loss.
Derived from your entered data. No values are inferred or stored.
Export coin data to CSV format (excludes images). Use "Export Backup" from the menu for full JSON backups with images.
💾 Tip: Backup regularly! All data is stored locally on your device for privacy and offline access.
Ancient Coin Cabinet is a personal coin catalog. It helps you organize, photograph, and document coins you own.
All data is stored locally on your device. The app does not use accounts, cloud storage, or tracking. It works fully offline once loaded.
This app focuses on organization and reference. It is not a pricing guide, marketplace, or authentication service.
This app does NOT:
A cabinet is a container for coins. Think of it as a folder or collection.
You can create cabinets to represent:
You can create, rename, and delete cabinets at any time.
Important: Deleting a cabinet permanently deletes all coins inside it. Before deletion, the app offers you a chance to back up the cabinet as a file. This backup is optional but recommended.
To add a coin, open a cabinet and select "Add Coin" from the menu or button.
Images:
Fields:
All text fields are optional. Fill in what you know or what is useful to you:
Fields like cost and perceived value are optional and personal. The app does not calculate or suggest values.
Leaving a field blank is allowed. You can edit everything later.
To edit a coin, open it and select "Edit" from the menu.
You can change any field or replace images. When you save, the previous values are overwritten.
Important:
Coins appear inside the cabinet they belong to. You can view them as a grid or scroll through details.
Sorting:
Use the Refine menu to sort coins by emperor, mint, date added, or inventory ID.
Stats (Optional):
If you enable Stats in Settings, you can view summaries like metal distribution, ruler chronology, and timelines. Stats are descriptive only. There are no rankings, scores, or goals.
Backups are files saved to your device. The app cannot recover data without a backup.
There are two types of backups:
A) Cabinet Backup
B) Full Collection Backup
How backups work:
Recommendation: Export a full collection backup regularly, especially before major changes or device updates.
Stats are disabled by default. You can enable them in Settings.
What Stats show:
What Stats do NOT show:
All statistics are computed locally from your data. Nothing is sent or compared externally.
All cabinets, coins, and images are stored on your device using browser storage (IndexedDB). Nothing is uploaded to servers or shared.
Important:
The app does not send data anywhere. It does not track usage, create accounts, or connect to external services.
This app is intentionally focused. It does not:
This is a personal cataloging tool. Your data stays with you.
💡 This guide is always available from the Menu. No setup required—just start adding coins.
Once installed, Ancient Coin Cabinet works fully offline like a native app.
Add close-up photos of mint marks, edge details, patina, etc.
Additional notes about the strike quality or fabric.
Additional notes about the condition or grade.
Text inscription on the obverse side.
Text inscription on the reverse side.
Record the historical era classification if known.
Record the dynasty classification if known.
Used to describe when within a ruler's reign the coin was likely issued.
Record the specific date or period if documented by experts. Most coins do not have a known strike date.
Choose from suggestions or type your own region.
Retrieves this record only. No coin data is encoded.
Are you sure?
This action cannot be undone. You may backup this cabinet before deletion.
Choose how to handle this cabinet backup:
Point at a QR code.