Ancient Guys Taking Over The World?

There was a time, on these boards, that you'd see hardly (nary?) a mention to an ancient coin. Quite contrary to the latest. Ancients seem most prolific in the 'new posts' area. You guys seem to be coming into your own and I marvel at the way you display and catalogue your coins. Something most notable to modern and classic (US) guys to do. I just want to thank you 'ancient' folks. You inspire me........

 

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Many migrated to here from another board, kinda like the visigoths sacking rome, this case coincommunity.com regulars, lol.

Its nice to have a fresh group here. Definitely better it used to be. We'd get about 2 replies to a thread, not anymore. Also great to be exposed to areas of ancients some of us had never seen before.

 

Now all we need is some more Busty collectors!

 

Yeah, but Jesse? This is the (dark) ancient side. US types need not apply......

 

More like the Celts being pushed from one area to another.

This has turned out to be a good board to discuss Ancients, and au contraire Green 18, US types and all others are welcome on any discussion we might have about Ancients. Also, thanks green 18 for the compliments to us Ancient collectors. Sometimes I think we do not get the respect we deserve from Modern collectors.

 

Bing. Au Contraire........we here most love you guys. Especially that 'Steve' guy......

 

Yeah, he's a riot. He is also the reason for the migration truth be told. A story for another time.

 

And most notably, all of you. Bing was right up there in my my thoughts. Also 'Randy' and 'Ardy' too.........

 

There is a significant difference about ancient coins that makes a place like CT of great value to us. Many of the coins posted here are new to many of those of us who collect them. If you have seen a 1912 nickel you have a pretty good idea what all other 1912's will look like but there can be great value in seeing 20 different examples of the same ancient coin since the lack of die duplication machinery can make all 20 considerably more different than you might believe. A modern US Red Book can consider itself a good representation of what is available to collect short of rather microscopic die differences but we of the ancient ilk really benefit from seeing as many coins as we can even if we have no intention of owning everything that exists. We hope that our ramblings and pet pictures don't make us seem abusive but we actually do enjoy seeing coins that are not for sale and that we might possibly never see again.

 

Yeah. I remember that nite. Thought you guys was spammers........

 

Thanks and I appreciate the shout out. But my lil buddy steve steals the show and we all know it. He makes things lively, interesting, and fun. Not all dry and academic ifin' you know what I mean.

 

I can only echo these sentiments.

 

Heck Bing.......gotcha......but you ancient guys seem to be all academic......

 

Except steve. And that's my point.

 

LOL, gottcha Bing.

 

You cut to the quick Ken, you cut to the quick....

Seriously, I don't participate as much as I used to due to life and two babies in the house. I wish I had better abilities to photograph my coins, and more time to post them here.

 

i come here for serious numanistic discourse.

 

More like the Goths being pushed by the Huns I'd say But yeah, its definitely great to see this much discussion about ancient coins on here. Surprises me, really, since the vast majority of collectors go for modern (I myself started out as such, but not anymore), but hey, thats the internet.

Can't help but think the same way, but if its true then its funny imo, since if you think about it many modern designs/themes/styles come from ancient coins.

 

The community of ancient coin collectors at CT is everything I imagine a good coin club to be. We have plenty of serious numismatic discussions, and everyone seems quite appreciative of others' acquisitions. But there's also humor, and if someone wants to share pics of their dog, or their garden, or newborn, that's also welcome. We are, after all, human beings, with much wider interests than coins.

One has to compliment the moderators for letting it be what it is. We've all been members of forums where the mods are control freaks - constantly harping about staying on topic, deleting posts, passing out warnings and banning the "personalities". Who needs forum Nazis?

 

Although not an ancient coin collector, I do have a great deal of respect for the talents and passion you guys show for your branch of numismatics. I always read the posts on this thread and others and learn by doing so. I don't often respond because I have little to bring to the table, but I love to learn and consider you all as my teachers. You're a great bunch of guys.

Bruce