What'a next on your shopping list?

Several years ago I made the near fatal mistake of saying "Unlike women coins don't lose their beauty over time" The wrong ears ( son-in-laws mother) overheard the comment.

 

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Best to keep those thoughts to yerself buddy

 

It's near-impossible to anticipate what will come up for sale in the next auctions so I tend to just end up buying what jumps out. That said, I do have a lengthy wantlist which represents what I would ideally like to acquire to "complete" my collection. Realistically, this will probably take a couple decades to complete, so I'm taking the "slow and steady" approach.

 

Not many people here listing Greek items on their want lists. I am sure there are Greek issues people are seeking. I agree with those who said they buy what is available when it is available (or I have ended up regretting it for years afterwards). I am still kicking myself over missing a Syracuse tetradrachm I should have bought a few months ago. I don't participate in auctions outside the US and almost never buy any coins that are outside the US due to all the import restrictions and headaches involved. I know that is very limiting.

I am starting to branch out into the (very interesting) Hellenistic series because the classical Greek coins I want that I don't have are getting so pricey.

 

You are reading the wrong posts. Many of us like Greek but wants tend to be more topical or general (animals or archaics with incuse reverses) rather than by catalog number.

The interesting feature of Greek is how many cities issued relatively cheap bronzes and minor silver. We hear all the time about how expensive it is to buy Greek tetradrachms and so many will only consider those. Too bad.

 

I completely agree with Doug's statement, and I've made similar statements in the past. For my collecting style, the best approach is to buy opportunistically. I have an idea in my head of areas where my collection is generally weak (RR didrachms, early denarii with symbols, imperatorial portraits, early struck bronzes) and I buy quality coins in those areas when the opportunity arises. However, I try not to concede quality just to buy from these high-need areas. If there are better-quality coins available in low-need areas, I will buy those instead. Next week, the availability may be reversed. Buying ancient coins from fixed lists encourages concessions, and I've generally regretted the few times I've bought coins with that mindset.

Having said all that, my RR list includes:
1. Republican Didrachms;
2. Quadrigati of various issues;
3. Early struck bronzes;
4. Early denarii with symbols;
5. Imperatorial portrait denarii, including J.C.

 

I was referring to the replies in this thread. The replies in this thread are mostly about Roman issues, which is fine, I like Roman coins as well.

I have many Greek bronzes and minor silver issues and love them but the stars of the Greek series to me are the staters and tetradrachms.

 

My list is long and spans the ages but high-grade examples of both a Lima Half Crown and Legionary Denarius are right near the top.

 

I pulled the trigger yesterday on a Severus II follis which is pretty good. Fair price, too. So now I only need Maxentius to round out the portraiture of the tetrarchy.

 

I have a few coins on a short list. I'd like a bee Tet. I'd really like a quality turtle stater like Doug Smith's & a quality dolphin stater like Stevex6. That being said, I'm going to a coin show this weekend & will see if any coins speak to me in person.

 

I'll bet there are plenty that scream at you. They always do me.

 

Well said....

Esp. when like myself, I collect all periods in history. My wantlist is always LONG, unfortunately the funds are always LOW. Since I buy all my material from auctions, I find one has to choose, what one can afford. However, I have many times, when I had my heart set on a coin, then only to be outbid. But, there are so many auctions, with tons of neat coins I just got a beautifull AV 1808-TH 8 Escudos from Ferdinand VII/ Mexico City Mint/ 27.08g./ 35mm. from Jesus Herrero in SC= mintstate.

 

I'm always looking for Hadrian travel series coins. I really want to grab a nice Nilus and Alexandria denarius.

 

Shhhh... we don't want too many other collectors sharing our addiction... ;-)

 

Ok, I won't say a word. It's our secret.

 

LOL, DUDE! You have posted many coins that I have been wanting. So my list is sometimes as "Yeah, some of those cool coins Mikey has..."

 

Ditto

 

This thread made me start thinking I needed to create a list:

Here is the list with haves, wants, and notes for the 3rd century set I have been putting together. I also like to collect Roman Republic but have been finding 3rd century stuff I have not been able to say no to

My longest uninterrupted run goes from 238 with Gordian 3rd - 276 AD with Tacitus. I have no florian.

List: 3rd Century Roman Emperors

Caracalla, 198 – 217 AD.
-have a Caracalla / Asklepios provincial in low grade. Great coin.
-Want to add: Antoninianus, Denarius, and a Syrian Tet.
Geta, 209 – 211 AD. –have two denari: young and bearded
Macrinus, 217 – 218 AD.
-have been actively looking for the one.
Diadumenian, -have an AE Nikopolis / Asklepios staff entwined w/ snake
Elegabalus, 218 – 222 AD. - have an AR Elegabalus / Sol
-like to add a coin with the special rock from Elagabal.
Severus Alexander, 222 – 235 AD. Have a wonderfully toned denarius.
Maximinus I, 235 – 238 AD. Love my green giant sestertius!
Maximus, Have been looking for the right one and have yet to pull the trigger.
Gordain I, 238 AD. Someday
Gordian II, 238 AD. Someday
Pupienus, 238 AD. Maybe someday? No hurry.
Balbinus, 238 AD. Maybe someday? No hurry.
Gordian III, 238 – 244 AD.
-have a Ant, and a Gordian/Tranquilina
provincial
-want to add a Viminacium
Philip I, 244 – 249 AD.
-Happy Birthday Rome! 1000 yrs!
- Just got my Secular Games Issue!!! Will share soon
Philp II, -have a huge provincial.
Trajan Decius, 249 – 251 AD. 2 Yrs. Battle of Abrittus.
-have an AR Trajan / Pannoniae.
-want another example. Just not a huge fan of the bust on what I have.
Herenius Etruscus, got an Ant
Hostilian, 251 AD. -have a Viminacium
Trebonianus Gallus, 251 -253 AD. -have an Ant
-want a Sestertius or Provincial
Aemilian, 253 AD. -have a Viminacium
Valerian I, 253 – 260 AD. -have an Ant
Gallienus, 253 – 268 AD. -have a few
Valerian II, 257 - 258 AD. -have an Ant
Saloninus, 258 – 260 AD. -have an Ant

Usurper Emperors in the West:
Ingenuus, no coinage known
Regalianus, 260 AD.- $15K ish, probably not
Postumus, -have a great AR Postumus / Hercules Ant on a large flan
-want a Galley Sestertius
Laelian, Rebeled in 269 AD against Postumus at military base Moguntiacum (Maize) on the Rhine; coins likely minted there. Maybe someday I will have to get one of these??? 1-2k range? I need to win the lottery!!
Marius, Looking for the right one for the right price.

Usurper Emperors in the East:
Macrianus II – Got an Ant
Quietus - Got an Ant

List: 3rd Century Roman Emperors…continued…
Claudius Gothicus - Check
Quintillus - Check
Aurelian - Check
Tacitus - Check

 

Well after my recent purchases (mainly of Greek tets), I'm probably going to have to take a little rest and watch you guys post your fabulous purchases. However, I would dearly love to get a JC portrait denarius or a Saladin dinar sometime in the future.

In Moderns I would like to get a Canada 1908 sovereign as it will leave me with only the most pricey, desirable and RARE coin in that series to complete my set.

Not sure if I can afford that but am on the lookout for a bank with low security arrangements in place....

 

While that is not a common coin, the seller bought it in Jan 2016 and wants to make a 30% profit. Scottish coins are always sought after and since he is listing it as a BiN, he probably won't get too much interest. Make him an offer he cannot refuse.....

https://coins.ha.com/itm/scotland/w...45-35218.s?ic4=OtherResults-SampleItem-071515#