What would you suggest I buy for my 1st Ancient Coin?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Nyatii, Mar 22, 2017.

  1. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :rolleyes:
     
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  3. ewomack

    ewomack 魚の下着

    Shop around and see what lures you in. I bought my first ancient at a local coin shop - it had a wonderful portrait of Probus on it and I thought it looked awesome. At only $20 I could not refuse. Later, I serendipitously found $50 coins of Nero and a Republican. Due to the wide variety and variances, I just sort of let ancients "happen." The same principle seems to apply to love as to ancients: you will find it when you're least looking for it.
     
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  4. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Go big, or stay at home
     
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Go big and go broke. What the heck, it's only the rent money.
     
  6. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

     
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  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Unfortunately, you may end-up being a tad disappointed with your early coin purchases ... "I Love Constantine Coins" may change into "Wow, coins with lions are my favourites"

    ... I'm just sayin' (again, I'm just sayin') ...

    Looking-back, I seldom dislike the coins that I manned-up on ... I paid the cash because I loved 'em (that never gets old)
     
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  8. Nyatii

    Nyatii I like running w/scissors. Makes me feel dangerous

    So far I've found that I do love the Constantines....and the lions..and the boars, and the .......
    That's the problem.
    Maybe I do need a sip or two while looking.
     
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  9. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Yah, I'll give you a hint ...

    a) are you the dude that loves Roman history and the rulers
    b) are you the dude that loves Greek mythological stuff

    ... again, I am eager to hear about your first-blood (no judging, whatsoever)
     
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  10. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I don't know abour @Nyatii, but I'm the dude that loves a big hunk of red meat! Oh, wait a minute. We're talkin' coins. I'll take Greek or Roman through the 2d Century AD. Not much on LRBs (but I do love red meat).
     
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  11. Nyatii

    Nyatii I like running w/scissors. Makes me feel dangerous

    I love both Roman History and Greek Mythology....And Red Meat!

    Not to spoil the suspense, but I have a couple of coins coming....
    I'll give the details when they get here.
    Hint...They are mostly round.
     
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  12. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :panda:

    Wow, I can't wait => I hope that you love your picks

    Hey, the awesome thing about ancients coins is => that they all fricken rock!!

    emoticon cheers too.gif
     
  13. Viacheslav

    Viacheslav Member

    To red meat good red Italian wine is necessary.
     
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  14. Nyatii

    Nyatii I like running w/scissors. Makes me feel dangerous

    OK…Here is my pick for my 1st Ancient Coin…Ta Da!
    Well…Let me start over…Here is my pick for my 1st Ancient Coin, and two others…..Ta Da!
    First, an explanation. I was offered to pick my first coin from Victor Clark’s store. It was an extremely hard pick. I went with the advice from many of you to pick something that looked good to me, and peaked my interests. I did. And, to give my venture into the Ancient’s world a great start, he included 2 more coins. A big “Thank You” Victor.
    I picked the VRBS Roma, Circa 340 AD, with She Wolf and Romulus & Remus as my 1st Ancient Coin.
    The other 2 that Victor sent are Constantine I and Licinius I.
    I think they are great! What do you think?
    I couldn’t get the lighting right, so the color isn’t as rich as it looks in real life.
    And, to make it official, I did buy a coin…well, coins……
    I couldn’t help myself, I needed several. They are all too interesting.
    I have another admission. I sorta didn’t stick to my $20 limit.
    I will post these when I get them if anyone is interested.
    Obv - VRBS ROMA Obv - Roma, helmeted , wearing imperial cloak  Rev She Wolf, Romulus Remus.jpg Rev - VRBS ROMA Obv - Roma, helmeted , wearing imperial cloak  Rev She Wolf, Romulus Remus.jpg Constantine l - Obv.jpg Constantine l - Rev.jpg Licinius l - Obv.jpg Licinius l - Rev.jpg
     
  15. Valentinian

    Valentinian Well-Known Member

    Of course we are interested!
     
  16. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    What Valentinian said! Remember I said slippery slope :D
     
  17. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

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  18. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    There is a word for what you are experiencing: Normal. Congratulations on the new coins. Of them, I like the wolf best but I have always had a thing for Alexandria mint. If you stay strong in the addiction, you will have periods where you buy too many and periods where nothing comes your way for a while. You will buy coins you love and suffer a few 'What was I thinking?' moments. It all averages out in the end.
     
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  19. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I do not know where you are located but suggest you investigate the possibility of coin shows in your area where you might see coins in person whether or not you buy any. Next weekend is a big show in Baltimore which I regret having to skip this time but I have another, smaller one in Richmond in May. Some places have nothing worthwhile but here the shows are great. There is nothing quite like seeing thousands of coins you can't afford and a handful you can but probably shouldn't?).
     
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  20. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Then Roman provincial coins are for you, my friend!
     
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  21. Nyatii

    Nyatii I like running w/scissors. Makes me feel dangerous

    In my zeal last night to post the pics of my coins, I forgot to thank everyone for the help and insight they have given me, so "Thank you One and All"

    It so happens we have a coin show here in town in a couple of weeks. I don't know how good or bad they are here, but I will be there. The timing is good and bad. It comes just as I enter the world of Ancients, but it also comes just as I find myself saying, "I want that one, I want that one, and this one....."

    I have a feeling, unless I'm careful, I will be hitting Walmart for Old Roy dog food for future meals.
     
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