While my interest is as strong as ever, I've intentionally slowed my purchases to a more financially sustainable pace. I've barely acquired 10...
Uh Oh.. I was updating some photos and managed to nuke the bottom section of the original post. Trying to fix..
I always intend to post a top 10 list and for one reason or another do not get around to it.. so sure it is 2021 now but 2019 was a big year so it...
Nice selection of coins @Kavax! #1 is an eye catching specimen of a type I’ve always wanted and #9 is about the best Artemis portrait I’ve ever...
I’d love to access more reference books in general.. but do not have the space or desire to collect physical books .. As others have said I’m not...
Simple formula Aesthetics/ visual interest first, followed by historical interest and rarity. My purchases often come from the Greek silver...
I have to agree your #1 and #2 were also my favourites. The Olympia stater is a very appealing and rare example. Considering the universally...
I collect ancient coins and stack sats… a bit of a dichotomy but to me it all makes perfect sense
To add 2 or 3 more pieces that will hold a place in my all-time top 10, and very little else. To sell at least as many coins as I purchase....
@pprp I agree it has been a tough year with prices where they are but you still managed to acquire some really nice coins. The Sicilian...
I’ve considered making a whole thread on ones that got away. It’s best not to dwell on them but I’m sure we all have a few, myself included :)
Wow this is really a great group of coins! I’m a sucker for Greek silver and you’ve acquired some some really beautiful pieces here. Among the...
@AncientJoe it takes a lot of patience and some impeccable taste to pick up the type of coins you do. I could flip flop on which is my favourite...
These coins are all excellent. Personally I’m most drawn to the Olympia Stater. The history with these coins is instantly relatable to everyone....
I’m sitting here admiring my collection.. not much else to do as it’s 1:30am here. I’m starting to feel that coins are like clothes.. no matter...
Without reading any of the replies, here is my take.. I don’t personally have much use for grading in ancient coins, there are just too many...
@BenSi my favourite coin on this is #2, the Zengid Dirhem often referred to as the ‘watermelon eater’ Its not even close, and here’s the reason:...
@Severus Alexander I read your post several times over the last couple of days. It must have been hard to write but I am so happy the key...
There is always a wide selection of Lysimachos tets on the market, and they come in a lot of distinct flavours. They aren’t rare but there is...
Every single day I scroll through new listings on Vcoins/Ma-shops as well as any new auction posted on Numisbids/Sixbid/Biddr. If anything stands...
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