No. Sorry but I cannot agree with that at all. Some people collect for investment without any thought for the coins in and of themselves.
I have never understood the fascination with these plastic tombs. I prefer my coins raw. Of course I also could not care less if a coin is a 66 or...
I do not have a drachm of Alexander. I do however, have this lifetime tetradrachm of Alexander. [ATTACH]
Wonderful looking group.
Hi James, check your pm mailbox for a book recommendation.
Great writeups @jamesicus I really appreciate the effort you spend on these.
This is certainly not true of the university where I teach. Dissent amongst my colleagues is continuous and encouraged.
Yes, thanks for posting those comments. He makes a great deal of sense. This is sometimes lacking in those who write on this issue.
Happy to see you back @TIF I hope some normalcy will be restored soon.
Happy thanksgiving to all of my American friends.
Nice coin @TJC Here is mine but it is RIC 1 [ATTACH]
I posted mine several days ago. It should arrive in plenty of time.
Wonderful coin David with an excellent portrait.
Wonderful, I am glad it arrived safe and sound.
Congrats on getting closer to your goal. Three very nice additions.
How about a nice denarius of one of the 5 good emperors? Affordable and very interesting historically. You could also get her a coin with a woman...
A charles VI gold, Charles VII gold, or Louis XII gold are all on my list.
Great example!
@Severus Alexander That is a nice semissis.
Great coin Doug. I like that one can read the rulers name on the obverse.
Separate names with a comma.