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<p>[QUOTE="Xodus, post: 4102581, member: 99312"]Hey guys, I've been on these forums (mostly in the periphery) since late 2018 and I just need to share some gratitude to all members (especially [USER=44316]@Valentinian[/USER] - see more below). Full stop, four years ago I was in an American prison due to a substance abuse crime that I committed trying to get one more. I served 14 months at age 32 and I just celebrated my 4 years clean on 2/8/20. Part of my recovery has been learning about coins/history, while buying and selling some (to make my collection bigger). I have learned a lot in the past few years and I just want to thank you guys for helping me in my recovery and helping me with a hobby that keeps me grounded and out of trouble. </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, something happened this week that I am really taken aback about and I just wanted to share it with you all. I want to give a huge shout out to CT member [USER=44316]@Valentinian[/USER]. About a week ago I got a message asking me for my postal address as he wanted to send me a 'low-quality duplicate from a horde'. I was a bit nervous giving out my address, but then I did and I expected an AE3 Constantine The Great coin without a legible legend - because to me, that's a low-quality duplicate. </p><p><br /></p><p>Apparently, @Valentinan has a VERY different idea than me for the meaning of a low-quality duplicate than me! This is what he sent![ATTACH=full]1066281[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1066282[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1066280[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1066279[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>For more info about Triskeles Coins, go to <a href="http://augustuscoins.com/ed/interesting/triskeles.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://augustuscoins.com/ed/interesting/triskeles.html" rel="nofollow">http://augustuscoins.com/ed/interesting/triskeles.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Needless to say, I'm really shocked. This coin is from the City of Aspendos from 465-430BC. Asia Minor's very first coin type, a very thick archaic silver stater. 10.86 grams of silver; Hoplite warrior right with spear and shield, "Triskeles" which is three human legs around a center, running right, club in field. Sear Greek 5381.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am just very thankful to have such an awesome coin that I can learn more about today and appreciate having on my desk while I'm stressed at work <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I spent a lot of time reading on the augustuscoins site as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am really grateful for [USER=44316]@Valentinian[/USER] and the rest of you that have helped me and I look forward to learning more and understanding this great hobby. Thanks and God Bless <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Xodus, post: 4102581, member: 99312"]Hey guys, I've been on these forums (mostly in the periphery) since late 2018 and I just need to share some gratitude to all members (especially [USER=44316]@Valentinian[/USER] - see more below). Full stop, four years ago I was in an American prison due to a substance abuse crime that I committed trying to get one more. I served 14 months at age 32 and I just celebrated my 4 years clean on 2/8/20. Part of my recovery has been learning about coins/history, while buying and selling some (to make my collection bigger). I have learned a lot in the past few years and I just want to thank you guys for helping me in my recovery and helping me with a hobby that keeps me grounded and out of trouble. Also, something happened this week that I am really taken aback about and I just wanted to share it with you all. I want to give a huge shout out to CT member [USER=44316]@Valentinian[/USER]. About a week ago I got a message asking me for my postal address as he wanted to send me a 'low-quality duplicate from a horde'. I was a bit nervous giving out my address, but then I did and I expected an AE3 Constantine The Great coin without a legible legend - because to me, that's a low-quality duplicate. Apparently, @Valentinan has a VERY different idea than me for the meaning of a low-quality duplicate than me! This is what he sent![ATTACH=full]1066281[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1066282[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1066280[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1066279[/ATTACH] For more info about Triskeles Coins, go to [URL]http://augustuscoins.com/ed/interesting/triskeles.html[/URL] Needless to say, I'm really shocked. This coin is from the City of Aspendos from 465-430BC. Asia Minor's very first coin type, a very thick archaic silver stater. 10.86 grams of silver; Hoplite warrior right with spear and shield, "Triskeles" which is three human legs around a center, running right, club in field. Sear Greek 5381. I am just very thankful to have such an awesome coin that I can learn more about today and appreciate having on my desk while I'm stressed at work :) I spent a lot of time reading on the augustuscoins site as well. I am really grateful for [USER=44316]@Valentinian[/USER] and the rest of you that have helped me and I look forward to learning more and understanding this great hobby. Thanks and God Bless :)[/QUOTE]
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