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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Blake Davis, post: 26202025, member: 91820&quot;]You are <b>completely</b> correct - if there is one area where the bargains remain incredible it is provincials - especially bronzes, although silver/billon coins of Alexandria are pretty reasonable too.&nbsp; It is possible to find - I can&#039;t recall the name - it is Greek for five I think - approx 27mm coins with perfect patina struck in the Balkans from the reign of Septimius to Phillip for incredible prices. </p><p><br /></p><p>I was just speaking to someone about how for less than $20, with a lot of knowledge and diligence it is possible to build a terrific collection of ancients that will include examples that are fascinating, beautiful and unique - and even silver. It just takes patience and knowledge - and spending time both learning and searching.</p><p><br /></p><p>For those on a larger budget it is possible to find wonderful provincial coins. For example, check out the Aurelian I previously posted on this site - sorry I don&#039;t have another photo -perfect condition, perfect patina, about $375 - or this 37.5mm &quot;medallion&quot; of Elagabalus&nbsp; for less (no idea who that countermark is):</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1673088[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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