May I ask, Panzerman, what is it exactly you are collecting? You appear to have a broad spectrum of ancient coins, all of them in excellent condition. But obviously also all of them gold, like the good Dr. Adams, who early in his life had be advised to collect only gold. And what a spectacular collection he amassed! Is that your goal in life, too? (I would applaud it!)
Glad you asked, I have ever since I was 18, collected only gold coinage. When, I was a little boy growing up in Germany, I read the Grimm nursery tales, lots had stories of robbers with gold coins, I was fascinated by that. Then, my Dad (collects also) got me really into it, by making Christmas presents a "gold coin" event. So, when I finished highschool, and got a job as a landscape helper, I always saved my $ to buy a coin. As a matter of fact, that Theodosius I coin from today, I got from NFA that way, work 8 weeks=coin. Actually Numismatic Fine Arts sent me their auction catalogues back in 80s. I ended up getting most of my ancient stuff thru either NFA or later Classical Numismatic Group. Presently, I probably have 100 AV coins from 650BC-1200AD Three hundred struck from 1200AD-1899 rest 200+ from 1900-1970. Like the alligators on "Swamp People" I am hooked for life! Oh, amazingly, I have only had one profession since 18, maintaining grass/hedges/flowerbeds. John
Thanks for your extensive answer. The quality you have is extraordinary, they are all FDC's. Lucky man.
Yes, Dr. Adams had a fine collection. I have to admit, before the sale of his coll., I never heard of him. Hope he is collecting up in heaven, sad that he left us. I have a Ars Classica catalogue, one mans coll. of Roman Aurei (600) all EF-FDC including rarities like Quintillus/Jovinus/Olycerius/Saturninus/Clodius Albinus... Truly amazing to look at, only dream of getting. John
