Forgive the frivolity, but some may appreciate a display of my warped humor. As an ancient coin collector I often encounter opportunities to explain the difference between "old" coins and "ancient" coins. When I saw a beautiful electrum stater listed for sale today (link below if interested) my mind jumped here: https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/ar...om_cyzicus_mysia__450_bc/1147085/Default.aspx
Yes, indeed -- pricey!!! Although I'd welcome that stater in my collection, I'd be a REAL "dummy" to tell my wife I dropped $19.5K on a coin. She just may (rightfully) throw her voice a bit.
