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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;nerosmyfavorite68, post: 26303984, member: 134416&quot;]What do you think of my idea?&nbsp; It preserves some interest of receiving a mystery coin, but takes most of the downsides out of it.</p><p><br /></p><p>A work friend&nbsp; had enquired what I wanted for my birthday, and I said, &quot;a coin!&quot;&nbsp; The problem: she knows nothing about ancient coins, has never heard of Justinian, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would rather keep it under $75, the approximate value of last year&#039;s present.&nbsp; After much thought, I thought that suggesting an AR Antoninianus from Gordian III/Philip I/Gallienus, from a certain reputable dealer might me the easiest route. He has a standalone website, which doesn&#039;t require a username to order from.</p><p><br /></p><p>This still offers some thrill of the unknown, while taking most of the risk of the downsides out.&nbsp; Suggesting an AE coin would be even more daunting.&nbsp; This still offers the opportunity to get something halfway decent, without spending a lot.</p><p><br /></p><p>Suggesting one specific coin is a bit boring, but no suggestions at all would be too daunting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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