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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Gavin Richardson, post: 8005527, member: 83956&quot;]The question makes sense to me. When I was starting out, I read the conventional wisdom that a collector should specialize. So I thought, “Am I doing it wrong?“</p><p><br /></p><p>I like the general advice given here. Collect what you like. If a specialization comes, so be it. If not, who cares? I started collecting a bit of everything, and then I became interested in the coins of Constantine. The focus developed out of a genuine interest in the period and man, as well as the reality that Constantine coins are quite affordable for my limited budget.</p><p><br /></p><p>I suppose the benefits of specializing are that it can give you a sense of direction for your purchases. You can also develop a bit of an expertise in one area, which would help you spot rarities and forgeries. You might even get the reputation of being a bit of an expert, like many on this board. When you sell or bequeath your collection one day, the collection might have a bit more significance if you’re known as a specialist in one area.</p><p><br /></p><p>But ultimately it’s your time and money. Do what pleases you, I would say. I still collect the coins of Constantine, but I still would like to pick up an Athenian owl, large bronzes of Nero, etc. There are no rules.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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