Buying Spree~~~

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by MerlinAurelius, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Perhaps your Son could help create/color some cool dividers for you...

    Your Son looks like he is approx my Grandkids ages... I am looking for cool ways to get them involved / interested in my Ancients too!
     
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  3. red_spork

    red_spork Triumvir monetalis

    You have to have some sort of system. I know my RR coins really well and keep them organized according to Crawford and have it largely memorized, so I can very quickly find a given coin. If nothing else, you could always keep coins organized by empire or mint and then chronologically and label the boxes and find them quickly.
     
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  4. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

    Thank you for sharing. That is similar to my method. Each of my boxes is divided into three sections and I put different types in each section, Greek, Roman Imperial, US coins, etc. I think putting a label on the outside of each box will help, too.
     
  5. MerlinAurelius

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  6. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

    Absolutely love it. I hope to upgrade to something similar someday~
     
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  7. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    This is the best way I have found to display, organize, and store. Works well for my needs and tastes.
     
  8. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

    Thank you for your post Bing. And thank you for your thoughts on the Augustus. Feel free to post as many pictures as you like. Isn't that an awesome denarius. I had to have that one.
     
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  9. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

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    And brilliant idea adding desiccants. I will do that right away as everyone probably should.
     
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  10. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I glue in a couple cardboard dividers making the long box into three shorter ones and reinforcing the box at the same time. You do have to be careful to cut the inserts to the exact right size so envelopes fit inside and the lid will still go on. This goes a long way to preventing envelopes from sliding under each other when you don't have the box all the way full.
     
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  11. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Quite a buying spree indeed! I really only have two of the same type, but I'm tired and didn't get any coining in today so I'm going to indulge myself a bit:

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  12. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

    Actually I got these coins all for resale.
    Alexander-Less than 100 Euros
    Athenian Owl1-Less than 600 Euros
    Owl2-Less than 150 Euros
    Owl3-Less than 200 Euros
    Owl4-Less than 400 Euros
    Augustus-25 Euros
    Rhodes Helios-Less than 50 Euros
    Homer/Apollo-Less than 20 Euros
    Pegasus-Less than 50 Euros
    Philip 1/Eagle-Less than 40 Pounds
    Roman Republic Denarius- Less than 75 Euros
    All hammer prices. Mainly from two auctions. 1 had only 11% buyers commission.
    Other had 30%. Very happy with the prices especially the Homer, Rhodes, and Denarius. Fantastic auctions.
     
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  13. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

    Nice coins!!! More pictures to a thread is always a good thing isn't it???
    And my buying spree isn't finished yet. Several auctions left to go this week~~~
     
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  15. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

    Love the Alexander coin and the photo in natural light. It's like you are a soldier holding it going to market. Brings it back to life!!! Thanks again for sharing~~
     
  16. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    that's a sweet bunch of coins..great score.

    what's the first apollo reverse? i assume that's the augustus coin? neat provincial!
     
  17. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    What they said. Nice stuff!
     
  18. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

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    The Augustus is the first coin after the Athenian owls with a greenish patina. Bust to the right and Apollo? on the reverse with a lyre. I assume it is Apollo because of the lyre but who knows maybe it is Orpheus? haha

    There is another coin with a seated figure and black patina that is Homer seated with a scroll and has Apollo on the reverse.
     
  19. MerlinAurelius

    MerlinAurelius Well-Known Member

    About to add this one, I want to make sure I don't overpay. Anyone want to share their thoughts on its value?

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  20. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I'm guess, but probably $500-$600
     
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  21. dlhill132

    dlhill132 Member

    MA, excellent group of new coins, you did good.

    Doug
     
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