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<p>[QUOTE="Only a Poor Old Man, post: 4191891, member: 111037"]I am far from being a wealthy man. I don't even own a car, it is not necessary living in London. However, I have a philosophy. Life is short and afterlife uncertain, so it pays to spoil yourself once in a while. That could translate to a fancy restaurant, holiday or even a coin <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie77" alt=":pompous:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> My Mrs is all about saving, so we balance each other out!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Aren't these expensive? From what I gather Sicily coins are the Kobe Beef of the ancient Greek coin world.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>And this is exactly what I am planning to do. Roma Numismatics next physical auction in London is next month.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.romanumismatics.com/auction-xix/2020-03-26?gridtype=listview" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.romanumismatics.com/auction-xix/2020-03-26?gridtype=listview" rel="nofollow">https://www.romanumismatics.com/auction-xix/2020-03-26?gridtype=listview</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Having had a quick look at the catalogue, it is rich in Sicily coins and the quality seems to be staggering. I don't think I can afford any of the coins there (there are some with an estimate around £300, but I suspect they will go for much more). However as it is a physical auction, I can attend and examine some coins. Most auctions have preview days, anyone knows if this is the case with these guys?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Only a Poor Old Man, post: 4191891, member: 111037"]I am far from being a wealthy man. I don't even own a car, it is not necessary living in London. However, I have a philosophy. Life is short and afterlife uncertain, so it pays to spoil yourself once in a while. That could translate to a fancy restaurant, holiday or even a coin :pompous: My Mrs is all about saving, so we balance each other out! Aren't these expensive? From what I gather Sicily coins are the Kobe Beef of the ancient Greek coin world. And this is exactly what I am planning to do. Roma Numismatics next physical auction in London is next month. [URL]https://www.romanumismatics.com/auction-xix/2020-03-26?gridtype=listview[/URL] Having had a quick look at the catalogue, it is rich in Sicily coins and the quality seems to be staggering. I don't think I can afford any of the coins there (there are some with an estimate around £300, but I suspect they will go for much more). However as it is a physical auction, I can attend and examine some coins. Most auctions have preview days, anyone knows if this is the case with these guys?[/QUOTE]
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