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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 16157, member: 487&quot;]You are correct about the &quot;Blake&quot; coin. Many of the early coins and bars from what was thought to be from the California gold fields have been determined to have in fact been forgeries. This area is still a learning field. The articles recovered from the Central America shipwreck turned many once known numismatic items into areas of fantasy. While many of these once &quot;original&quot; coins or bars may not have their same importance they still offer a place in numismatic studies. </p><p><br /></p><p>While many collectors will never make the transition to numismatist, I try to expand the thought process by offering alternative ideas. Too often as a whole the hobby is limited by a lack of sharing experiences and knowledge. </p><p><br /></p><p>I could not agree with you more about buying the book. The referrence material should be a highlight in any numismatic collection. The study of coinage is an ever changing field. We learn new things each year, and sometimes it reveals a new direction for us to take. </p><p><br /></p><p>I also agree with your statement about other activities outside of the numismatic arena. While a large part of my life is dedicated to the study of coinage, I am also an avid flyer, diver, and recently taken up metal detecting. That is one of the greatest parts of our hobby. It can bring together many people from every walk of life, and place us on a level playing field. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have enjoyed many of your articles and posts here on CoinTalk, and I am very much looking forward to your seminar next weekend. While I may not always agree with you, I respect your desire to provide knowledge and your desire to build the hobby through that pursuit. </p><p><br /></p><p>For we both agree that this hobby often follows the &quot;Anthem&quot; type of thinking. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I enjoy the works of Ayn Rand myself <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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