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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Carthago, post: 2267008, member: 76111&quot;]I started collecting everything ancient and after a few years realized that I love the history and coinage of the Roman Republic and especially the Imperatorial period <u>and</u> especially silver.&nbsp; The coins have a stunning variety of designs, can often be had in really great condition (this eliminates RR bronzes in general for me), and are within my price range for the quality I desire (this elimates most RR gold). </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, they are easily organized in a series that, for the most part, is fairly linear and easly understood by me (this eliminates Greek which I find intimidating).&nbsp; Crawford has an excellent and mostly comprehensive organization system which is fairly unique and helps tremendously when researching online.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Specializing has helped me understand much better what I&#039;m buying, the available quality for any given issues, it&#039;s historical rarity, researching undiscovered provinances, and building a focused research library with only the specific catalogues and works for my needs.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, I hate the idea of Monarchs so that lessens my interest in Roman Imperial.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>That&#039;s my story.&nbsp; I reserve the right to change my mind without notice. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie98" alt=":wacky:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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