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<p>[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 2868798, member: 19463"]I have known a specialist in these who had over a hundred and an excuse for why each was significantly different. Most people get one and then realize there could be another in their future but don't really study the styles. I'm in the middle. I really would like an Archaic tet but the prices make it likely that won't be happening. </p><p>These coins were made of good silver which is soft enough to wear and scratch easily. They vary greatly in centering and style. Those factors explain why you see them for $100 and $10,000. Just be sure you understand what factors did and should affect the price of the one that calls your name.</p><p>Classical (later 5th century)</p><p>[ATTACH=full]685033[/ATTACH] </p><p>Later (4th century)</p><p>[ATTACH=full]685034[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 2868798, member: 19463"]I have known a specialist in these who had over a hundred and an excuse for why each was significantly different. Most people get one and then realize there could be another in their future but don't really study the styles. I'm in the middle. I really would like an Archaic tet but the prices make it likely that won't be happening. These coins were made of good silver which is soft enough to wear and scratch easily. They vary greatly in centering and style. Those factors explain why you see them for $100 and $10,000. Just be sure you understand what factors did and should affect the price of the one that calls your name. Classical (later 5th century) [ATTACH=full]685033[/ATTACH] Later (4th century) [ATTACH=full]685034[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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