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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Valentinian, post: 2430243, member: 44316&quot;]If all you want is an ID number, on-line sources can do that. But books like BMC and RIC actually have exposition that is interesting and books like the ones I recommended above explain a lot about coinage. They give a big picture I think is worth a lot. Considering how expensive coins are, a few well-chosen books will be a good investment in enjoyment. Compare a $20 or $30 coin to a $20 or $30 book, like &quot;Coinage in the Roman World.&quot;&nbsp; The coin you get to have. It may fill a slot in a collection. You look at it sometimes. There is pleasure and pride in ownership. </p><p><br /></p><p>However, you could say that about books too! You can be proud of your growing library. You occasionally look at them. You can learn and become more appreciative of what you have. You can become more-informed about what is interesting in your series. You will become a better and more-informed buyer. You can even answer questions on CoinTalk because you will know something more than the minimum![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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