How's It Goin'?

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to do a quick check in. How is everybody?

I've been down in the dumps for a while. One of my mental health issues is depression and it hits like a ton of bricks every now and then.

But, I check in on the forum several times a day because seeing your new coins and postings of not so new coins excites me for a few moments.

There's nothing new to report coin wise from me or my brother (he's discovered Funko Pops)

Here are the coins that mean the most to me:



Feel free to post any random coins you want to. They rock!

But, most importantly, you guys rock!

Erin

 

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Hey, good to hear from you...keep your spirits up!

 

Way cool Erin! Nice pair of prutahs! LOL, a few times I saw you "liking" and "lurking" and I was gonna call you out! Great post!

Gosh, ALL my coins are cool to me!

Here is a random toss-out:


RR Rutilius Flaccus 77 BCE Roma Biga wreath S 318 Cr 387-1

 

Hi Erin! Nice prutot Looks like a Deacon Ray insert? He is so artistic.

Sorry to hear about your depression; glad you have CoinTalk as a diversion. You have friends here

CoinTalk has been one of the few bright spots in my life lately too. Hurricane recovery is not going smoothly or cheaply. I'm extremely stressed trying to juggle repairs, work, my elderly mother, my very ill brother... My fuse is very short these days

 

This is my only bronze prutah ca. 9-11 AD. It was struck under the Roman procurator in Judaea, Marcus Ambibulus. It was given to me by the woman that raised me as a child. Sorry, I understand that it is sometimes considered rude to post only one side but it is the only photo available.

 

Sorry to hear about your depression Erin and I am glad that Cointalk.com is a solace to you.

 

Believe this or not, with over 300 people on my FB, most relatives, classmates, and friends all of which I know personally, I think more of you all than I do of most of them. So, take care of yourself. Life is too short and we are all brothers and sisters of a great hobby and have more in common than most would think. Wouldn't it be nice if we could organize various get together's across the country to finally get to know each other better.

 

Perhaps long walks will do you good , Erin, fresh air can do wonders if your down.

 

Good to see you posting

 

..of all the meds and different bullsxxt for depression, i've have found that having X-mas lights up and on cures mine..i swear by it and now do not take any pills or anything...whenever i feel it coming on I turn'em on and "poof!".. it's outta here!.try it!

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for your words of encouragement and support.

Yes, TIF, those are from Deacon Ray. You've had such a rough go this past year. I admire your perseverance.

CoinTalk is a good safe place for me, that's why I'm always lurking, even though I haven't been posting lately.

Y'all pwn, never change.

Erin

 

Hey @Johndakerftw just got this one in the mail about 5 minutes ago...

 

From someone who fights depression everyday just like you I just wanted to say its good to see you here. I really need to get a picture of my recent (and first) ancient purchase...

 

Hi JDF. I pray God and always hope the best for all people. And who is not depressed in the world nowadays. Personally, I try to walk or go to the sandy beach and sit there to behold the sea and listen to the waves. I can also sip a small drink or take vitamin B. We can always do something, believe me. There are too many things to be said anyway. Time will come.. For the time being, I chose this ancient amphora. It makes me feel happy and cheerful, because it reminds me of how ancient people used to produce such artifacts to fill them with wine and enjoy life. It's all a matter of self-persuasion and..and... Cheers.

 

Depression's rough. Hang in there and try not to get lost in it!

 

There will always be an empty seat reserved for you at CoinTalk! Also nice mites!!

 

Hey Erin, good to hear from you...hang in there!

I had to look up what funko pops were, like little bobble head things?

I was bummed out the other night and watched silly dog videos on youtube...LOL! It kind of worked! (I dig dogs!).

Maybe this will help!

 

I was going to say that when I really need to pull myself out of a deep funk, I watch funny cat videos and gifs but I was too embarrassed to admit it

Here's a good one with both cat and dog

 

Nice coins Erin! Stay positive - this will pass!

Here's a few random coins from my collection I wish to share:


Thrace, Mesembria.
Æ21, 6.0g, 12h; 450-350 BC.
Obv.: Crested Macedonian helmet r.
Rev.: METAM-BPIANΩN; Shield seen from back with handle and supports projecting from the central boss.

That one was picked by John Anthony for me! He's got good taste!


Tyre, Phoenica
AE25, 12.5g; 12h; 2nd-1st Century BC
Obv.: Head of Heracles-Melqart right
Rev.: MHTPONΠOΛΕΩΝ; Club surmounted by monogram of Tyre, all within oak wreath


PHOENICIA, Arados.
AR Tetradrachm, 30mm, 15g, 12h; Dated CY 160 (100/99 BC).
Obv.: Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right.
Rev.: APAΔIΩN; Nike standing left, holding aplustre and palm; ΞP (date), Phoenician letter and ΘC in left field; all within wreath.

 

Dear Erin, I'm very glad you're fine!
Cheer up and hold the line!!

er... ...Funko Pops rocks (look left...)!!!

A recent (not too ancient) arrival:

Japan, AR 50 Sen, 31 mm, 12.5 g, Emperor Mutsuhito, 4th year of the Meiji era (1871).