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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 6462728, member: 26302"]I like [USER=26430]@Curtis[/USER] answer. If I were to start, I would probably start with pretty common coins but in terrific condition. You will never tire of a coin, even if very common and later you have loads of them, if its in great condition. Plus, do not buy, even if it is "rare", dark dreck no one wants to look at. You are new, you will be excited and want to share your hobby with others for a while, buy "pretty" coins that are at least visually nice even if the person is not interested. Worst than a collector showing his hobby is a collector showing his hobby and the objects look horrible. </p><p><br /></p><p>Something tells me maybe [USER=42773]@John Anthony[/USER] might have something that might be of interest to you right now actually. Late Roman bronzes, if in very nice condition, are PERFECT places to start, as well as suggestions [USER=26430]@Curtis[/USER] and others gave you. Start slow, read a LOT, ask us questions. Its a steep learning curve, but we are sure you can do it! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 6462728, member: 26302"]I like [USER=26430]@Curtis[/USER] answer. If I were to start, I would probably start with pretty common coins but in terrific condition. You will never tire of a coin, even if very common and later you have loads of them, if its in great condition. Plus, do not buy, even if it is "rare", dark dreck no one wants to look at. You are new, you will be excited and want to share your hobby with others for a while, buy "pretty" coins that are at least visually nice even if the person is not interested. Worst than a collector showing his hobby is a collector showing his hobby and the objects look horrible. Something tells me maybe [USER=42773]@John Anthony[/USER] might have something that might be of interest to you right now actually. Late Roman bronzes, if in very nice condition, are PERFECT places to start, as well as suggestions [USER=26430]@Curtis[/USER] and others gave you. Start slow, read a LOT, ask us questions. Its a steep learning curve, but we are sure you can do it! :)[/QUOTE]
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