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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gsimonel, post: 6390168, member: 82549&quot;]That&#039;s a real beauty. Congratulations.</p><p><br /></p><p>For a first ancient coin, that&#039;s a pretty big investment. You were smart to buy from a well-respected dealer that specializes in ancients, like CNG, if you are interested in higher-end coins like that. Stick with this approach. Resist the temptation to save a few dollars by buying high-priced coins from dealers with less expertise and/or a shorter history with ancients.</p><p><br /></p><p>Your coin is in a slab. Many long-time collectors of ancient coins dislike slabs, preferring to be able to actually hold the coin in their hands. But I think you&#039;ve illustrated a good case for when they can be helpful. They provide an extra level of safety and piece of mind for collectors of modern coins who want to explore ancient coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>The field of ancient coins can be overwhelming to new collectors: Where do I begin? How do I know I&#039;m not getting ripped off? You&#039;ve taken a smart first step and have an excellent specimen to show for it. Welcome aboard.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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