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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1997938, member: 19463&quot;]Gordian III was followed by Philip I and II whose coins maintain similar grade silver.&nbsp; After that the quality goes down pretty steadily until partway through the time of Gallienus it was necessary to use a silver wash to make the things gray.&nbsp; This period from 238 to about 268 is interesting as you watch the silver disappear.&nbsp; There are many beautiful coins before and after but the 4rd century stuff is a popular place for modestly funded beginners to start.&nbsp; 4th century bronzes are cheaper yet just as the earlier material is more.&nbsp; We all pick what fits our desires and budgets.&nbsp; I do recommend that beginners stick to coins with decent detail that are easily identified and not try to save too much by buying things that are hard to tell what they are without more experience.&nbsp;&nbsp; Of your pair of Gordians, the nicer is easily worth 2-3x the other but I recommend the expenditure.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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