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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 3731476, member: 19463&quot;]This is a matter I wish we could get across to beginners.&nbsp; There are a million types of ancient coins and probably thousands that exist in only one or a very few examples.&nbsp; The EID MAR denarii are expensive because there are a hundred of them and several thousand people who would like one.&nbsp; Most coins that exist in only 100 specimens will have trouble finding 100 people who are dying to own one.&nbsp; Most really popular coins that generate high demand exist in great numbers.&nbsp; Will I see a thousand Athenian tetradrachms?&nbsp; Several will sell at this show-----but not to me. </p><p><br /></p><p>The old story goes that the third know example of a coin failed to sell at an auction because there were only two people who cared and they already owned one.&nbsp; I am a general collector who realizes that my collection will never reach a point that I need every coin in areas of interest that mean little or nothing to me.&nbsp; This coin fits in that group as far as I am concerned but I am glad that it found a place in your heart and collection.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Friday I will attend a coin show expected to have several ancient dealers.&nbsp; Between them, I expect to see over 10,000 coins and at least 1000 in my price bracket that are reasonably priced.&nbsp; There might be 100 that I consider to be a &#039;bargain&#039;.&nbsp; I just hope there are a few in the 100 or 1000 that I find interesting.&nbsp; I just hope all of the other shoppers at the show are looking for coins of Alexander, Athens and Otho.&nbsp; All it takes to make a good show is finding that one coin that fits your idea of worth the trip.&nbsp; Last year at this show, I bought a dozen coins and still like ten of them.&nbsp; Is it too much to ask the other few people on earth who might like &#039;my&#039; treasures will be somewhere else on Friday?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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