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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Alegandron, post: 3323842, member: 51347&quot;]I collect Historically, not numismatically. I have been in manufacturing of consumer products for over 40 years, so the minting / manufacturing and their nuances really does not interest me. That is why I abandoned modern coins - too much concern about a mint error or nuance, especially since Ancients being hand made.&nbsp; Hence, my Historical approach to my hobby, and not me worrying about how coins are made. (I have a pretty good idea generally, but am not going to claim being an expert.) I am not a scholar, rather I am an average guy that appreciates History and the coins that are their placeholders.</p><p><br /></p><p>I focus mainly on the Roman Republic, and those entities that interacted with them. Particularly Carthage, Italia, Capua, Etruria, Samnium, etc. I also enjoy Achaemenids, Diadochi, Ancient India, Ancent China, and Ancient Historical figures.&nbsp; I would like to venture into Celtics, but want to immerse myself into their History first, especially since I am of Celtic lineage.&nbsp; I enjoy the eclectic vs. “what everyone else has”.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have over 1,000 Ancient coins and do not care how many I capture. I am collecting as a Journey, not as an end... it enables me to enjoy amassing as a hobby, as a diversion, not as a strict discipline. </p><p><br /></p><p>I do not focus on the Roman Empire, but I have somehow, slowly accumulated over 150 Rulers that I plan to pass on to my Grandkids. That was a surprise to me, and had been an afterthought. Now it is fun to add a coin from a Ruler as a new placeholder.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also enjoy small artifacts from Ancient History. Further, I collect Egyptian Scarabs, mainly Pharoahs and Royalty. </p><p><br /></p><p>Probly have over 50 Ancients books.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have captured coins from many different sources, including friends, auctions, coin shops, online dealers, mugging people in back alleys, and stealing baby’s piggy-banks. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I don’t handle my coins, I <b><i>fondle</i></b> them, imagining their use, transactions, and their historical milieu. I view pics as needed.</p><p><br /></p><p>I try not to obsess over my collection, rather I enjoy it as a welcome diversion.</p><p><br /></p><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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