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Message:: [QUOTE="IdesOfMarch01, post: 1705049, member: 39084"]My personal thoughts on this thread and the tone of (some of) the responses to it: It's entirely understandable and natural for anyone who comes into possession of an ancient coin to wonder "How much is this worth?"  If the only information sought by the poster is the value of his/her coin, that's a completely legitimate curiosity and deserves to be treated as such.  The Internet, and especially sites like this one, are excellent places to ask that question and get both knowledgeable responses as well as thoughtless, off-topic, nasty responses. By assuming that the original poster was genuine and sincere in his/her topic, you can provide helpful information and at the very least make that person feel as if he's been treated with some respect.  If the topic or tone of the writer bothers you, there is no requirement to post a response -- don't feel compelled to inject yourself and your viewpoint into every thread that is started.  Start your own thread if you want attention on a topic, don't hijack another's genuine interest. And finally, always remember the old adage "It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt."[/QUOTE]