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<p>[QUOTE="Parthicus Maximus, post: 4023659, member: 102867"]I think you did well to start with collecting Flavians. I chose Vespasian-Hadrian as a collection theme because the coins are very affordable and of a high artistic level. If I had a higher budget I might also collect Augustus, Nero and Galba.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding books, I can recommend a few things for the Vespasian-Hadrian period. Did you ever read these sources?</p><ul> <li>Suetonius: the life of the Caesars.</li> <li>Tacitus: Histories, Agricola, Germania.</li> <li>Cassius Dio: Roman History.</li> <li>Pliny the Younger: Letters.</li> </ul><p>Most of these sources are available on the internet for free in English. However, don't forget to look up some more info about these sources, because most authors are at least biased. Regarding studies about the period, the books: Pompeii, SPQR by Mary Beard and The Emperor Domitian by Brian Jones are interesting. Although the last book may not be the most convenient to start with.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don't have many books about the coins self. They are usually quite expensive. I prefer to spend my money to new coins. Much information about the coins themselves is also available on the internet.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course there are many more books about Ancient history and Ancient coins. However, the books I mentioned are examples of books that you might find interesting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Parthicus Maximus, post: 4023659, member: 102867"]I think you did well to start with collecting Flavians. I chose Vespasian-Hadrian as a collection theme because the coins are very affordable and of a high artistic level. If I had a higher budget I might also collect Augustus, Nero and Galba. Regarding books, I can recommend a few things for the Vespasian-Hadrian period. Did you ever read these sources? [LIST] [*]Suetonius: the life of the Caesars. [*]Tacitus: Histories, Agricola, Germania. [*]Cassius Dio: Roman History. [*]Pliny the Younger: Letters. [/LIST] Most of these sources are available on the internet for free in English. However, don't forget to look up some more info about these sources, because most authors are at least biased. Regarding studies about the period, the books: Pompeii, SPQR by Mary Beard and The Emperor Domitian by Brian Jones are interesting. Although the last book may not be the most convenient to start with. I don't have many books about the coins self. They are usually quite expensive. I prefer to spend my money to new coins. Much information about the coins themselves is also available on the internet. Of course there are many more books about Ancient history and Ancient coins. However, the books I mentioned are examples of books that you might find interesting.[/QUOTE]
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