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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GSDykes, post: 2200105, member: 73321&quot;]Edited quote from -- ANCIENTCOINS.market --</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;We enjoy them (ancient coins) as the highest form of Art. Because of them, we know our history. Nothing survived from king Alyates except for his coins, nothing survived from King Monunius except of his coins. We would not have known that there was a king named Pheidon of Argos if we had not found his coins. Humanity owes a great deal to Numismatics. WE MAYBE BE DIFFERENT IN MANY WAYS, BUT WE ALL SHARE THE SAME PASSION FOR COINS.&quot;&nbsp; end quote --</p><p><br /></p><p>Wow, what a statement. Coins do invite historical studies, and they do add to our knowledge of what so and so may have looked like! However, I do NOT share <span style="color: #00b300">this</span> passion for coins. Numismatic studies and researches offer much more than just recognition of a coin&#039;s authenticity, and its links to other events and peoples. It also includes: (1) the education and growth, in a healthy manner, of young children, it opens for them a very wholesome hobby. (2) collections preserve a nation&#039;s coinage for future generations to observe (which can include historical incidents). (3) Metallurgical studies (4) recognition of counterfeits (5) coins can be a form of monetary investment (6) It is a great hobby for certain handicapped individuals (in wheel chairs, or depressed souls, or house bound types) (7) It is fun, enjoyable. (8) Numismatics can be a profession/career for certain folks (9) coins/bullion can be an emergency type resource when and if paper (fiat) money fails. (10) Not only can coins be an investment, but individuals can preserve (bank) their wealth within their collections. (11) Coins can enhance and validate history, in numerous ways. (12) Linguistics, and various archaeological studies are enhanced via numismatics --- for example many ancient coins and seals from northern India give us a small window into the ancient Aryan world of the area. (13) you add more.......</p><p><br /></p><p>Thus #11 and #12, on my list are close to your statement, but as you KNOW, they are only part of the lore of numismatics. To me the highest form of ART is not seen in coins. Some of the manuscript miniatures seen in the Byzantine period, and in the Slavic regions are simply beautiful. I have seen flowers designed by God, which are absolutely stunning! I suppose we each have our own preferences, but I do not think we all have the SAME PASSION as you state on your EBAY site. Thus I wonder about your post, if it is for educational purposes, please explain, as you provided no INFORMATION about your beautiful images. Inform me! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie75" alt=":pigeon:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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