The worst reason for buying a coin

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by dougsmit, Mar 27, 2017.

  1. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    No Ragrats! Looks great, and a wonderful coin. Plus a fantastic lesson for yourself in life. It is all good.
     
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  3. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Don't forget his profession. "Double-Speak" :D
    (Sorry, working with my Lawyers today!) :D
     
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  4. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    @stevex6 one day I will finally understand that new fangled invention...humor.
     
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  5. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I do not get greater satisfaction out of one EF coin than out of the 3-4 lesser ones that would cost the same but those who sell coins will point out that the one, better coin will appreciate in value faster. That factor means a lot to some of us but is of zero significance to those of us who have no intention of selling the coins. Every month my 'investment' brokers send notices of how much my stocks might sell for if I sold them but, like the coins, most of them were long haul purchases and will pass to the kid (at adjusted cost basis in the case of stocks). Coins and stocks both have their day traders and their long term holders. Some people care how much their portfolio is 'worth' but the fact remains that you have to sell it to get anything. I like that Trajan. Were it mine, I'd be proud of it but I know I never would have bought it.
     
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  6. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    I sure hope so, my friend (it's gonna be awkward otherwise)

    :rolleyes:

    You're kinda funny ... sometimes you make me laugh out loud

    => c'mon man ... coins rock (you like coins = you rock)
     
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  7. gregarious

    gregarious E Pluribus Unum

    ahaha lesmon pion or buster de body crab... ><
     
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  8. gregarious

    gregarious E Pluribus Unum

    or was that the Evelyn Woodhead spedridden course? same tape, i luv it><
     
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  9. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    I don't often buy 1st century imperial, but when I do, its usually on impulse (recently took this one out again and realized I've only shown it here like twice in the two years I've had it):

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  10. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Artist & Historian Supporter

    Canada Rocks!
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    Steve, your humor keeps me coming back!
     
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  11. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

  12. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Now, that is a lovely coin! Beautiful patina and a fine portrait in good style.

    You should be impulsive more often.
     
  13. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Artist & Historian Supporter

    That's hilarious! I remember those lyrics from years ago. I thought they came from an episode of South Park.
     
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  14. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    Yes, but Robin Williams' version is slightly cleaner. Got to keep it PG-13. LOL.
     
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  15. Johndakerftw

    Johndakerftw Mr. Rogers is My Hero

    The song came from the South Park Movie, one of my favourites. :D

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    Erin
     
  16. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Artist & Historian Supporter

    I thought so! :smug::D:)
     
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