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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;greekandromancoins, post: 2764849, member: 87990&quot;]Hi,</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for seeking opinion here first and apologies for some of the harsh (disturbing?) reactions by other members.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is mine:</p><p><br /></p><p>Ancient coins are pieces of history, not jewellery. Each of us holds a duty to future generations to preserve any ancient coins which we hold in our possession. Ownership is not permanent. We are not permanent.</p><p><br /></p><p>Think of the recent destruction to important ancient sites such as Palmyra and the unimaginable loss we felt when we saw the photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>People today still lament the destruction of the Library of Alexandria even though that happened centuries ago!</p><p><br /></p><p>Treating a coin as a piece of jewellery can and will cause irreversible damage. Also unless it is fully encased, it will be exposed to wear from physical contact. Coins are not meant to be handled constantly. Look at a modern coins in circulation and how quickly their features begin to wear due to constant handling. My wedding band is covered in scratches and developed signs of wear in just 2.5 years!</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, from the photos I do not believe your coin is EF.&nbsp; I think it has been over-graded. But it it was EF, that would be even more reason to avoid exposing it to further damage and wear.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is nice coin nonetheless and one that you deserves a proud place in your collection, not on your finger.</p><p><br /></p><p>Let me suggest an alternative - make a cast copy of this coin. Just the obverse so you are not creating a modern forgery. Mount that in a coin and wear it with the comfort that it will cause your coin no damage, and with the confidence that it is still a conversation piece with a direct link back to a coin you actually own.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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