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<p>[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 8346136, member: 110226"]Welcome to CT Ancients!</p><p><br /></p><p>I think a good start is to identify the area of greatest interest for you, in this case Roman coinage. Are you interested in a particular period, or emperors or empresses? Are you interested in the Empire and its provinces? Are you interested in particular denominations?</p><p><br /></p><p>Getting information online and through books is something that will reward you as you move forward. Knowledge is key, not only for understanding what is common and what is rare, but also the historical context of each coin. As with any labor of love this process of becoming knowledgeable take time, but it will pay off in many ways.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have been a student of history for most of my adult life and find that linking the coins I collect from history works, fiction and non-fiction, gives collecting a vital dimension.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don't have any recommendations for bulk ancients. It is true, generally speaking, that buying a pile of uncleaned coins will result in a lot of duds. These coins, almost all bronze, have been in the ground for thousands of years, so many are just so encrusted and corroded lumps that cleaning them actually becomes a destructive process. I do buy group lots from time to time, but they are usually well photographed (at least when they are small in number) so I have a pretty good idea of what's included in the lot. </p><p><br /></p><p>As you move along with your ancient collecting, focus more on individual coins within your budget.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 8346136, member: 110226"]Welcome to CT Ancients! I think a good start is to identify the area of greatest interest for you, in this case Roman coinage. Are you interested in a particular period, or emperors or empresses? Are you interested in the Empire and its provinces? Are you interested in particular denominations? Getting information online and through books is something that will reward you as you move forward. Knowledge is key, not only for understanding what is common and what is rare, but also the historical context of each coin. As with any labor of love this process of becoming knowledgeable take time, but it will pay off in many ways. I have been a student of history for most of my adult life and find that linking the coins I collect from history works, fiction and non-fiction, gives collecting a vital dimension. I don't have any recommendations for bulk ancients. It is true, generally speaking, that buying a pile of uncleaned coins will result in a lot of duds. These coins, almost all bronze, have been in the ground for thousands of years, so many are just so encrusted and corroded lumps that cleaning them actually becomes a destructive process. I do buy group lots from time to time, but they are usually well photographed (at least when they are small in number) so I have a pretty good idea of what's included in the lot. As you move along with your ancient collecting, focus more on individual coins within your budget.[/QUOTE]
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