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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bart9349, post: 1274188, member: 5682&quot;]What you wrote, I think, is the advantage of collecting and studying Ancient numismatics. Unlike modern coins, ancient coins don&#039;t lend themselves to silly things like registries. Ancient collectors don&#039;t feel the the need to slab (entomb) the coins and to &quot;complete a set.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>Initially, at least, focus your interest in collecting. Find a theme you like and pursue it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Possible ideas: emperors&#039; wives, animal or military themes, a specific emperor or era, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>I personally like to study the numismatics from a more obscure time period, the Third Century Crisis of Rome. </p><p><br /></p><p>The real collectors on this site can offer some collecting themes, I am sure.</p><p><br /></p><p>Read Ancient Doug&#039;s numerous posts on the web. Don&#039;t be afraid to ask questions here. Although there are several experts on this site, most people are like me--novices who enjoy Ancient numismatics and try to learn more about areas that interest them.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also advise learning the history behind the coins. Join a non-numismatic site with an Ancient history focus and explore your interests. (I recommend <a href="http://www.unrv.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.unrv.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.unrv.com/</a> but I&#039;m partial.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck and enjoy,</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>guy[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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