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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ValiantKnight, post: 2812178, member: 44210&quot;]Alternatively I am really into late Roman (after Constantine and sons) and post-Roman coinage. Its really fascinating to explore and read about the all the troubles the Roman Empire was going through in this period, especially with regards to the barbarian tribes, and how its decline and dissolution in the west came about and their impact, both short- and long-term. So my interest in these coins are mostly historical. I also love scarce and rare rulers and types; its a great sense of achievement for me to get a rare late emperor/usurper or barbarian king I really wanted. And while everyone and their brother seems to dislike late Roman coin styles, I find them interesting in that I can see the decline of the empire in them; like they were made for those tougher times.</p><p><br /></p><p>I used to not care about Greeks, but in the past year they&#039;ve definitely grown on me. Since there is so much variety with them, this translates to many unique and interesting designs. And since I am not knowledgeable about the histories for much of the Greek world, each new acquisition of a city or peoples I didn&#039;t have before gives me an opportunity to research and appreciate even more what I have in hand.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding Roman Republic coins, I just am not interested in them. I may pick up, like, one a year, but the history doesn&#039;t really appeal to me, besides Spartacus and probably the Punic Wars, and neither do most of the designs (many seem to be just Roma heads and prows or bigas). This all probably won&#039;t sit well with the Roman Republic enthusiasts on here <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />. Only Republican I really do desire is a Caesar portrait denarius, though (and Eid Mar, but I doubt I&#039;ll be coming across an example, probably ever).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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