Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
What's a good Ancient silver coin to start with?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="iPen, post: 2323421, member: 69760"]Sorry, I was away for a while. Thanks everyone for your responses and recommendations. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As for my budget... well, whatever a tenured ancient collector would consider reasonable for a minimum AU-50 grade, maybe high XF grade if it isn't too bad. But, if I have to throw a number out there, how about in the "up to" $100 range - what would be good in that price range? Less is probably better because my tastes evolve quickly the more I get into it. I learned that through trial and error with moderns and "classics" (modern-classic, relative to ancients?).</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm thinking Ancient Greek or Roman to start out - too cliche for someone starting out in ancients? I did look into a nice, high grade Ancient Greek stater coin not too long ago (below)... but that one was... $$$$.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]470057[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="iPen, post: 2323421, member: 69760"]Sorry, I was away for a while. Thanks everyone for your responses and recommendations. :) As for my budget... well, whatever a tenured ancient collector would consider reasonable for a minimum AU-50 grade, maybe high XF grade if it isn't too bad. But, if I have to throw a number out there, how about in the "up to" $100 range - what would be good in that price range? Less is probably better because my tastes evolve quickly the more I get into it. I learned that through trial and error with moderns and "classics" (modern-classic, relative to ancients?). I'm thinking Ancient Greek or Roman to start out - too cliche for someone starting out in ancients? I did look into a nice, high grade Ancient Greek stater coin not too long ago (below)... but that one was... $$$$. [ATTACH=full]470057[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
What's a good Ancient silver coin to start with?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...