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<p>[QUOTE="Factor, post: 8167830, member: 96413"]I went there Friday morning, and after a swift four hours drive from Boston I arrived just past 11 am. I had pretty much whole day to explore and enjoyed it very much, despite picking only 3 coins. The inventory was quite low on my topic, provincials of Judaea and Decapolis, but I got a couple of coins from Zuzim. Here is one, ae15 from Gerasa struck under Commodus:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1426394[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1426395[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Overall I am very happy I came. The atmosphere was amazing, I met few dealers and collectors I knew, and I spent couple of hours exploring the lots of few upcoming auctions that include many coins I need and will probably bid on. </p><p>I also think it is great opportunity for an ordinary collector to touch some of the most famous numismatic items, like this decadrachm. You can probably see it in some museums, but you can't hold it there and feel it's weight: </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1426400[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Overall, does it worth driving 400 miles in one day? I think yes, and I will do it again next year![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Factor, post: 8167830, member: 96413"]I went there Friday morning, and after a swift four hours drive from Boston I arrived just past 11 am. I had pretty much whole day to explore and enjoyed it very much, despite picking only 3 coins. The inventory was quite low on my topic, provincials of Judaea and Decapolis, but I got a couple of coins from Zuzim. Here is one, ae15 from Gerasa struck under Commodus: [ATTACH=full]1426394[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1426395[/ATTACH] Overall I am very happy I came. The atmosphere was amazing, I met few dealers and collectors I knew, and I spent couple of hours exploring the lots of few upcoming auctions that include many coins I need and will probably bid on. I also think it is great opportunity for an ordinary collector to touch some of the most famous numismatic items, like this decadrachm. You can probably see it in some museums, but you can't hold it there and feel it's weight: [ATTACH=full]1426400[/ATTACH] Overall, does it worth driving 400 miles in one day? I think yes, and I will do it again next year![/QUOTE]
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