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Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Tyler Miller, Apr 3, 2019.

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  1. Tyler Miller

    Tyler Miller New Member

    Thank you all for the info, pics and help! The original pic is a bit higher quality than they actually appear. They are much flatter...
     

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    Tyler Miller, Apr 4, 2019
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  3. AussieCollector

    AussieCollector Moderator Moderator

    Can absolutely attest to a common reaction to ancient coins by non-collectors.

    Me: Look at my new coin? A Roman Empire coin, 2,000 years old
    Non-collector: 2,000 years old? Where did you get it? Must be fake
    Me: *Sigh* So, again, there are 10s of thousands of common ancient coins available, and there are literally millions and millions of ancient coins that have survived the ages. They can't ALL be in museums, and they can't ALL be expensive
     
    AussieCollector, Apr 4, 2019
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Ditto!
     
    Bing, Apr 4, 2019
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  5. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Artist & Historian Supporter

    Yes, I've had that conversation many times. I'll bet you and our other Forum members have heard these questions and comments also.

    Museum related questions
    Variation 1: "If it were real, wouldn't it be in a museum?"
    Variation 2: "If it's real, why isn't it in a museum?"
    Variation 3: "If you believe it's real, why don't you sell or donate it to a museum?"

    Value related questions and comments
    Variation 1: "If it's 2000 years old, it must be worth a lot of money."
    Variation 2: "Wow, that's interesting. How much is it worth?"
    Variation 3: "Wow, that's interesting. Have you tried to sell it?"

    Miscellaneous questions and comments about handling
    Variation 1: "If it's real, you shouldn't be touching it without gloves."
    Variation 2: "If it's real, you should keep it in a safe deposit box and not in your pocket."
    Variation 3: "I've got some metal polish. You want to try it? Shining it up will increase the value."
     
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    Deacon Ray, Apr 4, 2019
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