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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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The one thing I really need to focus on in 2018 is thinning the herd a little, I have fallen out of love with certain areas and shifted my focus elsewhere which means I now have a large eclectic collection which gets little or no attention. I do suffer from " hoarders pox " which makes the above difficult though  I ofcourse will still be adding my Emperor of choice but wont be buying any +1 or job lots just to get 1 or 2 coins. Damion |
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Taiwan
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For ancients I'll focus on silver masa coins from 8th-15th century Indonesian kingdoms.
As far as I know, the only variety guide about those coins is just a part of a 19th century book. That's the only relevant material I found in a 1992 book about Javanese economy of the era.
So my goal is to try to get many of those coins and try to make a booklet about the varieties.
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12/18/2017 08:29 am
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
My goals don't really pertain to ancient coins at the moment though an expansion of my Roman coins would be the most logical next step as they are under-represented within my ancient collection.
My collection goals where coins are concerned are to re-aquire a portrait collection of sovereigns which is really the only thing I have ever sold and regretted. These come to money now with gold price being what it is but are like money in the bank as instantly redeemable and tax-free.
I still frequent this coin section and my love is still Greek silver but I am trying to complete several different competing fields at present that have me not adding so much in this area. Paper money, antique English silver objects and highend timepieces don't leave much budget left over at the moment.
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Pillar of the Community
Belgium
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I have been collecting ancient coins since 1969 , then passing in the middle seventies to antiquities , and since 10 years ago, coming back to coins .My first goal now , having 70 years since august , is to explain my daughter what you can learn collecting coins .I think it is the same problem for every collector , what will happens to my collection ? For my antiquities, I don't think there is a problem , because it is nice to see in the house , but coins ? it is in a box and nobody see it .
So , my first goal is to explain the coins , to make she appreciate it and understand it . Maybe it looks very pessimist , but I think it is a problem if you want your collection is not sold .
Then , for myself : I agree with Furius Rufus , By collecting coins , you have only one problem : TO PAY , you think this year I will collect this kind of coins , then I see a good deal and...
I buy ... I hope to collect this year some beautiful coins of Sicily , then of Greece and then of Rome , but the problem is when I see a Beautiful LRB for little money ,I buy it ,that's my problem .
In any case , I 'll post here how I explain my collection at my daughter . albert
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Great thread!
I will continue to be on the lookout for upgrades to my 12 Caesars in silver collection. Most are vf or better, but a few need to be upgraded. I am being very selective about which coins gets added to this set. If I add 1 or maybe 2 in 2018 I will be happy.
My other main area of collecting concerns historical figures on coins. There are 2 sub collections. The first is a collection built on historical figures as dramatized by Shakespeare in his plays. I need to add a number to this collection. I would like to add 2 difficult ones this year, a 40 drachmai piece of Cleopatra VII, and a decent coin of Richard III. If I achieve this then I would target a coin of Henry IV.
The second part of my historical figures collection concerns historical gold coins of the world. Yes, there are a number of ancients and medieval coins in this collection, but I a also allowing modern coins into the gold set.
I doubt I will ever run out of historical figures to collect and my 12 Caesars will always be the centrepiece of my collection.
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  United States
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Excellent comments everyone. As FR said staying out of the poor house is not only a goal for 2018 but has been a goal for years in the past and many more to come in the future.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it is the same problem for every collector , what will happens to my collection ? It sounds like Albert and I have this in common. My daughter is fascinated by my coins and while I do intend to use many of them for her benefit some "keepers" will end up in her pocket ! My son is young but shows little inclination to appreciate them as much. My fear is he would dump them on ebay in order to buy another guitar ! Or god forbid ......... video games !! I have repeatedly tried to sit the wife down and explain what that great treasures lay inside my great mahogany box. But she has little patience and is more concerned with "what's it worth ?" My answer of "whatever any fool will pay for it" disturbs her ! So my little girl is my only hope ! I will in the end stash the best of the bunch in a lock box for her to keep. The rest ? Well as mentioned I intend that they benefit my 2 kiddos in ways they will understand many many years from now. |
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United States
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Well I see the thread has taken a little bit of a turn. Lets hope that we all have a long time left so not to worry about what will happen to our collections. I know that neither my wife or children have any interest in my coins. I'm sure they will put them up for sale. On the other hand my children will want my Japanese Sword collection.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1316 Posts |
I made some solid progress in 2017 with my hoard of the '82s. I added 182, 282, 882, 982, and 1282 dated coins. For 2018, my remaining century holes are 82, 382, 482, 582, 682, and 1082. There is a nice 682 in a Jan auction I hope to bring home. Wish me luck! 1082 and 482 are proving particularly rare mintages.
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New Member
United States
16 Posts |
To properly go through the tubs and boxes of mailers I have, holder them and enter them into a database. For years, I've bought coins on ebay, or other sellers. I mark what the coin is on the mailer, then toss it into a bin marked: Ancient, US, World, Casino Chip or Casino Token (after switching out dangerous PVC holders). When the box gets full, I close it, mark the months and years on it, and put it in a stack. The stack is at 9 boxes. The boxes are 28x18x24. I think I need an Assistant. Maybe I can do like Kramer did on Seinfeld and finagle an assistant. LOL. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
949 Posts |
In 2018:
1. return to the Women of Rome project and finish off the incomplete. Then expand on the earlier examples with my more recent acquisitions.
2. bring order to my chaotic collection of Roman Provincials.
3. update my earlier studies of Late Roman imperial bronze, especially certain types.
4. thin out my duplicates.
5. get deeper into the Eastern mints of the late second and early third centuries.
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
Interesting goals, though I not sure what Collects82 is referring too.
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United States
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I not sure what Collects82 is referring too. Pretty sure that @collects82 focuses his current collecting efforts on finding coins with AD dates that end in those two digits. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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United States
23731 Posts |
Well he might be able to find Roman coins than can be pinned down to a date by using honors. It will be extremely difficult to come up with and exact date on the rest.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pretty sure that @collects82 focuses his current collecting efforts on finding coins with AD dates that end in those two digits. I was born 1982, and despite my love for coins, actually focusing on one particular series has proven too hard. Too much cool stuff out there "I have to have" or at least have dabble in. I succumbed to my ADD and found a way to dabble in everything and research anything. Everyday is something new to behold. About 5 years ago I started working on a set that focuses on 1982, 1882, ... 1082, 682, 582, 482, 382, etc, or the corresponding date in another calendar. I've had to go with corresponding AH dates for some years, my 282 is a 204 Western Satraps, many of my 1182 are Chinese. The hoard is accumulating some of everything :) My first was actually an 1882-S Morgan for my 15th birthday. It was about 15 years after that this focus really came around. I am slowly working on a date set of Capped Bust Half Dimes and dimes, and Draped Liberty cents and Half Cents. The 82s thing gets more attention because it's a lot more fun in its variety. Edited by Collects82
12/21/2017 3:50 pm
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