I like to kid myself that I am a numismatist. I reality, that is probably not the case, for two reasons. After looking at many posts that seem to reveal that there are many in the CCF who have more knowledge than me, and and because of that, secondly, I think that I still have a huge amount to learn.
So that means that numismatics, for me is about learning, and so the quality or quantity of coins in my collection is of secondary importance.
My collection which must be of about 3000 pieces, covers of all ages from the invention of coinage to modern times, and is of all cultures. They range in value from a few cents to a few thousand dollars each. Condition ranges from barely recognisable to pristine prefect. I also have many books that reflect the nature of my collection.