Thank you for this new subforum

[guy]

First, I want to thank Chris for creating this new subforum. I think it will create interest for this site.

 

Second, I know nearly nothing about coins. And I do not collect coins. (I have two young teenagers wanting to go to college. So, I must save my money.)

 

However, I enjoy the field of numismatics (coins, tokens, medals, etc.). I'm amazed by the idea I can actually touch and own a piece of history, giving me a connection with the Ancient world. I enjoy the study of sculpture, too, but I could never afford a piece of Ancient sculpture. Any of us, however, can afford a coin from the Roman Empire for just a few dollars.

 

As I learn more about Ancient coins, I will share this information with others on this site.

 

Here's a list of helpful information someone compiled and that I found useful.

 

 

http://rg.ancients.info/guide/ancients.html

 

 

 

One of the sites listed has a nice scroll of introductory information dealing with Ancient coins (wait till it loads up):

 

http://www.ancientcash.info/

 

 

 

Well, thank you, again, Chris.

 

 

 

guy also known as gaius

Edited December 18, 2009 by guy

[Primus Pilus]

Your welcome Guy... it's a subject I'm fairly fond of myself... having a VERY small personal collection of Roman coins. I'm always fascinated by the idea of where, when , who, etc. of each individual piece of metal.

[Maladict]

it's a subject I'm fairly fond of myself... having a VERY small personal collection of Roman coins.

 

As do I. Might be fun to post some pictures/description, start a small online UNRV member coin catalogue in the new subforum?