The ancient Port of Ostia is a great place to visit if visiting Rome. It is now a few miles inland due to centuries of sedimentary build up. For centuries is remained covered in mud but was excavated under Mussolini. It was preserved much like Pompeii, just not as drastically quick.
I like Guess who. I actually got them all. 54 episodes has paid off! Another week or so and I will know if I get to add anymore coins to my collection when the buy or bid sale ends. Pace yourself is right. So many nice coins and so little money. I make it a point to research and read up on coins I get before I buy more. Helps slow me down and not get divorced for spending too much on coins.
Another great episode Aaron. I've got that cold this week and I have my alarm set for the Jean Elsen, Jesus Vico, and Gorny auctions on the 12th what's a 'pace?' 😆
Thanks for another interesting podcast 🤩! Over the years I've bought many coins from your company & never suspected any of them being fake. I had at least a dozen of them slabbed with the intention of resale at a later date, & all of those coins were mint state or close to it. After collecting ancient coins for over 50 years, I unknowingly bought at least 6 fakes from other dealers & auction houses 😠. It would be very instructive if you could show pics of the fake, in a later podcast, that your father sold in 1997 🧐.
Julius Caesar claimed that his family was descended from Venus. The fact that Venus looks like Julius on his coins would have would been an expression of this claim.
I've tried looking at the online auctions a couple times, but I quickly run out of steam. Sometimes they only show dozens of tiny thumbnails and you have to load the page for each item to actually see what it is and decide if you have any interest. I don't understand why the flood they market with so many items at once - how can there be enough bidders to get good bids on that many items at the same time?
If I was you, I would choose something that you find interesting and limit yourself to just searching for that type of coin and maybe the first page of popular coins. For example, egyptian tetradrachm. Ignore everything else, and shoot for those. That way you find a fun niche and won't get so overwhelmed.
@@nathanielscreativecollecti6392 I don't really have a strong type or period preference, but instead I buy what attracts my eye. What I get really interested in is usually a surprise.
Great episode. Big fan of the guess who segment. Always a learning experience listening to you. Thanks Aaron and Mike.
The ancient Port of Ostia is a great place to visit if visiting Rome. It is now a few miles inland due to centuries of sedimentary build up. For centuries is remained covered in mud but was excavated under Mussolini. It was preserved much like Pompeii, just not as drastically quick.
I like Guess who. I actually got them all. 54 episodes has paid off! Another week or so and I will know if I get to add anymore coins to my collection when the buy or bid sale ends.
Pace yourself is right. So many nice coins and so little money. I make it a point to research and read up on coins I get before I buy more. Helps slow me down and not get divorced for spending too much on coins.
‘Guess the coin’ at the end was pretty fun. I got all but one
If you aren't willing to take responsibility for the company you buy... dont but it! Start your own company... I can't have ur cake and eat it, too.
Guys. The guess who is such an excellent idea. Great way to learn. Top Marks Gents!
The game was so fun! Great episode
Aaron Berk és o maior 👌
Another great episode Aaron. I've got that cold this week and I have my alarm set for the Jean Elsen, Jesus Vico, and Gorny auctions on the 12th what's a 'pace?' 😆
@@Handheld.History_Shop I feel you!
More guess who, please!
Another great episode as always! I really liked the guess who segment.
Thanks for another interesting podcast 🤩! Over the years I've bought many coins from your company & never suspected any of them being fake. I had at least a dozen of them slabbed with the intention of resale at a later date, & all of those coins were mint state or close to it. After collecting ancient coins for over 50 years, I unknowingly bought at least 6 fakes from other dealers & auction houses 😠. It would be very instructive if you could show pics of the fake, in a later podcast, that your father sold in 1997 🧐.
Julius Caesar claimed that his family was descended from Venus. The fact that Venus looks like Julius on his coins would have would been an expression of this claim.
Come to the fun show in Jan!
I've tried looking at the online auctions a couple times, but I quickly run out of steam. Sometimes they only show dozens of tiny thumbnails and you have to load the page for each item to actually see what it is and decide if you have any interest. I don't understand why the flood they market with so many items at once - how can there be enough bidders to get good bids on that many items at the same time?
@@brooksrownd2275 you are right and why there are always deals to be had in every auction and a seller who will not be happy.
If I was you, I would choose something that you find interesting and limit yourself to just searching for that type of coin and maybe the first page of popular coins. For example, egyptian tetradrachm. Ignore everything else, and shoot for those. That way you find a fun niche and won't get so overwhelmed.
@@nathanielscreativecollecti6392 I don't really have a strong type or period preference, but instead I buy what attracts my eye. What I get really interested in is usually a surprise.
boo hoo I get up at 4 every morning
@@indivisibleman8596 Do you want a cookie? 😂
Dang! Mike sounded just like Maximus when he said "are you not entertained?"... like really good impression!
Mere paas bhi hai coin old