The Dark Side of Coin Collecting (and How to Avoid it)

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

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[@keithagn]

I'm not addicted. I can quit anytime I want...

[@CoinsAndCapsaicin]

I can't. I get the itch.

[@saltymemesmith]

I'll just buy one more then definitely quit after that.. Can anyone hook me up Man?? 🥺

[@CoinsAndCapsaicin]

@@saltymemesmith 😂😂😂

[@scotthill5968]

Sure you can

[@timothy_pitcock]

Me too.....1369 times.

[@AardvarkDream]

I think I'm keeping things fresh by not being a "buyer" of known coins, but a cleaner of unidentified coins. Most (all) of what I clean are common coins, of course, but I like to think that once I've cleaned a coin, treated it with preservation wax, ID'd it, and entered it and its info into my collection, that coin now has a future. Potentially a very long one. I won't live forever, but once I'm gone I'm not actually taking the coins with me,. But no one is going to be throwing cleaned and ID'd Roman coins away, either. They are not likely to land at the charity thrift shop. The coins I've cleaned are most likely going to enter the ancient coin market one way or another, and, barring total civilizational collapse, someone will ALWAYS own them. Fifty years from now. A century from now. Three hundred years from now. Etc. They're common, so each one will probably land in someone's starter collection, but each will likely get slurped into a bigger collection eventually, which will get pulled into another one and another one, and so on. And *I'm* the one that brought each one back into the light and preserved it so someone will be able to glance at it in some Martian University's "Roman" collection in 2944. Some won't make it that far into the future, of course. There will be attrition. Some will get lost or destroyed. But these coins have a demonstrated staying power. They've already lasted 1700 years so far under some pretty crappy conditions. Of all the things I own, these coins are the most likely to still be around five hundred years from now. Or a thousand years from now. Or two thousand. Really, there's no upper limit. And I get to be a small part of that history, and not just as an owner who simply bought them, but as someone who put effort into their preservation.

[@williamkinkade2538]

The problem with uncleanness ancient coins is that they are mostly small bronzes .Out of the hundreds of ancient uncleaned coins I went through only one turned out to be silver.

[@AardvarkDream]

@@williamkinkade2538 Yes, this is true. If I'm paying $3 for a coin, though, it doesn't really bother me that I'm not getting a lot of silver. I'm in it for the history, not the precious metal itself. But... sometimes I DO get silver. Not every one, for sure, but I'd say at least one out of ten has been silver. But the bronzes don't bother me; like I said, I'm not looking for material, I'm looking for historical artifacts regardless of what they're made of.

[@dominich677]

Hi guys my name is Dominic, and I have a coin addiction.

[@Michel-7.7.7]

I was totaly blown away by a 10 gold ducat piece of Sigismund III., auktioned a couple years ago ( Salton collection). Unfortunately i don't have a couple millions to collect this kind of coins, so i stick to junk silver coins

[@g7eit]

I’m addicted, I often send myself broke just to get the rush of buying more. It’s crazy and out of control.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Stop for a while and rethink your priorities. Collecting coins is a great hobby, but it should not take control of your life. You can always come back later

[@ikenni2533]

Hello friend! I'm a 14 year-old Brazilian child who started collecting coins 7 years ago. I've always liked old coins, and throughout my life, I've studied history so much, that I've developed a greater appreciation for coins, because for me, I can enjoy them as if they were a piece of history that represents it. I know that where I live, we are very different, we collect different coins, but we are always looking for more coins and more coins. By the way, maybe soon I'll buy my first Roman coin, I'm quite excited. So, as a history buff, I feel privileged for my knowledge of history, art, etc.; being able to share and explain to others this art that enchants us. sad to see that here where I live, we can hardly see people like that nowadays, but I'm happy to be able to interact with other numismatists and acquire new coins moderately. Just as I love numismatics, I love your work and your videos, good job friend!

[@teek9935]

Wow, I am in awe of how well you described me personally. I have always known I have an addictive personality, but never thought much about how that may be related to my love of numismatics. Thanks for making me reflect. I'm wondering if your day job is being a psychologist lol.

[@Amazing_Coins]

Hello! Am i the only numismatic woman here?😅 My interest in old coins started when i first found a very old Spanish coin dated 1521 in our garden! That was many years ago, sadly i lost it 😔 I just started collecting rare old coins only this year and I’m 42!😄 Why i love collecting old coins? I find it very interesting how it took thousands or hundreds of years for each rare coin to land in my very own hand 😍😍😍 and besides, since childhood, I’ve been dreaming always of finding old coins! My excitement in my dream is the same excitement that i have with my collections. My precious 😁😁😁

[@maria75426]

Hello, also girl collecting coins👋, I first started when I found a coin in my purse with some of the Material coming out of the coin (the coin had a person on it and the Extra Material looked like a booger) turns out it was fake, but this jump started my interest for coin collecting

[@Matisto1]

10/10 thumbnail if you ask me.

[@Numischannel]

Very good insight in the inner psychology of collecting in general, and ancient coin collecting in particular. I often compared coin collecting with drug addiction, you always keep going for something "harder"! 😂😂😂😂

[@briguy808]

Think I needed to see this, I'm only 23 and my vice is US banknotes but yeah maybe i need to focus on life more collecting less even though my collection is pretty bangin lol. Stuff is gettin too expensive to buy anyways, heritage is overpriced with fees and ebay is 10x worse😂

[@robertfranklin422]

Congratulations on your Solidus. I saved for a year, sold stuff on eBay, worked a side job and researched for hours to get my own in August, I know how big of a deal it can be.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Good to know another person understands that sinking feeling of spending that much on a coin, despite knowing you are completely covered by previously selling other pieces and saving up!

[@FrankBoston]

I wish I could hire you as my psychiatrist. I'm not even into ancient coins. My son is. You're so wise and your calmness coupled with your sound rationale appeals to me greatly. Keep up the great work.

[@Jesse_Dawg]

The thumbnail was freaking hilarious

[@peterdore2572]

Very Profound Analogy with the Add*ct, the Cranky Old Man and the Dragon. I will def be bringing this up with my best friend, David

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Wish you and your friend David all the best!

[@colbystearns5238]

This is an important reminder for people who may be tempted to spend beyond their means. I do share some similarities with the addict and have experienced exactly the feelings you've described as I went from one coin to the next but I've also always been a naturally risk-adverse person so I think those instincts always come in handy for me financially when spending on credit cards and so forth and it's no different for coin collecting as well. I only spend on what I can reasonably budget for and I can still buy some gorgeous pieces for reasonable prices.

[@bobbert24]

I just want to say I really appreciate this video. I have always been a collector: rocks, modern coins, ancient coins, stamps. I also have struggled with addiction issues in the past. When it comes to almost anything I do, I still have to check myself on the addictive-tendency front. I think this is an important video because what can be an amazing hobby could be turned negative and financially destructive due to not controlling impulses or recognizing your actions and their motivations.

[@GuardianAngel..]

Yeah that’s definitely Me I sit down in a corner and look at my coin collection all day and I mutter to myself “ My Precious, My Own”

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

And in good Gollum fashion, if someone steals one of your coins, you bite their fingers off.

[@paleo75]

I needed to hear this, thank you. I am all three explanations and my collection is modest. Coins ranging from 3k years old to within the last 20 years. I've been collecting for almost 40 years but only really cared deeply about their history in the last 10-15 years. This is a wonderful video sir.

[@captainchaos1311]

I seem to turn evil if my siblings just touch my pennies never mind my collection lol

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Ohh no one can touch my denarii without clean hands and my permission :P

[@ObeseusVsPhallacy]

I think that's just a simple rule siblings follow "fuck around and find out"

[@WeaverOfNightmares]

@@ClassicalNumismatics not clean hand they cant touch it without gloves! Lol 😅😂🎉

[@dakotaxu4792]

The video is so right about how being a collector can make you an addict to your own collection just like a drug addict gets addicted to drugs, to the point where you MUST HAVE the next big thing to give you another high! He is so right! I’m a watch collector and throughout my entire life I neglected all the other important aspects of my life because I was so obsessed with collecting watches. I worked for over 35 years putting 90% of my money into some very expensive timepieces while neglecting everyone around me because I was constantly using pretty much all of my money to make the next purchase. I even sold some rare and exclusive timepieces at a huge loss just so I could ‘upgrade’ to the next best thing that just arrived on the market. Being a collector can become an unhealthy obsession if you are not careful

[@suensongji8770]

Any hobby shouldn't cost more than 25% of your income. That's the threshold for me.

[@keithbessant]

Very interesting and wise video. What started to kill the pleasure of collecting for me, was when I realised the quality of my collection depended largely on how much I was willing or able to pay for it. This is even more so with the internet. When I was a kid, my collecting depended on my own personal search, on luck, on what I was able to find on lists sent through the post, or in local antique shops or shops I found when on holiday. Also the museum quality replicas keep getting better, which makes me wary of buying valuable coins. And even if they are genuine, I might one day have trouble proving that.

[@MindForge446]

Dont buy cheap stuff, buy good stuff

[@RandomlyGeneratedUsername]

I have sold some 200 coins in the last few years and I'm down to a bit over 200 in my collection. I am much happier having been able to focus my collection and go deeper instead of wider. Unfortunately the amount of money I spend on coins hasn't really gone down..

[@TwoGrainsOfGold]

Well done 👍🏻 and don’t ever fault yourself for spending more “digital & paper federal reserve debt digits” (so called money) on acquiring REAL money! So good on you for that 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@blueguy5588]

I 100% agree with the points about hedonic adaptation and curmudgeony attitudes. Historical and cultural interests aside, it is important to keep in mind that this is just another hobby driven by impulsive consumption. However, personally, I find my appreciation for lower end pieces has increased as my collection has grown. The amount of history in a late Roman bronze is incredible, regardless of how common they may be. With respect to hoarding, while dealing off pieces that you no longer enjoy is sensible, hoarding duplicate examples of a certain type is a more compelling case to deal things off.

[@sebastianmaharg]

Thoughtful, heartfelt and immensely relevant. As someone who's relatively new to the hobby, much appreciated, Leo.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Glad you liked it and it has proven useful :)

[@mikethespike7579]

These warnings are valid for all kinds of collectors, not just for coins. I used to collect old watches and noticed the same effects on me there.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

A lot of comparisons can indeed be made. I feel like collecting watches has many things in common with coins.

[@Melwach]

I think that having a set budget per year for coins helps. I always mentally split my monthly income in categories: contribution to rent and groceries, mobility and car repairs, holidays, financial investments, 'planned purchases' (=> a new living room table, something for the garden..long term stuff), fun for myself. Out of the last category, I put a few monthly salaries to the side as a coin budget. I'm not dogmatic about it, but I generally try to hit my goals with spendings. If that means I can just get one really nice athenian tetradrachm this year, then so be it. But I don't have to feel bad about spending that money, because I know that nothing else will suffer because of it.

[@andrewf3600]

Love these videos. This one in particular made me realize I have a problem.

[@mattl3729]

I think we all do to some extent LOL- it's just important that we reconize it and work on it ;)

[@mattl3729]

I always liked the idea that we collectors are just the current custodians of these objects- that, in time, another will care for them and so on; therefore they can never define us or should or could be ours forever. It should be a pleasure to pass something on to someone else to get joy from and cherish- particularly if they no longer give us that thrill, because the very next person to become its custodian WILL experience that. And I love your definitions of the types of collector- I've been one of various things for over 30 years now, and I've seen all those you describe; and, luckily far more who recognize they don't want to be the negative sort and actively try to be the sharers or knowledge, the helpers of the newbies, etc. It does fits in your 'Dragon' category, but one variant I've seen is the 'investor'- someone who won't part with anything because it will be worth 'more' in time. They don't care about the object itself any longer, or, sometimes, even that it's potential in trade to get something they might actually like- it's going to go up in value, and they might as well spend money on anything new. But that theoretical increase in 'worth' is a fantasy as it will never be enough because the next increase is always coming...

[@dragunovxd]

Once you open Pandora's box, that is it you can't go back! Great video.

[@svessien]

Wise words. Thank you. I have found some strategies to calm down the coin rush and extend the pleasure from the coins I get: 1. Spend time researching the coins you get, and make write ups (or viedos) about them. "Develop" a rush from finding out more about what makes the coin special - that can be like a second and third "coin high" from the same coin. 2. Make plans for what you want to add to the collection each year. If you only want high end coins, try to find pleasure in saving up to buy them and staying with your plans. 3. Buy some uncleaned coins to work on. Turning an encrusted ancient coin into something better takes a lot of time, but can provide a lot of pleasure too. It will keep your focus while saving for the next auction. 4. Define yourself as a custodian looking after important artifacts from the past, rather than the "owner" of a great collections. The coins have outlived us by centuries, and will outlive coming generations too, if we as custodians do our job well. That idea tends to calm down the dragon, at least.

[@robertpratt6664]

Damn didn’t realize how much of a dragon I am.

[@WeaverOfNightmares]

We are addicted worst then drug and more expensive then it and we nvr satisfied no mater how big our collection get lol 😅😂😂😂😂🎉

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

On the bright side, coins dont kill you, drugs do :P

[@WeaverOfNightmares]

@@ClassicalNumismatics yup 😂🤣

[@ChevyChase301]

I swear I was holding my first coins like in the thumbnail but tbh now they are just collecting dust in their cases and I appreciate them occasionally as art but nothing more.

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

I get you, same happened to me. Back then I thought they were worth a lot of money. Turns out they were pretty common coins.

[@tonybonesLD]

Gold has an addictive luring effect on its owners. It’s almost like the gold is the owner of the person. 😂😂😂

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

It does! In particular very high purity gold with its deep yellow color

[@Crypto907]

I am addicted i need to stop lol I’ve spent $2k on silver coins in the past 2 months

[@EroticOnion23]

I definitely also developed some sort of gold-lust (& silver-lust) over the years...😅

[@imnotbob3345]

I love English and Russian coppers. Very affordable and beautiful.

[@biggibbs4678]

The very first $5 late Roman coin I got felt more exciting than any other coin I've gotten

[@compatriot852]

I'm somebody who has gotten into the hobby relatively recently and I definitely can now relate to a lot of the stuff you've said in this video for me, I prefer to collect only sets like the 5 good emperors. Currently, I have a Trajan and Antonius Pius

[@BopWalk]

Best thumbnail.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

My Precious!

[@captainchaos1311]

its so relatable

[@chrisbotelho7212]

No one in my "social circle" collects coins, ancient or otherwise. My children have no real interest in my collection. I collect, primarily I think, as an offshoot of my interest in ancient history. I love to read and study ancient greek and roman history. I've always enjoyed that,

[@ChadKiker]

This is probably the best video, anyone new to the world of numismatics, should watch.

[@kevinhoward4245]

I agree. I am coin collector and a recovering alcoholic. I do this. The only difference is, acoholism is not a tangible investment. Collecting the right coins are.

[@marcoponce85]

1 Corinthians 6:12 KJV - All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

[@diamonddigs6206]

Your psychological principles that you used to describe coin collecting specifically here can be applied to nearly all collecting hobbies

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Thats true. Ive watched quite a few videos on mental health and collecting, and so many parallels can be traced between most collecting types.

[@stevelauda5435]

Oh so true, I have been collecting coins for 49 yrs now, and I can say that im still not satisfied lol.

[@WeaverOfNightmares]

Lol yup we will nvr be satisfied that for sure

[@davidschwager1153]

All of this applies to any type of collecting. You probably read the book One Coin is Never Enough by Michael Shutty.

[@rwood1995]

The addict and cranky old man are the exactly the same except one has lots of money and the other has to hitch a ride everywhere because they sold their car so they could get more coins. (insert my precious meme here)!!!

[@_CYB0RG_]

This is really a good video. I’m glad to hear someone talking about these issues that can possibly arise when collecting.

[@EroticOnion23]

I remember buying a silver bar for the first time, now I feel nothing even when I buy 100g gold bars...😭

[@HeliodromusScorpio]

Your soul is empty no amount of precious metal will sooth what you lack in your heart.

[@davidgrove481]

@@HeliodromusScorpio WHAT?!!!

[@imnotbob3345]

My modest collection offers beauty, rich history, and value to my life - so the coins I find and harvest are not simply old stamped metal to me. However, I understand that my collection is only mine for a short while - until I no longer walk this earth - and then my collection will scatter, and offer others the same joy and wonder it has offered me. So, my function is to care for and enjoy these pieces for as long as I'm able - that's all - and perhaps that's why I relish every piece as much today as when it was found.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Very interesting comment. Indeed, we are nothing but custodians of our pieces, lets enjoy them while we can.

[@2is1gold]

Great video, and congrats on the Solidus!

[@joshpevehouse6527]

What an intelligently written episode that is absolutely bursting with wisdom.

[@BadassMusicRadio]

I like how hoarding dragon doesnt just apply to coin collecting, even some videogames.

[@TheWorldisaLIE2]

yeah it can apply to any form of collection.

[@MD_Panonnia]

I know very good of some stuff you point out in this video, recently it happen to me, as I now work on my Kuna collection (current Croatian currency, being replaced by euro in 1.1.2023.) and I spend a lot of time and money on completing this collection, and in the same time neglecting my family, especially my wife and daughter wich is bad on so many levels, and thank You for addressing this problem for all of us, even though I think all of us coins collectors knows this deep inside 😊 Keep up the good work with your channel!

[@Jesse_Dawg]

I feel like a problem is that I spend so much time looking at the coins online that when they arrive they don't feel as good. However, when I order something without looking or thinking about it very much they make me quite happy. I think its because I look at them too much before getting them

[@Germanpussi]

I got a addiction in some point but i was hablé to stop and learn more of My actual colection and be less of a Dragons hoard

[@brianleroy3276]

There you go reminding me that I'm NOT a Saudi prince. Meanie.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

What a bummer!

[@accordio321]

You reminded me of this verse: “Hell and destruction are never full; So the eyes of man are never satisfied.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27‬:‭20‬

[@DrMatey215]

Very good episode. I've never knew too much about ancients coins until recently. I was real surprised at the prevalence of the image of Pegasus in Greek and Roman ancients.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Indeed, the pegasus and horses in general are quite prevalent. It was a sign of nobility

[@Larzh220469]

Very sensible reflections.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Thanks! Hopefully this helps collectors go about their collecting in a healthy way

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[@Jiteshnagaonkar]

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[@Jiteshnagaonkar]

You do excellent work........as numilistics

[@jeremiahmorris5519]

Thank you for addressing this. I have gotten really excited the first few months of collecting ancient Roman and American coins, spending more $ than I should have. I plan on spending more time on the study of these coins so I can make wiser purchases. I love this new hobby, though!! 😆 -New subscriber

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Thanks Jeremiah! Now that you have a couple of coins to play with, this should allow you to spend some good time researching them and learning about numismatics in general. This should take a bit of time and allow your bank account to recuperate :) Just remember not to overdo again at a later date!

[@stonecutter2]

"Know when to put your coins away." SO true.

[@miriam-aurora]

I just recently started collecting coins in a serious way, and I'm very grateful to have stumbled across this particular video so early on :) Thank you for the reflections and the advice!

[@LunchableSandwich]

Great video and narration. It transcends beyond just that of coin collecting and it's a healthy message that everyone needs to hear once in a while. Some things that bring us joy can also bring us sorrow if we are not careful.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

The surprisingly high number of views this video is getting is a sign that there are lots of people struggling with such things. Im glad to provide some positive messages to everyone.

[@franzgrabner6821]

For me it is pretty easy: I buy gold coins. 10 oz, after that I reward myself with 1 oz different numismatic gold coins from the roman empire, US or UK. That way I wil always have great value and a collection of coins that I love. If I am not able to sell something at a higher price in the future, I won't buy it (food, vacations and reliable $10,000 not included). Heck, I even buy used shoes and suits...

[@dastiles1]

Taking a bit of a break from coin collecting until the new year for personal reasons. Thanks for the very good advice and references to “The Hobbit”. I am also a big book and movie fan of J. R. R. Tolkien works.

[@gregmiller9710]

..ahaha...hey...don't mess our buzz up! :P....right on Bro. Leo!...:)

[@SilverStruck]

What a great video! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your thoughts on collecting. I've also learned that I'm a Dragon, lol! Maybe I should jump on Ebay and sell something I don't need from my collection.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Thanks! People need to stop and reflect on that subject. If you search on youtube for "addiction collecting" we see this is a real problem, and it applies to coin collectors as well!

[@gerardoguemez1077]

As a numismatic addict, I appreciate your video

[@mattg4183]

I think having a clear focus and monthly budget can help manage urges and what specifically your in coin collecting for. Taking stock is a big one too, rather than always looking for the next coin, apperciate what you have and how your collections may have grown over a period.

[@colbystearns5238]

I agree, while an aureus is on my wish list, I'm still grateful for all the coins I've bought/received from others over the years.

[@TheNewLooter]

I feel called out lmao But yeah I probably needed that

[@dominosnostradamus2415]

Just budget only allowing a certain amount of money every months for coins period. Also this is building generational wealth

[@dominosnostradamus2415]

Our problem as a society is we buy useless things. Also encourage the wife to buy gold jewelry that’s also generation wealth. I need to build that for my kids and their kids especially in America where you have no healthcare…

[@ianvillanueva6065]

The closest I have ever been to a divorce is over my love of buying ancient coins.

[@CAweather]

I have been there myself, but I got it under control. This Summer, I decided not to buy another coin until after the New Year. I can't wait for Jan 1.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Moderation is key indeed :)

[@lo-tar1442]

So I completely understand the addiction in coin collecting. It's been about 1 month now since I started collecting and I'm already $2,500 in and have 19 coins haha!! I keep buying books on numismatics and reading to learn more. I sit by the mailbox waiting for them to come. I open them - research them - then file them away in a vault only to want the next batch of coins. God save me... My next coin is a Ptolemy IV Philopator (246-222 BC) 48.46g, 38mm, EF for $650. Philopator IV wasn't that loved in history but the coin is freaking 38mm and chunky in extra fine quality. My point being - here I am looking at the next one's and I still have an order out coming in the mail... Its a noble addiction 😂😂👍👍

[@TwoGrainsOfGold]

Correct! Noble indeed 👍🏻 and don’t ever fault yourself for spending more “digital & paper federal reserve debt digits” (so called money) on acquiring REAL money! So good on you for that 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lo-tar1442]

@@TwoGrainsOfGold Haha! Couldn't agree more. Thanks Rochelle 😊😊

[@erikbrantner4295]

In my case,if the money wasn't such an issue, I would go on collecting to satisfy my fix as a numismatic addict!

[@avinashsandhane1021]

Thanks for suggesting, very interesting and knowledgeable. Wish you happy and healthy life.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Thank you very much, I wish the same upon you

[@tudorpop8959]

I'm definitely not an addict, as I resist buying every shiny thing that comes my way, especially when my finances take a decreasing slope. Sometimes it takes months until I buy something new. Yet I'm a dragon. I never sold a piece from my collection, very rarely swap some coins that were doubles in my collection. I am a generalist and I appreciate the wide variety of coinage from around the world, as long as I stay in the Modern and Contemporary eras. Luckily, I work as a software developer, so rarely my finances go astray. Also, in the part of the world where I live, true coin collections (not remainder change from summer holidays) are not so often found, and many of those who indulge this hobby keep a low profile (due to our Communist-era laws regarding "cultural heritage"), especially those who deal with Medieval or Ancient coins (reason for which I collect only Modern and Contemporary), so "cranky old man" is the typical profile of a Numismatist in this neck of the woods. That's normal as long as our educational system is failing on multiple aspects and those who are in charge are interested only in their finances or possessions. As one archaeologist from my country said, "It's better for an artifact to remain unknown in the ground, never to be discovered, than to be found by someone who is not an archaeologist" (note (real meaning): who doesn't work for a museum/the state. Also, artifact, according to our laws can be anything from jewelry to common items, from coins to books and stamps, as long as it is old enough to be interesting for a museum (typically at least 75 years old)).

[@briank7936]

This is such an important video for coin collectors. Im glad you made it. It helped keep me in check after I first started collecting.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Im very glad to know this helps so many people :)

[@ghostmanscores1666]

We are temporary caretakers.

[@williamkinkade2538]

Bite your Tongue!! I want to take it with me...yessss precious!!!,my precious!!!

[@josephaziz785]

We're addicts, like drugs. Yet, we learn that we were ruled by flying dragons and snakes.

[@charlesdenney1]

What a fascinating and substantive video! Thanks for creating this outstanding content 🙏

[@bear499]

I've been collecting coins for about a year now, coincidentally because of this channel, and I can say I've never related to a video more in recent times. I became a total addict for about three months before I caught myself. What started out as a simple Aurelian denarius purchase turned into an obsession for the next big coin purchase. I started depriving myself of going out besides work because I wanted to save money for the next big purchase. Fortunately for the last four months I haven't bought any, and I've learned to appreciate the coins I already have. I no longer feel that overwhelming impulse to buy. I'll still browse for coins to buy a two or three times a month but I save them to my cart and forget. Recently I've given a few away so I don't come down with the dragon sickness. This video was very helpful.

[@PaulAndrewsClan]

That was so helpful as a relative newcomer to the hobby - 6 coins in! My biggest worry is that I’m buying fake. What is, what isn’t? UK based and hoping to go to a coin fair to build knowledge and meet sellers I can trust. Thanks again, very helpful and inspiring

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

If You start with a Lot of Money , at some Point you will have to Sell your collection to get some More Money . The Idea is to find the few coins that buy you everything you'll Need for the rest of your Day's :) QC

[@Jesse_Dawg]

A fantastic topic for coin collecting, always good to be grounded and humble

[@nathanielscreativecollecti6392]

When talking about yourself you forgot to mention how brilliant your accent is. I don't know why but it just feels right for the subject of ancient coins.

[@the_silver_lining]

Very good video! I think *all* collectors struggle with these feelings from time to time. But collecting is just so fun :D I post videos about ancient coins too from time to time (in Dutch) :)

[@ichigo8330]

Thank you sir, u made me rethink many things… just for example, a few of my coins are gifts from friends and family, I have coins that my father gave me before he died this year, those are the coins I can not sell… :(

[@eaganmount4244]

Any Ag or Au is the precious

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Damn right!

[@nicholastaylor6455]

Wise words

[@omygodusernametaken]

Many years ago I created a paper "coin" collection. I would go through vcoins, ebay etc.,then print, cut out, and glue together the coins I wanted and put them into coin holders and then into a folder just like they were real coins. Today I have a real metal coin collection of coins I thought I would never have. I also struggle with all the things mentioned in the video.

[@philipsmedia5268]

Sir, you have issues!

[@dr.osborne7510]

I did the same thing.

[@oreo507]

This is a really great video

[@macarioacosta7767]

Very good video about an important topic. I have generally thought about this but was amazed that you actually put it on a video. Great job. Thank you for sharing knowledge

[@williamkinkade2538]

When I die bury all my coins with me!! It is my precious!!!

[@williamkinkade2538]

Who says you can't take it with you??

[@mattl3729]

You'll provide a hoard for some future archaeologist or collector- just like the ancients!

[@leonardodtc4847]

Great video, unfortunately very relatable, specially the excitement part, I remember I could barely sleep of excitement when I found a wheat cent in my change, last week I got an alexander the great lifetime drachm and although I absolutely adore it it for sure would have been immensely more exciting if I got it when I started collecting coins. But I still really appreciate my coins and their beauty. Also are you from Portugal?

[@Jesse_Dawg]

Love your videos, please make more. Thank you and take care

[@deepdrag8131]

Quite a video. So thoughtful.

[@ClassicalNumismatics]

Thank you! Hopefully this helps people