Buying and maintaining coins for the right reasons
Coin collecting takes a lot of time and effort. Connoisseurs know that having connections can make things easy and accessible to trades and exchanges. But looking at the hobby as a mere investment robs the collector of the joy of having owning a set of ancient coins. Wanting to become a coin collector for the right reasons can help one stay the course and become more enthusiastic over time. Image source: money.org Successful coin collectors have long studied the coins in their keep, and are aware of the education required before diving into the industry. Some of them collect as this was a hobby of their families for generations. Most of them have their own specialization and focus on a certain coinage. This directs their path in collecting a definite set. Wanting varying sets of coins could be too much of a folly and might lead to frustration. Connoisseurship requires tons of patience. One cannot learn about numismatics overnight. Dedicating one’s time a...