Finally, some numismatic news to report.

 

For my birthday, my parents have given me a gift certificate to VCoins.com.  Now comes the torture: I have to decide what to spend it on.  How do I make up my mind?  They is a great selection of ancient coins there, but I need to find a way to develop a focus.

 

I've decided I'd better read some history to find something I find particularly interesting.

 

My coins have been very neglected. I really want to go through an do some organizing and weeding, but haven't had the time.  Fortunately—at least, in that regard—I accrue coins so slowly that the disorganization in my collection is a problem that has been looming for years without becoming a crisis.