Answers to typical questions:

How did you get them?

This exhibit belongs to Ed Holroyd of Arvada, Colorado. He inherited some from a grandfather in the late 1950's. The rest were mostly acquired from mail order coin dealers in the first half of the 1980's. A few were purchased directly from ancient-coin dealers. The dealers get them from normal coin market trading and from new arrivals from Europe or the Middle East.

Aren't they worth a lot? No

The bronze coins are about $20 each, with some at less than $3. Silver coins are typically $20 to $50 each. Only a few coins in this exhibit cost over $100. High quality, expensive coins, including gold, are available but have been avoided in this educational exhibit. This exhibit cost about $2000 to assemble in the early 80's. Since then some coins have decreased in price and others (popular ones) have become more expensive. For safety against loss, I generally ask that it be insured for $3000 when shipped. The relatively low prices are strongly governed by supply and demand: There is an abundant supply compared to the number of active buyers.

How can I own such an exhibit?

Anyone who wants to pay such prices can acquire coins directly from dealers. It helps to have a stack of reference books, which could cost nearly $400 for a good set. My write-ups and illustrations can be copied from this web site providing that their use is non-commercial.

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