Some great points from all, and I thank you for your time. I am indeed embarked on a "one
per emperor" campaign (plus some
side tracks - I'm
border line A.D.D.) that I've made some
good progress on. I have matured a
bit since the start and now
quality of
portrait is what I tend to look for, but I do understand the "
eye appeal" alluded to by Mr. Atheron.
I fully understand what
Lucas is speaking to when he talks about the
quality of the
denarius. It does have the superior
portrait, but I am also in Mark Z's camp of liking the heft of the large bronzes.
I think Benito, however, has pointed the way ahead for me. Collect more than one of each. I won't aim for 4 of each, but rather will strive for one silver and one bronze of each for those emperor's where that is practical and attainable. No matter what I do
pick, I'll always know I'm going to get the other eventually.
I may never get there, but it's about the journey. Plus, searching gives me a reason to research and look at coins.
I have a
good many years left on this planet, so it should be an attainable goal.
Getting that Model A may slow things down for a year, but I don't have much left on the list.