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I came across the following today. I just instantly associate anyone who uses the word "portfolio" with being a knobhe@d!! Ive been asked regularly in recent weeks: But where are the rare coins? Since you acquired Baldwins, I expected to see a selection of coins on offer for portfolio diversification, but all your recent posts have been about stamps! The truth of the matter is, the rare coin market is hot at the moment ever since the New York coin fair in January, sales have been strong - and even a merchant as prestigious and well connected as Baldwins is having to work even harder to find enough material of quality to satisfy both the vibrant collector market as well as an increasing number of interested investors. Clearly, were doing our best to address this, whilst of course maintaining a strict adherence to quality and rarity, (the key elements which drive the potential for long term growth) - and ensuring we buy at a reasonable price. Having said all that we have managed to put together a small selection of just such items, rare gold and silver coins from the ancient Egyptian to the Roman to the ancient Greek. For me, the standout piece is the magnificent gold Aureus of Emperor Commodus (A.D. 177-192). The Aureus is highly sought after due to its rarity and purity - this is a striking portrait of Commodus, still resonating through the centuries, a well struck coin, extremely fine and very rare. Its priced at £38,000 and can be included in portfolio or purchased outright as a keeper. To register your interest, click here or email investment@stanleygibbons.com. But as youll see, the face and intricate design of each coin resonates with history and each tells its own story, whether it's the head of Hercules wreathed in a lion skin or Jupiter on the charge, holding a sceptre and hurling a thunderbolt. Please note this isnt one of those marketing clichés this small selection will disappear fast, so if youre remotely interested, do get in touch as soon as you can.

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