>>20203972>you have to find the middle ground between affordability and nice detailsYes I reached the same conclusion; we'll see. When I finally decided to jump into PM I didn't work for a couple of weeks and went full autistic in order to grasp how things works, what and where to buy and how to test it properly at home. But ancient coins or numismatics in general is a whole different area of expertise I'm too lazy and busy to get into, which is why I'm so hesitant on buying anything whose value goes beyond metal value.
>detectorist groupsI myself am one, but I hunt mainly on the beach, cos laws are very strict regarding antiquities and I'm such a pussy. Some of the jewelry from my stack was found there, but overall I yet have to find anything older than a century. Also I hunt like 20 days per year, so my chances of finding something actually old are even lower. But I still hope to find something ancient one day.
As for most of Europe, it easy to dig a hole in the ground or do some snorkeling and finding something historical like pic related pottery. It's not uncommon for families to treasure these findings, even though it's technically illegal. My dad was such a madlad; we actually hold pieces of pottery and statues that belong in a museum.
