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    What exactly does "Brilliant Uncirculated" mean?? How about "Gem Uncirculated?"

    'GEM BU' is ambiguous. No general agreement on what it means, so it is meaningless except as a best guess. I've heard some say it is the same...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Jan 23, 2016 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Pre-Purchase price of ASE

    I've found, if you just want bullion (just the value of the raw silver), you're better off buying bars (10oz or 100oz) vice coins. Cheaper per...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Jan 7, 2016 in forum: What's it Worth
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    Why are fractionals so popular

    Everyone has their own preferences and strategies for owning and investing in coins or silver. Just go with what you want to have and let the...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Jan 1, 2016 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    1970 D Kennedy Half grade?

    I stand corrected by the group. I did instead buy a MINT set with the 70-D Kennedy, the regular US Mint release (ungraded) as others mentioned...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    1970 D Kennedy Half grade?

    Just checked: I paid $30 for the entire 1970 proof set, in original packing, including the 70-D Kennedy.
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    1970 D Kennedy Half grade?

    You could buy the whole 1970-D proof set for very little money and get a spankin' brand-new Kennedy
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Coins with an elephants.

    The [new] Republic of Somalia Elephant Coins, which started minting bullion coins in 2004. Minted in Bavaria in both Silver and Gold, although...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 29, 2015 in forum: World Coins
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    But I don't want to collect British coins.

    I'm not sure a penny (in modern terms) is even worth the metal it has been stamped on... Someday the penny will be an anachronism, an oddity...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 27, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    But I don't want to collect British coins.

    Lots of discussion of older coins, which is great. While I have a collection of older coins, I find that Great Britain is doing some wonderful...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 27, 2015 in forum: Coin Chat
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    1970 D Kennedy Half Dollar in mint cello

    With some low-mintage coins, they get better with age. It is too soon what the 70-D Kennedy will be really worth. Wait 10 years... I've got...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 22, 2015 in forum: What's it Worth
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    Post a Ship

    Beautiful Austrian Coins. They almost look like they are framed artwork. Of course, the history of Austria is tied up with the Austro-Hungarian...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 20, 2015 in forum: World Coins
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    Post a Ship

    The following has a full catalog of Portuguese coins by year, demonination, and pictures. Seems like a good place to idea individual Portugal...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 20, 2015 in forum: World Coins
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    Post a Ship

    Hiddendragon: WRT the Portuguese coin set celebrating sailing ships, I guess I'll have to do some on-line research. but with the great pictures...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 20, 2015 in forum: World Coins
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    Post a Ship

    That's good to know. Maybe just collect a few of both, bronze and/or silver. Question: does the series of coins have a name? Of course, I'm...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 20, 2015 in forum: World Coins
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    Post a Ship

    I think I may have to add Portuguese coins to my future list of acquisitions.... In spite of getting seasick on ANY boat. But I think coins are,...
    Post by: AndrewDS1, Dec 20, 2015 in forum: World Coins