Talked to my local coin dealer, (real dealer, sells nationwide through ads in various coin papers). It was really weird. He said EVERYONE is...
The OTHER STUFF I bought at an auction recently, (besides the Ardashir drachm I posted earlier), are all large lots. Sorry, I simply cannot keep...
Just picked this up in an auction today: [ATTACH] Lot 135. SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. 224-240 AD. AR Drachm (4.40 gm; 27 mm). Mint C...
Wife pulled a big pile of coins from my change jar to teach the kids about money, counting, etc. I happened to be walking around the kitchen and...
I get a weird feeling. I know history never repeats, but it rhymes. In 2009 we had a tremendous financial shock, and it was the beginning of a...
So, in our post Wayfair world, not only am I getting dinged 20% buyer commission, outrageous shipping charges, AND almost 10% sales tax from most...
Ebay number 114060628944, (sorry doing this from phone so no link). Openly selling 5 gold plated "Perth mint gold bullion bars". Bragging how they...
So I was at a local show and they had old Coin World's at the table out front. I grabbed one, not realizing it was from 2016. Eh, I read it anyway...
Warning, serious coin geekiness ahead. So some of you may know about the precious metal drain that affected the later Roman empire. Seems that...
I am presently in Thailand. I am in Chiang Mai now, and will be in Bangkok in a week. Anyone have addresses of good dealers to visit? Does Ron...
At first glance I bought a couple of coins yesterday many would consider Arab Byzantine. Makes sense, since they imitate Byzantine coins and we...
So many people know about the tetradrachms the Parthians issued for the Greek speaking population after they took over from the Seleukids. They...
I will not say where this photo is from, but was shocked the firm is selling it. This is one of the worst examples of her I have ever seen...
Like the title says. I have pivoted some back to my odd and curious collection, and am open to whatever you have in the category. I have quite a...
A couple more pieces like my avatar. I spent a few years looking for one of these "family portrait" coins in the past, now I think I am up to 8....
I have bashed the US mint as much as anyone, but wanted to give them props on this coin. My mother passed 7 years ago, and was the genealogy...
Looking at buying any kinds of platinum coins around spot. If you have proof Eagles or sets of Eagles we can discuss those as well. Let me know...
So yesterday was the big 50, and a favorite auction site had an auction that ended today. Naturally that means new purchases for me. Below is what...
Just read about the fire and how many untold items have been lost. Reminds me a lot of fires and wanton destruction in "source countries" and...
No, I didn't buy it from a coin club and its not a coin about a coin club, I bought it because of my coin club. Our old website had a coin of...
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