Pity, (not the coin, she is pretty, but the fact all Peace dollars are not HR). Poster child for how not all designs can be changed well to low...
For anyone not around for the last runup, (not just you sir but anyone), I would suggest looking at CT archives from 2010-2013. We had the same...
I agree, very nice of you. I am sure it will find a worthy home. Your story OP reminds me of one of mine. A few years ago I was at a shop and saw...
Summer historically has been a low point for coins and PM. People have other things they are spending money on. Therefore it makes sense.
However, as to the original question, errors on ancients occur a LOT. Especially certain issues, like Byzantine. In fact, most of the time a coin...
I ALWAYS take them out of the plastic without removing the staples. It WILL HAPPEN that you scratch a coin if you pull the staples. I use...
Perspective was extremely well known in the ancient world. Monumental Coinage by Tameanko covers this fact very well. The ancient greeks were...
I would choose either this one or a silver Eide Mar. Two of the most historically important ancients in my mind.
Yes it does. Everyone using these bars knew the assays took his cut post certification. It has been that way a very long time. I do not know when...
That is a sign of authenticity. The assayer did his work, then cut a small corner off as his payment. All authentic such items has a corner...
I agree as well. To me, the pm market is like the car market right now. If you buy at these prices you will pay for it in a year or two. Just too...
Like Randy, I only have one also. Mine is a VF, about the same grade as the OPs. I bought it from a local dealer I help with ancients. Went to see...
I would agree with weight. PM coins usually they were pretty good with tolerances. Unless visibly porous, (it lost weight in the ground due to...
Interesting to reread this thread from a year ago. Such markets are never easy on the stomach lining that is for sure. I missed some bargains but...
I do not see anything that would lead me to believe its false either. Looks like a nice example of a very scarce coin.
I agree with what others say. Yes, you want a lot of them when you first get going. However, always remember this is hobby money. I know its...
My eye was first drawn to the crest. Of course the reverse is off as well, but I like to look at secondary details most forgers do not do enough...
To be honest, I have spent a little more than normal recovering from my elbow replacement/bones pinned little episode. Internet sure is dangerous...
Historically .999 sells for a premium, all things considered. The reason is when its melted its a better raw material, easier to lower purity than...
That is always the problem with fake patina, sand or not. I was educated by a dealer who started in the 40's. He said the reason the market in the...
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