Mike, I posted my story in multiple places including CT. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/my-wildman-addiction.318099/ I would not call this...
Oldest Dated German States - Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel 1/4 Thaler [ATTACH]
I had about 6 pieces that I bid on but unfortunately lost them all.
They were ordered earlier in the year and were ready for pu at the WFOM. Not sure how much lower spot was when they were ordered.
Actually they were only available as a pre-order. Only 3 were ordered at a reported $19,000 each.
In addition, I worked a club booth for the Indiana State Numismatic Association. We were set up next to the show host club, Chicago Coin Club....
My wife and I spent the last week in Chicago at the Worlds Fair of Money. As much fun as I had, I'm really glad it's over. There were tons of...
Neuwied [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nothing screams fake at me. Maybe @coin_nut will weight in with his thoughts. I know he has a number of these.
A couple of Edward VIII fantasy pieces. Ceylon [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Great Britain [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm not an expert on these but I believe you are going to find that this is a Plantation token. It looks genuine but again, I'm not an expert....
Good suggestions above. It really all depends on how deep your diving and how much you want to invest. Thaler size coins can get pricey,...
Done. I hadn't really thought about it until this thread popped up. So glad I found you guys.
Krause and others classify them as coins because it has a denomination on the edge.
Getting ready for the Worlds Fair of Money in Chicago. So excited I can hardly stand myself....right now my wife can't stand me either.
Minted in 1930 to commemorate the 1000-year anniversary of the Althing this is one of the more stunning coins ever made (in my humble opinion). I...
Wow, you did well.
You are correct. Just got them in the mail yesterday. Heritage usually does a good job on the photos. I almost didn't bid on the 1655 because of...
Beautiful. I guessed what I did because NGC tends to be conservative on these once you get above MS63.
Wurtemberg 1868 Kreuzer [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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