Wow. I only have a few 17th century books, the rest newer.
I agree the design on the reverse would scare me unless I had published proof of authenticity.
Ancient western and near eastern cultures valued both metals. Therefore the exchange rate was their relative rarity. Today, though, we have...
Seems pretty normal to me. If my warehouse is too busy, we cut the small orders of just a few pallets to ensure the full trucks go out. Sorry, but...
Glad to see new members paying attention. Concerning the widow's mite, ALL ancients are being made today if you go to shady enough places. Even...
Excellent post. It agrees with what I read. For years none were illegal to melt until the last time copper and nickel got high, and they made...
In CT, pm is precious metals. We use the terminology constantly in that regard. Concerning speculating, I am with you. I could care less which...
I am similar but just on the buy side. I own multiples of the $5 coin, one of the best modern US designs.
Be careful. Vcoins is a fine place to look for retail, but that is assuming someone is looking for that particular coin. even then most accept...
Google would crash based upon new internet data security laws. They have been horribly bad in all of their other initiatives so far. FB also faces...
I hope my weight in silver is not some sort of limit. Pt and gold I would be safe with, but not silver.
Rarity with things like LRB, late Egyptian provincial, Khusro II date/mm, etc can be hard. Most collectors, especially high end ones who tend to...
Be also aware that silver us not THAT much better than copper or other cheaper materials for solar. As technology advances, at some point, either...
I understand timeframes affect us all differently. Completely based on prior cycles, I would say cheaper premiums at a minimum, if not also...
I am not a buyer in this market. I try to stock up when markets and premiums are low. I said a few years ago here it was such a time, and I...
Most are mainly places to buy from the public. They then slab the best and sell online. Some old fashioned ones remain, but are rarer.
Most world coin dealers have a guy like me. If he gets in some ancients to offer on, he has me come in and tell him what they are and give him...
Premiums both directions. If you know you have to pay $2 less premium today for a bar, but believe you will get $3 less per ounce when you sell,...
Stephen Album auctions have had them lately. I agree cool pieces.
Isn't it the Saudi gold Philly struck around the end of WW2?
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