I got that information by setting up tables at coin shows and having tables next to folks from Europe (mostly the Netherlands) who were doing...
Think again, Christian. There was no "blame" involved. Further, India played no part in my statement. So no - you don't "got that right". So what...
Americans would own a heckuva lot MORE gold if we hadn't sent mountains of $20 gold to Europe to bail them out after WW1. Now, they're digging...
Extremely unlikely. I concur with opinions above - don't even think about cracking this one out. It's hard to tell from photos, but there doesn't...
I have the same problem. They'll never let me back into the Smithsonian.
Please please please don't ! Mint luster can, and does, shine through surface patina on many coins. It will certainly blaze its way through light...
Next, ask her "Who's on the Lincoln cent ?" heh
Thanks ! Sadly, it's "had this coin", not have... this one sold fast. There's definitely occasional "seller's remorse" in this business !
This coin illustrates original mint luster underneath the patina (particularly the reverse, which is more heavily patinated). I'm having trouble...
Yes, they are. Thanks, Vess ! The ANA in Boston 2010 was hot. There's nothing like the ANA. Baltimore, Long Beach, Houston, Philly, FUN... all...
ANA was HOT hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot
Congratulations ! Nice set. Your avatar is a fabulous coin. What is it ?
Cool thread, LD ! Thanks. Sure to be a crowd pleaser. Here's a favorite...
Right on.
In general, no there's nothing wrong with that at all. In general, NO. Assuming you treated them with respect they should certainly treat you...
In general, CAC'd coins are very well received.
I agree... you'd be surprised. Truly, one never knows. Bring your expertise to the table, grade the coin, and ignore the slab. I assure you, nice...
"For everything there is a season, and a time for all things under Heaven..." There is a time for collector coins, and a time for bullion....
I certainly agree with many folks - that some things could be better and some things have been mismanaged. I don't feel we're headed for a...
Is that what happened in the Big Beatdown of 2008-2009 ? For overgraded crapita, yes - they took a big hit. For truly nice coins NO. They held...
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