Lots of learning needed, especially with Greeks. My review of said coin would be I would notice a rose, but the coin is of Alex III type. I would...
We truly have devolved to the point of Communist Russia. By that, in Communist Russia they had so many laws against so many things, anyone at any...
Worst than that, platinum is mainly for diesel applications, and palladium for gasoline. Yes they can move back and forth some, but it takes time....
I would hope I never gave you the impression any collection goal is better or worst than the others. I think the 12 Caesars set gets a bad rap due...
I love having chunks of lead around. About the most useful tool in my shop.
How many made posts in more than 1 year? 400?
Well, at a minimum, keep a record of the tax paid. It will be included in your basis when you go to sell. For those getting all mad at the...
The dots on the fire alter can vary. I have seen more than one dot before, though never paid attention to how many Mitchiner or anyone else had....
Honestly, this is the article that got me to thinking of rarity in the terms I do now. I highly recommend your and Doug's site to all new hobbiests.
Good example of how knowledge, especially in depth knowledge such as yours sir, is simply a huge advantage. Also, ALWAYS buy into hoards. If you...
I think many here are touch on many aspects of rarity. It is truly a multi-layered onion. First, how are we determining "type"? Is it a variant,...
One, just because some people choose to risk jail to not report earnings on something does not make it non-taxable. Second, I reinvest every...
I am not sure people would like the $2.5, so I would prefer the $2 equivalent and a $5 coin. get rid of this paper that wears out so quickly, and...
I understand your frustration OP. However, not to make you even more depressed, many more factors would also play into it. Local demand for...
More of us are around maybe than you think. I think most of us are still collectors from whom I can recall. Jorge Lueke is on another forum and a...
Sorry I missed this thread as well. Goals for the year? Buy coins! Whatever, whenever I feel like. Its just a hobby, with no preset goals in...
No, and we really do not need the cent or nickel anymore. I used to propose making a cent worth 5 cents and discontinuing the current nickel. Its...
I don't have much use for silver anymore, finding it entirely too bulky versus its value. The only 40% I have anymore is a roll of 70 D's I hold...
The problem with that chart is that gold was artificially manipulated lower by the government for 40 years. Of course, off such an abnormally low...
Given the diameter is not the same as a penny, are you sure? If this is the diameter of a penny, then the mint didn't make it, (all quarter dies...
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