Sometimes, you’re just lucky. In my chosen specialization, ancient Chinese coins, I have noticed that the really scarce stuff (hollow-handle...
Since you were investing for the present and not the future, then I’d say you should answer “no” to the poll.
I have a small collection of fun, old periodicals. July 1, 1876 Scientific American with some talk about the Centennial Exposition and the front...
My ‘O’ mint ;) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Very impressive collection! I love the display!
I saw the CAESAR, but not the T
But it says IMP. VESPASIANVS?
These are neat!
As for my collection, I don’t care about appreciation in value. I care about the story attached to the coin. However, I don’t like losing money...
The problem with top pops is that more are certified, and the value decreases. This happens 100% of the time.
In-hand examination proves that my coin was die-struck. Here is the fake 1888 for comparison: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I don’t believe it to be cast. Here is my fake to compare. I will pull it out shortly, but I believe this one was die-struck. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Not what I said at all. Say a coin has high-point wear (either from “cabinet friction” or circulation, but not rolls/bags). Is it AU-58 or MS-63?...
Yeah, but thousands of dollars are at stake because of this rubbish. Not that is the real rubbish.
Your coin looks like it was unearthed after centuries in the ground, and began circulating again. That’s the only way I can think of for your coin...
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We have had arguments over whether or not something is an MS-66, 66+, or 67. The graders can grade the same coin differently on two different...
A nice DDO on a better-date shield nickel. :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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