Currently, the only ancient coin I have that's anywhere near the league of some of these coins is my classical owl tet at around $1000. No...
I would just like to point out that Air-tites have most of these properties. Granted, you do have to use the correct size as they aren't...
Yes, exactly. In my world, as a simple hobbyist, coins come after pretty much everything. Luckily for me there's enough left over that I can...
I am not a father, but I am someone who's financially responsible and has emergency savings and insurance to cover such events.
If a sick child is enough to keep you from being able to afford a coin, that's a purchase you shouldn't be making.
I don't fish in ponds where they use "astronomical" BINs as bait. There's a dealer of ancient coins on eBay who's notorious for this. The only...
I don't think it's possible to have an error like this. There would have to be a whole sheet that went through and got the obverse design printed...
Lower priced stuff, I would try listing on coin forums before eBay. I don't think it's worth the hassle, and you're going to eat 10-15% of the...
Here's one from 2004: http://lincolncentvarieties.ecrater.com/p/16668812/cherry-pickers-fs-801-2004-lincoln-ddr
You haven't? Here's an example: http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/569448
I agree with this 100%. Unless we're talking about some truly rare coin or something else equally special, I will just bypass something that's...
I agree! There are many fine coins in this thread. I just shake my head when I sometimes see these tiny, nigh unidentifiable lumps of ancient...
Generally, if you're comfortable, your coins will be, too. 54% RH is not insanely high. Keep in mind, too, that paper needs a higher degree of...
Well, if I were to put an item up at $X BIN, I might find $0.6X to be an insulting offer. Keep in mind that the seller has to pay fees , too, so...
Authentic, but altered surfaces IMO. A little diameter variation on pre-1838 coins is nothing to be concerned about. What do the rest of the...
My experience has not been the same. For the most part, dealers I know that stock primarily slabs do so because that's what moves. The only time...
Yes. Casting bubbles all over, and it doesn't look like 450 year old silver should.
IMO, no. If it were normal wear exposing the copper , there would be no detail to speak of left on the coin.
You met a guy who has no business being a coin dealer. I know dealers who sell almost exclusively certified coins (because that's what sells), and...
Snoopy... Lol. :)
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