I don't think Judean. It looks like a dog or goat right on the obverse, something I have never seen on a Judaic coin.
One of my many pickups the last few months that I haven't had time to share here is something completely unusual for me. It is a gold coin from...
I would point out the lack of detail and mushiness on the protected areas. That is the first thing I look for. Its very true detail could be lost...
Barry Murphy, wow I am honored you are part of CT sir. I have been a big fan for a long time. The Phaistos stater must be a very rare coin. I...
The first is supposed to be a tet of Alexander the Great, the second I do not recognize the obverse. However, both have similar flaws indicative...
I agree with Chris. The most important thing for you is education. Read about coins, look at pictures of good coins like HA.com. Education will...
I agree. @Mistylea , some here just get tired answering uninformed questions. The dime in question was a proof that was supposed to have an S...
Yes, it is a long term average of a lot of financial planner advice. However, mathematically it is important. PM exposure at this level helps...
I am going to FUN as well, but also bought myself a 100bc gold celtic half stater. :)
I would agree 5-10% in low premium pm is considered an investment and is a healthy amount. I consider my collectible coins to be hobby money, and...
Well it was listed as a multiple solidi, so I very much do not think it was a normal solidus weight. Plus, the CNG example in copper weighed 87.5...
Mine barely puts up with it. I had to try to coopt her by forming a large collection of medieval/early modern Thai coins. I told her they are to...
There is the truth right there. Myself, not a ton of 99%. Most of mine is junk like morgans, WL, etc.
I am not an autograph collector. Even if I were, I am not sure a US mint employee would crack my top 100 autographs I would want unless its John...
I would say so, the yellow label. Too bad we use the word corn incorrectly. Corn is a generic word meaning any grain, maize is what we call corn here.
Eh, I would. Come on, we are all coin friends here. I feel comfortable enough to admit my errors in front of you guys as much as successes. I...
This idea, of having to buy something because of what others consider a set, is what drove me from US collecting. If I bought a coin I liked all...
I had an incident kind of like it, but not to me,(trust me I have made tons of mistakes just not this one). A dealer has mispriced a coin. I was...
The main counter argument to @mikenoodle argument would be the fact key dates HAVE gone up so much in the past. US key dates are so overpriced...
Pure acetone cannot hard a coin as far as I know. Only the pure stuff from a hardware store though. I have seen a couple of coins damaged by an...
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