Yeah, old trick. An ounce of gold will weigh more, but a pound of gold weighs less than a traditional pound. Why oh why can't this country switch...
I agree with the write-up mostly. I believe the relationship between the Parthians and Arsacid dynasties, as well as between the Sassanid and...
You just never know what you will get and where, huh? I need to make it to Vientienne the next time I go there. I have only ever been across the...
No, it can't. Remember there is also Central States within a week or two also in Chicago, so that is where all US deals will be done. Harlan...
But I thought every year was a "variety", since they change panda designs every year. I thought that is one of their keys to success, making a...
You think the fact the pandas do not contain an ounce will make them more collectible? In what way? The older ones have been pricey long before...
Yep. As further background, when the Muslims conquered Byzantine territory, the locals still needed coins to use. So the Muslims at first made...
So are the Chinese mad at the French now? (Think about it........where does a Troy ounce come from). :)
True, getting a book in English can be tough for a lot of areas. I collect sogdian coins, and almosy all references are in Russian unfortunately....
The provident site lists them as 30 grams. I thought pandas were an ounce, they aren't?
Or just buy when the relative prices seem attractive to you and hold. That is what I have done for 30 years. I buy pm as contra assets to other...
I guess I got lucky 3 weeks ago. An old friend called me up and said his mom had "some halves", and wondered if I still bought them. I told him I...
My bet is acetone will not do anything. I am guessing black toning, which IS corrosion. I would dip it and throw it in the junk silver pile. The...
Yeah, Carrhae was a military outpost always in danger of being overrun. It was about as far east as the Roman empire went, and was one of the...
Depends on the quality and also depends on how proud the owner is of it. Like Red Spork says, its a very common coin. Like all "biblical coins",...
Fair point Ken. I would say they have gone through tougher and more lenient times ON GRADING, but have had different ideas on what is "acceptable...
I would agree with THCoins. Due to soil conditions, a lot of times copper coins from here will come looking a little "funny". Perfectly natural...
Well with a name like Charles the mad I am sure there are some great stories there. :)
I really do have to agree. The blackening, the lack of any luster, etc. If I saw that coin raw I would be 99% certain of it. I wonder if this coin...
Can we asked why you wanted it? I have some misc medieval coins from lots, but I usually stop myself around 1000 unless Byzantine or related. No...
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