I just purchased this coin with the following seller photos: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And when I opened the package I received this: [ATTACH]...
It seems to me that Canadians are more conservative overall when it comes to grading. For example, I have a large cent graded VF by ICCS that...
At least it's not as dangerous as counterfeit vodka. It won't make anyone go blind. I can still remember seeing a bottle of Stoli in a Moscow...
Something about the word "novelty" doesn't sound quite right to me. Why not use "replica" or "copy"? It's almost like the seller is telling 90...
Since I don't use sniping programs I am almost always at my computer when auctions end. Therefore I pay immediately. This is good etiquette but...
20c piece was the first to come to mind. I wouldn't have guessed the reason without the previous post but it makes sense.
Okay, I'll give my feedback on the farthing. I think it's got serious eye appeal and I don't have any 18th century coppers that are better, bigger...
Whenever I open up an auction listing and see "reserve not met" I move on to the next one. Either start the auction at the minimum price you are...
That same logic can be applied to the seller. If you were selling coins and somebody selected a coin in your display case and paid for it, would...
I agree with letting it ship because you have no downside risk. If the coin is as good or better than the photos you may come out ahead. If it...
Very nice! And unlike modern issues that are proliferating like mushrooms, they aren't making any more of them!
As for short lived currencies, the transitional currencies from post Soviet states come to mind. For example, the Ukrainian "kupon" (coupon) and...
The US is the only country I know of where 50+ year old coins can routinely be found in circulation. That says a lot for the stability of our...
Of the coins I purchased during the 90's, the best performing ones by far are late 18th/early 19th century classic type coins. For example the...
Morgan's are definitely common but are an impressive looking coin with lots of history and plenty of demand. Modern NCLT coins are a lot more...
To me a "F/VF" grade equates to an F15, and "VF/XF" would be VF30 or 35. I would never pay much more than the price of the lesser grade, as it...
The overall strength, diversity and resilience of a country's economy are what provides value to a currency. Who cares about gold reserves?...
Acceptance of a currency as a reserve currency doesn't happen over a weekend. It is based on market consensus and trust. The Chinese yuan is the...
Even with all of our economic problems I think the US Dollar still sucks the least, so it will continue to be a store of value of choice for the...
OK, I agree that I overstated the importance of Swiss francs and British pounds. My post was not intended to be political but just a statement of...
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