Yes, that was around the time when the dollar went a looong way in Europe. I got my first salary in 1981, and it was in Belgian Francs. I used to...
You know, the dollar vs the DM (until 2001) and vs. the euro after that has been all over the place. I remember when the Dollar was worth about...
Thanks! Sshame, isn't it? A nice coin, otherwise, I think. I picked this out of an dealer's assorted box for about 20 DM back then (about $14,...
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That 1988 seems to be in very good shape. Certainly worth keeping. Collecting the early issues of the BRD is fun - there are scarce dates and...
okbustchaser, you have shown us some very, very nice halves from your incredible collection. I am curious to know, which are your top 5 favorites...
The denarii were found subsequently, in 2017, at a location which may have been a fortification used by the romans during the fight against the...
Reading the neswpaper this morning I came upon this article which postulates a possible different interpretation and sequence of events of how the...
I've had many times the same problem, but the other way: U.S seller will not ship to Germany. Reason: 'too much hassle', customs, danger of...
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Sounds like a great idea. For Europe may I suggest Frankfurt, Germany in November. Timed to coincide with the Numismata, 2-day coin show with...
Well, I own one of only two known examples of a mid. 19th century crown from the Granduchy of Hessen-Darmstadt. This would be 50% of the entire...
I paid $330 all-in for this example at a Bowers & Merena auction in 1988. The on-line present value calculators says that is the equivalent of...
I agree with those who say they would not pay extra for a pedigree. But, I do not mind having a coin with a pedigree if the pedigree comes at no...
Thanks, everybody, for your opinions. I really appreciate it. They seem to weigh (5 to 2) towards leaving them as-is. Both NGC and PCGS have...
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