Nice examples! Roman Collector / Finn235:) I definately will try to get these guys in 2019, for my collection.
In my world, private collectors should have equal rights when artifacts like that are sold. It should go to the highest bidder. The UK is pretty...
Here is the photo of that AV Double Daric[ATTACH] Price is still at 22K euros (6 bids) I am sure a lot of bidders have doubts, otherwise this coin...
I understand your view, I also would be leary to gamble 23K euros or more on this coin. I really do not know much about this auction house, reason...
I looked in my Friedberg book, checked out their ancient gold section, i could not find identical Double Daric. In another book dealing with...
Magnificent example PeteB:) One of the nicest I have ever seen. Its definately a keeper!
The Syracuse AR Tetradrachm is mindblowing:happy: Beautifull additions! They had some really skilled artisans working at the mint in Syracuse back...
I have had same problem. I fixed it, I basically told them I wanted coins sent via "neutral" registered letter. Everyone complied with my...
Exactly! Fakes coins are the domain of e-bay. Auction firms would not ruin their good reputation by allowing a bogus coin to remain in their...
Its at 22000 Euros current bid, I am sure it will go much higher.....
I have solved that problem. I now send all auction houses a bank cheque. This saves me $45 fee for wire, also the banks on other side do not short...
Thanks so much:happy: I will definately try them out! John
Anyone ever dealt with them? Grading standards? I just looked on their upcoming auction, and saw a few items of interest..... John
Yes, US coin values have even dropped/ they where way overpricedto begin with. Great example the ridiculous prices for MS 1857-S Double eagles,...
Actually, numismatic coins are a far better investment then bullion issues. I am not in the hobby for investment, or to make a quick buck. My main...
Sometimes, you can score a really great deal, meaning an extremely rare coin in the highest quality. It happened to me many times. One such rarity...
A coin I always yearned for was a Ptolemaic Oktadrachm! I saw my first ones on Triton I/II/III. It took me 15 years to get a beautifull MS...
I used to be disciplined enough to wait all year for the CNG Triton Auction catalogue/ no internet back then. So in January event I would go for 2...
I agree with Tibor. Early dated coins are avaliable on lots of auction sites. Just a word of caution....a coin graded EF in Europe would be same...
Engravers/ mint masters of the period 1600-1850 where true artists. Cannot say the same for the crappy stuff coming from the various mints in...
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