Yeah, except for one thing. Eleven years ago you could use ebay as a fairly reliable resource to check prices. Today that is no longer true. Today...
Well ya know what, if that's how you two want to talk - I advise both of you to be quiet, or deal with me ;)
Strangely enough, that is also the past of coin collecting. Which is where it got its name to begin with - the hobby of Kings.
At times, yes.
Honestly, trying to learn how to grade by looking at 1 picture of a coin in that grade is worse than worthless, it is downright harmful. Yeah I...
One thing I forgot to mention for you, in 1812 inflation in the US was running at 17%.
The subject has been discussed to death the last few weeks. Any hard plastic holder is what you need to use. But there is more to it than just the...
I think you're either misreading or misunderstanding what you read Paddy. For example, when you say that 8 reales ranged from 22-28 grams, that...
If someone told you that a loaf of bread cost 6 cents in 1812 that's the answer you are looking for. But it's not really that simple. You see,...
Yes.
Paddy, what book is it you are referring to that provides those numbers ? Melissa - I am reasonably certain what you have is a modern replica.
fret - Leave it alone, sell it, and buy another.
Usually it's because of a promotion of some kind. It will be the one where the next promotion works.
Yes, when used properly MS70 is safe to use on Proofs. That is what it was primarily made for. But don't ever use it on copper coins Proof or Unc....
John - Go to this link - http://www.cointalk.com/forum.php Now scroll down until you see a section titled Numismatic Resources and click on...
Well almost. Coins made of copper, silver, or gold were always made for two reasons. 1 - to facilitate commerce. And 2 - to allow the person...
Not only can it not add to the value of the coin, it can detract from the value of the coin, and often does.
Yeah, could be. But look a little closer at the reverse of Eduard's coin and compare that to the reverse of the Heritage coin. First of all...
Heritage is not alone when it comes to reserves on items in their auctions. Consignors also place reserves on the items they own. And there are...
Post #2 answered the question in 5 words - know what you are doing. And reality is that is what it takes. So how do you get to where you know what...
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