I agree John VIII is a cool coin. His brother was left to do what he could. Lots of cool history. Given how Constantine XI is almost...
Fair enough. I respect your opinion sir. I just thought your post characterized mine as amateurish. I would hope my posts in nearly every area...
These are usually very well struck. As such, I would say XF40-45. If the same coin was another series, I could see AU, but since these are SO well...
Your opinions sir. I also know early US fairly well, owning all of the types save for the small eagle halves and quarters, (not the gold though)....
BIG difference between a 1700's US coin and a BU 1700's US coin. I own quite a few dated in the 18th century, but none the grade of that coin....
I am not one to bring up your previous dealings here, but if truly are trying to put together a monster box of APE, one would think you could...
People could accuse me of suggesting buying PM. I have stated repeatedly that PM is a viable contra asset, and also the fact that DCA is a good...
My "order of priority" 1. Take care of family 2. Emergency fund, (amount depends on how much you make) 3. No credit card debt/personal loan/etc....
What I would do sir would be, (once shows are open again), go and meet dealers around. Let them know what you are interested in. Ebay and the like...
And I am not really disagreeing sir. Just stating that "Gem" is not puffery, since it has a define definition in the ANA standards. "Puffery" is...
The thing I would say is, "that is because they are available". Know what I mean? I am sure all those who wish to own a Chain Cent would chose a...
There are no atheists or racists in foxholes. :) When we went to the Persian Gulf, few attended religious services. Near the end before we came...
How much mass is missing? You would be surprised with coins with severe environmental corrosion how much mass they can lose. This one might have...
Agreed. No "copper core" to nickels.
I will defer to the chemists. What I see is an acid or similar placed on the coin that dissolved the nickel and left the copper. That is why there...
I think a market would be there if someone actually manned and removed instances of fake coins. I simply do not buy on ebay because too many...
Somehow it seems the mint lost the ability to make larger coins along the line. Starting with 1971 Kennedy's, the series is replete with machine...
It really has to depend. If someone only collects late US coins, modern US coins, or similar I guess a preferred grade is appropriate. I am all...
Wow. Does someone want to contact him and tell him how he is doing it all wrong? I guess he doesn't say he is buying for PM investment. Folks,...
Also be aware sterling always sells well below silver coins value, and sometimes hard to offload. Its not a good of a "pure play" for silver....
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