I love Doug's post earlier, especially only buy coins YOU love. The biggest difference between ancient collectors and the "modern coin biz", (not...
Can we? I have seen AU's from NGC I would grade XF, others that would grade VF, and a couple that would run gF. So what would the "translation" be...
I wouldn't go there John. We have collected these coins since before Americans were shooting turkeys. I see no reason to change ancient grading...
Do yourself a favor and completely ignore NGC slabs. THey do not grade like ancient collectors grade, they do not use the same grading scale as...
Honestly, I think most coin store owners nowadays survive on buying coins, not selling them. So if you wish to have a successful store, make sure...
But what is the demand? Production ratios are meaningless unless compared to demand if you wish to understand pricing. If there is a 10:1 mining...
Sounds like a nice coin. I do believe, though, that rotated dies, even massively rotated ones, are fairly common on these issues. But for $85 for...
I agree. I will wait to see what price and mintages.
I would agree. I have went to some local auctions for one coin, not like the one I came for, but got others instead. You never know, and if you...
He might be the singularly most respected figure in US numismatics. I have collected coins for 40 years and do not know what he probably forgets...
I would agree completely, and say its across the board with all numismatic issues. TPG grades are meaningless, since they have an economic...
I am with you sir. I collect coins for my relaxation, and as a means to learn more about history. I honestly do not care what anyone thinks about...
A punch is a die technically, so the first coin was struck. Just not as much care was taken in flan preparation. Edit: Btw, there is a lot of...
Btw, anyone who believes cast coins HAVE to be crude should check out Japanese cast coins. Exquisite detail. I cannot imagine them being crisper...
I disagree. There are Sogdian coins known both cast and struck. It appears the earlier ones were struck, and later ones were cast. To me, it was...
Most dealers appreciate you having your own loupe. Many walk off with customers. But if any dealer ever had an issue with me looking at the coin...
..because that is the coin dealer's game, right? ;) Seriously, I agree. If looking at a coin I might mention its flaws casually, but I do not go...
Eh, unless its something like a 2015 UHR gold or a similar modern coin, then its apples and oranges anyway. You need to SEE the coin to know how...
Nice one. I wish I had a pic of mine. Its a very interesting coin. However, so is your red cash. Xinjiang cash in the Ching period were called...
Yes, the coins from the rebellion are interesting pieces. In fact, I like all "red cash" from Xinjiang. Of course, its not the first Arabic...
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