True dat. I chatted with Ira about that. He mentioned that its advantageous for coins to exceed the estimates; it can get a bit awkward (even...
I believe that is overly harsh. Yes, counterfeits are a concern, but I don't feel the market is "totally polluted".
I can certainly understand that. Interesting to note that this coin was featured on the cover, all by itself, of the "pre-catalog" disbursed at...
Yes, you should Yes, he is Yes, he does
Yes yes yes. Just wow. And here it is... the world's first $1 million copper :...
There are some really big waves moving throught the Early Copper community right now. Really big, and really good. This weekend saw two mammoth...
Tom Deck and Shawn Yancey are top-notch individuals. I have personal dealings with both and give a totally unqualified "thumbs up".
LOL Loosely translated, it means "Hookd On Fonix reely wurked 4 me"
The OP was mostly about the artistic / display aspect. I would avoid an "overload". Novices probably can't handle too much, too soon. I think...
They can list it as anything they want... that don't make it so. There's no such thing as absolutely pure gold coins, even today... and certainly...
Desertgem makes very valid, important points. It's all about security and insurance. Most collector's insurance doesn't cover "abandonment"......
I say "forget the chemistry, stick to numismatics" and what anyone can plainly see is that gold coins tone. Not as much as other metals, not...
We often cross the line between chemistry and numismatics. Chemically, pure gold is "inert" - relatively speaking. Relative to most other...
No. It cannot. Reported. A cast counterfeit, and poorly done at that.
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The ultra-high purity coins are bullion. They are intended for investors and collectors. They are not circulating coins. Tha alloyed coins, such...
Is it authentic ? E-bay + uncertified = possible red flag Seem like nice photos, though.
There are two quick giveaways - denticles and reeds. For some reason, counterfeiters just can't seem to get 'em right. Denticles are around the...
I like it too. I like simplicity.
Why is that ?
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