Might want to much further back than that sir. Gold and silver became valuable about 4000 years ago or longer. Gold was rare, unique looking, and...
Actually, Norwich's volume on Venice is interesting in this area as well. As you know, Venice was founded during this time of invasions, with the...
For the fall of the western empire, I don't have a lot of suggestions except the first volume of Norwich's Byzantium. It shows it from...
I recognize that coin you miserable....... I was the underbidder. Seriously, I am glad someone here got it. If it weren't for the flan, I would...
I would agree with many I am both, (all three if you include accumulator). I buy just piles of stuff sometimes, other times I have a definite...
I agree. As a libertarian I usually use cash for buying stuff I frankly do not think its anyone elses business what I buy, like coins, pm,...
I had two pics, but lost them in the CT conversion. :( I always go for a full camel head and the name ARETAS, like yours. Great pick up man. There...
I posted one of these a few years ago. Doug SMith was nice enough to fill me in on the importance. Before this coin, no one portrayed themselves...
I would say they can be rare in certain series, more common in others, (like Nabatean and Judea, right John). I have bought coins before because...
Sorry to hear it Tif. Like others, I won't bid blind on a group lot. Usually I pay for someone to represent me at auctions, and they can look the...
No, I have seen LOADS of these. They have been faked for not only collectors but the general public for a very, very long time. It might be the...
Are you sure its lead and not pot metal? I have seen cheap pot metal restrikes before from about the 1940-1950's. I have never seen a lead one,...
Oh come on John, "this 1887 Morgan is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT that the other 1887 Morgan, this one has a tiny S on it instead of a tiny O"! Geez, you...
Shhh, most people on here believe I am either an idiot or a JPM plant, so please do not let it be known I might have a rational thought in my head. :)
Always a good time. US numismatics used to be like that from what I hear in the 40's and 50's. You can see why so many kids were caught up in it...
And it always has been sir. Its not just pm market either, this is a very common occurence of physical markets. Its one of the primary reason why...
I have moderated on slabs myself. For modern stuff, (post 1700), if I get a coin in a slab I just leave it nowadays. Maybe its spending so much...
Cool presentation, and a really cool collection idea! I think I will just stick to my one dimensional animal collection of rhinos, (its a nose...
Very impressive. I love the portrait, I can see why you just had to have it. :)
I am fine with any comments sir. Things like what Justafarmer said could be true, maybe its the cme selfishly trying to generate more volume. Any...
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