Sorry I was unclear. I am saying knowing how to technically grade is still a good skill to know, but in ancients its not AS important as it is in...
I guess I will be a contrarian and say I believe everyone should learn to grade. We have compared notes on grading over the years Doug and I...
I would echo Mike. Just because something is made of silver does not necessarily mean it should be only valued based upon its silver. I have...
They are expensive right now since Dansco stopped amking them for a while. THey are supposed to be coming out with new ones. I wouldn't pay...
I agree with others. Coins are a hobby, not an investment. If you are concerned about resale, the most important thing I would recommend is to...
Cool. Or you could just buy a coin of Xerxes himself like I have.
What is the meaning of the design? It looks interesting.
My problem with the "vast conspiracy" theory is those who hold to this view basically wish to profit from it. Think about it, if there has been...
I have to disagree. I believe as long as everyone is civil, I welcome anyone wishing to relay their perspective. Of course, maybe you consider me...
If everything else fails sir, I can go to my farm, grow crops, pump water, and survive. Believe it or not but I can actually survive fine without...
How much is gold worth if you need water or food? Why are you arguing how computing power is a worthless metric for survival when gold is equally...
How much has the REAL dollar, (us bonds), lost in purchasing power? From my calculations it has grown quite a bit. Or would you argue sticking...
Yeah, that was the "racketeer nickel" story I referred to. But, those were rare. However, the papers sensationalized it to a point people thought...
Because of the "racketeer nickel" story. Newspapers were even worst back then, (hard to believe I know), and many led people to believe ANY no...
I have a bronze Tiberius brockage. The only reason I mention it is bronze brockages seem less common than silvers. Btw, I simply believe anyone...
I agree with Doug. No question I would have paid that for it. Put that on a full flan and they are $200 nowadays it seems.
Makes you want to laugh, huh? India, the subcontinent that was able to hold off Alexander the Great who controlled half the known world, was...
Good posts from Doug and Jim. I agree with both. If there is not good luster, I believe that coin got help. The reverse purple in the middle of...
Its a slow series. It always has been as long as I have been a collector. Stronger prices bring out better pieces, and with not a lot of attention...
Btw AN, Hartill is only $45. If you are somewhat interested in Chinese cash, its a terrific purchase.
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