My only disagreement sir is if you wish to avoid the fees associated with an ETF. Holding physical metal in a SDB long term can be a cheaper way...
Good Lord, he could have Gypsy family in 1939, a member of the intelligentsia in 1925, or a capitalist chinese person in 1948. The point was the...
You very well could be right. My two major reasons I gave it a grade of 63 were: 1. I understand these coins are heavy, but that is not an...
Just as an aside OP, there could still be people DBA Penny Lady who registered as a DBA with their local county. Counties usually don't check Fed...
Winston Churchill in a funny hat? No, sorry, too much hair for Winston..... Sorry no disrespect meant to our fine friends who still insist...
What are you looking for? If its just to browse some cool coins, in both the venetian and Caesar's there is a shop that sells ancients both raw...
Yeah, Most New Yorkers, especially those from the city, and especially those from Brooklyn, aren't really noted for subtlety. I mean no disrespect...
They basically used new computer engravin capabilities to remove almost all relief from coinage but still keep details. They did it to remove...
As an aside BU, I have to commend you for posting a "Guess this grade". It always seems like people take cheap shots when someone posts something...
There he is. And you guys think I am tough on grading. ;)
Its a good strike, but I think you will find definition of "awesome strike" will vary based upon year/mm. Basically it varied quite a bit, and...
Not disagreeing that if its a 63 its a wonderful one. Always remember I learned grading 30 years ago, and collect ancients which are generally...
I think they do a good job personally. I have some coins in those kinds of cases, and in over 20 years I have owned them never seen any damage or...
Personally I would never go above 63 on it. I believe the marks on the obverse are too severe on her face for higher. I like the coin, hint of...
First, why? Second, I don't think there is a way without chemicals if you do not wish to damage the underlying coin.
I never knew these "brothel tokens" were die linked to mint issued coins. I had heard some spintraea were die linked to coins, and I heard some...
Yeah, I would call all pieces like Mr. Brooklyn's private issue tokens. I would not call it a coin. On the subject of the article, though,...
I have never seen it, but it sure does not look like a coin to me. What is your reference on this piece that makes you think it was a coin?
Whatever floats your boat, and having fun, are the two keys to your post OP. Its a hobby, so anytime you are not having fun its time to stop....
I agree with both of you, and its a group of customers the auctioneers covet. Back in the day the local auctioneer used to have weekly purchases...
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