I expected a little hate on Barbers and SL coinage, (though no one has mentioned that one yet). These are usually because they are mostly found...
Yes, but with the uncertainty out there, I believe that could be a high risk play today, too risky for my blood. In more normal markets I might...
My opinion would be that this is an illustration of two things. One, silver has industrial applications and most other industrial materials are...
Just to clarify, Numislit on Ebay and Vcoins is Charles Davis, a very nice dealer I also buy from. Numislit on the web is Kolbe and Fanning, also...
I would point out that maybe this is happening to US coins, but ancients are far from cooling off. I would say in the last 3 years decent ancient...
I understand your post Doug, I also know that you have posted many times that you feel money is better spent on coins than numismatic books. I...
Well an artist's proof is not inked twice, most other "proofs" are simply early impressions taken when everything is as good as it will be. Who...
Interesting discussion. I guess I am more along the lines of the definition in Wikipedia: "Proof coinage means special early samples of a coin...
Well what got my thinking about palladium more was a conversation with a chip chemical engineer who said demand at his firm for palladium has...
I would say that if you are buying a collectible coin go ahead. I am not afraid of buying silver or gold coins today, I am just not buying items...
I would choose something like a Hepthalite silver coin. I would choose this since simply nothing is known about their civilization except from...
I am a little lower I guess than your threshold. I would say any coin that was taken special care of in striking would be a proof. In yoru...
Very good point. If someone spends all of their time just trying to "catch a deal" relative to the market, they are the equivalent of day traders...
I agree with physical PM as well. Most things I prefer paper assets, but lets face it, in the history of PM there has been a lot of shenanigans...
It also depends on your definition of proof. There are coins called Specimens because you can tell they were specially struck and specially cared...
I think if I had to I would start with "junk" coins that have accumulated. Then I would move onto segments of my coins. I think I would probably...
Just a quick note that Kolbe and Fanning has a new auction closing 9/15. As always an extensive selection, but this sale seems to have a better...
I especailly like the detailed reverse and its style. Very nice pickup Mat! Nice coin from a very interesting time in history. Chris
Just curious Cloud, why are you assuming silver's large movement in the last couple years has not ALREADY involved any hedge funds? To my view,...
Thanks. The process is buying uncleaned coins, place them in the tumbler with plastic balls, and run the machine for a couple hours. Its a...
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