You really would not like ancients then. I have been waiting for about 8-10 years on a number of coins. A friend of mine had to wait 15 years...
Yes, the Oregon Trail coins I think are the greatest US coin ever, and look even more spectacular with nice toning. Heck of a coin! I think if...
I agree with Cloud. You are coming off a historic high with your chart Winged. Take your chart over 40 years and you will not be seeing that...
Yes, cents will turn green when exposed to the elements. I actually have some cents found by metal detecting from a friend, and they are a...
Rope, I understand your sentiments, just cautioning about using too much exposure to what is effectively a protective asset. What people need to...
Yes, as Mat says Gordian III is a popular first ancient. Congrats. My advice would be to learn as much as you can. I would look for a 1988 version...
Thanks Doug, that was my point. I was not saying spray chemicals on or anything, I have just seen people "speed up" toning in albums or manila...
I started under the age of 30 Ripley. I am over 40 now, but it comes and goes as interests in different series change. Right now I am debating...
I agree artwork on Celtic is amazing, but for "hot chick" I would vote Larissa 3/4 facing portraits. Very classy.
Yeah, they are pricey. Mine wasn't a 400k coins, but it was above 6 figures. I always wondered if I could have put up with her in exchange for...
I personally do not subscribe to any ratio analysis between the two anymore but am well versed in them. The two markets are too dissimilar for the...
Passant, it is you who are ignoring well reasoned arguments and still posting your beliefs as facts. Every well reasoned argument I have presented...
The only "but" to the situation to me would be: Are you assuming they just placed them in the albums and stored them? Or did someone do something...
I hear you man, sorry if I was too defensive in the other post. To too many Americans, WWII is "ancient" history, and just like a car wreck things...
Concerning the OP question, I do believe that the mint and BEP would shut down. The physical act of striking or printing money is really...
I would wager that cropland that produces exportable crops would not have suffered the same fate Cloud. Most real estate is tied to the local...
Buster, just a question. I am not trying to put you on the spot, but you seem to be representative of some views here. I will grant your belief...
Kinda said to know you think of US collectors that way. You may be right, I guess I don't know. I for one have a nice mini collection of Roman...
I will relate a study that was done for 100 years of US investments I used to make my MBA students read and give a report on. Everyone always...
First, I dount today you can buy 5 ASE for $200. Second, it is for a SET of 5 ounce silver coins.
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