The ratio was not "relaxed". If you go back and read US coinage history this ratio changed based upon changing exchange rates in the world mainly...
Yes we can go back and completely remake world maps depending upon what date we wish to go back and "reset the clock" to. I am aware of the...
Fatima, Its pretty widely known that the 1933 double eagles were stored in Safe Deposit boxes in a Philadelphia bank. Why wouldn't of those...
The reason there are gold reserves are a relic of the past. I do not understand how you say its fair to compare an interest earning asset with...
Not to get into politics, but the two "countries" who recognize Transdnistria are themselves not recognized, both fo them as well being breakawy...
Thanks, I was wondering about the first post. for those of you who, ahem, may have any kind of tax issues, please know that safe deposit boxes are...
I think you could be right TC. My question is how bloody much will the 5 ouncers be? That could be brutal.
You can go back 5,000 years and see the exact same ratio as well. You make a good point about the ratio being out of whack. I have argued this as...
"charcoal black" is the term being used for the greyish black tint before deep black is reached. Maybe it is a misnomer. I was referring to the...
WingedLibery, I will just point out a few things. One, measuring dollar value versus gold value and appreciation is completely unfair. Who holds...
The one caveat I would make Doug is to say "black cannot change naturally". You can, (and it has been done, I saw it), dip in a diluted substance...
Happens to everyone man. Try collecting ancients in the midwest of the US. The picking are so slim but I want to buy SOMETHING, I have ended up...
I would agree with Seasnake that I think the toning is just there, not bad but not unusual. I cannot guess since I don't know the book on this...
Since it seems I in part started this, I will tell you unequivicably Dimefreak that matte black "toning" is in every sense damage. You are lucky...
Just a few corrections for the record. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 is what I believe you are referring to. It took away some personal deductions...
I respect Lehigh's opinion. He seems very knowledgable. Even if he is wrong I would say that any black toned coin, ESPECIALLY matte black, is...
I would concur with Lehigh. He is an expert in toning and he says that collectors shy away and devalue charcoal coins. I would add that they are...
www.wildwinds.com is a place you can search. I don't recognize the coin, but the obverse looks like Nike holding wreath and Zeus seated. Greek...
So what is everyone's sell price? Or do you just want to hold onto silver forever? I guess I got lucky, my sell price was $20 but my SD box is...
Like other threads have said before, if anyone really thinks its going to "..hit the fan", then why would they buy gold or silver? I will not...
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