Good point! Hadn't thought of that. Mike
Not an error expert. Is it possible to determine the difference between a coin that flipped as 1st strike ended and stayed between the dies and a...
Agree. Famous rarities definitely get better consideration from the grading services. The Dexter 1804 dollar is a good example. Ole Dexter...
Means the roll paper was almost all cut off it. AI spell ahead strikes again.
Most of the coins that I buy are expensive enough that with few exceptions (like ancients), I want an expert opinion on authenticity and grade....
Keep in mind that MS coins are judged mostly on dings and scratches … a MS60 has a lot more than a MS65. However, circulated coins are judged...
The Morgan dollar in the pics below is coming up for auction at Great Collections in a couple of weekends. The yellow ring in the middle which...
At least, don’t consign coins that will likely go to auction in late November or in December. After doing this a couple of times, I’ve learned...
Heritage has just auctioned the amazing Jacobson collection of early gold half eagles. The 1798-9 issues caught my eye. Example pics of 1798 and...
Another great Longacre design that was never used for circulating coins. He didn’t see the pattern struck. He died early in 1869 after a long...
Based on auction prices for the J-733, trading it for nearly an ounce of gold seems like a good idea strictly from a monetary standpoint. The...
Sometimes you can get free magnifiers at show. Can be a promo for a company. When viewing auction lots, I've been asked if I want to keep the...
If a coin is expensive and you’re paying with a check, the dealer may want to wait until the check clears and then ship you the coin. This is...
I agree that collectors that hold on to high grade, common date PM coins will see the numismatic value rise. All those coins being melted...
Similar situation in many parts of N. Calif. especially the Bay Area. The technorich in Silicon Valley will buy a fairly small (< 2,000 sq ft)...
I understand your concern. Insurance companies are in business to collect premiums, not pay claims. However, the chance of a bank employee...
Rise in price may become less steep over time with increased mining. World silver mining production has decreased since 2016, maybe earlier. At...
Heritage boasted at midyear that they had record first half sales … almost a billion dollars. I believe coin prices have increased due in part to...
Yeah, that will be my strategy for bidding too. Decide the max I will pay, then max bid is 1/[1 + buyer’s premium as a fraction]. If max total...
Goes to 22% on Jan 1. You'd think that the success of Great Collections would give them and SB a hint. My more recent consignments have gone to...
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