I would say the two almost all US coin collectors know would be the 1955 DD and the 1922 Plain, (though many do not know its really an error, and...
I never said people have not made money at it. I am simply pointing out real estate is tied to local politicians. It is not in any way portable...
I agree they are favorable today, but winds are blowing. One party right now seems to be dominated by the renters, and their Presidential...
I agree with the answer of @imrich . It basically boils down to situations like Zimbabwe or Venezuela in worst case. If the local currency...
To the OP, rules of thumb are simply a way of thinking of things. My view of your portfolio is that having a large exposure in RE is substituting...
Many will never buy unless they have their hand holding of slabs. Hopefully once they realize what their coins are really worth, they will not...
Kids are kind of excited about the first niobium coin coming. I am looking to buy others. PM what you have and what you need. Would prefer to buy...
I just chalk it up to the fact auctions historically was the wholesale market. Not sure everyone remembers that. Its like cars, the auctions are...
Btw OP, I would think the coins that were lost would have been all Morgans. I have had similar recollections by others. I had an uncle who swore...
Best way would be to go to good dealers and buy from them. Unless you want to become an expert in coins and coin forgeries. There is an old saying...
I meant better fakes. This one is not that deceptive to anyone who knows the coin, there are much better fakes out there than this one.
I am shocked that a dealer would not catch it just by appearance. My eye did not like it in one second. That dealer is asking for a hurting if he...
I would agree with others. Earliest I have seen were ads in trade publications in the late 50's offering reconditioned steel cents. Even by then...
Btw, do you know that there are dozens of listings for fake AGE on Alibaba every day? A VERY faked coin. Always buy them from reputable dealers....
Looks fake as heck to me. Look at the date.
The taxes were heavy along the SR, but even during wars between the empires the SR usually was allowed to run. The Persians, Parthia and...
Good writeup. Too many people aren't aware of this sea passage bypassing the Silk Road the Romans had through Egypt. It was still treacherous,...
Btw, I do want to say I am not judging. I bet you a lot more people would want this coin than the stuff I collect. Its everyone's hobby, and I...
This is where I get lost. I understand people wanting to make a buck, but how in the world can something that has absolutely nothing to do with...
What the market will bear is my only answer. At the core you have a 70 eagle. That has a market price. Then you have "First Day" and the...
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