I agree Peace. I know it doesn't sound like it sometimes, but I consider myself a stacker. I simply disagree with buying at current prices, and...
I am not disagreeing with you. I love the coin. I do not know why its not more popular, just commenting on the fact that demand is in many ways...
Yeah, I ALWAYS believe the prognosticators of doom and gloom. They have been right repeatedly since the late 70's, saying the exact same things...
Yeah, one of the first great crimes the Latins committed against the Byzantines. THe Byzantines gave them great help in getting there, and...
Use the correct word for it then, basis. Basis is the term used in commodity markets when discussing the difference between the market price and...
Mintage is only half the equation sir. Never, ever think that only mintage will make a coin valuable. The other half of the equation is demand....
Really? I didn't know Honorius was a pricey emperor. I always thought he was the last of the "late roman bronzes" that were cheap, and everything...
From the first pic, the upper left looks like a fantasy piece. Is the upper right the same on both sides? It appears to be the reverse of a...
I have heard this before, but I have never read any sources documenting "official" fourres except for the emergency issues in Athens. So, save for...
I would suspect a second pass into $18 silver would not engender the types of premiums the first one did. At least historically people get...
I have always said anyone who likes error coins could just have a bloody field day with ancients. I am glad you appreciate and like them Steve. :)
Sorry I was unclear. I am saying knowing how to technically grade is still a good skill to know, but in ancients its not AS important as it is in...
I guess I will be a contrarian and say I believe everyone should learn to grade. We have compared notes on grading over the years Doug and I...
I would echo Mike. Just because something is made of silver does not necessarily mean it should be only valued based upon its silver. I have...
They are expensive right now since Dansco stopped amking them for a while. THey are supposed to be coming out with new ones. I wouldn't pay...
I agree with others. Coins are a hobby, not an investment. If you are concerned about resale, the most important thing I would recommend is to...
Cool. Or you could just buy a coin of Xerxes himself like I have.
What is the meaning of the design? It looks interesting.
My problem with the "vast conspiracy" theory is those who hold to this view basically wish to profit from it. Think about it, if there has been...
I have to disagree. I believe as long as everyone is civil, I welcome anyone wishing to relay their perspective. Of course, maybe you consider me...
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