And now you know why he is worthy of being on Mt Rushmore. I bet the sculptor was a coin collector. :)
Thanks. I admit I need to get Hosler. Btw, if anyone sees any of these for sale let me know. I wouldn't mind owning a couple more, especially...
So who has the right to pass and enforce laws in Bulgaria then Ruben? Does the US, Russia, or Germany have this right then? Theoretically everyone...
Just Song coins. I wouldn't be surprised if they were only worth $.30 a piece. Too bad they weren't early Annam pieces, as those are 100 times or...
Btw, one thing that doesn't stand out in pics of these is the fact its not flat. The shaft has ridges along the edges on both sides, reinforcing...
I agree with Christian. While I would disagree with their country's law if I were Bulgarian, I believe every nation has the right to pass and...
They were scarce previously. I got mine over a decade ago at CICF. THere is also a long skinny type that looks more like a hoe. Hoards pop up...
Not making fun OP, but you wish to buy retail, sell wholesale, with little knowledge, and make a profit? I won't say it cannot be done, since that...
I agree it would microscopically add to weight, but at the same time microscopically take away from recoverable silver. Either would be so tiny as...
It means they have a policy in place to prevent people from being able to game them. You have to have something in place or people will game you,...
Nice Hadrian, but I would echo Ardatirion's sentiment to not get it slabbed. First, many or most ancient collectors hate slabs and having it...
I agree I have heard good things about them. However, if you are lookoing for things like barbers go to a local coin show. THe prices nowadays...
For Harlan's shop, you enter the ground floor shop but then tell them you wish to see ancients. They will direct you to the offices up above where...
I fully support your decision Paul. I never understood why a little nice wear is judged so badly as to lower the grade so much, but a coin can...
I would agree Doug to a point. I guess I was assuming everyone knew a high end early sestertius is money regardless of ruler, its just a matter of...
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-15/paulson-steps-up-gold-bet-to-44-of-firm-s-equity-assets.html Here is an investor betting gold is going...
There is a very apt saying about Ebay, its like a lake miles wide and a foot deep. Very much volume of almost anything scarce will quickly drive...
Yes, most dealers at Vcoins or Numismall are good. CNG is the world's largest ancient dealer, and very reputable. Berk in downtown Chicago,...
Plus things like making sure its in the correct category, the reputation of the seller, what other coins he sells, etc. I have been known to buy...
Btw Rex, its easier for all involved for you to remember Caesar and Augustus. If a person was Caesar they were second in line to the throne, if...
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