I would have said 64 save those two on her face. 62 is a good grade, but nowadays it might grade a 63. I definitely have seen worst on a 63. Nice...
That is a function of government policy. They create that issue, not me directly, so its a sham that they now say they have this "solution" to the...
Most books. To quote one of my favorite numismatic reviews ever, (Dennis Kroh in his Ancient Coin Reference Reviews) "-three stars, that's right,...
Just holding unless you count coins I buy because I like them that happen to be made of PM. I think your poll should have had a "holding position"...
Well, I prefer to pay $1500 a year instead of risking any morning I could cause an accident that would wipe out my life savings. Same with all...
Just pointing out, Mat, that Doug and Ardatirion and other helpful members over on the ancient side get their answers from these same books. This...
? Crassus tried to invade Parthia, and was defeated. Its true that during plays they would pour liquid gold down the throat of the head, but that...
All I can say Paul is first I apologize if I was inferring your comments were self serving. I meant someone deep into a market is not in the best...
Again, sorry you believe that way sir. I paid some premiums for my coins, but don't collect US anymore so seriously do not care what happens to...
I simply do not see how "demand will only continue to rise" is proven sir. Or is it "different this time"? Many cycles in numismatics always had...
Since when aren't they sir? No one invests in currency, that would be retarded. You invest in US treasuries in invest in dollars, German bonds to...
Well I think I answered much of this in my post #21 Lehigh. I simply do not know how much premium may be for surfaces versus color, and I could...
It looks like potentially a die crack to me. It appears raised, which would normally negate PMD. OP this happens when a die cracks, so metal...
I have to disagree. I personally have invested in currencies. When I bought a German bond, I did it because I wanted to accrue Euros since I...
The liability sir is mostly NOT for the price of the other car you hit. Its for the medical bills that may ensue, the other property damage you...
Yeah, I like Carthaginian coins, but I can tell you Tanit, (obverse Goddess), was a real (insert word here). She demanded human sacrifice in times...
I would ask are you a set collector or just buying for type. The 14 is obviously a better coin, I like the luster a lot. If you are collecting a...
And you are a perfect owner of toned coins sir. You collect what you like, what you afford, and what makes you happy. More power to you. You are...
The 44 looks like environmental damage, the 55 could be naturally occuring. In cents, the toning that many think is neat is the kind that makes it...
Well let me know if you ever get an itch to scratch that bucket list item. I just bought my sister in laws condo in Bangkok, so have that and some...
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