It used to be the case where true uncleaned coins would be sold on EBay, but I haven't seen those lots on there since the last seller I was aware...
I am not sure I would give that coin a gVF. I was thinking aVF/VF. I am sure its a wonderful coin in its condition for the issue, but the point...
Thanks for the charts. That was one of the greatest things I noticed when I came back to US collecting, (or at least paying attention to the...
That is a very nice coin. I would put that one up there with any other US coin design in beauty and representation of America.
I am just asking, how is it that you know more that the regulators, and know for a fact that they are truly unable to perform their duties versus...
Well saying ANACS was appropriate as the ANA doesn't need to be in the business of slabbing. I am unsure about the "official grader of the ANA"...
The coins of this period had a lot of copper in them. Blue is the color of an oxide of copper and is what is giving it the blue color I am...
Well just because we were old enough didn't mean we bought them either. ;)
True, those Phoro coins were around a lot 6 months ago. I got some of them as well as other CM hepthalites. I got some great Kushan coins in group...
Same reason people carved hobo nickels, or change any coin. Out of boredom most likey, or to practice on this circulating coin before they try to...
Or some of us would just dip into the piggy bank and buy 2 or 3. Hoards are interesting. My advice is to always buy into a hoard when you see it...
I am with you man. I have paid over what others have considered market for a coin that had an unusual rarity to me. As long as its for your...
Merrill Lynch introduced a fund to invest in "investment quality" rare coins. These are 65 and higher. Since its such a thin market, the prices...
So the official ANA grading standards book the ANA does not have editorial control over? That would surprise me. My only point was standards...
Great point. Remember, most assets you buy as diversification can have poor performance during a period. You don't diversify to maximize returns,...
Great post Jim. To me it reinforces the caution of reading sites written by basically one person. How do you know what his motives are? Is he...
Just makes me a little sad when people ask about "PCGS standards", when all US grading should be done by non-profit ANA standards. I understand...
Could I ask how much they go for? Matt, how much is yours listed at, (if you don't mind saying)?
In numismatics, "fake coin" covers a wide ground. The most acceptable fakes are those made to pass in the day, not made to fool modenr collectors....
Ok, I still say its 50/50, but if you believe the key is whether you believe you could flip a 69 and recoup your cost. If you are unsure or do not...
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