Of course sir. It has always been so, even the most lightly toned coin can be hiding nasty surfaces, again why toned coins were in the old days...
I would "wonder" about two things. One, is the PM parade happening lately draining funds and causing dealers to sell more common dates to be...
Well first, I don't have a clue where you get the assumption that we are paying 8% interest on our debt. That is a complete untruth on the face of...
You really think those brown marks would not come off with a correct dip? I have seen worst come off on a proper, full strength, quick dip...
On that site he lists the reference as Barker 13.2, and Toda not listed. I will check Barker tonight unless someone else has it. Concerning...
Definitely in denial Gary. Its not the act of purchasing, its the act of consuming the coins. You may not have bought new examples, but you...
Very likely sir. Chinese cash is found far and wide throughout Asia from Chinese merchants as well as simply trade. Vietnam has even more since...
Joe, I have reviewed Barker, probably the best English language reference for Vietnamese cash, and cannot find a similar coin listed for the Tran...
Aw sorry man, late nights cruising HSN is most definitely the bottom..........
Hi my name is Chris, and I am a coinaholic but not on the wagon yet. I mean, there are still SO many coins out there, wanting a home in my...
So, to sum up, you believe our economy functioned best in the 1970's, and worst in the latter 80's? Those time frames correspond to your highest...
Ok, good for you, but what does this have to do with collectible coins? You stated you get barbers and SL halves for melt, but what condition? I...
I hear what you are saying and agree to a point. However, remember all proof coins, even capped bust and SL ones, were sold at premiums at the...
Anyone else just sick and tired of reusing designs created by artists who have been dead half a century or longer? Seriously, is artistic talent...
But if they "quash the speculators" then I believe they are doing the exact opposite of what they intended originally. Let's face it, most modern...
Completely agree. I will admit I bought 5 sets, but I was holding my nose the whole time, as the order procedure stunk to high heaven. Chris
I was thinking more making the GAO outside politicians control, responsible only to an appointed agency or the like. I know its a pipe dream, but...
Thanks for a balanced, reasoned post sir. I too believe all countries budget problems can be solved if political will is applied. I do feel...
This is very true. OP, why are you wishing to have them slabbed? Are you wishing to sell them in a vertain venue, do you wish the security, do you...
The obverse appears similar to a coin of Soter Megas. The reverse appears upside down as its usually a horseman. I do not have photos of mine, but...
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