NorthKorea, I don't have a problem with your model for PM or commodity exposure. I disagree with a few points, but I was throwing out an outward...
You are right on the Valentinian and Magentius. Valentinian was Orthodox, and Magnentius was specifically trying to appeal to orthodox Christians...
Juan, try going over to the World and Ancients forum here. There are lots of ancient collectors there, and we would be happy to answer your...
I would say both are trying to appeal to orthodox christian communities. Maybe I mispoke earlier, I meant that the reverse was designed to appeal...
The texture toning is an indication that is may be NT. I agree with Doug that it is reproducible. I "reproduced" it accidentally once. Had a bag...
But you are assuming the price of the dollar versus other currencies was correct at the beginning of this pattern. I would say the dollar was...
Exactly, this is the trap people get into, (or lay if you are the one arguing it). "Cash" is really not a $20 bill at all, but an investment that...
Ripley, you want a cool story? Look at your last coin. See how there is a Chi Rho in the standard? Also see how there is an Alpha and Omega in the...
You really would not like ancients then. I have been waiting for about 8-10 years on a number of coins. A friend of mine had to wait 15 years...
Yes, the Oregon Trail coins I think are the greatest US coin ever, and look even more spectacular with nice toning. Heck of a coin! I think if...
I agree with Cloud. You are coming off a historic high with your chart Winged. Take your chart over 40 years and you will not be seeing that...
Yes, cents will turn green when exposed to the elements. I actually have some cents found by metal detecting from a friend, and they are a...
Rope, I understand your sentiments, just cautioning about using too much exposure to what is effectively a protective asset. What people need to...
Yes, as Mat says Gordian III is a popular first ancient. Congrats. My advice would be to learn as much as you can. I would look for a 1988 version...
Thanks Doug, that was my point. I was not saying spray chemicals on or anything, I have just seen people "speed up" toning in albums or manila...
I started under the age of 30 Ripley. I am over 40 now, but it comes and goes as interests in different series change. Right now I am debating...
I agree artwork on Celtic is amazing, but for "hot chick" I would vote Larissa 3/4 facing portraits. Very classy.
Yeah, they are pricey. Mine wasn't a 400k coins, but it was above 6 figures. I always wondered if I could have put up with her in exchange for...
I personally do not subscribe to any ratio analysis between the two anymore but am well versed in them. The two markets are too dissimilar for the...
Passant, it is you who are ignoring well reasoned arguments and still posting your beliefs as facts. Every well reasoned argument I have presented...
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