I find this as very good news. I see it as a sign of advancement in US numismatics that these historically interesting coins are getting more...
I respect your opinions here Leadfoot and hope you haven't taken offense from posts here. We all know you are a straight talking, valued member of...
I didn't like the shininess of 1 either Doug but don't you think it could also be renwax? I have applied renwax to many of mine for protection and...
"Imitation numismatic item means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item or which is a reproduction, copy,...
FWIW, I think 5 would be a trailing indicator after the gold price has already dropped. It was in the early 80's. Right now the two biggest movers...
Of course you kick yourself for not buying more when prices were cheaper. That is human nature. Real life happens, though, and it is always better...
Since you are collecting it due to the reverse, that is where I would worry. The style on coins 2 and 3 I would term average style, but coin 1 is...
I think it is interesting, I am just concerned about Hobby Act rules. I think if its overstruck it still is a copy of a real numismatic item, (if...
He did, he said it was correctly attributed and looked genuine. I agree as well. Nice coin. Chris
Big if, as most small investors historically buy high sell low, over and over again. Small investors spend too much time listening to others and...
Nice piece. I am not as lucky as Doug and have only owned silver Venetians. I would love to pick up one like that someday.
I like the quadrans (C), and the little greek (E) as well. For $20 a piece I would also buy (I) Greek?, (A) the jital, and (J) simply because the...
Like Cloud said, what you posted could have been dated 1980 except the headlines then would have been worst. You ask what could be good? People...
I am pretty sure that is all sorts of illegal the way it is now. At a minimum doesn't it have to have the word COPY on it?
People think its easy to profit from PM increases being a coin collector. In reality it isn't because of what you say here. Collectors do not just...
I own some but would agree most Americans do not own gold coins or any type of 24 karat gold. Most US gold is low quality jewelry. Overseas it is...
Or better yet, post five ancient coins and have non ancient collectors sort them and compare versus what we would choose. Make it fair and have...
I agree the wear on the reverse is not commonly seen like that, but it might have been a weak strike there or a pocket piece. I completely agree...
Me too. I dug through some of what I own, (not all, I have way too many unattributed Romans and as a type these are common), and I was able to...
Agreed Doug. It is very hard to quantify exchange rates, even though many ask. How I came up with my estimation was the fact that a denarius was a...
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