Yes, the 1849 is a Russian made copy of the Netherlands ducat of the same year. One of th ekey diagnostics is the tip of the sword extending above...
To a very large degree is is due to unprecedented promotions being made by salesmen trying to sell IRA accounts. The increasing prices in precious...
You can quit wondering, it was proved well over a century ago. Place a coin in contact with any wood and it's going to tone. The toning won't...
You got it.
Quite simple actually - expense. Nobody would buy them. Think of it - literally thousands of collectors completely reject the idea of buying...
Sometimes - they are also known for producing some of the most God awful ugly coins you have ever seen. But folks don't talk about those :whistle:...
Different causes entirely, but similar in the fact that they are varieties.
Sad to hear of this Charmy, my thoughts are with you. Know how you feel too, came home one day to find my front door frame shattered and my...
I think he means resubmit them and have them slabbed again.
Yes, it happens every day. And just about anyone who has owned a slabbed coin for more than few years has had it happen to them, even if they...
BNB - one of these days, maybe, you will hopefully realize that I don't take it personally, never have and never will. Somehow you always manage...
I would say that the way that Mike worded his question is perfectly fine. And I would say that his statement is true. But people tend to get...
And - BBzP = Butyl benzyl phthalate - which is what causes what is commonly called PVC contamination on coins. Sorry Dana, but that stuff's a...
It sounds like one of the Spanish colonial mint coins or perhaps a copy of one. Post a pic in the forum and I can identify it for you.
Apologies Conrad, when I first read that I was at the lodge and could not recall the answer off the top of my head - had to look it up. When I got...
Well it's not the healthiest stuff in the world that's for sure. But I have literally bathed in acetone before, on many ocassions, and I'm still...
No you're not rambling Matt. Many people tend to think the same way you do - that buyer's fees are extras. But that is usually because most...
Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you. There are already too many people doing it. Telling others what the chemicals are would only add to that.
No, it's a sales venue. And by and large it is populated only by trusted dealers. And I would recommend it, highly.
Matt - I don't disagree with you very often, and I'm not disagreeing that buying at shows or shops is the better way to go. I am only disagreeing...
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