Well, they could make coins 8% copper, 90% silver and 2% depleted uranium. They'd jingle nicely and have some heft. Might want to think twice...
If it gives you enjoyment, by all means, keep current values on your coins. There are many sources of data with a big range of values for any...
Good point, Doug. Here are a few more rarity scales. I need to be careful. I may become a collector of rarity scales. :) Cal...
Thanks a lot, Paddy. Very helpful. From further investigation (actually from HawkHybrid on thesilverform), the definitions were in early...
Just received the latest (6th) edition of English Silver Coinage and am puzzled by some of the rarity designations. There are R and C usually...
Like other folks have said, the coin needs to speak lovingly to you in its naked glory. However, the clothing (holder and maybe a sticker) will...
You might consider just walking away from being an executor. If you are not a beneficiary and it won't cause too much family discord (ask critics...
I agree with the concept of giving the coins themselves to a charity and let them do the work. One problem is if the uncle willed the coins on a...
Consider that folks pay up to $200M for a Jackson Pollock painting created by a drunk throwing house paint on a canvas. Then $1K for a jar of...
Randy, Don't feel bad. Look what someone did to this pattern proof long ago. Going on the block at Heritage in 2 days. Wonder if it can be...
Stack's-Bowers just announced David Hall will be appearing at their table as "Ask the Expert" at the upcoming Long Beach show. David was one of...
If your first show, consider it more an educational venture rather than a shopping trip. As a newbie, your first show should help you decide on...
Most price guides state they are presenting retail prices. By this, they mean prices a dealer is likely to charge a customer. Actually, the...
Good post. An expert restorer could get the solder off and make the coin look considerably better. Not sure how you would find such a person....
Maybe it war-rents capitol punishment? :) Live by the spell-checker, die by the spell-checker. Cal
I tried looking and couldn't find it at all in sold listings for the seller. Even more bizarre, the two I bought and paid for don't show up...
Yeah, maybe sold at a show. More likely bought via buy-it-now like I did with the other two coins. Someone beat me to it before I wised-up about...
I wanted to buy three coins from same seller on eBay, so added them to my cart. Went to cart to pay, and there was message in red that order...
I buy almost all coins valued at more than $200 in auctions (PCGS or NGC only). I rarely look at price guides. These usually have inflated...
Grade including pluses and stars is the only factor in awarding points to a coin. NGC uses a different approach than PCGS. NGC uses giant point...
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