That helps, thanks P&G !! Does anybody have good side-by-side pics to show what P&G poste above ? Proper die flow from a legit (gold)...
Since we have some time before Insider chimes in, can you explain how to look for "die flow" ? I guess the questions are: what is it, how does...
How the heck are you seeing die flow and luster from pics that are barely above B&W ? :D
The coin on the right has a deep bagmark/gouge...for some reason, the coin on the left doesn't. The coin on the right has some nose abrasions,...
(1) Buy only certified coins unless you are a knowledgeable grader. (2) CAC is another level of assurance if you don't mind paying up for it....
Nice !! We can discuss the book as we each finish it !! :D
Anybody got pics of a properly-sealed sonic TPG holder and one just "glued" back ? Might be useful to see them side-by-side.
Franklin Half Dollars had a very short shelf life. Morgan's and many gold coins had much longer stays.
Stock losses can only offset wage income up to $3,000....gains and losses can net any amount.
It's all marketing....same reason we now have 10 different types of Oreo cookies and 5 different flavors of Kit-Kats and 4 different varieties of...
Maybe these threads should be sticky's at the top of the Forum and pinned ? They're REALLY useful for showing us what we DON'T know.
That's a sign of a fake, right ? We're not talking about tool marks on legit coins. Tool marks are a "tell" on Saints. This is scary, though...
Got a link ? Didn't know he wrote a new book ! Gotta check this book out when I find out the title, thanks for the heads-up, DB !
One of the few James Grant books I haven't read (reading his 1921 Depression book right now). But I don't think Edwards ignores Baruch, he...
I don't believe the book mentions him as any large holder of gold. It's possible. Do you have a source ?
I am less upset with going off the gold standard and inflating monetary policy as I am with the heavy-handed tactics regarding the seizure of...
Interesting financier, my uncle had dealings with him, but not sure he was more than a bit player in FDR's decisions regarding gold. Do you know...
Came across this book while doing work on the 1933 Saints and the confiscation of American's gold holdings. This book goes into the personalities...
Since we're on the subject of Franklins...can someone explain how this series experiencef such a big decline from 2010-20 ? Was it just...
It's obscene :mad:...someone needs to ask the Mint personnel at the next big coin show why they don't let retail clients buy directly from the...
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