I think you're either misreading or misunderstanding what you read Paddy. For example, when you say that 8 reales ranged from 22-28 grams, that...
If someone told you that a loaf of bread cost 6 cents in 1812 that's the answer you are looking for. But it's not really that simple. You see,...
Yes.
Paddy, what book is it you are referring to that provides those numbers ? Melissa - I am reasonably certain what you have is a modern replica.
fret - Leave it alone, sell it, and buy another.
Usually it's because of a promotion of some kind. It will be the one where the next promotion works.
Yes, when used properly MS70 is safe to use on Proofs. That is what it was primarily made for. But don't ever use it on copper coins Proof or Unc....
John - Go to this link - http://www.cointalk.com/forum.php Now scroll down until you see a section titled Numismatic Resources and click on...
Well almost. Coins made of copper, silver, or gold were always made for two reasons. 1 - to facilitate commerce. And 2 - to allow the person...
Not only can it not add to the value of the coin, it can detract from the value of the coin, and often does.
Yeah, could be. But look a little closer at the reverse of Eduard's coin and compare that to the reverse of the Heritage coin. First of all...
Heritage is not alone when it comes to reserves on items in their auctions. Consignors also place reserves on the items they own. And there are...
Post #2 answered the question in 5 words - know what you are doing. And reality is that is what it takes. So how do you get to where you know what...
What people often fail to realize is that inflation has been with us since the dawn of time. At any period in history it was not uncommon for...
I think this, for lack of a better word I will call it an anomaly, is easily understood. But you first have to understand what the Grey Sheet...
First of all, are you sure that these spots are really milk spots ? I ask because based on what I have seen posted on various forums over the...
If you wanted to buy gold or silver, right now, would you care what the prices were a year ago ? No, because the prices from a year ago are...
That is not a true statement. A lot of people say that, but that doesn't make it true. Anything is only worth what an educated buyer will pay for...
Correct, NGC is both sets of lines, PCGS is bottom set only, but neither top nor bottom has full lines on that coin.
What he said :thumb:
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