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I am thankfull for all the great advice. Ancient Joe made great point that the NAC example sold way over estimate. So, when you add up all things...
The 1935 wasstruck in45/46/47. I recently go.ta.MS-66 1905-B for 340 euros. Always way better to buy originals (not restrikes). Higher quality...
My last post was mostly for PROOF/ MS coins. However, even with EF(improper handling) will result in it being VF. Gold is very soft, esp. the...
I ONLY handle them with special coin gloves. This is when I transfer them into SAFLIPS from auction flips. Best NEVER to handle gold coins, look...
Thats why I sought advice from experienced collectors as yourself. I know that an NAC coin (Gratian) solidus they had as FDC was re-graded CNG...
Correct, but some are exceedingly rare in nature. One French collector travelled to Bioko Is. (Equatorial Guinea) 13 times @ trip costing 10K...
I have no idea, this man was introduced to me by a Montreal insect dealer. Basically he wanted to exchange coins for my collection. My collection...
Nice examples of late Roman coinage. The minting quality was pretty decent upto Severus III, then it really went downhill with the Western Empire....
The kind that needs weekly mowing:(
Yes, some rare beetles/ butterflies fetch upto 30K for one specimen. With insects same rules as coins....rarity+quality=HIGH prices. My coll. was...
Thanks for all the great advice/ also cooking hints. My only addiction is food:shame: Also use sage in poultry dressing. German recipe for...
A "one man" lawn maintenance business.....the only job I have ever had. No employees/ just a plain truck/equipment. Go eight months full bore,...
Thats OUR secret;)
Thanks, these are all African swallowtails, I paid around 15K for them, today they are valued at 60K. I will take your advice/ and Iamtiberius...
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Right now there is a Krause 2009 edition (prices outdated) it covers 1600-2009. Friedberg covers 650BC to 2017 gold coinage. However some are left...
Next week, my friend from Montreal is proposing a new trade (Butterfies for Aurei) First trade is this nice Numerian aureus for $60K in...
LOTS! There is an endless amount of AV 40/ 20 Francs from Napoleon Bonaparte/ 15/20 diff. mint cities. Best bet buy Friedberg's Gold Coinage of...
I think this is a rare issue. With Dukat coinage there were many unusual denominations. From the really tiny 1/32 Dukat upto the massive 105...
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