It can be difficult to tell a friend that they have a fake. If you tell them, they may be upset … perhaps at the messenger. If you don’t tell...
Why couldn't someone have noticed the label was wrong after the slab was photographed? Then the label was changed, but not the photograph on...
The change might not have had anything to do with the coin itself. Could have been a typo (aka mechanical error) that was caught before shipping....
Coins are cleaned successfully all the time. Whether and and how it should be done requires expertise. Every ancient coin has been cleaned at...
I'll have a look at the other articles too. I have to admit that I don't collect east Asian coins ... central Asia is as far east as I've gone so...
Mark, I can’t provide anything regarding the question you posed, but I did read your article in the Journal of East Asian Numismatics....
Northern Nevada Coin is indeed a reputable dealer. I go to northern Nevada, usually Reno, on business occasionally and try to stop in. In...
Quite a few of the Chinese coins received a grade of DNC. I'd guess that many were fakes. Cal
I saw recent and old Chinese coins. Not sure of the ratio though. Cal
I like to look occasionally at the shared orders on the PCGS website (see link below) to see what’s being graded and what the grades and...
"Fits most" are actually large or extra large. If you search, you can find specific sizes (S,M, L or XL). Ones with textured surfaces are more...
If you use unpowdered polyethylene gloves rather than nitrile or latex, nothing will be transferred. Some solvents will slowly soften it, some...
1865 plain five DDO FS-102 PCGS MS66RB CAC (whew!) I bought it several years ago realizing that it might be an unusual variety. Sent it in for...
Randy, perhaps your wife, child or friend could do the nasty deed for you out of sight and hearing? Safest way is with a pair of pincers...
What you should do to a coin to prepare it for a TPG depends on the condition of the coin. If it’s a coin obtained from a mint or one that has...
53 years ago, a 6 year old boy in Russia shoved a 1 kopek coin up his nose. He couldn’t get it out and was afraid to tell adults. He then forgot...
U.K. museums and research institutions get first preference for the finds if they can pay. Then other museums if they can pay. Price is set at...
The U.K. Treasure Law is about as fair as they come. Find a coin hoard in other European countries and all you'll get is a hardy handshake if you...
It wouldn’t make any sense for the finders to keep secretly any of the hoard. Once the coroner declares it treasure, the finders and landowner...
If you ship valuables very often, consider private insurance. You’ll have to pay an up-front annual fee, but after that, it’s cheaper than the...
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