Any ancient collector, (yes even slabbed ancients), have fakes in their collection. Accept it as part of the hobby and try your best to buy from...
Btw VK, you have it much easier than I anyways. You can just go to dealers and ask if they have any 5-7th century stuff. I collect so many areas I...
The great truth in life is that there are always more coins than your ability to buy. I simply do not stress it. If it is meant to be its meant to...
I am going to be there, most likely Friday. My family and I needed a break from MN winter, so we are going Thursday morning and leaving Monday,...
I would say look at things engraved at lower resolutions and check its level of detail. Look at the control mark under the throne, a classic...
Since when has TPGs followed ANA guidelines? ;) One of the little known secrets for new coin collectors. TPGs make up their own grades to suit...
Its a conundrum, I agree OP. It is not helped by not having precise guidelines issued by the TPG. For giggles, (since I do not care about the...
I don't think Judean. It looks like a dog or goat right on the obverse, something I have never seen on a Judaic coin.
One of my many pickups the last few months that I haven't had time to share here is something completely unusual for me. It is a gold coin from...
I would point out the lack of detail and mushiness on the protected areas. That is the first thing I look for. Its very true detail could be lost...
Barry Murphy, wow I am honored you are part of CT sir. I have been a big fan for a long time. The Phaistos stater must be a very rare coin. I...
The first is supposed to be a tet of Alexander the Great, the second I do not recognize the obverse. However, both have similar flaws indicative...
I agree with Chris. The most important thing for you is education. Read about coins, look at pictures of good coins like HA.com. Education will...
I agree. @Mistylea , some here just get tired answering uninformed questions. The dime in question was a proof that was supposed to have an S...
Yes, it is a long term average of a lot of financial planner advice. However, mathematically it is important. PM exposure at this level helps...
I am going to FUN as well, but also bought myself a 100bc gold celtic half stater. :)
I would agree 5-10% in low premium pm is considered an investment and is a healthy amount. I consider my collectible coins to be hobby money, and...
Well it was listed as a multiple solidi, so I very much do not think it was a normal solidus weight. Plus, the CNG example in copper weighed 87.5...
Mine barely puts up with it. I had to try to coopt her by forming a large collection of medieval/early modern Thai coins. I told her they are to...
There is the truth right there. Myself, not a ton of 99%. Most of mine is junk like morgans, WL, etc.
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