Well, y'all are talking about ancient coins, but for my world coins I put them in 2x2s and then put them in pages in albums organized...
You can have a whole separate argument on the meaning of "modern," and people have done so here. Let's say you mean after World War II, which is a...
The problem is that every coin dealer in the world has a junk bin full of modern world coins that they sell for 25 cents apiece or less and that...
I also thought I'd visit the Falklands while I was here. Next up, Uruguay?
The Argentina 2 centavos is one of my favorite coins from anywhere.
A little more to spend in Paraguay.
Geez, you guys are in Argentina and I haven't even visited Paraguay yet. Fortunately I brought some change with me.
When you say "is it worth it," do you mean as far as making a profit? So in other words, are you asking if these coins are going to jump in value...
Paddy, I think you were correct. I looked it up and compared this to the other one I had. The 2 piastre side is worn off on this one. That's why I...
And it's on to Bolivia.
I have these soles de oro to spend in Peru, but unfortunately none are actually made of oro (gold).
Sorry, I got lost in the Amazon. I finally made it to Ecuador.
By now we've clearly established that the OP's method of buying and selling is faulty, so I won't pile on. It is possible to make money buying and...
I do have Krause at home but I'm at work right now. I'll check later tonight and see what I can find.
I don't think so because I actually bought a 1917 Egyptian 2 piastre at the same time and it has the date in Western numbers and says 2 piastres...
It's about the size of a U.S. 5 cent coin, maybe slightly smaller. Or for your reference being from the U.K., about the size of a British penny....
Thanks everyone. I believe we have them all identified.
I thought the 1987 was from China, but can't find it in Krause. It seems like a communist theme, but I checked the usual suspects and can't place...
I recently purchased 347 coins, which is the most I've ever bought at once (these were all hand selected, not just in a big lot. I have five that...
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