Like Paul stated, no way of us knowing what will give YOU $300 of fun. That is what I worry about, what will give me the most pleasure. If my...
Honestly, I would start checking out books on coins from the library. Read them and see what strikes your fancy. I used to be a US coin person,...
I would agree the coin looks good. These came a little wonky looking, (precise numismatic term), and the light corrosion doesn't help the look...
I agree with Morgandude, toned peace dollar. I have seen similar from estates. Sometimes they get stored in bad containers, like oak, and will...
Um, why is that? I bet you that if you poll an average person they have clue of the differences. I bet even amongst coin collect there is not...
I might own it. I own many coffee table books on Petra. Its a very photogenic place. :)
Yeah, old trick. An ounce of gold will weigh more, but a pound of gold weighs less than a traditional pound. Why oh why can't this country switch...
I agree with the write-up mostly. I believe the relationship between the Parthians and Arsacid dynasties, as well as between the Sassanid and...
You just never know what you will get and where, huh? I need to make it to Vientienne the next time I go there. I have only ever been across the...
No, it can't. Remember there is also Central States within a week or two also in Chicago, so that is where all US deals will be done. Harlan...
But I thought every year was a "variety", since they change panda designs every year. I thought that is one of their keys to success, making a...
You think the fact the pandas do not contain an ounce will make them more collectible? In what way? The older ones have been pricey long before...
Yep. As further background, when the Muslims conquered Byzantine territory, the locals still needed coins to use. So the Muslims at first made...
So are the Chinese mad at the French now? (Think about it........where does a Troy ounce come from). :)
True, getting a book in English can be tough for a lot of areas. I collect sogdian coins, and almosy all references are in Russian unfortunately....
The provident site lists them as 30 grams. I thought pandas were an ounce, they aren't?
Or just buy when the relative prices seem attractive to you and hold. That is what I have done for 30 years. I buy pm as contra assets to other...
I guess I got lucky 3 weeks ago. An old friend called me up and said his mom had "some halves", and wondered if I still bought them. I told him I...
My bet is acetone will not do anything. I am guessing black toning, which IS corrosion. I would dip it and throw it in the junk silver pile. The...
Yeah, Carrhae was a military outpost always in danger of being overrun. It was about as far east as the Roman empire went, and was one of the...
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