I agree the seller could make all of the difference. They are highly faked, and without knowing the seller, his reputation, and return policy, I...
The excellent website GX was kind enough to post is a great start. :) The best way to protect against counterfeits is to KNOW COINS. Know how...
Excellent points gxseries. I was talking more about bullion gold pandas, but even then counterfeits are found. That website is enough to make me...
Like most things in life, the answer is "it depends". I answered Panda on the assumption we are talking worldwide value. I answered this way since...
Yes, but it wasn't her fault. Isn't she the Vestal Virgin he raped on the alter of Vespa? I believe she married him to try to gain some kind of...
Its pretty common with Parthian bronzes. The soil in this area of the world is acidic, and most bronzes get pretty corroded.
I know a few of them, but also a lot of ceo and cfo's. There is no right way in my book. Trick is to get ahead of the game, make your money work...
Btw, most likely from about 330-350ad timeframe. I am sure others here who know more about these than I can be of more help.
Looks like a late Roman votive issue. Pretty common, and most likely from Constantius II or another one of Constantine's sons. I cannot make out...
I agree with Mike, Doug, Jim, and others here giving good advice OP. "Coins as an investment" is perpetuated by DEALERS. They have a distinct,...
I agree silver is historically more volatile. Unfortunately volatility cuts both ways. I do not think gold possibly having more downside...
Does that work subsurface? Detect plating?
Lol, you don't know Thai women. They seem all born with the ability to spot knockoffs a mile away, (unfortunately for me). :(
Or a coin show. I came home with two eagles, some other coins, and a slightly po'ed wife last weeke d. Or worst than being po'ed, she starts...
Cool pickup Doug. Maybe this fall I will get back into ancients more.
Best bet I know is to studies coins. :) That is the huge advantage of buying a coin versus a bar. You can check specs which need to exactly match.
You forgot about double eagles, eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles Tim.
I have to disagree. While most of my coins are ancients, I strongly disagree nothing new can be learned about more modern coins. In every field...
Cool man. I love the reverse as well. I have never seen one.
I think you are stressing too much. At your age you should be collecting knowledge, and not worrying about buying gold Tim. I will bet anyone that...
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