That's a really nice empress Mat. You must be proud of that one. Its interesting how the whole "long neck" look they used on the empresses as...
His Encyclopedia of US and Colonial Coins is probably the one single greatest book on US coins a person can own, with it only being debatable with...
It was just a shock I guess. I was wondering if there was some shilling or something going on. That is a popular type, but not scarce, and this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/M-AEMILIUS-SCAURUS-P-HYPOSAEUS-58BC-AR-DENAR-ROMA-3-70g-18mm-RR-II-8A-/330706421348?pt=UK_Coins_Ancient_RL&hash=item4cffa38...
Its a classic case of whatever the general public believes will be collectible generally won't be. The story was that a few of these got gold...
Honestly, thinking about it, I resent even the term "raw" that was introduced by the TPGers. "Raw" connotes unfinished, like our coins are not...
Well I asked for a lot more than that, but it seems this is all I got.....
I get that way with certain series. I was not able to collect Sogdian before since there were never any for sale, but now there are a couple of...
If you use water, only use distilled water. We would need a lot more information from the OP.
But its still unproven Jason. About every type of new "protection" the last 200 years collectors have dreamt up have ended up doing more harm to...
Isn't FUN the only goal though Lance? I feel the same as you, if I owned slabbed coins, (I have owned them in the past, bought in groups, etc), I...
I would say they are relatively rare than modern day states, but not scarce. They are cool though. I like all of those "extinct" countries and...
For silver bullion holding, I prefer the cheapest, easily recognizable form. To me, this leaves out rounds and bars since they have to be...
Its sad to see how easily a country can accomplish what is right, and the US pitifully still making the same denominations we have been since...
Good lord, I come back after two days and this thread is still continuing?
True story. A friend spends $2 bills. He was in a mall food court and tried to pay with 3 $2. The clerk got the manager. Manage looks at them, and...
Bigger question is why are you calling our cents "pennies". Of all of the common nomenclature used, "Penny" and "nickel" are the two that are...
Most important point, SIGN THE DANG TICKET. Its a free for all, possession equals ownership item until its signed. Signing it permanently marks...
I agree the PO is cracking down trying to stay alive. I don't have a problem with it as long as they are simply enforcing existing rules that in...
Good points! I never thought about my life and what I would do. I think I would go back and get a couple PhD's, maybe law school as well. I am one...
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