Just as a personal observation, and not with the expertise in these Lehigh has, I would agree. About 57 or so seems to be when coins started...
I would say 10,000-1. These were one of the first great rarities in American numismatics, and as such were so well known that copies have been...
As mentioned previously, Frank Robinson has a pretty large list, and a new one comes out about 3 times a year. All kinds of random world coins on...
With the high price of silver nowadays, I see some very pretty, nice AU mercuries for barely over melt. If you are not concerned about silver...
Wow, big difference in price. I should check it just to make sure it was not wishful thinking on the original owners part. Pretty little coin with...
Nice little collection. How do you find out about them to be able to buy them? I like the little silver 5 cent pieces. I was going over mine...
Quarters in general are a crushing series. They are extremely hard even for a type set. I know it seems weird today since that is our defacto...
True. Ebay, with the exception of a few sellers, is quickly becoming less of a source for me. Way too many either junk slugs or way overpriced BIN...
I have been waiting for this. The chinese have faked a lot of coins, I was just wondering how long it would be that they faked silver rounds or...
Not to demean anyone's collecting tastes, but man, am I glad I collect ancient coins. ;)
I heartily agree with the recommendation of course. Doug knows I buy from Frank and have for years. The one clarification I would say is...
Good post. I would liken it to "Can you afford to overpay $100 for one coin?" For most they probably can. Could most afford to overpay by $20,000...
The 1970's says hi! :)
I think you need a more accurate scale sir if you are getting such wide swings in weight. US coins aren't that variable. If you don't have one,...
But even Brazil is not wanting to use the Real. They are intentionally trying to devalue it since its strength, (tied mainly to the high insterest...
Try either a Palau coin, or a large silver one they can touch. I find kids like big, colorful coins, and like to touch. Showing them dark, small...
I am a war vet who hates all of the military themed coins. If they maybe had one a decade I might buy it, but they are everywhere. Even if they...
I am 104.166% sure that there cannot be 104.166% pure gold. ;)
I know you know a lot about gemology and minerology Jim, but I beg to differ to an extent. In "King Midas' Gold, Excavations at Sardis", in the...
I agree, politics aren't needed. I also agree both parties are worthless. :) For my answer to the OP, I simply think you have to look at the...
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