To the OP, the best thing I can say is to go to the bank and get brand new coins. Take a look at them under the magnifier. See how the metal...
Thanks guys, yeah its my birthday. I am not sure where the line between "grumpy old guy" and "grumpy young guy" is, I just know every year I get...
I wasn't trying to bring it up really sir, I was simply pointing out I agreed with your logic on silver, and I simply use the same logic for gold....
I don't specialize in colts, and they can be a whole specialty in themselves. I know they have theri own specialty books. I can look tonight if my...
I would agree with Doug, by definition all toning is damage. A quick background why I say that: In the past toned coins were generally...
This happened in the early 80's as well. I have posted numerous times how the physical market is "sticky", meaning you cannot buy and sell at...
Btw Munro-Hay has written the two most referenced books in this series, Aksumite coins and Aksumite Coins in the BMC. I prefer Aksumite Coins but...
I agree 100%. Both of the items you list are commodities and similar in that fashion. The one thing I would say Fatima that you would not agree...
Btw not to be unkind, but that is not a EF ancient coin. VF is what I would grade it, and that is iffy considering the pegasus. Weakness is not...
Agreed, that coin in 3 grades lower is still worth $20. Its a very attractive one year type.
True of many things. I just read an article in the Journal saying we have pumped 1 trillion barrels of oil so far as humans, and there are 1.4...
Axum is a very interesting place historically. Its actually the first kingdom to switch officially to Christianity. It was in modern day Ethiopia,...
The dealer is correct that the pegasus side is the obverse. Obverse is simply the die in the anvil, and it can be proven the pegasus was. We are...
I agree with you Fatima that they why is the important aspect. To me the gyrations are nothing more than the fact that silver has historically...
When was that? Even in the early 60's when my parents bought their first home this was not true, and it has not been true since then I am sure of.
When I was cleaning them, 99% of the time the harshest chemical I used was distilled water. Soak them in distilled water, and replace the water...
I am sorry to hear about it as well LD. I am sure all of us are keeping an eye out for you. I am sad to say I think these will continue for quite...
Sorry if my post seemed harsh, but many like to throw around words here, and we need to remember that we shouldn't be accusing parties of felonies...
Umm, because they wanted to lower volatility of the market, something that they have a vested interest in doing? The last time they did it it was...
I agree, the main thing I don't like about it is the Octavian. This coin was struck by Antony, and he intentionally made himself look manly and...
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