I know what you mean Marshall. This is why I usually do not sell coins, even if I do not really collect them any more. I guess I am a worst case,...
Totally slanted article of course. However, one cent coins are a dinosaur that needs to be put down. Any time you have a coin incapable of buying...
Thanks, good to know. I would throw it out to anyone new to these that it used to be 3 keys though, with the 36d about half to 2/3rds a 32 d or s...
Agreed, it is a very coin. :)
Not 36d? It always was considered right up there with the 32d and s. I admit I haven't looked at these in 20 years. I have a few 32 d and s coins,...
Since a few have mentioned that they "built it into their price", I will tell you this is illegal. Every state in the country has a law requiring...
This is very common. I know of many auction houses who go to coin dealers every week or month and buy common coins to sell at their auctions. Its...
I am sure there are others as well, (ostrich), but I was comparing what I would consider a "closer cousin" like rhino versus elephant. Maybe its...
I would say that unless you wish to collect pocket change that ancient coins may be cheaper than US coins for most collectors. You can buy decent...
Nice page Doug, I was hoping to see more ancients. I would say lionskin is even more common on ancients due to the whole Harakles trial and...
Lehigh, so are you saying that a toning premium is appropriate on bullion coins? I am not being smart, I am very curious now. Does that mean only...
Every market has its eccentricities. I notice Ebay tends for cheap things to go too high, but truly valuable things can be bargains. I buy some...
Randy, If you want to get the series, the harder ones, especially in nice grades, are F, J, and M I have found. Maybe saying my F coins are...
Well, maybe 999th to be exact. I want to give back to CT, and promote greater appreciation of Ancient Coin Collecting. I would like to give away a...
Toning premiu8m for bullion? You know, I have some gorgeously toned silver tea sets. I wonder how much toning premium they would bring. :)...
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