Check reeding on edge is quickest. 20 cent pieces aren't reeded. A quick trip on a scale would be a better way. Good point, I hadn't thought about...
Amen. Too many coins are condemned/verified based on photos. In hand, looking at in at different angles, is the only way to condemn AT or a...
I don't know really what to tell you. I would be happy getting out with my original investment if you can. I do not follow those so cannot really...
I would strongly urge you to get cherrypickers guide, as well as any other books on error coins you can get. Knowledge is power, (and money in...
Scottrade will not give you advice on these types of stocks since they are too easily manipulated and Scottrade is worried about lawsuits. These...
I would agree with them. I have never heard India called Central Asia. It would be like Krause lumping US coins in "Coins of Central America". I...
True, and I agree that anyone can colelct what they want. I was just saying that the OP might already own a MS70. If they look perfect to him, I...
Looks like I am spending the long weekend sorting through piles of coins to pull out junk silver.
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I wanted to thank Doug for recommending this book, I got it a couple of days ago and its a good read. Very...
Doug, I collect a lot of coins from this area of the world. To me, India, (ancient India encompassing modern day Pakistan and Bangladesh), and...
Can I be a little bit of a jerk? Why do you want bullion coins graded MS70, and how do you know you do not already own coins that are MS70? I...
....might as well kick my dog too, Doug.
First, yes you can transfer from a 401k to an IRA under circumstances defined in the 401k. Most of the time you have to be over 65 if you are...
Well you just ruined my day Doug. Why don't you tell me CNG and Gorny and Mosch will only sells slabs from now on as well. :(
72 million may sound like a lot in comparison to the other mintages, but how many will ever be demanded from collectors? 1 million maybe? That...
The main reason you do not find as many is because world coin collectors do not want slabs for the most part. Slabbing is a peculiar American...
Sorry, CFP is a Certified Financial Planner. Do not fall for a insurance broker or salesman, look for someone certified and who charges by the...
What is the weight? That would tell if it was struck on a nickel planchet. I would suspect environmental damage since I have not seen a similar...
Yes, in this instance they do. If it was just overgraded, error on the label, toning, etc they do not. THe OP was lucky the flaw is one PCGS will...
I agree all countries have had fakes, but do not take the Chinese threat too lightly. They historically have always made loads of high quality...
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