Since I wrote a large part of what you read - I can say yes - it is all true. And the comments made by spy88 are also true. I wrote articles on...
Answering why we have the current metal composition is easy - they had to come up with an alloy that has the same electronic signature as silver...
Proof is a method of manufacture. Proof coins are struck with specially made dies and special planchets which are highly polished as a general...
I'm not going to post my answers here - but I will send them along to Nd in a P/M just for fun :D And folks - don't be afraid to say what ya...
A good question - and one with many answers. Slabs serve a definite purpose - but too few recognize what that is - number one they protect the...
I always had an easy way of solving this dilemma - I collected both ;) The two different types of coins appeal to different collectors for...
rbm - My comment was somewhat tongue in cheek. I have not actually written a book on this subject - but I have written about it so many times,...
Good job on the pic aem ;)
It should also be noted that this coin has been mounted as jewelry. This also would remove any mumismatic value the coin might have if it were in...
Well see what ya think of this one then Andy - found it on ebay too ;) A 1748-W Louis D'Or in MS64 :D [IMG] [IMG]
Howdy GoldEagle - Welcome to the Forum !! Now to answer your question - let me put it this way. Your chances are better with them than most...
Best prices I ever found for just about anything - Jp's Corner
Boy - I could write a book on this subject :D In fact I think I have :eek: Seriously guys - I've probably written more about this subject...
Howdy Dymaxion22 - Welcome to the Forum !! Ya know the very first time I ever bought a roll of ASEs I asked myself those same questions. Know...
I think they're cool :cool: Didn't buy 'em though - knew my son would snag 'em if I did :D
My first guess would be it is a pattern or die trial. Every other country I ever heard of makes them - no reason the expect the Asian countries to...
I found the coin on ebay Andy - don't mind telling you that at all ;) And if you wish to contact me via P/M - I'll even tell you the seller :D...
To some collectors it may add a small premium - but certainly nothing to get excited about. At least money wise. Even so - it is a neat...
Take a look at ebay or the used camera shops - bargains can be found. I know of several folks on the various forums that have purchased cameras...
When deciding where or on what coins to spend your budget - you have to leave the money end out of the equation. This is why - the coin market...
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