Yeah, that was the "racketeer nickel" story I referred to. But, those were rare. However, the papers sensationalized it to a point people thought...
Because of the "racketeer nickel" story. Newspapers were even worst back then, (hard to believe I know), and many led people to believe ANY no...
I have a bronze Tiberius brockage. The only reason I mention it is bronze brockages seem less common than silvers. Btw, I simply believe anyone...
I agree with Doug. No question I would have paid that for it. Put that on a full flan and they are $200 nowadays it seems.
Makes you want to laugh, huh? India, the subcontinent that was able to hold off Alexander the Great who controlled half the known world, was...
Good posts from Doug and Jim. I agree with both. If there is not good luster, I believe that coin got help. The reverse purple in the middle of...
Its a slow series. It always has been as long as I have been a collector. Stronger prices bring out better pieces, and with not a lot of attention...
Btw AN, Hartill is only $45. If you are somewhat interested in Chinese cash, its a terrific purchase.
The first ban liang is the earliest of course. Qin to warring states period. Size is important on these, and weight, with larger, heavier coins...
Btw, we clearly know this is not Y33 since that was Rama V and this coin is Rama IX. Once you get used to the portraits they are easy to...
While I appreciate some things the RCM does for collectors like off metal strikes, they have really jumped the shark lately. There is an...
1962 one baht. One of the most common Thai coins you will ever find. I would not pay $5 for it in pristine condition, let alone vg. Its a $.25...
They are all lovely coins. Almost enough to make me want to collect Romans, (almost). :D
Spectacular reverse especially. Its easier to find nice obverses, but a nice reverse like that is truly scarce!
I do not view it that way Doug. I prefer to give them the benefit of the doubt, and believe they are doing it in order to not facilitate a "beanie...
You guys have more patience than I. I have tons of these little things, but can never stand trying to attribute them. :(
Sear Byzantine should be required purchase for anyone wishing to collect Byzantine. Of all of his books, its closest to be complete. A nice used...
I would say deep down most of us cherrypick to an extent. I mean, I know what classic cherrypicking is. But what about someone who scours...
Nope. :(
None are really even close, sorry.
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