Neither a $15,000 coin, nor 939 silver bars can truly be considered and "investment." If you purchase either of these you are buying on...
A couple of thoughts. Nice Patina, as Doug said the scratches are under the patina so they pass muster in my opinion. The coin is obviously not...
Here are the Teddy Roosevelt and the Alton Parker elongated cents from the Election of 1904[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have one from the World's Columbian Exposition for 1892, as well as Theodore Roosevelt and Alton Parker For President from the Election of 1904....
I look at this situation a little differently. Just consider the cash you purchased the coin you believe you are "buried in" could have been...
Unfortunately silver is a commodity and as such is subject to market volatility, speculation, economic cycles and does not pay dividends. Buying...
There really is no easy way to make money in coins. What you need to do is read reference books, read numismatic articles, and study the coins...
All of these coins are Sweeter than a new jar of Skippy!
Cool coin, and the price was right.
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All of them are very nice coins. I especially like the Constantinopolis commemorative.
I managed to get a great deal on a large group of Ancient coins and the real bonus was most of the coins were identified and referenced saving me...
I have always been particularly interested in the Braided Hair Half Cents, struck from 1849 to 1857, and often referred to as the "Poor Little...
I enjoy the discussion, and photos of these under appreciated coins. They may be dull and boring to some, but the history and beauty of these...
Nice patina!
My buddy and I are coming down from Central PA on Friday and hope to find some gems for our collections. You will find me digging through the...
I would also grade the coin as "Fine", but grading Ancient coins is just one of many facets of collecting coins 1500 or more years old. The slab...
Bust it out of that slab! Hold that history in your hand.
Wow, sweet, sweet coins.
Mr Clean and Steel Wool would do the trick nicely, but obviously you destroy the desirability, and thus value of the coin. I would never, and I...
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