Thanks everyone! Based on what you’ve all said I think I’ll just hold onto these coins and save a bit longer to buy the coin I want.
Thanks Jay, I considered that but I noticed most auction houses have a “minimum consignment” of like $1,000 and all three coins I am trying to...
Good point. I didn't think about the fact that there is no Red Book or Blue Book or Greysheet for ancients xD. But they could always do an Ebay...
Ive never tried to sell an ancient coin to a dealer and I’m hoping someone with experience doing so can answer this question. Do many coin...
But coins don’t need to breathe and opening it up would only expose it to oxygen and humidity which could have detrimental effects on the coin...
Nooooo don’t take it out!! :(
Pausanias? The King of Sparta? That Pausanias? Or a different Pausanias? I'm guessing you're referring to a different Pausanias since the...
Here is my real one if you want to make a comparison. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That doesn’t make sense to me. Because if you look at say a proof American Silver Eagle it is much easier to notice any imperfection in the...
I actually thought about that. But then I was like: "Well the people getting them slabbed will probably save the box & COA and if they're ever...
Nah I don’t have any kids xD
That makes sense. Even tiny blemishes really stick out on a mirrored surface but are hard to see on a reverse proof.
What do you mean gone and spent? I keep it in my safe.
Well the coins do come in plastic capsules right from the Mint so they are protected already.
Thanks! Yeah I actually did a thorough examination with my 5x loupe of both coins to check for any tiny blemishes or imperfections and couldn't...
You have to pay extra for them to weigh the coins. Some coins they just give a flat grade to. For example they'll just put "AU". Whereas if you...
Ah ok so it sounds like it's not worth it. Thanks! I guess I will wait for my 2021 Morgan Dollars & Peace Dollars. The thing is I plan on...
The coins are inside. I just didn't post any pictures because everyone knows what they look like xD
I got the 2021 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle: Designer Edition and I am wondering if you guys think it’s worth sending in for grading and...
Was it just a one time debasement? Or did they continue to debase it more and more like the Romans did? The Roman denarius went from 3.9 grams of...
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