I like the '29.
You can find many if not all of those coins on MA Shops.com. The 40+ dealers I've dealt with very honest and reliable. https://www.ma-shops.com/...
It may be colonialism in a bad way as we see it. China is just looking after "Number One" , China. Right or wrong, I wish that the U.S. had that...
I hope that isn't the case. While online/internet sales have exploded, there are many of us who like to hold the coin before we make the purchase....
Read an article in the late 90's that they were buying much of the strategic minerals in Africa. They even contracted for future not yet...
@rrdenarius Just to let you know, I hit the "Like" button on your OP. Not for the the troubles you are experiencing, but for the pictured coin.
Disappointing news that this show has been cancelled. Understandable but disappointing. https://expo.whitman.com/
^^^^^^^ This. @Dug13 Thanks for digging this information up.
Very nice. Just keeps getting better.
Somewhere along the way it must have been profitable to melt them. If not then we would be awash with them. Back in the 79-80 silver boom one of...
For the last 30+ years, any of my coins that I treasure get the following. Correct size Kointane, then into a 2.5x2.5 vinyl flip. Coin in Kointane...
You can post "WTB" posts here in the advertising section. Be specific as to the date and TPG you are looking. Ask for pictures. This has to be...
In 2013 I was at a show where HA was the main auction. I negotiated a better price for their fees at the show. Approximately 35% off. See if they...
As you say, your ancients are valuable. Take pictures, load them on your computer. Put the coins into a safe deposit box. Don't leave them out...
They sold this group a couple of years ago. Would have been a great start for off-center Lincoln cent date/mm collection....
Since you started posting your type set, it is the one thread I look for each day. Very nice and well matched.
As most of you know I collect Early Dated European coins. Many pieces , even if they are considered common or scarce, rarely come up for auction....
Regardless of what price guide "quotes", I put in my max bid for a coin. If it is "rare", with only one or two auction appearences in the last 25+...
The kindness and generosity of the forum members never ceases to amaze me. Enjoy your treasures.
I agree. Are the quarters as bad?
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