That's essentially the same as complaining that your local car dealership can't authenticate your Morgan Dollar. US Coins are not ancient coins....
Why would someone use a banker's mark on an ancient coin in modern times? The coins circulated in antiquity and banker's marks were used to see...
I normally avoid looking back after deciding to sell a coin but I regretted trimming this Vindex denarius (which I sold because of its slightly...
Indeed, unless I'm missing something, selling the collection as a lot brought the consignor considerably more than the coins would have sold...
It's not necessary and not worth the risk for NGC. Any dealer worth their weight in salt will already be guaranteeing authenticity. NGC provides a...
My bid was 50x estimate but I bought it for a mere 26x (a bargain!) I paid a record price for the type but their estimate was laughable. Some...
To me, a collection is an ever-evolving entity. I don't speculate for investment purposes when buying coins but I also don't consider every...
That's an atypically fine-styled and well toned example of the type; congrats LM!
Sounds like a quick way to become a real Tyrant!
I would be careful when cherrypicking prices. This AU58 sold last year for $12K: [ATTACH] While I hate grading, robinjojo's coin is closer to a...
Beautiful! Artists are very impressive, a skillset I don't remotely possess. I had an artist ask permission to draw one of my coins, which he...
#4 has been off the market but is coming up at NAC and is ex. Munzahandlung Basel sale 6, 1936, lot 1521 (and the plate coin of Calico 52b) and...
I'd be very happy with one! Alas, the prices have had a zero added to them in the last few years. @IdesOfMarch01 and @jdmKY are lucky to have...
I made a joke to a friend that I'm glad no one would try collecting JC portrait aurei by die variety and now I'm not so sure...
That is a huge loss - condolences to his family. jamesicus brought a wealth of knowledge and artistry to the forum. His calligraphy and Roman...
This is a great set of points as well and I absolutely agree. It applies not only to coins but also to real estate (many people will have...
Doug made a good point in another thread recently that the price is set by the second underbidder (the bidder beneath the underbidder). This is...
I hope you remain safe during this conflict. In the meantime, your collection offers a very aesthetic window into human history - well done...
There were many eyebrow raising prices in these sales. I did manage to buy one coin but wouldn't have been able to justify the prices for many...
That's an excellent coin, and likely not from the recent hoard based on its patina. Congratulations!
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