I am not too surprised with the grade. You noted a couple of things, but I see a trace of the ear. Overall it is a nice planchet which is rare on...
I would always choose the ANA. Coin submissions is just an aside, it is the knowledge that you really want. Also, the ANA works hard for the...
Not sure actually. Either my VF 1803 dollar, or my Antony and Cleopatra silver I would guess, depending on the sale or market that day. I have...
Great insight, that is the half of the equation that most PM investors overlook. Yes, with increased economic activity demand for commodities go...
Considering that gold has had governmental intervention for such a period its hard to show a true relationship. However, since 1972 there hasn't...
No way of knowing, so if you are a long term buyer the best method is to budget a certain amount of money and buy that much each month. Do not buy...
So 1873 was when they repealed "personal minting" as well? When the minted opened you were allowed to deposit silver or gold, and have that metal...
Holy Batman is this an old thread! Lol, I am glad someone resurrected it, it is a good discussion. I myself have seen a lot of encouraging...
Always remember Q. David Bowers started his coin dealing in his teens. We need more collector/dealer/authors like him, so we need to make sure...
Like Panda said, population numbers are only a consideration when considered in relation to demand. Most US coin mintages that collectors consider...
Regarding age of consent and contracts: Age of consent is governed by state law, generally being 18 except in the case of necessities. This...
Sawasdee Krap! My wife is Thai and I have been to Thailand many times. It is very hard to shop for coins there. You can find the old Satangs...
Conder said he had more than that, without counting bulk coins. I would have to include Chinese cash coins, but not wheat pennies or world bulk in...
Just remember that if it is a really good buy do not try to haggle. If you haggle you are disputing the price and gives the dealer to spot the...
I love pick boxes. For ancient coins they truly are a treasure trove. I once found at the CICF an Antinuous coin. For those who don't know he was...
I believe my main point before was that the TPG'ers had listed as descriptions of the grades that most uncirculated coins would not grade as high...
Excellent points all Conder. My point about age of the younger Barber was that he was not yet in control of the mint more, and didn't have as much...
:) me too Dancing Fire. To me it appears to try to get an MS70 grade.
I read a story somewhere about Charles Barber and how he really didn't appreciate any other designers being allowed to design coins for the mint....
OK, if you think its negligible. I was just repeating what I was told from a guy who started dealing in the 40's and my own experience. The 1%...
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