All of these sereis have their own standard references. If you are newer to US coins, and want one great reference to "get you in the ballpark" of...
While matching serial numbers for these were a great help, the real answer to the OP will be knowledge. This entire hobby is built on knowledge,...
:devil: And just to be a jerk like I am, I would like to remind everyone that yes, the TPG set the grades, and these grades have NOTHING to do...
There is only a directive about melting down cents and nickels, it has not been challenged in court, and I believe its unconstitutional. Courts...
If it is coins from a documented source that had proof that it was Celtic, then I don't have a problem calling them celtic "money". Whatever we...
The first is a different variety tamgha on the reverse, pretty scarce. I have not read of that is a cross or not. Sometimes a mark is a mark, but...
Nice catch coinhound. Did you ever here the only 1870s half dime known turned up in a shop junk box? In ancients, I am lucky, since many coins...
I am all for prosecuting any firm that breaks the law, but feel Sarbanes Oxley is a bad example. All this law did was employ more accountants, and...
I meant relative rarity, meaning causing the price to escalate. You are completely right, most US coins compared to almost any other country are...
Here is another Soghd coin I got. This is my favorite amongst my purchases, but in the worst condition, (well the flan is, the strike is about as...
I am looking at that sale right now as we speak Doug. :) I just got the email earlier today. ;) Chris P.S. Yeah, photos, my old nemesis, we...
Depends on how many survive, no? I hear modern cents are dissolving in the ground, so they might be somewhat scarcer in the future than you think....
Look at the 1883 nickel. It is proof that coins that everyone believes will be collectible won't be. Its those things that no one saves since...
Guy, I can see what you are saying, but would really only agree with the fact he did not adopt a competent successor, but his son. He couldn't do...
Sarah, yes there would be telltale signs of damage along the edge. Best solution? Learn how to grade yourself. It just takes some time, but all...
Its not always true. PCGS is stricter on some coins, NGC on others. Very knowledgable collectors and dealers know which is which, and will pay...
Cool, what did you get? I got 6 sogdian coins yesterday, (well I won them and will be receiving them.
I bet Cinemax would be interested in that sick little bugger Elegabalus. Actually his whole family I still think would be an interesting little...
I find this a lot. Coins just come on the market for a few years, get absorbed, and become scarce again. I believe that without new material...
I have been to China as well sir and have seen "bridge money", "bell money", and many other things in their coin display cases. I do not accept...
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