I am eyeballing coins like Mexican gold, South American gold, some modern Thai gold, (still trying to get my wife interested), etc. I still buy...
Well, under Augustus Rome had about 45 million people. There was no paper currency or banks, so all transactions and store of value all had to be...
I agree. Newer collectors can always research past threads since most of their questions have been asked and answered over the years, but if you...
I thought you would chime in sir. :) I don't have a problem with gold or silver ones, but specifically these copper ones on Ebay are frequently...
True, but it stil depends on your timeframe and intent. I wouldn't mind PM dropping so I could feel better about buying more gold coins that are...
Tough time to be getting into uncleaned coins. The last good lot I bought was about 7 years ago. The sources continue to pick out any last good...
But not one of those are the coin you posted Amanda. Yes, Koreans, like the Japanese and Annam made imitative cash coins. However, they are not...
They made gold ones found in hoards of other gold coins, and the gold ones are considered proper coins. They are more decorative than these things...
So, not harnessing of fire, the axe or knife, concrete, sextant, saw, penicillin. You are going with something to either stop us from having to...
There are examples of gold rings made for money amongst the Celts. Most bronze rings like this are simply old rings used for horse harnesses. Its...
That may work for US coins, but a friend waited 15 years once to buy what is described as a "scarce" ancient coin. World of difference between US...
I love it. TBH this thread is letting me know I should pay attention to more modern European issues. One of the best coin designs I have seen...
I don't see a provenance, just a series of clips about the history. I do see its a year three, I am not sure which of these years are scarcer,...
Most use the "old fashioned" system US numismatics used before TPG, (G, VG, F, VF, EF, AU, BU), but ancients do not use AU or BU. XF is the top...
Aw man, now you are making me thirsty for a nice pint of Guinness. :(
Its AE Ruben. AE is ancient coin nomenclature for copper coin. We use it for any type of copper alloy, such as bronze or brass. That's why this...
As long as you like it man, its just $15. Most of us are simply trying to help a younger collector learn the ropes, and not get taken as badly as...
What "great civilization" of the Koreans was that exactly? Do you know the timeline of the British Isles? From your post it does not appear so....
and I don't like anyone touching my coins. If any of you guys touch my coins.......and I kill you. I got the reference Paul, it just seemed upon...
Yep. I have seen VF30 still have noticable luster depending on how it was stored. Detecto, no offense meant, but I would seriously get an ANA...
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