Play money used to be in metal before WWII. I have not seen your exact one that I recall, but I would lean toward Fretboard's answer absent any...
Agree. Every coin needs a home, and for barely more than the price of a fast food meal, (which I am betting ALL of us could stand to skip), you...
I think they will always be around, but mainly function as buying shops. Today, the typical business model for a BM shop is buy locally, maybe...
I would agree at first blush. I would guess first in the top row, and middle in second row are mint issues, the other limes issues. Its possible...
Yes, very nice Ripley. I have found this emperor before, but not in such nice shape. That truly is above average for him.
It will come. Like I said, read Doug website articles, read anything you can, buy a few good books and go over them. It is weird how if you are...
Very true, but what do you call a coin you don't "collect" but own 10 or so just from opportunistic buying? :D
The Numismatists just had an article a few months ago about all of the multi sided coins made for commerce, (not NCLT). THey had them from...
Its also a matter of shopping around a lot. I find ancients even more so than US coins its about the deal. The best part about that is knowledge...
All of the "roman coins and their values" books by Sear for one have all of the emperors names as they appear on coins. Its a great place to start...
I am with you sir. I hate haggling, which may surprise some people. The best I can muster is "what can you do" and not feel too ackward about it....
All good recommendations. What I would add to the conversation would be to discuss numismatic book auctions. Kolbe and Fanning, Fred Lake, Charles...
Derik, in response to your OP, The SA penny prices was for circulation issues, and the coin they sold was one of only 20 proofs struck. HA messed...
Thanks for the correction. I was just going from memory I am afraid, sorry I got the current country wrong. :( I like these quite a bit, I have...
"Premiums" Heck, if I am worried about fake slabs, I am not paying a premium for a coin I cannot visually check out personally, so instead of a...
World Countermarks on Medieval and Modern coins by Brunk is $250? That is highway robbery. I think I paid $35? That was cheap, but $250 is out of...
As to Tim's original post, I would find a slab piece of bullion, (graded 69 or lower), might have a touch more value since some people would be...
Or how about opening yourself up to something completely different? Do me a favor. Go to a large coin show, and actually pay attention to...
I am not so sure about later pieces, but I buy ancient india pieces. The coppers and small silvers were the workhorses of the economy, and tended...
Yes, gold, silver and copper were all "money" before the advent of coinage. After coins were invented, (one of the greatest boons to commerce...
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