Very true. I was going to mention that earlier. Everything I have said is predicated upon a coin being recognized as a matte proof.
Btw, nice to see you back man. :)
No its not. Its pretty well accepted that a dealer has a higher level of knowledge presumed. If you buy something from a dealer, he should have no...
OP, one trick I use is to look at wear. See how the details lower on the coin look weak and worn? See how higher points like the ear have more...
Don't disagree. However, I would focus on one fact I believe you are missing. You are saying it was a contract for a MS66 cent. If the coin is in...
I am with Bing on this one. I believe it might be a gold plated antoninuous. Look at the reverse at 4 o clock. Looks like the gold plating is...
Agreed. Btw BBC, I agree as well that if you are knowledgable I believe "problem" coins can be nice additions based upon the "problem". I guess I...
Go look at PCGS's "market index". It is EXTREMELY overweighted in keys, so much so as to make this "index" worthless in my eyes.
It was minted in the year, but actually does commemorate the event specifically. That is the meaning of of the Phoenix head being in the identical...
If you are new to coins, do not ever THINK of buying any coin with such a labeled slab. Sorry, but that is the truth. You are correct there are...
Glad you liked it. He also did a great history of Venice. :) The single volume Byzantine is more available and cheaper. I pieced together the 3...
So, I had never heard of the Sothic Cycle until last month at the TCACC. There a Roman Egypt expert was giving a talk, and he related that under...
:too-funny: I guess pointing out the obvious today is "internet trolling" huh? Lol.
That is fair sir, but I have had a similar situation in business. We contracted for a certain grade of a commodity, with both parties under the...
Yeah, I would love those as well. I bought my 260z in college mainly because it reminded me so much of a E car, (and of course didn't have that...
Lol, remember I do not collect Roman. From the size of the legends and pics I was just assuming Trajan. Btw, I have problems with Hadrian and...
Nice little Trajan there. I especially like the bust type.
So how is that "stocks are evil and are quickly going to be worthless" mentality been working out for you this year? Me? I am kind of glad I...
Man, sounds like one of those concocted ethical questions for the MBA program. Tough one. First, lets start off with the premise the dealer is...
Yes. That is the one I got outbid on. It had a pedigree, and pretty green patina, but otherwise not better than yours. Already owning multiples of...
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