A good numismatic book to me is a "force magnifier". It makes your coins you already own more interesting and gives you more collecting pleasure....
I kind of "backed the truck up" a month ago. An old friend said he had some half dollars from his mother. He said the local dealers would only pay...
True, I just wanted my post to get too involved. :)
People have short memories. They remember what the price was a few months ago. If a few months ago it was $14 they stop buying at $16. However, if...
Like I have said on other posts on the subject, make it a lottery. Make people certify they are not being paid to order the sets, (cull out...
I have a couple of large Ban Liang's with rosette holes. I believe the largest is about 18 grams. I never heard they had any significance. I...
Rare coin and nice shape too. I don't know if I have ever seen a complete example of this type, (struck from Andronicus II on). I own one I like...
Another point I would add. I bet you a large percentage of these world coins in slabs are actually IN the US, bought by US collectors. The reason...
While I agree with this, in my experience if you make contact with local dealers you can do better, but have to wait until something comes in. At...
Pretty much, but it depends on supply/demand. At times I have seen slight premiums. I buy this stuff as a dealer of mine has it, but he can go...
One of those "castle" maravedeis coins from medieval Spain. I have seen the type before. Check out this listing:...
Eh, if its just chemicals it will not reproduce "NT" since most people aren't patient. It will just damage a bunch more coins needlessly. :(
CICF is a good show if you are into world and ancient coins. For all other coins, I would go to Central States instead.
I would be in the unmarked, crummy looking suitcase camp, depending on value. For my better stuff, I might leave it in the SDB until I flew back...
Just another instance in which people think the plastic IS the collectible. The coin is an afterthought. I don't care what people collect, it...
IDK, what would you call a "hoard"? I own maybe $2500 in FV silver, 20 ounces of gold coinage, about 500 "better" US coins, (seated halves, bust...
Interesting coin. I could see why they think its a fourree due to weight and cracking on the surface of the silver. I would grade it a Fine, but...
While I carry it around sometimes, last week I used a Egyptian drachm of Hadrian with a depiction of the lighthouse of Alexandria to tighten the...
Yeah, I was going to suggest Tom Reynolds, but you already have him. Nice man and nice coins. "Nice" prices, yeah, but you can't have it all.
I agree with Topcat. Demand is the real wildcard here, and is something you can never predict. Yes, half cents are undervalued versus other US...
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