I would disagree about the military. While one needs an adequate one in order to defend oneself, military power is usually a reflection of...
China seems to be on a better footing. China's main risk is political, not economic. I know, lots of bad loans on state firms books and shadow...
I look back at what I was (would like to say smart but just lucky) from Frank and others years ago. Group lots of full XF silvered late Romans,...
This. Before a certain date, and I would argue before 2014 as I own lots of 2011's etc, they were sold as mainly bullion at the time but have...
Wang Mang was an interesting character. Robert Tye wrote a wonderful article about his reign and coinage reforms. Here is a link:...
Oh heck yeah. Everyone has an opinion. Anyone who thinks their opinion is "right" on an economic issue that can have 10,000 cause and effects is...
You do it differently than I do sir. Just like I always buy coins, I always just put coins in the SDB. So, its always farewell until an unknown...
Yeah, but I am uncomfortable having that level of value in my home. Yeah, I have a bolted safe, but still. No sense making my house that...
Too bad @Ryro wasn't my kid. I just went through 50 VF/XF Sasanians last night, and still have about 200 more from group lots to sort through, not...
I am with you. If I am going to buy gold, I want it to be an older coin. I have Napolean Bonaparte coins, classic US coins, Russian Czar pieces,...
That was pretty good of the dealer. I know a lot of them are moving gold since they are nervous about getting stuck with high spot gold, but that...
Yeah, Ardi III had a clean shaven face, (he was like 8 at the time).
I stopped buying gold around the same time. I remember I got a UHR 2009 for $1500, and it was the last modern gold I have bought, (I bought some...
I am always a little sad on Bank Day. That is when I get around to taking stuff in for the SDB, (not an easy feat in the Covid world). Its always...
I stand corrected. However, I would say this makes it worst for smelters, having two impurities rather than one. It all depends on end use. If...
You pay one of the highest everything rates except for property taxes sir.
If you want the best deal in bullion, meet in person with cash. It has always been that way. It is a section of the market where they prefer cash...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well sir. Always glad to hear when we help people enjoy such a nice hobby.
24k is more expensive to achieve than 22k. Btw, there is no silver in an AGE, only gold and copper. The smelter would lose money allowing silver...
I agree. However, do you want to be in a situation where this came to pass and you DON'T have gold? I am simply pragmatic and wish to spread it...
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