Hi GDJMSP, I can't speak for Yabado, but a part of what makes collecting ancient coins (for me anyway) is the pride that one can take in how...
Hello Yabado, It seems that you do have a budding interest in ancient coins and that you would enjoy (have enjoyed) collecting them. Remember,...
Hello, I took a quick look at the ancient coin. You actually have the order reversed for that coin. The obverse side is in the second jpg. It...
Right. Games, toys, etc. Have been known to have started in earlier times with metal game pieces, which, later have become plastic. Perhaps this...
Hello Vlad, Yes, there are opportunities for the average Joe in terms of coins and/or precious metals on a smaller, but steady scale. And, it...
You've started a very good thread here Mike. I suppose that the oldest 'coin' that I have (if you can call it a 'coin' - many people do), is an...
Hello National dealer, I understand the advice that you had given in this case. But what I had stated was not to say that the coin in question...
Hello National dealer, I am not certain from what you said (above) whether you HAVE studied ancient coins for many years, or whether you still...
Hello David, Yes, there are a lot of great reasons to collect coins and one of those is the history associated with them. They are a great way...
Hello Tony, I guess that I will weigh in here as well. I have watched a lot of advice given, and it may well be good advice. However, one thing...
Hi Bobby, Did you ever find out anymore regarding the old Greek coins? If not, or if you want another opinion, just ask and I will try to help....
Hello GDJMSP, I think that that was a very good guess. I too, would have thought that it may be a jetton. However, most of the jettons that I have...
Hello Ryan, Yes, I agree with both previous responders to your question. It is a copy or replica of a Confederate Half Dollar. And as you had...
Hello Roy, That was a very good reply! Very detailed and helpful. I've seen a few of these copies and have an idea of a usual value or price...
Hello National dealer, The subject of ancient coins is more of a specialty subject. There are actually a lot of different methods used to clean...
I agree with National dealer. I am not sure just how much he knows about ancient coins in particular, but his advice makes sense. Yes, you are...
Hello, I am new to this forum, but I would like to enter your raffle/contest. Thank you. Posted message:...
Hello GDJMSP, thank you for the welcome! Since I am not certain just who YOU are at the moment, I really can't say. But since you are from Utah...
Hello RePeat, In order for something like that plastic-on-a-keychain to work everybody (or most people) would have to agree to it. I don't know...
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