Contemporary Counterfeit? The coin could be a contemporary counterfeit. You have to remember that these were widely used as currency, so...
It is a token It is a token issued by a Royal Arch Masons Chapter (a branch of Freemasonry). They are usually given to their members, but it may...
A couple of comments on this piece. The photos make identification difficult, however the appearance of the coin is suspect. First it has been...
It is difficult to determine if it is counterfeit from the photos. It is also worth noting that the 8 Reales were the coin of the realm...
The latest in the ongoing story of the money found in the wall of an old house is in this article:...
http://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/stories/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1197452108280821.xml&coll=2 Here is the link to the original article that...
Gray Area The "problem" with this case it is a gray area in Ohio law. The Ohio law is based on old Engish Law called the Treasure Trove Law. It...
I have belonged to two investment clubs. One owned stocks the other real estate. Both clubs were registered with the state and were required to...
Not certain if this applies to your situation, but the banking industry has been placed under a lot of new regulations post 9/11. Certain...
Ben: I've been following your posts today both here and elsewhere. They've been most interesting and informative, keep 'em coming! I always...
The purchaser collects fakes and posts frequently on another site. He says this piece is "so wrong that it's fantastic". He believes it to be...
To clarify my post. The original poster indicated they were not familiar with Mexican coinage, so I grabbed a quick example that I felt more...
Bullion is the intrinsic value determined by the weight and purity of the base metal. They're not intended as currency. Bullion trades on...
http://www.davidlawrence.com/auctions/viewitem.cfm?Inventory=194100&auc=131&lotid=201660&CFID=2222118&CFTOKEN=8cf641caaa03adfb-3CED751E-2BFC-0A80-3...
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode31/usc_sec_31_00005112----000-.html Here is a link to the US Code that sets the value to be placed...
Proof sets 1954 through 2006, mint sets not as complete. Started collecting them way back when, and never stopped! I don't consider them as...
Around here, the banks no longer require an account number on the wrapper. They say it is not worth the effort. It appears that if you are a...
In addition to Civitas, Heritage Auctions, Frank Sedwick, and David Lawrence Rare Coins, all offer such coins.
These programs are mass marketers who are aimed at impulse buyers. It doesn't matter what they are promoting, whether it be coins, jewerly,...
Coins4me: Your post is on a subject that I too have not fully grasped. I started collecting coins in 1960. With the advent of grading services...
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