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Stupid Female Archaeologists by Dave Welsh
The Nickle Numismatic Collection of Greek coins was ruined by the idiocy of an ignorant and incompetent female curator who sent them all out to be polished: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Unidroit-L/message/647 There seems to be no limit to the incompetence, negligence and rapacity of those put in...
January 28th 09 10:14 AM
by Dave Welsh Go to last post
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Massive analysis of close to 250'000 American silver eagles sold oneBay by Stefan Pernar
Hi everyone, I have compiled an analysis of close to 250'000 American eagle silver ounces sold on eBay and found that buyers a willing to pay as much as 90% premiums: http://blog.cyrrion.com/?p=6 Feedback welcome!
January 28th 09 04:45 AM
by Doobie Keebler Go to last post
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Lion dollars by Reid Goldsborough
Anybody know Dutch lion dollars? I'm trying to learn more about this one: http://home.comcast.net/~reidgold/misc/Lion_dollar_o.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~reidgold/misc/Lion_dollar_r.jpg The seller wasn't clear on its attribution. Is it a piece dated 1576 from Holland, Davenport 8838, Delmonte...
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January 27th 09 08:32 PM
by Reid Goldsborough Go to last post
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Thoughts while shaving by George D[_5_]
Did you know that in the 2008 Silver proof sets there are 14 coins total 6 silver coins Those 6 coins weigh 55.5 grams total at 90% silver they contain 1.6 ounces of silver.
January 27th 09 08:15 PM
by George D[_5_] Go to last post
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Which is the ugliest Prezbuck so far? by RWF
IMO, they are all pretty bad but the worst yet is Andrew Jackson. He looks like he accidently **** himself.
January 27th 09 06:25 PM
by kathy1945 Go to last post
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weights and dimensions of popular 1 Troy oz silver dollar coins ? by Doobie Keebler
Does anyone have a chart of the specifications for the 1 Troy ounce silver coins such as the silver Eagle, Maple Leaf, Kookaburra, Panda, and Philly? I would like to know the nominal gross weight & fine weight, diameter, and thickness of these coins. Anyone have a link to a wiki or faq with...
January 27th 09 02:04 PM
by Doobie Keebler Go to last post
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New evidence of the cult of Zeus is 3,200 years old. -- unearthed silver coins and other Zeus icons by Arizona Coin Collector
FROM: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/20090126_New_evidence_of_the_cult_of_Zeus_is_3_200_years_old_.html Posted on Mon, Jan. 26, 2009 New evidence of the cult of Zeus is 3,200 years old. Partying like it's 999 B.C. It's not hard to see why Zeus was such a popular god with
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January 27th 09 08:00 AM
by Mr. Jaggers Go to last post
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Circulation find by Mr. Jaggers
I received a 1943-P "silver" nickel in change at WallyWorld this a.m. Probably a Fine, tops, but it's the first I've seen in the wild in decades. James
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January 27th 09 03:24 AM
by Leo M. Cavanaugh III Go to last post
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trying to locate Andy by kathy1945
Andy, I have (most of) the rest of the statehood quarter collection ready to send. I wanted to make sure that your mailing address is unchanged from a year and a half ago. The last email address I have for your is NG. Please contact me. Kathy
January 26th 09 07:50 PM
by kathy1945 Go to last post
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Change on one-dollar reverse side - Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Meets January 27 by Arizona Coin Collector
Hello I notice from the news release below that there will be a change in the one-dollar coin on the reverse side. Does anyone know a link to view the different images? -------------------------------------- FROM:
January 26th 09 07:15 PM
by shreadvector Go to last post
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Gold rush: The battle over sunken treasure -- USA TODAY by Arizona Coin Collector
FROM: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/columnist/vergano/2009-01-25-sunken-treasure_N.htm Gold rush: The battle over sunken treasure Shipwrecks! Treasure! Gold, gold, gold! The hallmarks of treasure-hunting are the stuff of adventure stories, more than fun enough to make archaeologists, who...
January 26th 09 06:51 PM
by Leo Marx Go to last post
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Coin Network by [email protected]
Coin Network and interesting online Forum for international collectors has just launched - see this interesting forum at http://www.coinnetwork.com/?xgi=19nysdE
January 26th 09 03:13 PM
by Mr. Jaggers Go to last post
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Last call: PCGS MS-62 $20 St Gaudens by Ira
I wrote this post yesterday to answer John Purkey's post in which be states that he'd rather own a $20 St Gaudens than a ultra high relief SG that the Mint is now producing. I quoted a price of $1190 incl shipping and insurance. That price was the GraySheet wholesale bid when Gold was at $820 /oz....
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January 25th 09 10:36 PM
by George D[_5_] Go to last post
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I'm Back!! by Mike Hairfield[_2_]
After 2 1/2 years of being away because of my news server dropping RCC I finally found another news server that has has this group. Bet I have missed a bunch and I'm happy to be back! Mike
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January 25th 09 06:41 AM
by sgt23 Go to last post
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Fake Chinese Silver Lunar Ox Story by mango
Recently while busy at work, Mr. Tian suddenly received a phone call from a stranger, who wanted to sell him a type of commemorative album that contained commemorative coins of the Chinese Zodiac. The salesman indicated their high collection value and offered to provide “drop-in service”. Upon...
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January 25th 09 04:24 AM
by Reid Goldsborough Go to last post
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The new UHRs by mazorj
The new UHR Saint-Gaudens goes on sale tomorrow. Under the Mint's new sliding price scale, it should start at $1,189. Any thoughts out there on how well the demand and resale price for it will hold up as a collectible? It's priced way too far over melt to hold as bullion, and as we all know,...
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January 24th 09 04:18 AM
by George D[_5_] Go to last post
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Collecting Gold American Coins by spud
Several months ago i bought a ms63 1928 st gaudens dougle eagle for $1,066.00 i plan to buy one of the st gaudens ultra high relief double eagles for about $1,089.00 when they are released later this month. how closely does the price of gold influence the worth of the above american gold coins...
January 24th 09 12:45 AM
by George D[_5_] Go to last post
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FA: One Pound 90% Silver Coin Lots by [email protected]
Howdy; After taking a break of 6 months from selling I thought I would ease back in with this offering 1 Lb (16 ounce) of 90% US silver coins which will include two each Morgan and Peace dollars. I have three of these lots closing Saturday Jan 26th at various...
January 24th 09 12:25 AM
by George D[_5_] Go to last post
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George Washington Commemorative Coin Found in Alexandria by Arizona Coin Collector
FROM: http://www.alextimes.com/news/2009/jan/22/george-washington-commemorative-coin-fou/ Alexandria Times George Washington Commemorative Coin Found in Alexandria THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 2009 By Times Staff
January 23rd 09 11:21 PM
by Mike Marotta Go to last post
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WRME and NN in cahoots? by [email protected]
I just received a "Special message from Numismatic News e-Newsletter and World Reserve Monetary Exchange", regarding a "Special Presidential Dollar Coin Ballistic Roll Deal". For the low, low price of $496 plus shipping, you can get 4 plastic cases filled with 50 coins each featuring each of the...
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January 23rd 09 08:02 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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