Coin collecting novices tend to belive that only "really rare" coins like the 1930 penny have any chance of increasing in value over the years. However, a quick comparison with prices from any old coin...
99% of the notes I sell are uncirculated, meaning they have never been in general circulation, and are usually taken straight from bundles. Hence there are no misunderstandings about the conditions of the...
ON THE INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF THE 1852 TYPE II ADELAIDE POUND Whether profit motive or collector interest drives one’s desire for numismatic acquisition, there is no doubt, I think, that the cream of our...
How to get a good deal...This guide really is about getting a bargain. I mainly stick to certain areas like COINS, but the same applies to other areas of eBay. What causes an item to sell for a high amount ?...
Please vote yes for this guide so we can help others! Hello and Welcome to our Guide on eliminating the risk of buying Chinese Panda Coins online. Reason I'm writing this guide is to educate our clients and...
1780 Maria Theresa (Theresia) Thaler First Things First The first thing to note about these coins is that they were not struck in 1780, but have been issued ever since, as an official restrike by the Austrian...
The authenticity of an individual artifact is determined by a number of factors: Source: The original source of the artifact is of primary importance and can tell you a great deal about the age, and...
Grading from eBay scans isn't as hard as it looks, but it helps of course if images are good quality and size ! I always use scans, however these dull the image from so much direct light. The good side is they...
As a general rule about Cleanning coins!, Coins should not be cleaned at all as doing so may end up ruining the coin's numismatic value, As a collector I will pay a considerable premium over the catalogue...
THE ADJECTIVAL GRADING SYSTEM* I use the adjectival grading system, and for the sake of consistency, I will state here the eleven full grades in order of merit: Fleur de Coin, Gem Uncirculated, Choice...