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Treasures of a French Flea Market: From Vintage Tableware to Furniture
In a consignment shop near Paris, you can discover many interesting items. Among the finds are white ceramic cacti, which were once a very fashionable decorative element. One large piece was on sale for €2.50.
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Treasures of an Antique Warehouse: A Review of Unrestored Furniture and Clocks
In the city of Newcastle, there is a huge two-story warehouse store specializing in the sale of antique furniture, clocks, and other antiquities. The unique feature of this place is that all items are sold in their original, unrestored condition. It is a real 'Klondike' for restorers and connoisseurs of authenticity.
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Authenticating Investment Coins: Simple and Reliable Methods
The authenticity of gold and silver coins is a concern for many investors, especially amidst numerous rumors online. However, it's worth noting that among standard bullion coins, counterfeits, most often of Chinese origin, are extremely rare.
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Finds at a French Flea Market: From Rare Plates to Vintage Dolls
Among the finds at the flea market, you can discover interesting decorative plates. For example, a souvenir plate from Italy with the inscription 'Carretto Siciliano,' depicting a traditional Sicilian cart. On the back of such tableware, you can sometimes find the manufacturer's mark.
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Gold Investment Coins: Answering Key Questions for Beginners
To begin, it's worth defining the concept of a savings or investment coin. This is a simple working definition that helps novice investors get their bearings.
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Preparing Coins for Sale: Creating an Inventory Spreadsheet
Before coins are listed for sale online, the final preparations must be completed. By this point, the seller should already have their starting assets established—the coin collection itself, ready for sale.
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The 1924 Silver Ruble: How to Identify a High-Quality Counterfeit
The 1924 silver ruble is considered one of the most beautiful large coins of the Soviet period. Its design is a prime example of the visual propaganda of that time: the obverse depicts a worker pointing out the rising sun over a factory to a peasant. This scene symbolizes the bright future of the young Soviet state.
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Gold 5 Rubles: Expert Analysis of Counterfeits and Originals
Three types of counterfeit 5-ruble gold coins, produced in different workshops, were selected for examination. Each counterfeit is compared with an authentic coin from the same year of issue. A total of six coins were prepared for the analysis: three fakes and three originals.
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How to Identify a High-Quality Counterfeit of the 1892 Alexander III Ruble
The story began when a person bought a silver Alexander III 1892 ruble for 26,000. Immediately after the purchase, another collector approached him and offered to buy the coin for 50,000, which raised the first suspicions.
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Silver Coins: Pros, Cons, and Pitfalls for the Investor
The question of buying silver coins requires consideration of several key aspects. One of the main advantages of such assets is their liquidity. Silver coins can be quite easily sold to various organizations.
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Investing in Antique Furniture: From a Personal Story to Practical Advice
An interest in antique furniture can begin in early childhood. For instance, a passion for carpentry started with conversations with a grandfather, Luft Philipp Philippovich, who was of German descent.
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All About Gold and Silver Investment Coins
An investment coin is a special type of coin issued by central banks. Their main purpose is for investment and creating a personal savings fund. Unlike regular money, their value is determined not by their face value, but by their precious metal content.
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Rules for Importing and Exporting Investment Coins Across the Border
The question of the rules for transporting silver and gold coins across the border often causes difficulties. For example, when crossing the border between Estonia and Russia, one might find that the prices for investment coins in Russia are significantly higher than in Europe. This is due to a shortage of popular coins, such as Australian or British ones, as their supply is limited.
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Counterfeit Modern Russian Silver Coin: How to Distinguish It from the Original
Counterfeits of modern Russian three-ruble silver ounce coins have appeared on the numismatic market. While copies of Tsarist, Soviet, and some modern coins have been seen before, counterfeits of this type of silver bullion coin are a new phenomenon. As an example, a counterfeit of the '70th Anniversary of Victory' coin was intentionally purchased for analysis.
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What Are Dealers Actually Paying for a Soviet Silver Poltinnik?
The story began with an unusual incident: a man came to a buy-up shop wanting to sell a 1924 Soviet poltinnik. The coin was in mediocre condition, yet its owner asked a whopping 150,000 rubles for it.
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Restoration of Enamel on USSR Orders: Restore or Preserve History?
The question of whether to restore orders and medals is a subject of eternal debate in phaleristics circles. There is no single opinion on this matter, and each collector approaches this dilemma in their own way.
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Collector or Investor: How to Approach Buying Coins
Many people who are passionate about coins ask themselves: are they numismatists, building a collection for pleasure, or investors, counting on future profits? Almost every collection owner has thought about its value and how it might change in a year, five, or ten years.
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The US Two-Dollar Bill: Myths, History, and Real Value
The US two-dollar bill is a unique banknote with a rich history and numerous myths and legends. Contrary to a common misconception, it has never been taken out of circulation and remains legal tender to this day.
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The US $2 Bill: History, Value, and Myths
There are many myths surrounding the 2-dollar bill. Many foreigners and even Americans are convinced that it is not in common use and has long been out of circulation. However, this is a misconception, as the bill is still being issued and is legal tender.
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A New Level of Forgeries: How to Identify Dangerous Copies of 18th-Century Coins
In the world of numismatics, forgeries and copies of coins have emerged that are a level above primitive variants. These more dangerous specimens can be encountered by collectors both online and at club trading rows or in antique shops.
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