Collector's Guide
Step-by-step instructions for beginners. Term dictionaries, storage guides, legal and tax advice.
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The Morgan Silver Dollar: History and Characteristics of the Famous US Coin
One of the most famous US coins is the silver 1 dollar, known as the 'Morgan dollar.' This name is associated with its creator—designer and engraver George T. Morgan, who designed the coin's appearance.
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Vintage Silver Coins in NGC Slabs: An Overview and the Finer Points of Collecting
The focus of this review is on vintage German coins placed in slabs by the American grading company NGC. The first specimen is a 1913 Prussian 3 Mark coin, commemorating the silver jubilee of Wilhelm II's reign. It received a condition grade of MS 64.
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Overview of Modern Investment Coins: From Australia to Germany
Australian investment coins hold leading positions in the market due to their high quality, reliability, and predictability. They have high liquidity, which makes them sought-after among collectors. Series dedicated to the continent's unique fauna are especially popular.
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Review of New Silver Coins: From the Panda to the Archangel Michael
Among the new arrivals, the 2025 oval silver 'Panda' coin stands out. This 30-gram, .999 fine silver specimen with a face value of 10 yuan is in high demand, despite its huge mintage.
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An Overview of New Silver Investment Coins
The new shipment included interesting pieces from various producers. One of the first was an oval silver coin from Scottsdale Mint, dedicated to Dominica, featuring dolphins, dated 2023.
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The Constantine Rouble: The Mystery of a Coin for a Non-Existent Emperor
One of the greatest numismatic rarities is a rouble minted for an emperor who formally never reigned. This is the Constantine Rouble, whose story began after the death of Emperor Alexander I in 1825.
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Investing in Gold and Silver: An Honest Forecast and Strategy
When discussing the future of precious metal coins, whether silver or gold, the honest forecast is this: no one knows the future. It is impossible to predict with 100% certainty how any given asset will perform in the market.
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The Constantine Ruble: The Story of a Coin for a Non-Existent Emperor
Sometimes, historical events are deliberately silenced, but decades later, artifacts are discovered that contradict the official version. One such piece of evidence is the legendary Constantine Ruble, which remained in secret confinement for more than half a century after its minting.
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The World of Antique Prints: Engravings and Etchings as a Field for Collecting
In the world of antique prints, there are two main concepts: engraving and etching. Although they may seem similar, there is a significant difference between them, which lies in authorship and technique. Understanding these nuances is the first step toward studying this art form.
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Treasures of the Golitsyn Estate in Bolshiye Vyazyomy
The history of the estate in Bolshiye Vyazyomy begins in 1694, when it was granted by Peter I to Prince Golitsyn. 90 years later, a palace was erected here, the interiors and items from which have partially survived to this day.
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Top 5 Best Silver Bullion Coins
When choosing coins for precious metal investments, it's best to focus on examples that meet several important criteria. First and foremost, these are coins whose value is as close as possible to the price of the metal they contain. These are known as pure bullion coins.
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Investing in Soviet Jewelry: Myths and Realities
The question of the investment appeal of Soviet jewelry evokes diametrically opposed opinions. On one hand, there is a belief that it is nothing more than mass-produced stamping, holding neither artistic nor investment interest.
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From a Soviet Fifty-Kopek Coin to Jewelry Wire: The Complete Cycle of Remelting Silver
Two silver fifty-kopek coins (poltinniks) were chosen as the raw material for making silver wire. Two old silver chains were also added. While the coins hold historical value, in this instance, they are being used as a source of metal.
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Real Prices of Gold Coins at European Buyers
When assessing the value of gold coins at buyers in the European Union, particularly in Riga, it's important to understand that we are talking about so-called 'raw' or common-circulation coins. These are coins that are not in special protective capsules (slabs) and do not have high collectible value.
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How and Where to Sell Rare Coins: An Overview of the Main Methods
There are many ways and places where you can sell coins. They can all be broadly divided into two large groups: selling online and selling locally, i.e., offline.
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Extracting Gold from Old RAM Chips: A Step-by-Step Process
The source material for gold extraction is a batch of uniform chips removed from old RAM modules. The total weight of the material is 899 grams, which is rounded up to 900 grams for ease of calculation.
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A Guide to Selling Coins: Where and How to Find Buyers
For beginner collectors and those who have accidentally found an old coin, questions often arise about where and how to sell it. Before putting a coin up for sale, it is necessary to at least roughly determine its value, which directly depends on two key factors: condition and rarity.
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How to Profitably and Safely Sell a Collectible Coin
Selling a coin, especially a valuable one, is a process that requires a systematic approach. To get the best price and ensure a safe transaction without losing money, it's important to follow a clear set of steps.
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Silver Fineness Marks: What the Numbers and Hallmarks on Items Mean
A fineness mark is an indicator of the percentage of pure precious metal in an alloy. It shows what proportion of pure silver is in an item, with the remainder being other, less valuable metals.
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How to Identify Counterfeit Gold Items: The Density Check Method
The rings submitted for appraisal bear a hallmark indicating 750 fineness gold. An initial check using spectral analysis also confirms this high standard, which can mislead even an experienced appraiser.
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