Look forward to it!

My take away is the RWB determines the RWB fraction. Why is that? Just kidding Roger.

On 5/3/2023 at 12:52 PM, Jason Abshier said:

now it’s here again , if it does pass (which I doubt it would) I bet you they try to get Biden’s bust on observe of the coin too 

Krusty the Clown would be more fitting!

On 5/3/2023 at 8:15 AM, ldhair said:

After 57 years in the hobby, I'm lost on what to do next. I just retired from a really cool job I have had for 40 years. It was a fun ride. Never thought much about what I would do when I reached this point in life. It may be time for me to stop buying and start selling. Can't really find a different direction to go. 

Depends upon what you want to do or accomplish in retirement. There will be a work void, but it will also open up many possibilities that you never had time for or even thought possible. Staying interested and learning is key. Whether it is travel, or anything else - stay occupied and active. Research is a wonderful and satisfying pursuit as is many other activities such as volunteering. 

One question is what do you want to do with income you receive in retirement? Pass it along to family or charity, maybe something else? If you have the means - retirement allows you to expand or improve upon your collections or go in a completely new direction. Much to consider. 

Another question is when is enough, enough? 

On 5/2/2023 at 3:55 PM, Coinbuf said:

I just noticed this today, do not recall seeing this yesterday when I stopped by the forum.    I cannot click on the symbol but when you hover over it you see a number mine is 10/14, anyone know what the 14 stands for?   It does not seem to corollate to the days won metric or anything else on my profile page that I see.

Are you on a PC? I don’t see the numerical scores on a tablet.

Definitely too large and maybe a bit too colorful.

On 5/2/2023 at 8:22 PM, Boo60 said:

okay thanks for the reply. I guess I need to allow more time. I have sent some of the memorial sovereigns for grading. The first coins with Charles on them. Anyway I will update the thread once I know more. Cheers David. 

Nice coins - good luck with the grades. Sovereigns are great and the first King Charles have some nice designs as well.

On 5/2/2023 at 4:23 PM, RWB said:

"10/14" is the month and year you signed up. In your case it was October 1914.

Actually, it's the score on the latest NCG quiz....

My "title" says Grand Master, but I thought that only applied to chess.

Oops

On 5/2/2023 at 6:40 PM, VKurtB said:

Nothing ever shows until the grading is finished. 

The grades won’t show but the coins themselves will be listed once they are received and entered into the system. In the US this can take a few days after they are recieved up to about ten working days depending how busy they are. Just a ballpark figure.

 Welcome to the OP, what coins are you submitting?

On 4/30/2023 at 1:09 PM, RWB said:

NNP put together a wide range of topics and presenters... A real numismatic gold mine of information.

Did you participate in any of them? Anyone ask questions?

Any comments to pass on?

I viewed most of them and asked questions in all that I viewed. Overall a very good line up with a couple that were better than expectations and frankly a surprise. I thought all of them were very well done and I took something away from all of them. Well spent time. I did not see the making of a podcast, the LSCC meeting, and the Citizens Coinage  Advisory Committee. 

On 4/29/2023 at 11:18 AM, GoldFinger1969 said:

How about a summary of key points, pro and con ?

After the short video, there was a panel discussion between two informed panelists - it’s something that should be viewed and not summarized. It will be on the NNP site in a couple of weeks.  Not what I was expecting.

On 2/25/2023 at 9:01 PM, VKurtB said:

As country after country went OFF their gold standard, their economies nearly instantly started to recover measurably. I believe it’s not merely a correlation; I see it as THE proximate cause. Am I saying hard money CAUSES economic depressions? Why yes, yes I am. 

Government Policy and public behavior also played a large part. 
 

On 4/28/2023 at 4:06 PM, GoldFinger1969 said:

AMERICAN DEFAULT:  Interesting as I just got to the arguments in front of SCOTUS in the book.  The markets and the financial press were really afraid that a negative decision (re-instating the Gold Clauses for bonds) could lead to a huge drop and extreme volatility in the financial markets.

Most discussions about FDRs policies on gold focus on the events of 1933 and the confiscation of gold, the revaluation upwards, etc.  Those were afterthoughts at the time...it was the $100 billion in gold clauses in early-1935 that were the main focus for the financial markets.

Every $100 of face value of bonds could suddenly be forced to be paid off at $169.  HUGE implications.

Looks like an interesting read. Might just have to pick up a copy.

Anyone watch the NNP Crypto panel discussion yesterday. Interesting back and forth, not what I was expecting. It’s worth watching again. Thoughts?

Loads of good topics - looking forward to yours along with many others.

On 4/23/2023 at 9:58 AM, AlbertMil said:

I read volume one a long time ago, so I can't make a proper review. But from what I remember it was very informative. Thanks for sharing the information about the new release by Spink. It's great to see that they're offering a bundle special as well. While I personally don't think I'll be purchasing it since I already have other books covering the topic, it could definitely be a nice addition for someone who is just starting out on the subject. Now I'm writing my own book on this topic but it's very hard, because of so much information on the internet it's not easy to make something new. Of course, I use tools like https://fixgerald.com/blog/how-to-beat-turnitin to be sure that I don't have problems with plagiarism. But it's still hard to be unique.

I know what you mean - I gave up on another Sovereign book, but am very confident that the one I’m working on is completely new information.

On 4/21/2023 at 2:16 PM, MikFab said:

See attached close up pics.

Check with Star City Homer here or Stork at PCGS. She may not know, but may know someone that does.

Looking for anything special at Coinex? The summer course sounds great. 

On 4/19/2023 at 4:03 PM, CarolynParrU said:

I have volume one!

How are the images in the included sovereign series? How extensive does he list varieties?

thanks

On 4/9/2023 at 9:46 AM, 7.jaguars said:

Was I misinformed?These most clearly do have purposeful denominations though not struck on coin. Perhaps you will recall the British sovereign series which similarly lacks denomination. These 1 and 4 sov pieces were meant at those values, and remind me of other issues without date or "wrong" date.

So, no, I will go for coin still and absolutely not bar or ingot.

I view modern sovereigns (1817-1916) as coins as they did circulate and had a universally known value. They did not need a demonization on them. Circa 1916 for all practical purposes, they became bullion and is currently valued in that manner.

The early hammered sovereigns starting in 1489 is for another discussion. 

Many English Crowns also did not have a denomination - they are also coins.

as for the Saudi discs, I’m torn on what to call it - Bullion?

On 4/7/2023 at 11:53 PM, VKurtB said:

I just found out for sure that both of them will be joining my second wife and I at the Pittsburgh ANA show in August. My boy is a certified exhibit judge in European coinage. He only needs to take the refresher course. If the ladies get bored when he and I are judging exhibits, they'll have each other for entertainment and getting to know each other. His mom really behaved herself tonight at the rehearsal dinner. She didn't really have to. The second wife was the one invading her home turf. She played it ultra classy. I'm not sure my present wife could have been as gracious had the event been in Alabama.

If I end up going to Pittsburgh, I’ll drop by and say hello.

On 4/7/2023 at 8:46 PM, Fenntucky Mike said:

Congratulations to you, your son, the bride and your extended family. 

I just drove through PA, SW MI to Reading, and I guess I had the impression that PA was on the other side of the globe. Only took 9hrs and I'm definitely going back to hit up some auctions. Just have to do a little research to get the schedule down and plan accordingly.

I’ve only been to a few auctions in Pa., but enjoyed them. I’m considering the ANA in Pittsburgh this year. The last one was near Eisenhower’s place. They were having a WWII convention at the time. 

On 4/4/2023 at 10:12 AM, GoldFinger1969 said:

Could have been me asking about the dealers who were active in the 1930's through 1970's.

Regardless, thanks for the heads up. 

From what I remember - the focus was on significant collectors and not dealers. There are a few dealers in the book as well.