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keith — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:53:48 +0000

While most folks seem to be in the middle of a Gold Rush Silver has been steadily growing in worth .
Although Silver is still growing in value it will probably continue growing in value.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually foiled .

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Roman Gold Stolen

keith — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:45:24 +0000

While most folks seem to be mad for gold Silver has been steadily growing in value .
Although Silver is still growing in value it will probably never reach the dizzy heights of gold.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually foiled .

Among Coins stolen from coin dealer Lano Balulesco of Concord MA were the folowing gold Coins
The Roman gold stolen is particularly rare as it is a Commodus aureus, VF30

If you are offered any of these coins then please contact:
Detective Christopher Browne of the Acton, Mass Police Department

These were stolen from a parked car at 305 Main St Acto MA (A shopping Plaza)

Over Half a Million $ worth of coins in total were stolen.
These included:

Gold $2.5 1837 PCGS AU55
Gold $2.5 1842-O NGC XF45
Gold $2.5 1843 PCGS XF45
Gold $2.5 1843-C PCGS VF35 large date
Gold $2.5 1844-D PCGS AU50
Gold $2.5 1850 NGC AU58
Gold $2.5 1851-O NGC AU50
Gold $2.5 1866 PCGS AU53
Gold $2.5 1873-S PCGS XF45
Gold $2.5 1875-S NGC AU53
Gold $2.5 1874 NGC AU50
Gold $2.5 1876 NGC AU58
Gold $3 1855 PCGS AU55
Gold $5 1798 ICG XF45 13 stars, large 8
Gold $5 1800 NGC XF40
Gold $5 1805 PCGS AU53
Gold $5 1836 NGC VF30
Gold $5 1836 ANACS XF45
Gold $5 1837 PCGS XF45
Gold $5 1838 PCGS AU50
Gold $5 1847-C NGC AU53
Gold $5 1850-C NGC VF35
Gold $5 1874-S NGC XF40
Gold $5 1883-S PCGS MS62
Gold $10 1850 NGC AU53 small date
Gold $10 1870-S PCGS VF30
Gold $10 1872-S PCGS XF45
Gold $10 1878-S NGC AU55
Gold $20 1911 PCGS MS64
Roman gold 188 AD NGC genuine Commodus aureus, VF30

Information from Coinlink.com and Detective Christopher Browne of the Acton, Mass Police Department

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William IVth Gold Coins Britain

keith — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:08:00 +0000

While the world seem to be in the middle of a Gold Rush Silver has been steadily growing in value .
Although Silver has not grown at the same rate as gold it will probably continue growing in value.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually thwarted.

William 4th was only King of England for Seven Years so the number of Gold coins minted were fewer.

He introduced a smaller Half-Sovereign in 1834 but this was not popular with the Public or in commerce.

Although Silver Crowns were not struck during the reign of Willam the Fourth, proof or pattern crown silver coins were made but are quite rare.

In Gold Coins the following were minted :
Two Pounds (only as a proof)
Gold Sovereign each year from 1831 to 1833
Small Half Sovereign in 1834 only
Larger Half Sovereign
In 1835
1836 (rarer)
1837 (Scarce)

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http://greatgoldcoins.net/british-gold-coins/british-sovereigns/

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Ancient Coin Hunter 115 Rare Books on DVD Featuring Greek and Roman Coins
US $24.95

SCARCE 1899 P KEY DATE Gold Coin Sovereign First Year Perth Mint CERTIFIED AU53
US $1,395.00

RARE DATE 1866 Victoria Sydney Mint Gold coin Sovereign RARE IN AU CONDITION
US $1,245.00

SCARCE 1899 P KEY DATE Gold Coin Sovereign First Year Perth Mint
US $975.00

CHRISTIES SILVER NY
US $15.99

1855 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Shield Sovereign NEF EF Good Mint Lustre
US $710.78

All of the Gold coins of this reign are much more valuable in EF condition.
Coins of this King usually make Good Investments

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Iceni Gold Hoard in Suffolk England

keith — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:08:14 +0000

While most folks seem to be mad for gold Silver has been steadily growing in worth .
Although Silver has not grown at the same rate as gold it will probably continue growing in value.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually thwarted.

Nothing ever happens in Wickham Market
Well thats not quite true anymore.
This sleepy Suffolk town is the centre of a huge find of GOLD COINS
A Metal detectorist found these and did the honest British stiff upper-lip thing -(as would we all of course..)
He reported them to the Authorities (all 824 of them - the coins not the authorities !)
These are ICENI coins with celtic style symbols.
It is rumoured that they may even be Boadecias (boudicca if you want to be exact) but experts date them a little earlier.
and the hoard was buried in a plain pottery vessel.
Boudicca was the Iceni leader who beat heck out of the Romans - even razing the city of London
(much to the distress of the Romans)
The Romans thought that by kidnapping and assaulting her daughters they would teach her a lesson - they obviously had never had dealings with a British Mother before.
There is a statue of Boudicca (Boadecia) driving a chariot on the steps near the Houses of Parliament in London. She is a British Heroine.
There are several sites nearby in Sufffolk where other hoards have been found including Snettisham..

CE JFTD CELTIC ICENI EARLY FRECKENHAM Gold Stater
US $1,150.00

NERO Jerusalem PORCIUS FESTUS Rare Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 58AD Palm branch
US $90.00

The History of England From the Earliest Times to the
US $48.29

NERO Porcius Festus 58AD Jerusalem Authentic Ancient Rare Biblical Roman Coin
US $72.00

Celtic Pannonian Danube Bronze Proto “Ring” Money 500BC
US $89.99

Celtic British Iceni Silver Unit Coin
US $119.00

The site was excavated by Archaeologists from Suffolk County Council funded by the August British Museum.
The hoard is currently in the care of the British Museum in London

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How to Buy Gold Bullion Coins

keith — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:50:00 +0000

How to Buy Gold Bullion Coins
Bullion Coins – what are those?
A Bullion Coin is simply a coin that is made of a precious metal - Gold, Silver, Palladium and Platinum are the standard precious metals used to mint bullion coins.
There are two kinds of bullion coins – modern coins made for investors and
Precious metal coins used in previous times as a means of easily transporting Gold or silver from a colony to the owners home city (these you will instantly recognise as pirate treasure !.)

Spain was the main country which explored Central and South America for the mineral resources of Gold and Silver. These were collected and melted down into coins for transport back to Spain. The only problem was the pirates and privateers who robbed them on the way back.

(One of my own ancestors was a privateer who razed the City of Panama and liberated their gold and silver resources)

Bullion coins from the 16th and 17th century carry a hefty premium when they are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Modern day treasure hunters look for pirate treasure either on land or at sea and sell what they find. These are mostly from shipwrecks found by much research in Admiralty records worldwide. Sailing was not the pleasant business of nowadays though and shipwrecks were common (there are over 30 in the river below my own garden ..) Warfare also contributed its fair share of bullion and many armies throughout history have buried and lost the money they were going to pay their men with.
The most commonly offered bullion coins are those from the Atocha shipwreck and these are sold by the people who discovered the Spanish ship complete with its cargo of coins and other treasures. Some of these are sold as jewellery or other collectables. This was a huge find and has reaped vast rewards for its finders.

Other sources of silver coins and ingots are the California silver mines where miners are believed to have hidden their own caches of treasure. Ingots claiming to be from this region sometime turn up on auction sites.
Going back further in time, the past wars in the former Yugoslavia have also unearthed bullion hidden during Roman times and these are very collectable in good condition.
So we have several factor to take into consideration when looking at older bullion coins – condition of course is paramount but we should not underestimate the attraction of historical links – as collectors love to own coins from famous battles, pirates or ones with another romantic history.

Modern Day Bullion

Bullion Coins today are very popular as a hedge against inflation and because of the current distrust of the banking system.
Banks may have proved themselves untrustworthy as many people can testify.
Traditionally countries like France and Belgium have found themselves at the centre of a number of wars and gold bullion has been the solution for residents

Modern Bullion coins are minted by many countries and can be purchased easily on websites like eBay. This is the easiest way to buy from a wide range of gold and silver bullion coins and ingots.
The next easiest way to buy is from a coin dealer where you will be able to inspect the coins or ingots.
Surprisingly Amazon.com offers both ingots and bullion coins .
So what Bullion coins are actually available to the independent purchaser ?

Gold Coins
South African KRUGERRANDS are an international favourite offering 1 troy ounce of gold ( most gold bullion coins are in multiples or fractions of a troy ounce.
The next Most Popular coin is the American Buffalo .This is a one Ounce Gold coin with a face value of $50 (but of course it is worth much more than that !)
The American Eagle Series of Gold coins are very worthwhile looking at as they are available in various denominations.
The St Gauden is a very lovely coin and is popular with collectors. However there are forgeries of this coin around.
Other popular Gold Bullion Coins include :
Australia – the 1 Ounce Gold Nugget
Austrian Philharmoniker Series of Gold Coins
The Canadian Maple Leaf Series
France – Rooster Series
Israel Gold Coins are popular too.
The Mexican Libertad
The British Sovereign
Swiss 20 Franc Helvetia
China Zodiac Gold Coins

1 Troy Oz 999 Fine German Silver Bullion Bar 1 ounce Super FAST Shipping
US $16.95

Three Kings DVD 2000 Special Edition Letterboxed
US $15.00

1944 S Walking Liberty Half Dollar CHOICE BU
US $50.99

1oz 999 Silver Clad Bullion Deusche Bank Painted art bar Post Nazi WW2 NEW 2012
US $5.63

2012 1oz Silver American Eagle NGC MS69 Flag Label
US $38.00

100 1oz COPPER AMERICAN EAGLE 999 PURE BULLION COIN ROUNDS IN ROLL
US $129.99

You will ALWAYS pay more for Bullion Gold Coins than the official gold price.
The margin depends on the costs of manufacture, storage and distribution.

Silver Bullion Coins are very much worth considering.
There are also other options for the individual investor.
These include:
Swiss 10 ounce Gold Bars

There are rounds ,mixed lots of bullion, scrap gold bullion

Platinum Bullion coins including some unusual platinum bars and platinum coins recovered from the World Trade Center vaults of Johnson Matthew (the platinum Year of the Dragon coins)

Another option for collectors is Proof Coins (again a little more expensive)
These are superb quality coins double-struck with a heightened value .
You can find these from China (Gold Pandas) American Eagles etc.
Many countries have also produced commemorative coins in gold or silver but as some of these are limited editions these may be less attractive to bullion investors.

Hints on Buying Gold Bullion :

1: Never use an instant money transfer company to pay for gold coins – these are favourites for fraudsters.

2: check with the vendor on any internet site (like eBay) to avoid buying from a stolen account

3: Decide what value and type of coins/bars you are looking for.

4: Never buy from strangers in a café or pub/bar – this is a sure way to get robbed.

5: If you are buying in person then take a friend with you as a witness/security

6: Check if delivery costs are included (registered post please !)

7: check the bona fides of any company you buy from on the internet.

8: If possible check up on the background of any seller before you buy.
This includes ebay feedback - especially on delivery.

Bullion makes a superb gift for a loved one – especially when it can be used as jewellery (several of the swiss bullion pieces are suitable as pendants etc.

{ Multicolor Black Topaz Pair of 18KGP Fashion Hair Clip KD
US $.99

FASHION LADY JEWELRY HEART CUT RUBY WHITE GOLD PLATED PENDANT FREE CHAIN
US $.99

NEW 3 8 KREISLER BLACK GENUINE SEA SNAKE LADIES WATCH BAND W GOLD TONE BUCKLE
US $7.95

Nice 16 size illinois watch case company 25 year gold filled pocketwatch case
US $16.49

Swiss Legend “Eograph” Series Mens Chronograph Compare At $89500 Brand New
US $144.00

Ring 18K Gold GP sz8 1478y
US $12.34

Or consider a Gold Watch – several are actually made from $20 pieces.
I hope this helps you if you want to know How to Buy Gold Bullion Coins

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George IVth Gold Coins of Britain

keith — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:24:39 +0000

While most folks seem to be mad for gold Silver has been steadily growing in value .
Although Silver has not grown at the same rate as gold it will probably never reach the dizzy heights of gold.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually thwarted.

George IVth Gold Coins of Britain

George the Fourth ascended the Throne of Britain in 1820.
During his reign the following Gold Coins were struck :
Five Pounds and Two Pounds (only as proofs)
Gold Sovereigns with various head between 1821 and 1827
Years 1823 and 1825 are scarce but the 1828 is very scarce - you should beware of forgeries from that time which look authentic - these are mostly in EF condition but should be checked with an expert before purchase.
Half-Sovereigns were more plentiful and the rarest of these was the 1821 half sovereign.
Gold plated gaming tokens of this period do exist and are very similar to sovereigns and half-sovereigns and were sometimes passed as forgeries even then.

British Valuable Coins :
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http://greatgoldcoins.net/valuable-gold-coins/

If any real sovereigns are offered for sale they will appear below.

SCARCE 1899 P KEY DATE Gold Coin Sovereign First Year Perth Mint CERTIFIED AU53
US $1,395.00

RARE DATE 1866 Victoria Sydney Mint Gold coin Sovereign RARE IN AU CONDITION
US $1,245.00

1761 ILLUSTRATED Book of COMMON PRAYER King GEORGE III 30 Fine Engravings BIBLE
US $37.04

SCARCE 1899 P KEY DATE Gold Coin Sovereign First Year Perth Mint
US $975.00

2011 The House of Hanover Presentation Pack 461 Mint nh
US $16.98

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee The Official Hand Painted Chess Set
US $699.99

George IVth Gold Coins of Britain fairly scarce and a good investment.

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Feedback on Coins

keith — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:09:14 +0000

While the world seem to be in the middle of a Gold Rush Silver has been steadily growing in value .
Although Silver is still growing in value it will probably never reach the dizzy heights of gold.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually foiled .

Feedback on coins is very easy to confuse.
Feedback is the main thing that you as a buyer have to check the bona fides of the vendor.

The main problem is that it is relatively easy to get good feedback for a vendor.
All that he or she has to do is buy a number of low value items for 99 cent or so.
This way anyone can get reasonable feedback for just a couple of hundred dollars.

When you are thinking of buying gold coins however you want to be REALLY sure that the vendor is genuine.

1979 Mexico UNA ONZA DE PLATA PURA Silver Coin 33625 Gram of 925 FINE SILVER
US $39.52

1999 UNCIRCULATED 1 10 Troy oz $5 American Gold Eagle A063
US $210.50

ROLL OF WHEAT INDIAN CENTS 2849 XF AU 1903 INDIAN 1894 DIME SHOWING
US $30.00

1909 VDB Lincoln Cent Penny NEAR GEM BU RED BROWN
US $36.00

1912 S $5 GOLD NGC AU50 INDIAN HEAD Half EAGLE Five Dollar $745 BRIGHT
US $510.51

1911 P $250 Gold Indian Head Quarter Eagle 2 1 2 Dollar Gold Coin
US $300.00

It is fairly easy to check the vendors feed back - just click on the feedback line in their auction.
What you want to look for is that the vendor has previously sold coins and that the purchaser was happy with the purchase.

Scammers will ONLY have feedback for themselves as buyers not as sellers.
This may well be under 4 or 6 different ebay identities (its fairly easy to have a few ebay identities).
The other thing to look for is the feedback score - look for the RED entries and go through their whole feedback listings and check the each of the sales on those and look at the comments - if they regularly are mistaken about coin condition then they are either very inexperienced or scamming by over valuing the coin.
A Common trick is to say that a coin is a proof coin when it is just uncirculated.

Check the other listing of goods they have sold too - these may well be in various categories.

There is no reason of course not to buy from a private buyer with just a couple of coins to sell and these may well be the best buy of your life !
Private vendors should be emailed and asked about the condition of the coin and if it has been to a reputable grading service.
Many grading services are really just back room jobs and not worth the plastic they are slabbed in .

Gold coins are a favourite item for scammers so please look at the vendors website as this may reassure you.

Slabbing a coin does NOT make it into a Proof Coin.

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Coin Grading Service

keith — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:04:57 +0000

While everyone seem to be in the middle of a Gold Rush Silver has been steadily growing in worth .
Although Silver is still growing in value it will probably continue growing in value.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually thwarted.

Coin Grading Service IS it necessary ?
Because of the huge number of coin collectors nowadays, I suggest that for important coins (especially Gold Coins)you should
use a Coin Grading Service.

What is a Coin Grading Service?
This is a professional company that accurately describes and judges the actual condition of the coin submitted to them.

Before Coin Grading Services, coin buying and selling was pretty much a wild west style of business
where you were pitting your knowledge and experience against that of the dealer.
Coins graded by a professional service are normally slabbed in plastic and a description of the coin is included inside the slab.
Some services also value coins.

In the early days the dealer would mark a coin as being (say) VF but with wear on the obverse a coin grading service would grade the coins as GF.
This is not really necessary when buying or selling Bullion Gold Coins
but there are HUGE differences between various grades of collectibe rare gold coins.

So a universally accepted standard arose and this is strongly adhered to by Major Coin Grading Services.
If you do not use a major grading service then you will not know how accurately your coins are graded.

Some dealers tend to over-grade the coins they sell.You should be aware of this and this often shows up in feedback on eBay.
A professional grading service usually encases the coin in a plastic slab and affixes a description as well.

You should use a grading service where you are buying expensive rare coins.

Dealers use the same service to check if their stock is correctly priced (so that they cn still make
a profit without overcharging the customer).

Buyers can also use the same service to check on the authenticity of the coins
and to ensure they are paying the correct price for it.

Some dealers do sell reproduction or fake coins and this is a way to stop that happening to you.

Some of the factors to take into consideration are the age,condition and wear of the coin plus any toning or colouratio.

Companies I recommend are :
PCGS,ANACS,NGC and PCI but ask a major coin dealer and they will recommend a service for you.
However I know that there are other reputable coin grading services.

Some grading services use several experts to grade each coin and some smaller companies only use one expert.

You should of course get a guarantee when you use a coin grading service
Here is the link to PCGS:
U.S. Gold Type Coins - Regular Strikes

If you do not know the service personally then it is wise to check up other peoples experience
with a coin grading service.

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Buying Bullion

keith — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:50:40 +0000

While everyone seem to be involved in a Gold Rush Silver has been steadily growing in value .
Although Silver has not grown at the same rate as gold it will probably continue growing in value.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually foiled .

Buying Bullion

So you want to buy BULLION ?
Are you sure about that ??
Bullion has two ways it can go - up or down .

Before buying bullion have a look at gold and silver prices on google trends.
This will show you how the market is faring this week.

If it is going up then a buy may be in order and vice versa

Ask yourself what kind of bullion you wan to buy - Gold, Silver or Platinum.

There are several ways to buy bullion - one of the best is of course this site.
There you will have no bad surprises when you get the bill.

If you are buying for someone else then try to go with them to the bullion dealer.
Bullion dealers often do not like dealing with new customers.
They are not only shy but also worried about being robbed.

With strict money laundering laws in most countries this is another reason that they do not like large buys in cash.

Some bullion dealers offer a storage service in secure vaults and may or may not charge rent on your gold if you buy from them.

Never pay for bullion by any instant money transfer service. (Like Western Union )
Check out the seller on the internet and use words like scam,fraud and con + the sellers name.
Its a quick and confidential way to get an instant check on them.
Does your BANK sell Bullion ? Many do sell small quantities of gold.
If you want a largish quantity of gold or platinum then make a trip to Switzerland or Lichtenstein where the only reference they require is cash.

Pamp Suisse Box for Storage of 25 1 gram to 1 oz Bars Silver Gold Box Only
US $41.00

1909 VDB Lincoln Cent Penny NEAR GEM BU RED BROWN
US $36.00

One 5 pound 999 Copper Bar Walking Liberty 80 oz 2012 New Size 5 lbs 80 ounces
US $29.90

2 Two Solid Gold 1 Grain 999 FINE 24K Bullion Bars
US $8.03

★ 1 GRAIN SOLID GOLD BAR 999 24k GOLD FINE BULLION w COA ★ BONUS 5 GRN SILVER
US $12.95

You can buy smallish quantities of gold across the counter of most banks there.
Once you have decided where to buy you have a large problem.
If you have bought in a country like Belgium Switzerland or Lichtenstein you may have to pay VAT
(Value Added Tax) on any gold imported into the UK - other countries have similar regulations.
This will add up to 20% to your costs.
There are huge fines for smuggling gold into the UK from the EC.
Do NOT buy gold with a credit or debit card - that raises alarm bells in places you would not believe.
You should expect a visit from the Authorities if you make large purchases of gold.

Alternatively you can rent a safe deposit box (make sure it is well insured)
or buy a good safe and cement it inside a cupboard at home.

1984 SOUTH AFRICA 1 10 oz GOLD KRUGERRAND COIN
US $204.50

Krugerrand pamphlet 10 pages looks like its from the 60s
US $14.00

1978 South African Krugerrand 1 oz Fine Gold Coin
US $1,852.05

KRUGERRAND HGE GOLD RARE MINI REPLICA COLLECTORS COIN BULLION ROUND BAR INVEST
US $1.99

1981 1 10 OZ SOUTH AFRICA KRUGERRAND GOLD COIN
US $207.50

★★ 2010 KRUGERRAND 1 TROY OZ GOLD CLAD 24k COPY COIN ★★ WIN NOW ★★ COLLECT ★★
US $8.95

No matter how careful you think you are being you will always be leaving a financial trail.
Trails like those interest government departments and thieves.
Even staff in bullion companies and banks have friends outside their work. And they talk.
They talk to their friends, relatives and socialy. You never know who those friends are!

Be careful out there. especially when Buying Gold Bullion

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British Gold Sovereigns

keith — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:45:04 +0000

While the world seem to be involved in a Gold Rush Silver has been steadily growing in value .
Although Silver has not grown at the same rate as gold it will probably continue growing in value.
One investor tried to corner the market in silver but was eventually thwarted.

British Sovereigns
Aug.28, 2009 in British Gold Coins, Gold Coin Collecting, Valuable Gold Coins, coin collecting

There are many specially written guides and reviews about Both British and Australian Gold Sovereigns Here :

http://bestgoldsovereigns.com/guides/

British Valuable Coins :
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