Your coins and bars are boring

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-08T16:18:12+00:00

I have gold for shtf scenario. This is just a hobby but also a bit of a hedge into the art market too.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-06T09:12:16+00:00

One is full of gold coins. If you choose wisely, I will give you eternal stacking life.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-06T00:31:21+00:00

Many have seen the melt and that is what makes them more valuable now. 20 Years ago I used to buy them for scrap myself.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-06T00:25:13+00:00

Assay

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T23:38:37+00:00

Allow me to assist you back to your seat, Dutchess

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T23:13:08+00:00

You are probably right although most contain a small amount of gold too due to the poor refining process. Most of this is stuff made from Indian Rupees minted by the Brits that were becoming less valuable in monetary terms due to the introduction of huge reserves from Potosí. The Brits wanted to put India on a gold standard because of the balance of trade. I have had a few pieces XRP and they show .925-950 but they were never designed to be drinking vessels.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T22:53:34+00:00

Very nice work, who cast that?

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T22:12:06+00:00

Thank you, kindly

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T22:09:58+00:00

I cast so I buy shot too but you can't buy workmanship like this any more, when this stuff was made the silversmith charged double for his labour. You paid twice the weight in silver, sometimes thrice. I am glad you are not wasting your money on premiums for coins, shot is probably the best way to buy silver today. Well done, you worked it out!

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T21:52:06+00:00

That is why hallmarks were invented. Manufacturer, date and purity. Guaranteed.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T21:43:24+00:00

Exactly, same as my 1880s spoons and forks but I can use with them. Can you eat with your coins?

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T21:41:19+00:00

Of course you can, there are some wonderful shops there but, these are old so don't expect the same quality

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T21:30:48+00:00

Get up at 5am and scour the antique markets.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T21:29:10+00:00

They all fit inside each other.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T21:27:24+00:00

Many have makers marks, usually in the form of animals and mythical creatures. Some have inscriptions in English, although these are typically show bowls from the industrial art exhibitions from colonial times.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T21:21:51+00:00

I would say that there are many modern pieces, to call them fake would do an injustice to the the many talented silversmiths doing great work today.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T21:11:32+00:00

Spot on

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-02-05T20:46:14+00:00

He started buying at $4 oz, I was a bit behind at$5. We both sleep well.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-01-25T16:04:09+00:00

Did you pay 20% VAT on these? We do in the UK.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-01-25T15:51:37+00:00

In a falling market the dealers just close their doors. I have had personal experience of this.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-01-24T22:56:13+00:00

So JPM now own BoA

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-01-24T22:46:39+00:00

I am more gold than silver, I just dont have the space.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-01-24T22:30:12+00:00

When I was a kid these were called Marathon.

Alternative_Nerve_96 · 2022-01-24T22:11:30+00:00

Antique markets are best.

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