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Hello everyone, I have posted some stories about buying coins in Italy in the forum before, but this was a first for me... I am in Florence, from Rome, for the weekend. I went to an antique shop my first night here and the guy tried to sell me a 64 Kennedy for €25; telling me how beautiful and rare it is in the condition. It was AU. This is very typical in Italy. I went to a proper coin shop yesterday and they had a decent amount of pre 64 silver. The coins are pictured below... I'm expecting €35+ on dinged Morgans, €15 Kennedy halves, etc. No. He put everything on the scale, multiplies grams (about $7 face) by .90 and again by .70. I paid €115.  This was particularly interesting   I'll post the 64 Kennedy from the mint set, it had been opened and retaped, but it has mirror like fields. Then, about an hour ago, I visit another shop... And bought these... The guy starts up with "Fiori di conio" (MS) and rarity... Starts at €68...I explain in Italian ... A little back and forth... And we settle at €30. Interestingly, he wouldn't budge on €18 on a heavily polished Franklin half because he said it was in perfect condition.  Makes no sense... And I doubt my wife will appreciate it...but members of this forum will ! Haha Edited by Roma2021
01/28/2023 1:07 pm
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United States
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Roma, you made out like a bandit - great acquisitions!
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Some great pickups @roma. As you work your way around the country, consider adding some info here: http://goccf.com/t/261670My last couple posts on that thread were from Bologna, but it is always nice to have more entries for our world travelers. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Thanks Spence. I didn't know that thread existed. I will add some information when things settle down.
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At your leisure—thx.  "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Fantastic buy! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Great buys! Thanks for sharing the news from Italy.
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. |
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Good for you! Neat find and story.
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Bedrock of the Community
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That's a lot of shiny, lovely silver! Congrats!
Do you frequently come across old U.S. coins in Italy?
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Thanks everyone. @celtic, yes. I find a surprising amount of it. And it's usually stupidly overpriced or underpriced. Part of this, I imagine, is collector base here is more varied (and obviously less u.s. focused). A lot of Italians collect ancients, Italian city state, medieval, and old European; I am friendly with only one another collector of American coins. This means I can buy silver at these prices, but it also means A LOT of €10, polished,1940s, Mercury dimes... Edited by Roma2021
01/29/2023 10:55 am
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Fun adventure ... nice buys ! Keep the stories coming !
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Good finds.
Happy Hunting!
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Pretty nice finds over there in the Med. |
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