Posted 11/24/2007 08:09 am
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There will of course be the occasional reproduction, sold as such or misleadingly as genunine, but this field doesn't seem to be flooded with Chinese fakes like several other series have been.
Shh...don't give them any hints.
And ditto to what Sap said--there are a 'ton' of older coins around, especially from the Tudors on in all kinds of denominations, metals, conditions. If you are planning to do any purchasing in this area, ebay can be a wonderful place, especially in those instances when you know more about the coin than the seller. This has happened several times to me, although I think it says more about the buyer than my own smarts.
You'll find less availability and higher prices in earlier coinage (I have to choose between a mortgage payment and a high-grade Cnut so I've been choosing the mortgage up until now). For buyers, patience is the key. If you are thinking of becoming a buyer, you can take your time. Look at completed listings on ebay and retail prices online, get a feel for the market and what's out there.
As for your Ph.D., it sounds really fascinating from a lot of angles, I wish I could help you with your search, but here in Northern Michigan we're lucky to get 'People,' 'Time,' and 'National Geographic' at our library.
