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@PocketChange said: Massive currency debasement. That's definitely a factor, but only one of several. Prices are up by roughly 20X since 1944. (though our lifestyles are so different, such a number i… (View Post)

Here is my latest ancient acquisition: I've been working on Roman Imperial coins for the past 5 years or so. Because Jewish history and Roman history are so fascinating and intertwined, I think a few… (View Post)

Yes, the history is amazing and of course relevant. Perhaps even more amazing than the debasement that occurred during the crisis of the third century is the remarkable stability of Rome’s monetary s… (View Post)

@MFeld - my goal would be to include coins where short term fluctuations in precious metal prices don’t affect the sales price much. To try to be more precise, let’s say that the numismatic value is … (View Post)

@Shurke - if you’re not already casting for Hollywood you should be! (View Post)