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Fun little side tidbit about Russian wire money. Wire money was carried in the mouth by poor since they didn't have much and was believed to be the safest place. One of the most well-known Russi… (View Post)

I don't know for a fact how PCGS does it, but I've dealt with enough large companies and majority are self insured. It's a game of numbers and for most it's easier to pay out of p… (View Post)

I would have to see the rib of the coin and see how that lines up and what the mint masters initials are. (View Post)

5 and 10 Rouble gold coins were/are heavily faked. The fakes are getting better and better and it takes a keen eye to spot some of the better ones. It doesn't help when Soviet Union decided to r… (View Post)

Awesome collection! I always likes the designs of the Haitian commemorative coins. (View Post)