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It happens during the minting process when the planchets are not completely dried from preparation steps. The heated, expanding water is what causes these bubbles. Pretty commonly seen on coins of th… (View Post)

Most world silver in that time frame can be had at spot or slightly over in circ condition. As far as great designs, that is very subjective. Seems like eBay is your best bet for what you are interes… (View Post)

Saw it at $1,250 minutes before the end, said to myself "this is going to be entertaining with the snipes". I agree the seller was surprised by the result, or they would have had it cert/gr… (View Post)

Didn't even notice that, very interesting. Actually looks like neither side matches the plate coin. (View Post)

Ottoman Turkey, Hijri date 1223, regnal year 31 (1838). Either a 10 or 20 para denomination depending on size/weight. (View Post)