It looks marvellous. I like this rather than the high relief gods
Steel_Eyes said:I like the privateer series although I thought the second coin wasn't as good as the first. That said, those two ounce rounds were slightly below $40 when I purchased them. I'm not sure how a premium that goes over $100 for a high relief coin is justified. Granted I'm not a silversmith nor have I toured a mint, so maybe it is. I just suspect the price tag has quite a bit to do with low mintage and similar factors designed to drive up the price more so than materials and labor, but who knows? I could very well be wrong.
I'd say let liquidity be a factor in determining whether or not you buy an expensive coin. If people don't know about the coin, then you'll probably have a smaller audience. If the coin is just stunning, then maybe it won't matter for some collectors that stumble across it. Still, with a high price tag, I'd hope that the coin has a large recognition.
For instance, I don't think the Gainesville Headless Horseman round looks particularly good and I can't imagine many people knowing about it unless they're on a board like this or shop with Gainseville coins. So I wouldn't want to buy it far beyond spot (or at all). They're $5 over spot right now. Yeah, I'll pass.
mmissinglink said:The Elemetal Mint is producing some of the best looking rounds I've ever seen.
That looks a little like barsenault! Don't mess with his silver!
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