Gold and Silver Coins are an Ancient Love Affair

For about a thousand years, people of stature have been collecting gold and silver coins. This practice (Numismatics) used to be limited to those in charge or the extremely wealthy. Nowadays, most of us know that coins can increase in value over time. Actual Numismatists, however, are still low in number. Most of us do not know the value increase factor(s). We depend on Numismatists to tell us what a coin is worth. We do not know the details of how a coin with a currency value of one dollar ends up selling for over $3 million?

As for why we collect in the first place, humans love tokens. Everyone collects something. The pictures we take of our family, the arts and crafts we value and collect, trophies to remind us of our victories, clothing articles we cannot part with are all items we keep as reminders of another time. In many instances when a person's home was lost, they mourned the irreplaceable family pictures and other items worth far more, to them, than the monetary value of the house itself. We treasure these tokens until they deteriorate with the passing years and are deemed worthless. Precious art and memories have been preserved in marble, bronze, silver and gold. Witness the memorials and museums which represent entire civilizations, thriving long before we were born.

Shiny, sparkling, aesthetic gold and silver is desirable in any form though silver is the more practical metal of the two. Most people believe that age and the metal content is the determining factor in a coin's value. If their estimation of these two factors is correct, then the oldest gold and/or silver coin would be the most valuable. With some research, one can determine if that is a correct assessment.

First we will find the value of the Lydian Lion trite. It has been called the "first coin" as it appears to predate Greek coinage. Minted from a gold and silver combination called electrum or "white gold," its obverse is a lion's head and the reverse varies. This Kingdom of Lydia "coinage" (650BC to 561BC) auctions in present day from around $350 to $2,500. Its worth during its time is argued at anywhere from one to eleven sheep. If its worth was indeed eleven sheep during its time, its value has not increased much beyond inflation since eleven sheep would cost you from $550 to $1,100 today.

Possibly a reason for the unimpressive value of the Lydian trite is due to the fact that it is not officially a coin. According to Webster, Second Edition, a coin is: "A piece of metal (or, rarely, of some other material) certified by a mark or marks upon it to be of a definite exchange value and issued by governmental authority to be used as money." The Lydian "coin" lacks any evidence of being issued by a governmental authority. Additionally, it was rarely found outside of its own kingdom, thereby leaving us with insufficient proof that it was used as currency. The reverse marks on a Lydian trite vary in design. Some may have been made simply to hold the metal in place while the lion's head was being pressed. The significance of the symbols on the trite were lost over time.

Assuming this lack of proof is the problem, we will check the Greek coins and others throughout Asia Minor and China as the next oldest. These coins date around the same period of 5th Century BC. We find that despite their metal content, extreme age and the fact that they are tokens of an ancient civilization, these coins are not at the top of an auctioneer's price list. One may dream of finding a treasure chest full of ancient coins or even doubloons but your fortune may not be realized.

Greek, Chinese and Asian coins (the earliest validated coins) are being sold as entire collections for only a few thousand dollars. A Spanish doubloon in excellent shape might be sold for $4,000. Absence, apparently, only makes the heart grow fonder until the absence has lasted beyond the point where it matters. The more distant the history does not equate to rarity or personal appeal on the auction floor. In fact, the more ancient coins available, the lower the price may go. The fact is, Numismatists are not archaeologists.

Then what of the coins that you may have heard sold for over a million dollars? Is it true? Checking the Heritage Auction Galleries, we find a "Hall of Fame" and two coins that sold for $3.7 million - the Class I 1804 American silver dollar and the 1913 Five Cent Liberty. Why would recent history have so much more value to a Numismatist than ANCIENT history? The answer relates to law in marketing that is as evident as the law of gravity -- supply and demand. Our hypothesis now could be that the value of the coin is established by its rarity and appeal to the affinities of the coin collector.

Sure enough, we find evidence of this in the presentation below the coin. Written there is an entire history of the coin including its past owners, how much each paid for it, the fact that there are only eight known to be in existence, two of which are in institutions. The grading has been done by a respectable Numismatics firm. There is an extremely low supply with only six Numismatists owning this coin. In fact, having this coin in your collection practically immortalizes you as a Numismatist.

Checking into other coins that fetched a high price, our hypothesis is proven out. A coin's rarity, history, sentimental appeal and numismatic prestige have a lot to do with the price. The 1913 Five Cent Liberty has a similar documentation and sold at $3.7 million. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule and other factors to consider. The coins "luster," its content of pure gold or silver, its graded condition as well as its history and significance all take part in the asking price.

In this article, however, the intention was merely to clarify that the value of coins is not based on its age; and, if you are selling coins on auction sites, it would behoove you to certify as much information as you can about your coin and display it.

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Numis Network Review Silver and Gold Numismatic Coins Home Business Examined

Examining the Numis Network MLM Opportunity

Since being launched in September of 2009 the Numis Network has had one of the smoothest, most successful, launches in recent memory for this industry. The company has created a fine niche for itself specializing in precious silver and gold numismatic coins. If you're wondering what "numismatic" means, simply put it is the study and collecting of money. If you're seeking a company to earn some extra income from home, this company actually markets money as its product. You won't have to convince people that silver and gold coins are valuable.

More Details About Numis Network

As corporations lay off large amounts of people, the economy gets in a deeper hole, and the uncertainty of the stock market, people are more open than ever to try a home based business. Business leaders like Robert Kiyosaki are on record stating the way to get ahead in this economic climate is to start a part-time business from home. Numis Network has created a niche for itself in the industry with its products but also has made collecting Silver and Gold coins within reach for the average person. Numismatic coins have never been marketed through multilevel marketing. So this gives people the opportunity to capture the first mover advantage.

The company has identified the $110 billion global industry for numismatic coins and combined that with a multilevel marketing structure. One of the leaders in the company, Mike Mezack, is a Home Shopping Network veteran. In fact, to put things in perspective Mr. Mezack has actually averaged $100 million in numismatic coins sales. Mr. Mezack has eclipsed the $1 billion milestone for numismatic coins sales over the past decade. Having this gentleman involved in the Numis Network has given the company tremendous credibility. That combined with founders who have decades of experience in this industry of home business makes it very comforting for somebody looking at the company. Because of the integrity of the founders they have attracted some of the most successful network marketing leaders in the industry.

Numis Network Products Examined

In the world of numismatic coins the Sheldon scale is considered the industry standard for grading and appraising the condition. Among collectors around the world the Sheldon scale rings coins from 1 to 70, with 70 being the most pristine, highest grade, perfect coin on the planet. The Numis Network company will only distribute and market coins that are created at this 70 level, also referred to as "MS70." These MS70 coins are actually minted from different countries around the world. Coins that are graded 70 on the Sheldon scale are also the most rare, therefore they are also the most in demand. So when you get your products in the mail you can be certain that you are only getting the highest grade precious metals on the planet.

Exploring the Compensation Plan

The Numis Network founders own a compensation plan software company that markets to other network marketing companies. The brilliance behind the Numis Network compensation plan arrives from their ability to have seen exactly what works in this industry, and just importantly what doesn't work. They have trimmed the fat off the meat and made one of the most explosively rich compensation plans in the entire industry. It is based on the binaries structure, which means two teams, and is widely known in the industry to create teamwork and synergy. The company has also fused in a "coded bonus" which allows you to collect a $100 commission when somebody you enroll sponsors somebody else... every single time. So if you enroll Sally and she sponsors her three sisters, Sally would make $300, and so would you. Marketing these coins to preferred customers and retail customers can prove to be lucrative as well. However, the top earners in the company have been successful by enrolling associate representatives for $75 and executive representatives for $495. Each executive representatives you sponsor will pay you a $100 fast-track collector bonus.

How to Climb the ranks in Numis Network

One thing the company doesn't have a shortage of is strong leadership. The integrity of the founders resonates through the entire company. This is one reason they have attracted some of the top leaders in the industry. If you are serious about succeeding in the Numis Network you want to have integrity at your core and dedicate yourself to helping others consistently. This is not a 9-to-5 job, it is a lifestyle that should flow through every fiber in your body. Once you have achieved this level of enthusiasm others will see in your eyes and want to join you in your quest for success. I also know to sustain long-term success you want to generate a constant stream of leads using the Internet. The top money earners in this company have been using MLMonlinemagic to achieve this. It is no secret that the Internet is its own thriving economy and the smartest network marketers have tapped into this intelligently, creatively, and consistently to climb the ranks in Numis.

I hope you enjoyed this information and review of the network marketing company Numis Network!

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Silver Coins Poor Man's Gold

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Collectible Graded Numismatic Gold and Silver Coins

Numismatic What?

First of all, you probably might want to know what numismatic means. The word "numismatic" is the study and collecting of money. Numismatic coins are legal tender coins sought after by collectors, including everything from ancient coins to today's modern issue silver and gold coins produced by the world's government mints.

A New Business Category

There aren't many things people buy these days that can hold their value over time, much less actually appreciate in value. One company is pioneering the sale of graded silver and gold numismatic coins through the network marketing industry, something that has never been sold through this method before, making today a critical time to position yourself in front of this emerging new business category.

Create Wealth, Collect Wealth, and Preserve Wealth

Silver and gold have always been the centerpiece of mankind's desire for beauty in the form of art and jewelry, and of course, it is still used for coins all over the world. It is also human nature to collect things. To quote celebrity numismatic expert Mike Mezack, "If you are going to collect something, it might as well be money!" One network marketing company has positioned itself as a trusted leader in helping people collect the most precious and valuable currency of all... silver and gold numismatic coins. By collecting the very highest graded, silver and gold numismatic coins, you can Create, Collect and Preserve Wealth.

Imagine the confidence in knowing that you are purchasing the very highest grade silver and gold collectible coins available. Coins that have been certified by the largest and most trusted coin grading services such as ANACS, NGC, and PCGS. These graded coins are also certified and ultrasonically encapsulated for preservation, presentation and long term value.

Grading Numismatic Coins

'Graded' silver and gold numismatic coins are far from ordinary coins. The value of these collectible coins is not only based on their precious metal content, but also on their rarity, collector demand, and condition. And because they are certified and graded by recognized experts makes them more valuable and desirable than ordinary, ungraded silver or gold bullion type coins.

The global standard for grading a coin's condition is known as the Sheldon Scale which ranges from 1 to 70, with 70 being the highest. A coin with a grade of 70 (MS70) is a flawless coin in perfect numismatic condition. Numis Network is one company that specifically offers coins that have been guaranteed to have the highest numismatic condition possible.

Network Marketing

Many of us who have been involved in Network Marketing before probably have quite a collection of vitamin drinks and nutritional supplements in the garage. While these items might enhance your health, they are also perishable, and can become expired, flat and stale in a year or so if you find yourself not able to move the product. But collectible numismatic coins can actually become part of your family legacy with true value to pass-down for generations and generations. Imagine being able to help families create more wealth in their lives by igniting a passion for collecting silver and gold coins.

Now while old coins are cool, old-school network marketing is not, so I encourage you to do your homework and check us out to see how you can run your own semi-automatic network marketing business in the gold and silver coin business without having to chase people down using the annoying old-school methods of network marketing. Another revolutionary aspect of this business is that you don't have to attend group-hug meetings or chase people down, because there has been a system created specifically for selling these coins over the internet.

Besides that, accumulating these coins for yourself is quite affordable for the average person, and that your business will truly become a treasure over time, with a product that you can touch and hold, sell, give as gifts, or hold onto for generations.

Dale Powell Jr is a retired U.S. Navy Electronics Technician, turned IT Specialist and Internet Marketer. Whether you just want to collect certified Numismatic Gold and Silver Coins or are looking for a unique niche involving a product that has real, tangible value, and fun too, click the link under my name below to learn more.

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Numismatic Silver and Gold Coins Savings Offer Stability For the Future

The strength of the American dollar has become a topic of concern to America and the world. Our national debt has increased substantially over the last 10 years and it is still increasing. Every hour the America's debt is increased by approximately 120 million dollars.

If distributed evenly among every American, the individual debt accumulates to $50,000.00 per person and is steadily increasing The American dollar is not backed any longer by the rare commodity such as gold coins. The US dollar is not worth what it used to be and the increasing state of the national debt raises concerns.

Historically the dollar was stronger when it was backed by gold. The strength of the dollar has weakened since the time that it was backed by Gold. It is not too late to start investing in gold coins. All families in the United States should secure their portfolio by investing at least some portion of their finances in actual physical gold. When investing into your future and the future of you family you should always buy gold just as you would invest in an IRA or the stock market.
The numismatic gold coins have the ability to remain stable despite economic woes or future downturns. The gold coin is backed up by the very gold that is produced with. The American dollar is only backed up with the name of the government which is stamped on it and it ultimately has the value of paper. Are you willing to invest in paper? Would you cash in your 401k and go to every base ball collector card shop and invest your entire savings into baseball cards? This is not wise. But it offers a clear picture of what many are doing when they are putting all of their money into savings accounts without any additional savings being created with Gold Coins.

We owe it to ourselves and our children to secure our future buy investing some of our income each month into gold and silver coins. Every investor in America and that includes every family should have at least 20% of their investments in silver coins. When investing in gold coins it is also wise that you take notice of the quality of the gold coin which you are saving. One of the favorite numismatic gold coins is the walking liberty dollar. The most sought after coins are the numismatic gold coins with a MS70 grade. This grade is a nearly perfect coin without human touch.

Gary is a network marketer with an emphasis on generating reproducible and lasting multiple streams of income. Anyone can establish a powerful online business with the proper systems and tools in place. Gary investes in gold and Silver every month and encourages the people in his influence to do the same.