numismatic valuable Quotes

Quote #1 — Philosophy:

"Don't talk about money, talk about history."

Quote #2 — Judgment:

"Don't judge a coin by its obverse and reverse, judge it by its history."

Quote #3 — Cleaning:

"A cleaned coin is no more and no less than a fake coin — for all things original have been wiped away."

Quote #4 — Authentication:

"Always authenticate a coin before you judge it — for what appears genuine may be deception, and what appears worn may be history."

Quote #5 — Fake Coins:

"One real and authenticated coin is far greater than an unauthenticated hoard of thousands — for quantity means nothing where truth is absent."