Journal
Guides to buying, valuing and selling collectibles in Serbia.
Every article belongs to one section, by type of item. Tags cut across sections: what you want to do, which period and which metal.
Gold coins of the Kingdom of Serbia: the milandor, the Union standard and real value
Serbian gold from 1879: which pieces exist, why they weigh the same as a napoléon, how the price is calculated, and how to spot a cast copy.
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Small and large Franz Joseph ducats: fineness, weight and how value is calculated
The Austro-Hungarian ducat standards, the difference between circulation originals and restrikes, and why the price is calculated from gold content upwards.
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Vintage Swiss watches: verifying an original and checking the movement
Serial numbers, calibres and fineness hallmarks: the practical checks before buying or selling, and why an "assembled" watch is a commoner problem than a fake.
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