F-12, VG-10, and G-6 all refer to grades as illustrated by the Sheldon Grading Scale. Here’s a link that explains it in detail: http://www.cruzis-coins.com/Grading/US.html PO01 refers to a coin...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 04:28 PM
You don't know me, but I have been inspired by your presence in this board. The fact the you are a Marine, your constant encouragement of young collectors, the high praise you have received from...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 04:15 PM
Both erasers and toothpaste has abrasive components to do their job,They should not be used on coins where judgment on the originality of the surface is very important. This is especially true on...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 04:13 PM
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Liked On: 07-08-2011, 02:57 PM
your just dumping all your stuff on me huh? (Jk) lol
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 02:26 PM
Rickie it has not only been a pleasure but also a privilege to have known you and to have counted you as a friend, I wont say anything more but catch you later my man :(
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 01:52 PM
Carl, Thalia is exceptional at expressing herself-- she really surprises us sometimes-- but not so good at typing. That's where Daddy came in, mostly. A lot of what I typed is what she told...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 06:02 AM
Canadian Numismatic Association Convention Report by Thalia (with some help from Dad) Hi, I'm Thalia Elizabeth and I am six years old. I collect coins from 2000, since that is when I was born,...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 06:00 AM
A word from Dad: The "CoinKids" activities at the CNA Convention were, in a word, spectacular. I've heard of the concept of a Treasure Hunt being used before, but this was quite the amazing...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 06:00 AM
Good job. It never hurts to encourage the youngsters in something good like coin collecting.
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 05:49 AM
I think I have a new friend for life,he was so excited. My favorite time to give coins away is at Halloween. Every year I make up three special bags to give away. I put a few Wheats and a silver...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 05:49 AM
Thats great what you did! I've given coins to interested kids several times and the excitement it gave them made for a great experience. Some of my most treasured coins aren't those worth the most,...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 05:49 AM
Awesome! Too many of us forget how important it is for us to encourage the next generation of collectors.
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 05:48 AM
Sorry DDoom. Just saw your thread after I posted mine. Oh well, mine has a slightly different twist. I ask for people's opinions on whether the family has a legal claim to the coins. As for...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 05:28 AM
One Of A Kind "The term unique means one of a kind. In numismatics that is a very sought after distinction, since the collector who owns a unique coin has no competition. In United States coins...
Liked On: 07-08-2011, 05:10 AM
Hello! I have decided to make a blog all about the changing silver prices! I will update it as much as possible, and at least twice a day! I will say the day, the $ per ounce and if it went up, or down! I know it is easy to just look up online, but I think this should be fun! All times are GMT -7. So here it goes:[HR][/HR][INDENT][TABLE="class: grid, width: 100%"]
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[QUOTE=Taylor101;1193662]Is my 1983 P a Double Die?:confused::thumb:
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Sounds like me at my first coins show!!! LOL[QUOTE=OldSilver;1180440]Hey guys. Please do not take this as me trying to brag ot anything like that. I am just so excited and i wanted to spread my joy haha. I jave a coin show in the morning on sunday. I thought i was only gonna have about sixty bucks but with lucky me i got a babysitting job tonight and now i have over 100 dollars!!! Silver is still in the mid thirtis range so that great too. Uhh ive been saving for this show for over a month and i
I finnaly got my 2010 Kennedy Halves today!:D
[QUOTE=Taylor101;1158129]I had a plate of presidents on a red plate with a title,"hall of fame". Not much on internet, besides that it was made by the shell company.:rolleyes:[IMG]http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.musclecars.net/parts/parts-images-large/1968-shell-oil-franklin-mint-bronze-presidential-coin_250745093199.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.musclecars.net/parts/1968-Shell-Oil-Franklin-Mint-Bronze-Presidential-Coin-For-Sale_250745093199.html&usg=__jOuyPexjWfpIeQxY_9n44j0-apY=&h=326&w=400&sz=39&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=-wpsG3cjRmunWM:&tbnh=172&tbnw=211&ei=KmyrTeKvL4WmsQOUzNGQCQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhall%2Bof%2Bfame%2Bcoins,%2Bshell%2Bcompany%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26gbv%3D2%26biw%3D1013%26bih%3D668%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=167&vpy=288&dur=383&hovh=202&hovw=248&tx=144&ty=94&oei=KmyrTeKvL4WmsQOUzNGQCQ&page=1&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0[/IMG]