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ldhair liked fretboard's post in the thread Mexican 8 Reales with an unusual chopmark (Endless / Bowen knot?) - Opinions needed!.

Cool coin with an interesting knot but I know nothing about chopmarks! :shame: That said I wouldn't have it graded as the chopmark shows...

ldhair liked johnmilton's post in the thread The 2027 U.S. Red Book is here!.

There are aspects of the old book which were better than the new one. For example the write-ups for the commemorative coins have been...

ldhair liked JoshuaP's post in the thread Tell us a crazy coin show story..

I had the amazing privilege to see this coin in Rosemont, IL. Other than the Smithsonian coins, this is the most expensive coin I have...

ldhair liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread Tell us a crazy coin shop story..

Years ago a friend of mine's father had passed. My friend called me because his dad was a coin collector and asked me to help him figure...

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Tell us a crazy coin show story.

Something that happened or you were able to see at a coin show.

Forum: Coin Chat

ldhair posted a new thread.

Tell us a crazy coin shop story.

Something that happened or something that walked in the door while you were there.

Forum: Coin Chat

ldhair replied to the thread The 2027 U.S. Red Book is here!.

I have kept one at my desk for over 50 years and replace it after about 10 years. It takes me just a few seconds to look up a coin. It's...

ldhair liked fretboard's post in the thread Hanger Pinback Badge From 1897 Denver! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).

Not sure the correct name for these pinbacks but here's mine! It's from the 1897 First International Gold Mining Convention in Denver,...

ldhair liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread 1907 IHC 180 rotational error.

Those are cool. I found a two cent like that once. gave it to my grandson who is a budding error guy..... If you want to show the...

ldhair liked longnine009's post in the thread GDJMSP (head Cointalk Moderator) aka Doug, has passed.

I believe he collected Peace Dollars before he stopped collecting. You know what would be the perfect title for a Doug Story? I'll...

ldhair replied to the thread GDJMSP (head Cointalk Moderator) aka Doug, has passed.

I remember Doug saying that he collected Mint and Proof sets at one time. I believe he enjoyed reading and the study of coins as much as...