What have you learned this week?

I have found that with every day, my knowledge is growing as I read the posts here, books, magazines, etc. So my question is: What new piece of information did you learn this week?

I'll start it off. I learned how the 1922 no "D" error came about and that there are 3 die varieties. On the Die 2 variation, the dies were so worn and overpolished that the mint mark was lost and the obverse always looks worn (because the strike was so weak) while the reverse can be extremely sharp. These coins are graded by the reverse details.

 

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I learned that not all crane operators are created equal, when your the one thats 80 feet in the air hanging in a Harness !!!!!!

But you probly meant about coins ? Right ?

Im trying to extend my horizons on grading, Lots of research ,reading, and coins in hand Im going back through my earlier attempts with new knowledge ,, so far its cost me a little on some coins and gained me a little on others,

 

Ive learned that no matter how hard I try to understand whether to go slab or raw on my Morgan collection building because of the grading issue (professional vs my own)
I continue to get frustrated in what is the right thing to do

Ref:There is a great debate ongoing in this forum!!!

 

I learned that as we discuss the merits of slabbing or not slabbing, the ugly issue of China now introducing counterfeit PCGS and NGC slabs is something I will watch very closely.

I always felt that the top graders offered some peace of mind. That is, the coin you were getting (sight unseen) was authenticated and, for all instensive purposes, pretty much the stated grade.

Now, as the Chinese have counterfeited everything from music to Trade Dollars to now the TPG's, I just wonder where the hobby is heading.

 

learned

I have learned so much about storage, slab vs. non slab, box cardboard vs. wood. dansco albums with or with out plastic. What folders give off gasses- which plastic holders give off gasses.

Each day I cross reference and search the forum

Thank each of you for helping me learn something new each day.

and of course NEVER NEVER CLEAN a COIN

but I just received a box of multicountry coins that need cleaning so badly.!
Richard

 

GDJMSP,
Your right because after all it is MY collection!!!!

PS:
But with all the money I'm spending I'll like to be closer to right than wrong

 

I've learned more than I ever thought I would about coin forgery. I picked up a copy of Numismatic Forgery, and it's some scary stuff. Especially the part about embossing a fake mintmark from the inside of the coin. I had no idea such a thing was possible!

I also learned that trying to walk across an icy parking lot in heels on a windy day is not a good idea--- ouch!

Rachel

 

Books

I poured over my four Bowers and Merena auction catalogs of The Armand Champa Library and learned that there are real numismatic book treasures out there. Many dating back to the early days of US coinage. My catalogs have approx. prices in them and I have 3 prices realized sheets. I see that these books are not past the budget of the average collector either. Being a book lover (on many subjects) this really peaked my interest in rare volumes. If anyone has a chance to get these catalogs by all means do it.

Tony

 

wow so many things, mostly from reading and posting here thanks a lot guys!

 

Installing a new computer and trying to hang on to your internet links is NOT fun.

 

Even if you can hang on to your links, installing a new computer is never fun....you're so right, Roy!

 

That Abe Kosoff delivered a paper before the California
State Numismatic Association on Nov. 8, 1957 and that
it appears to me he explained the whole grading issue
nearly 50 years in just one sentence:

"It has been said that the buyer uses a high powered
microscope and the seller puts out the lights."
Abe Kosoff

 

I have learned that it is possible for me to go to a coin show with Joe for more than 4 hours and that I will be ready to go before he is! I've also learned to slow down and take my time while there...to see it through his eyes. It's so much more fun! To see that a world coin that cost him 50 cents makes his eyes light up as much as a $100 Morgan really helps keep things in perspective.

If you want to remember why you got into this wonderful hobby in the first place...experience it with a child, through their eyes.

 

Really learning my way around this forum and how awesome the people are here,,,and man,,the accumulated number of years of knowledge and wisdom here must be extremely high.

Sorry you had a bad trip Rachael.

 

Thats probably the only way we will ever be able to straighten this world out----Through the eyes of a child----so we are in for a long wait! It is only by reaching out, whether it be this hobby or something else, can you ever expect one to reach back! I have said for years, when you reach out and touch someone then they may just reach out and touch you back. It works with nature and it can work with all people, in all walks of life, but one must throw all the politics and prejudice's out the window first! Basically I try to walk in their shoes before ever trying to understand others and their problems and I take great PRIDE in my world wide "honest" trading with people I will probably never get to meet! Guess they are unseen FRIENDS here and abroad and I am really glad I have them.

 

Very nicely said and I agree wholeheartedly!

 

Just learned this from Ziggy. How to verify the coin within a slab by the numbers on the label.

Thanks Ziggy.

Hey Ziggy, how do you use the numbers on other slabs to look up info, NGC, ANACS, etc.

 

I have learned that there are many very nice people on this forum with interests just as great as those expressed on the Coin World forum, as it relates to coins. Thought the switch over would be a lot harder, but so far it's not half-bad! I may even get to liking this place as much as the old Coin World and it's crew. I hope so.