Jack- Sounds like you are doing the right thing. As for "tuition"? I believe that is the best attitude a person can have in these kinds of...
That is a tough one! I would go AU as well, with the draped gown in front of the leg being what holds it down. Her hair line looks pristine,...
Honestly, I don't see why folks get angry with ebay and PayPal. I never dreamed of having such easy access to so many coins. When I sell, the...
RickieB- I don't know enough about currency to participate, but if you need any help with the machine gun I am always there for you, my brother! Mike
Thanks for the info and the pics! It is a shame that I didn't know about the Roskilde coin. I stayed there for a couple of weeks and would have...
I have been curious as to what the first coin was to use a western style date on it? I have seen some from the 1400's, as I recall. It might be...
I would have to go with the 64 crowd on this one, but with a heavy heart. That is the prettiest 64 I have ever seen and well worth a premium! Mike
mark_h, Sorry, my digital cam is worthless for micro shots. I'll have someone take a photo sometime and post it. Mike
Thanks for the link! I had his website bookmarked, but I did not realize that the search function did the RPM thing. Great info! My coin is not...
I found a 1954-S/S/S Lincoln cent in my cash register yesterday. I love RPMs, but have not seen a value guide other than the Cherrypickers books....
My initial impression was that it was an AU , but the shoulder and hairline seem a bit too weak for that in the photo. I would probably say EF...
It looks like it is high relief! The darkness highlights the spectacular design on both sides of the coin. Yes indeed, very pleasant to look at,...
In the Breen Encyclopedia, the picture of the 1804 shows hair that sweeps down her temple, but this coin it sort of goes horizontal or even a bit...
RickieB- Though at one time I had raised my sweet talkin' to the Certified Silver Tongued Devil level, my wife eventually caught on to me after...
I just passed on a 1988 $100 note that was almost new. My wife only gives me $5 a day for food, gasoline, clothing, entertainment and medical...
Paul- Please tell all of your friends and fellow collectors about this kind of treatment so that they will stay away from the store. Every...
I shouldn't even ask this question because nothing good(for my bank account) is going to come from it. Really, ignorance is bliss. If I don't know...
Ummm, yup. Those are gorgeous! The French earned their reputation for beautiful creations. The lady in the center seems to be a close relative of...
Thanks for the replies! I am not sure what I expected people to say, but it all makes sense. Coins, for me, are a snapshot in time and they...
The current poll got me to wondering...why do people like certain series of coins? My all-time favorite is half cents and very early cent coins....
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