I meant "modified" to be loosely interpreted. Any coin that changed its metallic composition or design in response to the war is "modified." I...
I would like to compile a list of coins that were modified as a result of World War II. I will start with the following: 1) 1943 Lincoln Wheat...
It was my impression that silver investors purchased junk silver because the premiums were much lower than, for example, an American Silver Eagle....
That's what I figured. With so many stories about the Chinese trying to pass off fake Morgan Dollars, I wanted to lean on the side of caution....
Hello, I recently developed an interest in world coins. I have bought a few coins lots (for example 1 pound lots, 5 pound lots, etc.), but now I...
I expected your reply and rightfully so. I have heard of toning issues with albums if that is the problem to which you are referring. I bought...
I have much of my collection in Dansco coin albums. I started a long time ago with Dansco so I continued to buy them. Now I am beginning to...
I just checked APMEX and noticed that a 1 troy oz gold Libertad costs about $40 more than a US Eagle. The Libertad is a beautiful coin to...
Thanks for the suggestions. I have always used Lighthouse binders with Quadrum holders, but I didn't know if this is possible given the thickness...
I like the thickness of the Piedfort coins. In addition to the artwork, that's why I collect the 2 troy oz silver Queen's Beast series. However,...
[ATTACH] Although it's a bullion coin, I wouldn't mind adding it to my world coins collection.
They have to keep changing. Just as a side note, I was at the Post Office not too long ago and posted to the wall was a flyer from the FBI. It...
I guess I should clarify that. I meant that the style/design used in the current production of the $1 and $2 bills has not changed. As you know,...
Thanks for the links. I was interested in a more detailed price guide. The price guide for star notes can vary quite a bit in a series. For the...
Clay, Thanks for the link. Before I read your recommendation, I downloaded the Kindle version of The Guide Book to United States Paper Money (The...
I miss the "older-style" notes. Only the dollar and $2 notes have survived. I started collecting $2 notes a while back, but it wasn't until...
Great videos! The Roman minting process is much more sophisticated than I thought. Amazing that the Romans were able to mint a vast quantity of...
Bing, that's the one. I was joking about the mint mark - I didn't realize the origins of the mint mark date back to the ancient days. Maybe it's...
@Bing It the third coin you posted to the link given above by Gavin. I hear you.
That would explain it. I'm going to buy a book on ancient coin collecting. Any suggestions for a newbie in this discipline?
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