I have the "Big Coin" beaver nickel that I purchased at the Winnipeg mint in 2015. I probably paid too much and I doubt I'll ever get that money...
Customer service has always been an issue for this hobby. I have met plenty of helpful and friendly dealers and sellers over the years, but I have...
Interesting piece. There is a similar one selling on Ebay for $20. The NY Historical Society has something similar, dated 1920, but it appears...
You might be able to see more details with a scope of higher magnification, but that rim does look pretty gone. Yet I'm often amazed at what I can...
Interesting. I received a similar incentive around 4 years ago when I rejoined, but it has an MS 69 grade. I renewed in person at ANA headquarters...
The date ١٩٤٠ or 1940 is on the front and back, but it's unclear whether that refers exclusively to the passing of the monetary law or the issue...
Busts are all the rage on this forum today, so it seems. Here is my best one: 1830 50¢ NGC XF45 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I'll also throw in a Bust...
This is my best bust. NGC XF45 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Zasu Pitts was the inspiration for Olive Oyl, so I'm told. [ATTACH] Sorry, now back to our regularly scheduled thread...
The SBA dollar?
I definitely hear you. I don't really like it, either, but seeing the expansion that has happened over the past 10 years, not to mention how...
Not entirely. Cell phone and smart phone usage is increasing even in so-called third world or developing countries. Some manufacturers have...
I toured the Denver mint about 4 - 5 years ago and I found it far, far, far superior to the Philadelphia Mint tour. Denver had an actual live tour...
King James I Sixpence 1624 3rd Coinage - 6th Bust [ATTACH] Obverse: IACOB : D : G : MAG : BRI : FRAN : ET HI : REX [ATTACH] Reverse: QVÆ DEVS...
I really like this idea because it can help keep collecting from becoming hoarding. When you place no limits on your collection, you may not...
I recently posted these in the ancients forum, but maybe they belong here instead? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Edward VI - Shilling Second Period,...
King Edward VI was the son that Henry VIII had always wanted. To produce this heir, Henry changed the history of England itself. Henry died in...
Though I don't think there is one particular "king of serial numbers," because it depends a little bit on who your audience is, I can say that...
I'm joining the MS65 camp. Someday I'll learn to think for myself.
Just finished Volume 2 of "A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps," and it just so happens to cover the Hellenistic and Roman ages from the time...
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