Here it is my first ancient. Sorry phone is not the best but all I got right now. Plus in plastic holder. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
LOL, ok but can't guarantee the quality of the pictures. My cell phone doesn't like to focus in that close. Will see what I can take tonight.
So, I just posted last week about some of my US collection. I specifically said I like ancients and been watching the ancient forums but don't...
@BooksB4Coins Thanks for the very clear explanation. I didn't think about the Human desire to have the best either. I can understand that as I...
Ok that makes sense. I was beginning to wonder if that was the only reason. I kind of like my coin collecting better. I look at and appreciate the...
Me, nope, I would figure someone doing this could though. To me it wouldn't matter. I am not worried, I am more curious as to me it just doesn't...
Ok then more thinking about your answer with the math. That doesn't make sense to me either. So say someone buys 2. Why not look at them under a...
So they are still 69 or 70 in original packaging. Why slab then vs leave in original packaging? Just without official grading. To me I wouldn't...
Forgive my ignorance on this. New to collecting. I have been doing some more purchasing of things just to kind of get my feet wet as I sort...
Well honestly, if you remember this is how I got started on this forum. My mom had tons of coins when she passed away. My sisters would just take...
Thanks, I am pretty new here and didn't even think of that as an option. In fact I had an offer in private messages from another member to do just...
You know I was just thinking the same thing as i was reading this thread. Or actually I was wondering if this would be a feesable purchase for...
I do like the older proof set I got from 1971, it's not as shiny, it actually feels a little like it has some character, hopefully the new ones...
Thanks, that helps a lot. I never thought of it that way. If it make you happy then collect it, especially if your just collecting it for...
Thanks all, I was just wondering if I was doing something wrong by buying like that from the mint. I will probably go back and pick up proof sets...
So as I mentioned I am pretty new to this. I am working on still building up a collection though going through that massive amount of coins I...
Thanks everyone for so much information, warm welcome and condolences. This is fantastic. It will take me some time to dig in. I will be posting...
Hi, I am new to coins and collecting. I have been lurking in the forums and reading here for the past couple months. I have been following links...
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