I'm still using a 2000 spiral bound. For most things it still works perfectly well.
re-reading the OP, both editions are spiral bound. I'd go with the cheaper one.
The reason for the price difference in the two books that you listed is that the 2017 is spiral bound. I personally prefer the spiral bound...
Mike: If you’re happy, that is the ONLY thing that matters.
The lettering looks a bit crude for a genuine coin.
The coin you posted is a 1904-dated Liberty 5 Cents, not 1804
Looks like 94920 to me
At the time West Point was not a Mint, it was an assay office, hence, no Mint Mark
They used dies made from the exact same hubs in the exact same shop. Why would you expect a coin that was any different, especially one that...
Be patient. You’re looking for coins that are a cut above the rest. That means lots of looking, but sweet satisfaction once you’ve found them.
1878-S MS 64 PL
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sorry... I don't follow you at all...
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Listen to what people say. Not just once, but over time. Soon you'll find out who the experts are.
be careful shaking the bottle to get them out, it's how my glass ones broke. the mouth looks plenty wide to put your whole hand inside. probably...
That's kind of the whole exercise, Nate. We answer with our grades and learn from our mistakes when the TPG grade is revealed.
Not to defend new collectors, but they seek grading because they themselves don't know how to grade coins correctly and are constantly being...
MS-65 PL on the 79-S
I'd like to think so, but given an old rattler, I went conservative and said MS-64.
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