I was working with a metal detector today, so this thread caught my eye. I was wondering if you have any tips on how to get the best results out...
The thing is, some of what we would consider a theft now was totally off the radar back then. For example, deliberately producing an error or a...
I recently found a 1951 20 centavo in a dealer's junk bin and was surprised to find that it (and the next year) have ridiculously high posted...
NM my last post. I put it in the wrong thread.
This seems to be the same token: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251104676346 And toward the bottom of this page:...
1. Melon, melon, blank 2. Blank, bar, bar
I didn't see a thread for this (searched for "crusade"):...
The coin in post 13 looks like a 5 or 10 cash coin from China. I don't have my book for it to look for more info. Circa 1910, I'd guess, and while...
Also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEIuygyhCn4
I found an interesting eHow article on how to gauge the age of casino chips: http://www.ehow.com/how_5600500_tell-las-vegas-casino-chips.html...
On 2nd thought, stay away. I'm collecting that series and don't want another competitor. :)
Sadly, I found out that the shop is closed on both Saturday and Sunday... after walking to it. Well, I'll put it on the list to visit next time...
That's possible. But, I still like having a place where I can get coin supplies and dig through junk bins. And lots of people without any coin...
I'll post an update. Looks like the shop is within walking distance of Union Station (0.79 miles away), which is a nice bonus since I'm coming in...
Sadly, the average coin collector (at least in clubs in my area) is about 20 years too old to get this.
Interesting - I haven't tried that out yet. How accurate is it (based on actual PCGS grading)?
Posting on the road from a cell phone, so I haven't been able to check out the galleries. Just checking to make sure my latest guess has been...
Just wanted to bump this - any other suggestions for the Chicago area? Particularly somewhere you can get off the El?
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