GILBET wrote: I am looking forward to before and after pictures with accompanying descriptions of methods used. That means time and work, both in...
Again and old posting is resurrected. I've read this before. I just recently acquired a 1950D Jefferson nickel, which is a fine counterfeit. Made...
As Bob knows, the 1860 has a lot of hot spots in the photo. A black background does not suit these coins very well in my estimation. Perhaps a...
Just watched a video I recently downloaded in which Q. David Bowers was being interviewed. In the interview he lamented the stigma attached to...
On an international scale, counterfeiting in China reminds me of North Korea's two-faced tactics. As all know, counterfeiting in China is a big...
Proof sets should only exist as engineering specimens, to rest in a museum so that future generations can see what a 2012 coin looked like, at its...
In a general sense, have a good reason why you collect ancients. Why? Each "collector" asks him/herself that question. As to value, I often hear...
Conder101: many thanks my friend, exactly what I needed. GSDykes
Lehigh96: Great nickels. As you know the nickel is -- in a sense, the only U.S. coin which has maintained its integrity over the decades. Except...
As I recall, the late Gaddafi (spell?) of Libya was about to put his country (and eventually Egypt) on a gold standard. He was stopped. Kennedy...
Here is a "sand cast" counterfeit, I just recently bought it. It has no "copy" or "replica" on the coin. It is a pretty good copy! There no "F"...
The Penny Lady, Here is the "temple of Heaven" [IMG] [IMG] It actually is cup shaped, giving it a very 3D effect, the center is about 3mm lower...
The Penny Lady, Great medal, I love the deep bronze color. The coin has vitality. Glad to see someone else appreciate the "base" metal objects!...
Chrisild and mlov43: You both with gxseries and others have really inspired me! Thank you, and thank you for the great information. The...
gxseries: Again thanks for the link to the RM, I have been there before. Great stuff!! chrisild: I cut in half many bi-metallic coins to...
On the subject of BEEHIVES, I was reminded of the 1993 Tolarjev of Slovenia!! Slovenia has several "bee" coins. Their Tolarjev is swarming. GSDykes
I bought a few copper rounds because: (1) I love copper. (2) the ones I bought have great designs. As a numismatic it is always nice to have some...
I sell on EBAY when I need some quick cash. My wife says I can only buy coins when I build up my Paypal account. Otherwise I sell on a very laid...
I really appreciated your work on Korean Numismatics!! Great stuff. How long have you spent building your Korean coin collection?? GSDykes
Thank you for your assistance, each of you. I did post a new thread, and it was a snap!! GSDykes
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