Wow. I was so shocked that I had to stop and write about it. 2005 $50 One ounce gold American Eagles. Single price $899.95 and the bargain roll of...
Wheat cents after 1934 have to be UNC to be worth more than 5 cents. The older ones bring premiums in grades of Good and up. Now do not confuse...
The only difference between the ones struck in Jan and the rest of the new dies used is the fact that we know when they are struck. While it is...
You are right. They came in a little green book. Not sure what my mind was on when I wrote the post.
This is indeed the "poor man's" double die. They do carry a slight premium in the upper grades. Mostly they are fun to own and study. The big...
Albums of course, or you can use standard 2x2 pages and create your own album. The possibilities are really only limited by the imagination. The...
Would never delete a pic of a coin. Even a copy. I use replica's as tips also. If you read the thread about the Palm Beach coin show, you will see...
38mm? Is it the $5 Maple Leaf? If so, the model number is 3998/Model I They are made so the coin will fit. Don't worry about the thickness. Use...
Coins do not have to be particularly old to inspire a person to become a collector. SBA dollars are a really great tip, as they are seldom...
If it is the 1 ounce silver Maple Leaf it is model 3982 (30mm) Not a lot of difference between the direct fit and ring except the obvious. I...
http://www.air-tites.com/index.html They cause no damage at all. One point to remember is to use some canned air to blow out any dust before...
It really depends on what you like. Personally, I like Airtites. Nice storage, and easy to view. However, the original case should be kept for any...
Would never hit a collector :D I save that for investors ;) For collectors, I recommend using online auction prices as a good baseline. Ebay...
Some earlier threads: http://cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=817 http://cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=1113&highlight=pocket+pieces...
I commend you sir. I have a few older threads out there concerning this topic. I routinely give away circ coins as tips at the local banks and...
Geez, I have been getting all sorts of compliments on here lately. Thank you Roy. Your compliment is well appreciated.
1. Deminish the red book? Not at all. It is a valuable referrence tool. However, all well versed collectors know that it is not a good price...
A 1962 Proof set has a current bid of $8.25 so a dealer would probably not pay any attention to the small blemish. Many coins in the late 50's...
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