Not quite right, SuperDave. Whereas the federal government was minting it's own currency by 1811, foreign currency dominated the US market until...
Bump ba da bump bump bump Just wanted to send word out that I updated my website today with all my christmas goodies, and I added a new page...
AU-55, I think... nice coin.
I have a 1 Batz from Neuchetal (I probably didn't spell that right) Canton. It is also billon. I think Christain is right - I think billon is...
Sedwick is the best source. I have made a number of purchases from him, and never once been let down by what I received. Nice guy, too!
I thought the 2 escudos was a 'doubloon'... in reference to the word double. Are you sure about that Aidan?
Allow me a moment to sum up the entirety of this 13 pages of thread... *ahem* Daily spot prices can be found at www.kitco.com Sometimes...
Hey Spencer, I imagine it was the 1915 restrike issue. Like the (1) ducat, the 1915 issue was restruck quite a bit - you can find frosty...
Major rarities are probably the best bet, in my opinion. Seems to me that a lot of people collect in series. I think I tend to collect in a mix...
7,653 pennies in the Jar. and your fathers name is Theodore, but people call him Chester... I don't know why.
but do the die numbers have any mintage figures behind them?
Any know of a good online resource for shilling die variety? I have here an 1867 Vicky shilling, with a die #18. I've heard tell that some of...
COINage is nice. I have a gift subscription with Coin World which I am enjoying quite a bit so far. Those are the only two I have much...
I had read in a few places that the $ evolved from a representation of the pillar and banner on the reverse, but the P over T over S sure does...
I think collectable coin markets, for modern mint issues, have been doomed for many more reasons than cashless trade.
Mr. Franklin never looked so good. Nice coins, indeed. Thanks GD!
a little baggy, but I would say upper AU. I love this design. Someday... when I have aquired all the reales to be had.
nice coin, but I'm sorry, I see a VG. Still, pretty CC piece.
oh... well in that case, streamline em for us lazy folk!
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