I remember as a young collector going to banks and buying old coins at face value. I got a lot of silver dollars, buffalo nickels, and Kennedy...
No, this isn't my own story. On the contrary, I recently read a post on this forum which was a response to someone else's thread. The responder...
I'm deployed overseas and the only contact I have with the outside world is via email. I've sent NGC two emails -- *TWO* -- which they have failed...
I know, it's not earth shattering to see a 1921 mercury dime, but I like them and I just bought this coin. It is PCGS certified. Guess the...
Ok, ok, ok...I committed the cardinal sin. I didn't read the book before buying the note. I dabble in scripophily only if I find something...
What is a good book or other resource for continental paper money? I'm half interested in current values, but more interested in learning about...
Fellow numismaphones, I've been browsing Collectors' Corner for a few days now, keeping my eye out for that coin I cannot live without. I notice...
Hello, Some of you may recall that I teach the coin collecting merit badge for the Boy Scouts. I've shared my power point presentation with a...
I tend to collect date / mint mark sets of business strike coins (i.e. every business strike coin in a series). As such, I've never really been...
I came across these military pay stubs dated 1919 (ok, a little after WW1, during the post war occupation) around 25 years ago. I know they are...
This is my newest acquisition. It is an overdate, but you have to look very closely to recognize it; the Denver variety is that way compared to...
I have a complete business strike date/mint mark set of Mercury dimes, but my 1929-S is a hole filler at best. I would like to upgrade to...
Hi everyone, I'm putting together year sets for my two boys; each will get an NGC certified coin of every coin in their birth year. Yes, I know...
Does anyone know of a book that discusses the 20 cent piece (1875-1878, I believe). I'm coinsidering putting together a high grade, date/mint...
What are your thoughts? So far, no one has left any reviews on their web site, but the idea seems great to me....
Be careful out there: http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2015/07/21/news/19local_07-21-15.txt
This is a PCGS certified piece I bought about five years ago to complete my date / mint mark set of mercury dimes (I had been chasing the set for...
I'd really love to see some pics! Post 'em if you got 'em!
Here's a trivia question for you all:
I have a bunch of date / mint mark sets of various coins that I have assembled in Dansco folders. However, a lot of my coins, especially key...
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