The rumors abound here at the ANA show. The rumor is that the BEP is currently considering reproducing past large size note designs on new small...
Many of the readers of this forum know of my personal views concerning this wonderful hobby. This is the greatest hobby in the world. Not...
Well finally after much anticipated waiting, the arrival of 2004 Jefferson Five cent coins have been delivered and making the bourse floor here in...
Anyone traveling through the Baltimore - Washington DC area, keep an eye on your change. Continuing with our tradition, several of us dealers...
Now I am out of my element here. A dealer friend of mine showed me a lovely example of a Connecticut copper this morning. While that is...
Here is an older article concerning grading of US coins. Photos and analysis is given on most series. Interesting reading....
Okay error fans, lets see who can name this type of doubling. This is the reverse of a Jefferson Nickel. Details of strong doubling of the...
The new Jefferson Nickels named the "Arms of Friendship" are available for pre-sale from the US Mint. www.usmint.gov
To all of you that are new to this wonderful hobby. Do not worry about how much you do or do not know about coins. We all started out as novices....
For all of you that are searching for good auctions, check this out. http://www.bowersandmerena.com/auctions/ Lots of great coins. Just go...
Well the Virginians are at it again. No offense to our Virginians here on this forum. A bill (forgive me for not knowing the bill number) has...
Here is a simple guide: Collector's often ask how dealers decide on prices to buy and sell. Here is a little insight into the process. A...
As some of you know, the mint has a few coins that are considered by them to be illegal. A short list includes: 1933 St. Gaudens (with...
It has been brought to my attention through a few emails, that several viewers of this forum feel that the signature used listing the numismatic...
If money were no object, what coin(s) would you like to own? Personally I would like to own a set of the original 1792 patterns. These...
I see this topic very frequently on this board. Building a relationship with your dealer is a lot like building your collection. Do your...
I have seen this question posted several times now, and it is quite correct in a no answer format. Coin dealers are not investment brokers. While...
Has the mint run out of fresh design ideas? Now that they have finally released the "new" old (Peace Medal) design, what is the common consensus?...
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