I had to buy this 1878 7TF Morgan because I couldn't, for the moment, afford the 8TF. Yet. Anyway, when I got home and looked at it closer, I...
Just picked this up recently and the dealer thought it odd that I did so. But I told him every coin has something you can learn about it, and...
I didn't seize upon it. I did a little at first, probably worked a little on filling holes in a couple of albums, then dropped it for the...
And I think that's where the interest can start a youngster on the way to collecting. Given the year of a coin, tell them where it might have...
Let me know when that happens.
Thanks! I'll check it out.
I went to a coin show today--not a big one, maybe thirty dealers. But I happened to look around and noticed that there were at least five school...
Good point.
The only good videos I've seen on YouTube are those that show and explain the minting process.
With all that, can you refer me to any books or sites covering coins of the Bible or the particular time period?
Sad.
This is all very interesting. Most financial advisors say it's better to use cash, since you aren't tempted to spend beyond your means. Credit...
My wife and I travel a lot. Sometimes we have to shop for groceries. Now back home, we can be in and out in thirty minutes with what we need....
Okay, would you please show me what one would look like? I have one that looks similar, and I don't see how two coins would be so much alike.
I have learned so much here, and have bookmarked some of the best threads here, such as a whole discussion on using acetone. And even though I...
Their stated business is auctioning consignments of coins. There is no indication that they are a coin shop. And as for shill bidders, if they...
I worked as an airport security screener for twelve years. Passengers were always dropping money on the floor. We weren't allowed to keep it, so...
You make some excellent points. I never really thought about it from the point of a frustrated dealer. We have a coin shop that has a reputation...
From my end, this thread started at post #2. Why does this happen? It's happened before to me.
I like your definitions. I believe a properly cleaned coin is problem free. And if you can't clean a coin the right way, you shouldn't expect...
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