Agreed, border cities probably see as much or more than I do. I didn't think about that. But still I think we get more than most cities. Last...
Really hard to tell from the photo but this coin could be cleaned or whizzed. That would give it a different look and feel. Just a thought....
Great post, guys. Nothing supports the hobby like a friendly neighborhood coin club. It's like going to coin school twice a month. Nowhere...
I wouldn't buy it, even for $5. It may or may not be a scam but even if it's legit consider this. Once you order that set, they have your...
For some reason the GSA Morgans have shot up in value in the past few years. About 10 years ago they bid in the $55-$65 range in the greysheet....
Remember many Canadians love Florida vacations, so "us" Florida people see a lot more Canadian change than many other states do. Nick
Grading is like anything else in life...the more you do it, the better you'll get. Remember that dealers (and some long time collectors) have...
1. 45 2. 55 (I'm assuming LIBERTY is full. Can't tell from the pic but looks like it is. If it is, I kept going back and forth between MS or...
1. vg cleaned 2. vf
1. 3 2. 10 3. 35 4. 55 (looks cleaned but could just be the pic)
pog look at the big dig under the S in Pluribus. And the cheek has what appear to be multiple contact marks. The cheek is a very grade sensitive...
It is indeed tough to grade from these pics. Some of the coins appear proof so I'll just use numerical grades since I'm not sure if any are proof...
I like thecoinshop.com for supplies. I've known them personally for years and the owner, Gary is a super guy. Alco is a good supply company too....
The 5 & 10 Rouble gold pieces from 1898 and up are fairly common and generally trade for a slight premium over the "melt" value. The 15 Rouble is...
ok someone fill me in :) I like Hoopla
CohibaCris it sounds like you've had a blast. Shows are one of the most fun aspects of numismatics. Many dealers accept credit cards,...
Very true, ND. I had an employee once that was very talented and knowledgeable. But he would get SO tired of answering calls about wheat cents...
Yup it's pretty fun most of the time but believe me it has it's moments. I like the ones who think if they're belligerent enough I'll eventually...
I have had some amusing moments over the years. Some people truly don't know what they have, others are determined that their coins MUST be rare...
Heh I'm from Mississippi originally and I don't think anything major ever happens, except for the annual blessing of the fleet on the coast....
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