I'm curious; why is this? I don't see the harm.
This is THE most pressing issue in numismatics. Very good take on it.
Understanding Counterfeit Detection I found this post on "Understanding Counterfeit Detection" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for...
I was at the post office yesterday, saw a picture of the Mickey Mouse stamp, and told him I was waiting for the Miller Lite stamp.
I'm in Illinois. No national parks here. The national park service administers the Lincoln neighborhood. I just could care less. But I like...
I was hoping to see ugly DESIGNS, not corrosion. To see corrosion, I just have to look at my collection! :) That Euro thing is nasty; so is SBA.
Brazilian Novo Crusado, but what is the host? I found this post on "Brazilian Novo Crusado, but what is the host?" interesting and have nominated...
Chaz: I'm now your big fan. Have you ever seen that silver armadillo, from some Central American country?
I'm a fan of beautiful coin designs, and I tend to think silver's the best material to use in making a coin. Not just for bullion value, but for...
Absolute right. What in the heck is going on with this committee?
Totally. A wasted opportunity for public art.
Ohh, that's true. There can be too much of a good thing, and I DO think the Barber series is boring since it's so extensive.
I agree with this entirely. Let's get back to American ideals: much more stimulating than old guys. (I say that; I'm an old guy :) ). I also...
Memorial Day Coins I found this post on "Memorial Day Coins" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk Thread of the Week Of...
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I read a lot about Lincoln. One of the best is the recent Michael Burlingame biography, Lincoln: A Life. A TON of neat personal accounts and...
I've got two rolls of these. What does a person look for, in trying to determine whether he has something on his hands worth the trouble and...
I agree. Overall artistry is tops. I especially love the Indian. Sweet!
Penny Lady: you're getting your criminology stuff together nicely; I'd give you an A so far. NOW, your next mission, should you decide to accept...
I don't think the eagle or capitol building would look good shrunk down to fit on a cent. Just too small a size. The shield idea is nice for it's...
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