Ha! That's probably why they didn't put it on the slab!
Very good tips. I've seen those features before and now I know what I'm looking at a little better. Any other tips?
In 1982, the mint switched from using bronze to copper plated zinc for pennies. Some grading companies, such as PCGS, apparently don't list which...
Interesting. Can you tell me which issue exactly and roughly what page number?
Well, Zane...are you gonna post pictures of your coins in the new holders and reveal the grades? Or did you already and I missed a post?
XF40 and those are some great die cracks!
When I was new, I didn't want to start out collecting low grade, circulated, commom coins. But, if you don't do some reading and lots of looking...
Here's a slightly bigger picture...
What's on the first leg of the "N" in "ONE" on this cent? I can't tell. Thanks!
Terminology I just want to make sure that we're all on the same page with terminology... A coin can be uncirculated or circulated. A coin can...
I agree with Cloud. You're doing good just to have made up your mind to purchase some gold. Me personally, I like certified uncirculated coins....
Coin World and Numismatic News: Is there really enough coin collecting news and other happenings to fill a publication once a week?
I'm thinking about trying a subscription to a coin magazine. I have gotten several issues of COINS before and found them interesting, but for some...
MS64 PL. Maybe MS65 PL. Very nice coin!
MS63 PL. Zane, is that one of the new ANACS slabs?! Would you please post a picture of the whole thing when we're done guessing the grade? Thanks!
I'd agree with a lot of what you say Cloudsweeper99. I think that the majority of collectors that do a little bit more than toss coins in a jar...
You're definitely not necessarily getting a nicer coin when you go with one in a GSA holder. I agree with BigsWick. I think that people just...
Mikjo0, I would send it into ANACS just to get it slabbed (for the reasons Speedy mentioned before regarding wear, etc., and because if I was...
Great story Jim!...and very nice coins!
How many of you have the book "The Experts Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins"? Did you enjoy the book and find it informative and to...
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