While this Proof set is far less well known than the King of Siam set, it might give it a run for it's money when it comes to value. I was lucky...
I gotta disagree with this. The purpose of studying is the acquisition of knowledge, nothing more, and nothing less. Test serve one purpose and...
It's simple and complicated at the same time. And the rules regarding it are posted in the rules -...
Quite true. Problem is most people have their own personal definitions for just about all words, and they are all too often completely different...
Yeah, if I got lucky, but I rarely did. And all of the coins in the set you posted are toned, just to varying degrees. And that is absolutely...
That's pretty easy to do really simply by looking at the past inflationary cycles. We've sure had a lot of them and there's no reason to think...
I collected original Mint and Proof sets for 40 years and I don't see anything to make me think it's a made up set. It's always possible of course...
I don't have a problem with mentioning that inflation is rising. But I do have a problem with discussing what some think the reasons are for it !...
Guys, a lot of editing was required in this thread. Let's please see to it that no more is required !
Well, in point of fact the people who sorted the GSA coins and decided which ones went in Unc holders and which ones went in Circ holders - did...
Hmmm - lemme put it this way - I don't think it would either side would be hidden enough :D
You're right, it is in the definition of circulated. Conversely it is also in the definition of uncirculated. For example, a coin can be in actual...
Yes it is true that GSA certs do match up with specific dates, and only those dates.
It is actually pretty unusual to be find digital copies of most coin magazines and publications because they are all covered by copyright...
It depends. When it comes to the AGEs some dates do carry more of a premium than other dates. And with some commems same kind of thing, some carry...
One first has to realize and understand there are numerous things that can cause a coin to be put a "Details" slab. Scratches are just 1 of those...
When the "gold dollars", $1 coins, were first introduced the mint was required by law to mint them for circulation, so they did. Problem was, just...
Thick planchets occur as a result the metal being rolled out into strips process. In simple terms one portion the final strip ends up being...
It toning that way - obv toned rev not - makes perfect sense if you think about it, and it's quite common in original packaging like that and or...
I appreciate the support Eddie but it's not necessary. And to be honest, trading insults is simply not the way to go buddy. It makes things worse,...
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