That's a very sharp-looking '09S-VDB, Mike. Congratulations. Are you going to leave it in the folder or get it slabbed?
Any relation to Handsome Toad?
When I got my badge, one of the requirements was to collect each denomination coin from the year of your birth. Guess they changed that one.
I got my merit badge too when I was 12. I can still remember going to the coin shop to buy a 1958 Franklin Half to complete the set. I then...
Why do we have to even consider "what-if" scenarios? We were presented with an actual circumstance, and gave our opinions.
I completely disagree. This is not the same situation as cherry picking a dealer's coin, because he's in the business. If you take the time to go...
I'd have to agree with davidh on this one. After getting to know a lot of the folks here, I've found them to be upstanding, salt-of-the-earth...
My oldest so far is a 1928-D Buffalo nickel.
Roll searchers - post your results!!
I bought a 14x (and since returned it) because of just that. I couldn't believe how small it was.
Happy B-Day, Clembo!
I'm looking for a 10x loupe with the widest field of view possible. I found one that's about 20mm across, but does anyone know if they come in 1"...
Just found an 1858 Flying Eagle Cent (small letters). And I'm not even half-way through the bag yet!
I collect old historic newspapers, in addition to coins.
If your roll searching is anything like mine, you'll probably average one "keeper" (1959 or earlier) per roll. Let us know if you find anything...
Nice touch, Clembo!
I just got my latest Jack Beymer flyer, and he's listing the Cherrypicker's Guide Volume I for $34.95 post paid. His phone umber is...
Jack, didn't you just find a 1922 No "D" also?
What?!?!? She pulled a s-VDB from one of these bags???
So, I did the right thing by not submitting my resignation this morning, thinking I had some one-of-a-kind item?
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