I was warming up to the design little by little, but for $200 I'm cooled back down. I still think the eagle looks like it's shedding mites on the...
Sadly I don't have any 1700's, but I must say that I love that variety. I can only imagine that the engraver was thinking "whoops, I better make...
Thank you for the insight!
Very beautiful dollars! It looks like a pretty darn challenging set to assemble in uncirculated grades.
Just curious, does anyone happen to know how the 1984 "Early United States Dimes" book compares with the newer "Bust Dime Variety Identification...
I agree with others that it's kind of silly to spend so much for a coin just because of its packaging (or former packaging). I found out about...
Yeah, you read that right, but it's only part of the story. Apparently the Mint sold only 5,966 of the 2016 Congratulations Sets, and coins...
Penny wise (pound foolish) Pennywise (the dancing clown) :D
I would have to agree. Nowadays people use "literally" in a way that is the exact opposite of its definition.
It bothers me a *tiny* bit. It doesn't get me too stirred up, especially since most everyone uses "penny" (myself included) in casual talk, but I...
I view money spent on coins as part of my discretionary budget/entertainment budget. I could blow that money on a lot of stuff, but if I spend it...
@kanga I believe so.
It appears to be the "compass point" reverse, with the circular void near the left side of the shield. Does it have the die polish lines mentioned...
That 1834 $5 is great! It looks to have been treated a lot better than many of its peers.
I'll guess VG with a bad strike.
My guess is PR60.
I like the look of it, but I really like the price! I'd say you did well.
Would you really want your wife to see what you're spending on coins?!?! :eek:
...I think it is a certain fairly well known Western leader in his earlier years... :D
That's exactly what I thought. It reminded me of when our dog once caught a chipmunk and proudly pranced around displaying it.
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