I think many numismatists have a collecting life much like mine. I became interested in coins at a young age, around 9 or 10 with some old wheat...
When I was a kid starting out collecting in the early 90's, I thought bicentennial quarters were the best. I saved every one I found. As I got...
My uncle raises goats and occasionally barbecues one and it is phenomenal!
On the top note the green seal is skewed to the right, not in the center of the word twenty like the other two notes.
This made me chuckle because even if I am traveling and just need to use the restroom at a convenience store I still buy a drink or something. I...
I collect silver world coins for the most part. I keep a couple index card boxes with alphabetical dividers. I write the country, date,...
Drives me nuts too!
I recently read an article in coin world about the mint not doing enough to thwart counterfeiting of its bullion. Some say changing money designs...
Barber and many of our early mint artists/engravers were obviously influenced and often taught to imitate the ancient masters. Now if the current...
I love that one of the cathedral is st. Nicholas. I have a weakness for coins displaying architecture though!
I love the toning on the 1835!
Bullion wise $245 for a swiss gold 20 francs. Apart from that $140 (including shipping!) For a 1941(P) proof mercury dime, NGC PF66. I was really...
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