Just make sure you don't pick your own number. :p Oops, or this one. I just doubled my chances.
The fact that the lettering stands out along the right edge makes me nervous. I would think that if it was struck on a small planchet that the...
Not sure about the planchet but we would sure love a picture. (either yours or a link to the sale)
I don't think it was. For some reason I feel the need to post a picture of a cat right now. (end it please...)
One of the hardest things about braided hair cents is to find one that is pleasing to the eye. I don't mind wear but any marks on the face/neck...
1)Braided Hair cents would be the first to look for (1840-1857), if you avoid 1840 and 1857 the prices are pretty consistant up to about VF-30,...
Love the coins, my favorites as well. abebooks has the book used for about half that price.
Thank you to The Penny Lady for all her informative posts and reports on shows. Also for taking the time to point me in the right direction with...
I think my first guess for the next contest will be- Mercury, peace, buffalo, indian Thanks for the contests!
I am somewhere in the middle, I have minimum requirements for coins that I purchase but they don't normally reach MS. Does that make me a smob?
I agree. I always feel drawn towards the coins/currency first but have to over come that desire and pick up the books before hand.
Just as long as they didn't try and put a sticker on him.
There is a Stockton Ca note in the next Stacks auction, low estimate is 50K Maybe? ;) http://stacksbowers.com/auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=367819
Build a much larger library on the coins/currency I enjoy. Complete a set of braided hair cents. Get a complete set of all Chico Ca National...
I have always been interested in learing about the coins I collect but have struggled with how much some of the books cost. It is hard to pay $80...
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