I definitely hear you. I don't really like it, either, but seeing the expansion that has happened over the past 10 years, not to mention how...
Not entirely. Cell phone and smart phone usage is increasing even in so-called third world or developing countries. Some manufacturers have...
I toured the Denver mint about 4 - 5 years ago and I found it far, far, far superior to the Philadelphia Mint tour. Denver had an actual live tour...
King James I Sixpence 1624 3rd Coinage - 6th Bust [ATTACH] Obverse: IACOB : D : G : MAG : BRI : FRAN : ET HI : REX [ATTACH] Reverse: QVÆ DEVS...
I really like this idea because it can help keep collecting from becoming hoarding. When you place no limits on your collection, you may not...
I recently posted these in the ancients forum, but maybe they belong here instead? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Edward VI - Shilling Second Period,...
King Edward VI was the son that Henry VIII had always wanted. To produce this heir, Henry changed the history of England itself. Henry died in...
Though I don't think there is one particular "king of serial numbers," because it depends a little bit on who your audience is, I can say that...
I'm joining the MS65 camp. Someday I'll learn to think for myself.
Just finished Volume 2 of "A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps," and it just so happens to cover the Hellenistic and Roman ages from the time...
One of my favorite designs - Aztec Calendar on 20 Pesos. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I see references to them as "1900 Indian Cent Political Charms." This post by "The Penny Lady" shows examples that look identical except for the...
I have not done this intentionally, but over the last five years I have become completely cashless. I no longer need cash for anything. Vending...
I don't know if the bottom figure on the coin is meant to represent an African-American woman, but non-white women didn't officially get full...
I have always wondered just how much bigger the "large size," or "horse blanket," bills are than the "small size" ones, so I picked up one of the...
One dollar! Oh wait... wrong show... I vacillate between MS64 and MS66, so I may as well go with MS65
Hm. Since you're taking it out of the slab to fill a hole I'm going to guess lower, so AU-55. Whether that remains a fair assumption I guess I'll...
Yes, that is accurate. Iran has seen some pretty severe demonetization in recent years and it looks like their currency has absolutely tanked. In...
There is nothing inherently "male" or "female" in coin collecting or numismatics in themselves, but there is something decisively "male" - to be...
The entire topic of value quickly becomes almost philosophical because of the numerous variables, such as reasons and situations, that exist...
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