The thing is, I buy coins I like... not to sell for a profit (or loss). I collect as a hobby only, not as an investment (or just because I need a...
Yep, there sure are a lot of "preachers" in this hobby, and personally, I pay no attention to them. However, a person who gives advice without the...
I've seen this vid numerous times... and never get tired of repeats. I love the part with the women weeding out all the "error" coins.:)
The Walker alone should bring at least $15 on eBay... here's a recent one in lower grade that sold for $18 plus:...
In fact, I wouldn't buy it with OPM.
Yep... it's definitely a financial burden. Destroying Lincoln cents is a nasty job, but someone has to do it.
That would be interesting.:smile But different coins at different times over the past sixty years or so... I've probably destroyed close to a...
I don't care if the coin was unique. I wouldn't buy if for 10 cents let alone 8K (and I know perfectly well the rarity of it).
Let's put it this way... I've soaked Lincoln cents in acid, coated them with mercury, had 'em flatten by a train, metal stamped them, shot 'em...
Come on... wouldn't you guys be proud to have this gem in your collection? A real show piece.
Looks like a O-111 reverse to me... but I'm far from an expert. The 50 C definitely looks re-cut.
If it's not in a slab, it should be.. and then it'll be worth more than 8k. Raw '16-D's are a hard sell, and fail to bring full value.
For the answer, read post #8.
I only know about the gold... and I'm not at liberty to say. However, this article, though factually incorrect, hints at where the gold is going....
Yep... stealing a coin like that has to be a felony.:)
There are plenty of uncirculated coins "untouched"... but every one that's in a slab has been touched.
I don't buy the migration theory...
Booooo who?
Yep... there's always some detail lost on the actual coin...
Correct... you see his two front legs, his fat belly resting on a rock, and his right rear leg. His left rear leg is hidden by his big bear belly....
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