Those are beautiful, and highly collectible. But in light gbroke's next post, what do I know? lol I don't know what AT looks like in this series.
Die cracks don't detract from the eye appeal of 19th-century issues for me. Neither do clashes. They're a part of the charm of older coins, imo.
I was going to call it the snot variety, but I thought Gonzo might take offense.
Your Atlantic City album is jaw-dropping stuff. Just wow.
I've heard it referenced in a few threads here. Are you guys Sith lords or something? Are US collectors in any danger of being sliced in half...
These are the images from the auction... [img] I too would have held out for a better example, but sometimes you just have to have something,...
I collected like that in my youth, and it was a blast. Whatever caught my eye or fired my imagination for history...:thumb:
I think those are great, creative ideas. :thumb:
I can't properly image this coin, especially through the slab, but the reverse is a symphony of deep copper, gold, and orange... [IMG] And the...
You have good taste! If I were interested in dimes, I would definitely head for the Mercury series.
Yes, thank you. I was not being contentious - I'm sorry if it came across that way. Are you suggesting all coins should be in slabs?
What are your collecting goals for 2013? I'm beginning to realize that my Kennedy set is going to be a life-long pursuit. I'd like to find as...
Please elaborate. Will Dansco albums damage my coins?
I had a couple of them once, and they are indeed very small and fragile. I can't imagine they used them for spending money without constantly...
I love the clashes on the IHC series - they add so much character to the coins.
Thank you. I will do that. But I prefer albums.
I can hear John Cleese reading both of those titles, lol.
That is FINE piece of minting. Hadn't seen it before.
I don't know any numismatic ones, but this one's a doozy... [/I]
The coins. I mean the coins.
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