Each individual collector is free to decide what constitutes a "complete set". Allowing a third party to define those parameters for you is, in...
You speak as though it has numismatic value beyond being just a novelty. What are the known diagnostics? Is it listed in Brunks, or are you just...
BigBen never even bothered to retun to check on his thread. I assume he must have had an unfortunate occurance that prevented him from at least...
I saw an auction for a Lincoln cent, that the seller had pulled out of his pocket. In his description, he proclaimed that he was tired of it, and...
I bought my nickel from a dealer. It's uncirculated, and most likely was found in a bag.
Yes, it is possible to send a coin through the mail, for the price of a postage stamp. I've done it many times. I can do that, because I don't...
This is my coin. [IMG]
Bunker.
Collectors assembling a com-plete collection of Jefferson 5-cent coins from will require two Matte Finish examples that wereonly available in...
Those grades can vary from dealer to dealer. You have to get to know someone, to get an idea of how he grades, and the terminology he uses. I...
You're right.
This link might have something to do with it. See what you think... http://wc.arizona.edu/papers/94/137/01_97_m.html
Hi, Ben. Someone put that on the coin after it entered circulation. Hard to say why. People do strange things to coins. It doesn't make it...
That's not a real coin. It's an oversized copy of a coin.
Hi, Gene. The golden dollars (both Presidential, and Sacagawea), are composed of a solid copper core, sandwiched between thin manganese-brass...
I don't search for rare coins, because I can't afford them. But speaking of numismatic collectibles in general, I'm liable to purchase anything...
Yes, those are clad coins. All except the nickels, that is. The website below, lists proof sets. The ones that contain silver coins are...
Ok. I understand. Just hope everyone realizes that this is cyberspace. It's not something to get upset over. I have people slam, flame, praise...
What a gracious gentleman you are, sir. It's a pleasure having you come out of the shadows and join our group. I look at something from my...
Looks original, to me. I don't see any problems with it. I believe the buyer paid what it was worth to him.
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