I understand, and I agree. All paid staff should have their saleries easily disclosed to the public. I think it's hilarious that this...
Columbian Expo commems are common in uncirculated and high end circulated grades. Barber halfs are not. There is also more demand for...
I don't think I would call Barry Stuppler, "simply a board member". LOL He's one of the "Top Dogs" in the rare coins/precious metals industry....
Yep. That one's a keeper. Congratulations! Just ordered a few myself. Should be here in a few days.
Very nice stuff. Good luck, and I hope you continue to share with us.
Almost certainly plated. Probably nickel plated, or steel plated. If you file some of the metal plating off the edge, you should first begin...
A computer program, that would grade coins, would be great, except for one thing. Every time the TPGs changed their grading standards, in order...
Agreed. So much for the "non-profit organization" hype, huh? I don't know who's in line for the jobs, but if it's just more big-time coin...
Reminds me of the old TV show; "Dragnet". Joe Friday was a master at stating "just the facts".
For common, low value material, I would study the recently completed auctions on eBay. The published price guides will probably give you an idea...
Mintage does not equal survival rate. Nor does it have anything to do with how many are available in certain grades, or how many collectors are...
Just to be clear, the cents in 1982 proof sets are solid bronze, not copper-clad zinc.
As the Lincoln cent approaches its 100th anniversary in 2009, there is talk of modifying its design to honor the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth...
It's obviously no coin at all. It appears to be a button, or something similar, with the back attatchment broken off. I wouldn't think it is...
I would think that a white, water-based glue, like "Elmer's" would work best for paper. Don't know that it would tarnish coins, but you have to...
There are many "purists" left, Bruce. Most of us don't spend a lot of time on internet chat boards, but we are far from an extinct species. LOL...
Bruce, A lot of Mr. Spadone's work is cataloged here... http://overdate1.tripod.com/coinvarieties/id13.html
You don't have to leave your desk. You can order it online from Barnes & Noble. BTW, that price includes free shipping.
No. Thank you for sharing. Thats a thing of beauty, and a genuine piece of US history. I love holding those old, heavy coins between my...
Ryan, The Whitman #1 goes from 1938 to 1961-D. The #2 goes from 1962 to 1995-D. The #3 (that I have) is labled from 1996-P to 1999-D, with 57...
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