I've picked up about 7 ATB quarters, and only 5 unique ones. Is there a thread on CT for folks to swap quarters that they pull from circulation if...
I think it's the first coin that's fake. The "Liberty" on the headband is the first thing that sticks out to me, and the head of the eagle is also...
Obama says the penny is a metaphor for "wasted government" in recent statement: Obama: Penny Is Obsolete, A 'Metaphor' For Some Of The Problems...
So I should put my dog in the back yard then? :p
Well, there's my mistake. I ordered in bulk and the foam rings came separate. I have been putting the foam ring into the smaller part of the...
If you have been primarily doing modern coins (state quarters) I am guessing that's why you've never had a direct fit loose/tight issue. Quality...
I have heard pros and cons for this. There was another topic on this board that said in some cases the direct fits were very, very tight, and...
Thanks! I have some reading / research to do.
This is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a collector growing into the hobby! I'm in the initial phases of getting back into coins, and I can...
Do they make reverse proofs every year? I didn't think they did. I started buying for my two boys in 2010. I recently decided to go back and pick...
Take the gloves off! No, put them back on! :p
I have a bucket of doubloons left from when I lived in Slidell, so thanks for the offer but I will pass. :) Congratulations to the winner! I...
Thanks for the input, I'm learning more every day from this site. I've been doing that as well.
I edited the first post so the link works as well. I got a database error while trying to post the original and could not pull it up at all....
When Vladimir Putin says the U.S. is endangering the global economy by abusing its dollar monopoly, he’s not just talking. He’s betting on it....
I'm practicing with less valuable coins, but this concerns me. I thought I should handle any more valuable coin with gloves to avoid finger oils...
Got mine a few days ago, no issues.
I'm just getting started. I've seen albums with pages that hold air-tite coins, but I started with a couple of these:...
I'm using gloves, so hopefully fingerprints will not be an issue. I'm putting half dollars into H38 sized holders with the appropriate sized ring....
Another photography thread: Diffused Lighting Coin Photography (Capture the Color) As I find them, I am going to add links to other topics into...
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