It seems the hobby is bifurcating to a point, what I'd call "classic" collecting vs. modern collecting. The mint (and the tv coin shows) are...
Just for clarity, the 1921 Morgan issue was not included in my writeup as it was subsequent to the Pittman melt.
Thank you so much again, I have uploaded photos of the no date SLQ, unfortunately, unless I'm understanding wrong, this is a 1917 version. Let me...
Thanks for the info! I never knew that about coin facts, but I just checked it out. Wow, I still have a LOT to learn!
I'm strictly a collector, mostly I stick with older issues, but modern coins are a big thing these days, lots of variety, and it seems like the...
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'll check my dateless type one to see if I have a 16! If memory serves though, those shield rivets look awfully familiar....
I'm not claiming to have the answer, just an interesting topic, to me at least. I would submit than any survival number for any coin other than...
That's why I love this forum, LEARNING. I hadn't considered coins resubmitted. Also, thanks GDMSP for your insight. I met someone at a coin...
If there is another organization that is keeping track of raw coins, I'd love to know it, but I don't think it would be an accurate count. For...
GORGEOUS! I tell you, seeing some of these beauties makes my collection look so inferior. Great set. That 1995-W is one of the hottest coins in...
I’m afraid I may be wishing for the impossible, but in my determination to know the TRUE rarity of a coin, I wish there was a method to determine,...
Doesn't look like a double die to me.
Not many for me lately as long as the picture is good. Lots of cleaned coins in the marketplace, I like to see a little original toning. A dull...
As far as cracking goes, I've done it. It allows me to know the coin is authentic and at this time, my preference is to hold the coins in this...
My goal is to complete the set with each coin showing most all the details of the design. In some cases, I may prefer a cleaned coin to an...
For those thinking of beginning this type of set, for me it was all about grade and budget. And once I got started, I ended up upping both. That...
I love this thread! It hits on a lot of topics, which is part of the appeal of this set! I started mine about a year ago and I still have...
That is one impressive set you have there!
Phone camera. Sounds like I need to go camera shopping though and buy that book orifdoc recommends. I've got a toned Morgan I'd love to get some...
What I want to learn, is how to properly photograph coins. I have a few that I'd like to get some input on, but when I take pictures they are...
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