Sounds like you did alright then.
What I'd like to know is what are these coins going for in those slabs?
Non-collectors seem most impressed by the fact that I have obtained some ancient coins at low prices. My partially complete Walker collection in...
Sorry to hear it :(
Thats terrible. Its crazy how often we hear of coin collectors and dealers getting robbed. It just reinforces my paranoia. Those thieves will...
...Yawns... lol
I went to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City last summer, and they gave it away.
Actually thats the value of an ounce of silver. These have less than an ounce, and a melt value of around $13.22 Still, 17 is not a bad price.
That kinda sucks. But actually it is kind of human nature to look at coins more favorably if you're selling them than if you are buying those same...
I collect a little of everything. But I focus on pre-1965 U.S. silver. Mainly Walkers and Mercs right now.
Nice!
1945 was the last year Mercs were minted.
I would also say AU. Would need better pics for a specific numerical grade.
I know we have some KC members here. I'm about 2 hours east. I also know that there is a show every month with about 30 dealers. I've never been...
hmmm... I'll have to try that...
LOL. Thats ok. Now you know. Next time you could probably sell the proof set and get more than one burger ;)
Exactly. They make the coins in San Francisco that way, intentionally for collectors.
I think the most common way is the latter one mentioned by Mark. A non-collector who doesn't know any better. For example, someone gives some...
Unfortunately. I had almost forgotten about Dak though.
Theres nothing wrong with asking questions sometimes. But you shouldn't have to ask every time you don't know something. A very small amount of...
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