They did make some gold medals at the US mint for the bicentennial. One is massive and rare and the others are much smaller and not seen often....
It really should be mentioned that 25c, 50c, and $1 minted in the first few months of 1975 were struck with the 1974 date. They didn't want to...
As common as these coins are and as generally well made as they are it has always surprised me how tough the gems can be. Probably tens of...
You'll want to also look for gems. High grade coins can bring some pretty high prices now days. Look for coins with little or no marking and...
If only there were some old Egyptian coins. Maybe something showing how they built the pyramids... ;)
Wholesalers discount only about 20% for destroyed or damaged packaging. The problem is that local dealers have a very limited market for damaged...
There are a couple of faulty premises here and some definitions are needed to answer the questions. Older coins were rarely recalled when...
It's not impossible a pristine coin from 45 years ago can be found on the ground. Are you familiar with grading? The standards may be higher...
You can often find a little bit older Krause catalog from back when they cover 1780 to date for just a few dollars. They are easily found at coin...
This coin would wholesale for about a quarter though can be as cheap as $6 per pound. This is about typical or slightly substandard condition...
This isn't my specialty. I see nothing wrong with collecting, dealing, slabbing, or promoting such coins but they are outside my area of...
I usually like Clembo's posts but I find this highly offensive. I have no more vested interest in states coins than anyone else here but...
I believe mint marks are added to the master dies now. If a real no mint mark coin turned up it would probably be extremely common. (it's also...
Saying states coins aren't real is like saying people who collect bust coins aren't "real" coin collectors because the coins they collect weren't...
I haven't read the thread because I don't really understand the premise. If you make the mistake of buying any coin for investment why would...
The reason it appears different than other nickels is that it's a proof. These coins are struck twice under higher pressure so that the relief is...
It almost looks like someone wanted to prove he could stop on a dime.... ...five cents at a time. ;)
The neatest thing I can imagine will be possible next year; to get '68-D, '78-D, '88-D, '98-D, and '08-D dimes back in change when the teller...
There are a lot of us here. I have an answer to most every question but they might not be right. ;)
You were lucky. Most modern sets are worth more busted up than intact but you can't send in random sets for grading and have much chance of...
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