Actually the hobby is extraordinarily inefficient. This is largely caused by the nature of man which is to herd and form societies, toe the line,...
The '98-P half has very little premium in typical unc. Most of these look pretty bad and if there are any attractive coins in the bunch I'd...
Mint set coins are struck on the old vertical single presses under higher pressure and with new dies. These presses are run more slowly and then...
I suppose we'll just have to disagree on whether or not a modern is historical or not. Or whether anyone important has ever held it or even if...
I'm curious what microscopic difference is being referred to. This is a far greater difference than the difference between 1804 dollar and an...
This coin (Dutch 5c) is surprisingly available in high grade. It's surprising because the coin circulated extensivelt and then apparently most...
I'm sure they were all 2005's, but it's still cool if you haven't been able to find them in circulation. :cool:
It's good to see the new nickels are circulating somewhere. They'll probably get around eventually.
Good for her. She was doing a good job as mint director so We have to hope the next one is as good.
Except for the new quarters this will only cost most collectors an extra sixty six cents per year for the regular issues, or perhaps $16.95 for...
Perhaps to clarify my earlier post a little. I wouldn't ever discourage someone from collecting and wouldn't necessarily discourage someone...
They've also announced capacity increases. I worry if this might not mean larger hoppers and bigger scratches. It's very difficult now to find...
Real estate, dividend bearing stock, foreign currency... Seriously though, coins make the perfect hobby and a lousy investment. Yes, it is...
Small change has never been made of silver or gold and never will be unless silver or gold ever become far less valuable. Virtually all coins...
This coin lists at $1 or $2.50 in XF depending on the mint. This is the grade it's frequently found though many of them were worn. Probably the...
You can't go wrong collecting what you enjoy. If you do go for the Kennedy set (or any of the inexpensive clad sets), then it's a good idea...
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