In the case originally posted, was there a dispute over authenticity? And was there anything at all in writing on a website or an invoice that...
I wonder if the mints of the world will keep producing commemoratives even if standard coinage disappears. If people keep buying them, why not...
To be honest, I didn't really really really enjoy collecting coins until I actually had some extra money to play with. Then I could purchase...
I have a 2017 on order - they typically come out around September of the previous year - or that's at least how it's worked for the last 7- 9...
I already went. And spent. But not too much... I'll still be able to eat this week...
Here is a James I hammered half penny, dating probably closer to the end of his 1603 to 1625 reign. This one measures about 10mm on its widest...
Cutting coins goes way back, at least to the Anglo-Saxon era, when pennies were sliced in two to make literal "half-pennies." Even farthings,...
Japan's gorgeous Meiji Dragon Yens never fail to mesmerize me. [IMG] The gold yens are even more alluring - until one looks at the price...
You may already know this, but the gold and platinum coins have the doubled dates:...
The Red Book lists 1793 - 1795 as having the edge lettering. Looking at the book's pictures, the coin displayed above seems to resemble a 1794,...
It would also be interesting to know more about the dealer he visited. Was it a coin dealer or an antiques dealer? At least it doesn't sound...
I wasn't familiar with these. For anyone else who also isn't, here is one: [IMG]
Can I report the SBA dollar to this site? Sorry, I actually like the Susies... carry on... ;)
I see a takeover in that coin club's future. A much needed takeover. Do your worst and best! Sadly, I had a similar experience at a local coin...
Oiy. Terrible. Any hope of catching the fiends? This is definitely the downside of collecting, as things of value have a tendency to disappear....
I was there 2-3 years ago and also saw the first US Mint plaque you included. When I visited, the tour was all self-guided and decent but not...
One of the best coins ever minted. I've always wanted to pick one up, but it continues to evade me... I doubt I would find any this nice, though...
Ah, thank you. I was wondering what it was too.
There's nothing even remotely near me this weekend... I'm safe for another week.
Why not a 1964 Chain Cent? Wow - that's bizarre. Now if they find a 1964 SBA I'll really be shocked. :p
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