I just checked my records, my '42S wasn't bought as UNC and it doesn't look quite as nice as yours; mine was $19.84 and I'm happy.
A) 100%... there are no local coin shops where I live.
This reminds me that I have a Roosevelt Dime — probably from the fifties — That might make a great "practice coin." I haven't looked at it in a...
Historical significance? What did I miss?
^ When you think about the billions of coins that are pressed you just have to wonder how many of those machines are in use, and, presumably 24/7;...
We think alike, John, and I envy you your grandsons who appear to be future heirs of your collection; in my case it's a son-in-law. A friend of...
Will do.
If I am understanding you, ToppCatt, carrying the coin around in my pocket is, literally, what you are suggesting? The idea of gentle wearing at...
I will add one thing about collecting Morgan Dollars; someone wrote above that they seem to be going down in value. I'm a little selfish on this...
Here's the "before" photo again. Depending on the ease of acquisition, i. e. where to buy, I may go the commercial coin dip route. But let's hear...
I gave up on following stamps when they went to the self-adhesive with the peel-off backing. Besides, the newer commemoratives aren't nearly as...
Given my disappointment with the results of my Peace Dollar immersed in acetone for ten days, I don't think I'll be messing with any other coins....
@Pickin and Grinin tempted me, so I just won this one for $31.01. [IMG]
^ After the Peace Dollar, the Morgan Dollar and Walking Liberty Half are tied for second place as the most beautiful of all USA coins, IMHO, of...
I didn't think the gash was all that bad.
Never mind the lighting, let me have your coin! ;)
^ OK
This one came today, and I think I got a fair deal at just over $30 including shipping. [IMG]
LOL! I haven't mentioned this before, but my former college roommate is a retiring chemistry professor at a large state university in the...
I would like to ask about the Flying Eagle cents as well. I must say that until now I had not been paying any attention to these at all, but I was...
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