$3 each in XF, maybe a bit more for the consecutive number set
I enjoy the feeling of holding a piece of history in my hand, and the artistry on most of the coins and currency. But what really gives me...
I usually buy my Proof and Mint sets from my local coin dealer, so I can look at them first. But with special items, like Coin and Medal sets, or...
Like any other purchase, there are good and bad sellers. My experience has been about 95% good, but I won't send cash or money orders, I use...
The U.S. Mint offers P&D rolls and P&D bags of 2001 and 2005 Kennedy halves. [url]http://catalog.usmint.gov
You can get 20-coin roll-type plastic holders, if you are interested in compact storage, and don't mind having to dump them out to look at them....
Tough choice..like deciding who is your favorite child. In U.S. Currency, I have a 1899 $1 Silver Certificate (wish I had the $2 and $5, also),...
There were some silver 1776-1976 halves that you might find, but they were not released for circulation. But because of stupid coin thieves, or...
It looks like a "filled die" error. Dirt, grease, or metal fills part of the die, so the planchet metal cannot expand into the space. I have an...
You could tape the envelope to a brick, that should raise the postage cost a bit.
The same is true for the Platinum-plated quarters, such as those sold on HSN. I find it interesting to watch all the overpriced coins sold there,...
I have also reported the obvious fakes to eBay, but thought I should post information about these coins here, as a warning to unsuspecting buyers.
Found another bargain 1804 Dollar: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=786&item=8317826259&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Check these out, it includes an 1800 Dollar, another 1804 Dollar, and some coins that might be real....
1882 Trade Dollar on eBay: Starting bid-$10.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=786&item=8317795455&rd=1 Or this 1876...
On a related note, is there any information on the proper method of cleaning coins of dirt, dust, fingerprints, etc.?
Since it is uncirculated, what could be better than a face-value "collectable"? I did get a new $50.00 * bill from the bank once, but my budget...
"Well, my US banking experience is about 35 miles south of Boston." Boston has a Federal Reserve Bank. If you want new bills, I would hope...
Check my post on eBay fakes in U.S. Coin Forum. I reported a Chinese seller offering 1805, 1806, and 1807 U.S. silver dollars, and the rest of his...
I just got my five sets today. I think I will sit back for a while before selling the three I am not putting into my collection. Will they will...
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