I say collect whatever makes you feel content. You'll probably end up collecting them all anyway!!!
There is plenty to read on this subject from Cointalk. My recommendation to you is NGS and PCGS for grading. Just my opinion, but I feel others...
Welcome to cointalk. I hope your credit card company does their part for you. Read up on dealers on this website, I've found a lot of good info...
Nice group of coins! Watch out, I started on Franklin halves and caught the bug. I am almost complete with walkers and ready to move on to Barber...
I personally would separate the set, and sell the good examples. Then I would go out and buy a mint set with the money you made. Mint sets are in...
If the popsicle stick thing doesn't work for you, try dropping a pre-1982 and a newer penny on a hard surface. They make a distinctly different...
Walking Liberty Half and the Peace Dollar get my vote....
I think minor cleaning up of a coin is great for your own personal use. Buffing and dipping an XF or AU coin to sell it as a gem BU is unethical...
It's really too bad eBay doesn't seem to care about this problem. They are aware of it. I've flagged counterfeit coins before with no response....
Is there a section on CT for guys like this yet?
That is my point exactly.
I hope to see a lot more mug shots like that soon. These people are making coin collecting way too difficult !!!
The strength of a strike can sometimes affect the grade, but most times it definately reflects the price it brings at an auction. This is...
Makes me wonder how many buffalos had their legs amputated in homes all across the country only to rip off some sucker logged in to ebay. Bad...
Well put! Imagine if we were rewarded for screw-ups at work. Some of our more useless co-workers could be stars. What an evil competition this...
I think we need to let an artist with great talents like Saint-Gaudens design the next design. The political divide in this country right now is...
I could not agree more. Eliminating the $1 bill is the only way to make the public use these coins. Studies have shown it would save the treasury...
People in my part of the country (Wisconsin) seemed to have accepted these dollar coins, and recognize them. They do not circulate nearly as well...
It's really too bad they don't have customer service like most discount stores. If you buy something today, and it goes on sale within two weeks,...
I think the new cent will be a big hit among collectors and non-collectors alike. I had also heard there will be a special collector's edition...
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