It is something that we all had to learn. I have been using that practice since early 50's. I need to get one of those staplers @tibor mentioned.
Those gimmick labels will all disappear in a few years as the novice collectors realize that the gimmick gives zero enhancement to the coin...
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@charley We both have opinions and we should let it be at that. Otherwise this may get out of hand. Peace.
Wish I could be there. My little brother lives in Wausau.
I stand by my original statement. The Freemason organization represents positions that are anti-American as they restrict membership based upon...
I don't think you will ever see a USA coin with the religious symbol of the Masons on it.
Yes, it is gone.
You should flatten those staples so they don't damage your rare coins.
My granddaughter just showed up for a weekend visit with her 4 children - some of my great grandchildren.
Very nice. But, I would like to see the full image on just one coin. I can't tell how far the crack travels.
I would keep them and mark them numerically. Then look through them to see if you can find the progression of the crack. I like die cracks and...
They look like late 40's bus tokens, 1947 perhaps.
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@jim a baranak most collectors are still searching for their first doubled die. Even those that have been at it for 50 plus years. I have been at...
A "woody" will have identical lines on obverse and reverse lined up to be directly parallel to each other.
I noticed that also. I think it is a misprint of the coin photo. However, I would like to get a W with an S on it.
Here is one of my better Franklins. I don't think it is uncirculated. I got most of them from the bank the year they were released. Or, I traded...
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Look like plating blisters that have been popped like a pimple. Find a blister and push it down with your fingernail or a toothpick.
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