2018 would be fine, or 2017. If you're buying it new, and intend to use it for a while, stick with the past couple of years. Especially if you are...
There is a minor distinction between die break and die crack. A die break is more severe. I'd call yours a die crack. These are quite common, but...
The 2019 version is out now, but you don't really need the newest edition. The 2018 will be cheaper. And, I highly recommend the Spiral Bound...
Best advice? Don't put a whole lot of time or effort into finding coins in your pocket change that are worth more than face value. Modern...
You want a 8x or 10x Hasting's Triplet Loupe if you are serious about it. These are the best, but they aren't cheap.
Weird that ICG and NGC both called these SP68, but PCGS is again being dumb and called it MS68. These are clearly a specimen strike, very...
The pictures are a bit hard to grade from, but that looks like a solid 64 with a shot at 65. My understanding is that most of these are lower...
I believe that anyone who has been in the hobby for a while understands that a forum like this is its own unique microcosm. You get a LOT of new...
I think the Obverse is a G-6. There is just not enough feather detail to call that VG. However, I think the reverse is a solid VG-10 - quite a bit...
No, that cent has had some chemical applied to it. Those colors are not usually found naturally on copper coins, especially not with that appearance.
Is there a link to an article or story about this mysterious new specimen? And I think calling it the "11th" is deceptive. We should call it the...
I want to say - I just spent a very pleasant hour drooling over one of the nicest collections I've ever seen. That is truly amazing, and this coin...
Your two sets of photos almost seem to show two completely different coins. The first pic I was thinking it was a polished bright pink cent - now...
I think there is a bunch of crud in the loop of the 3, so you won't see anything there. However, the shaft of the arrow looks very promising.
There are tons of errors in Krause, especially in two categories: modern coins, and coins from Asian countries. Within a couple of years, the...
Do old elongateds carry a premium? I guess it makes sense, but I never really thought about it. Is there information about them somewhere?
Looks to be a really pretty coin. Thanks!
Yes. The best sets are made of a good balance of coins - a set that is all AU, but chosen with original, eye appealing, attractive coins which are...
If you're looking to build a nicely matched set, then ToughCOINS has some good advice. If you're looking to get the best quality for $100, check...
Yes, that is correct. What I'm saying is the early dates will usually have more of a premium than the 30s or 40s. The 30s and 40s will usually...
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