I have been collecting for 72 years. Started on US coins for general circulation. I am burned out and there is very little to search for as my...
I just finished cataloging this Helena. Comments and corrections welcome. Helena AE4, 1.87 g, 14.59 mm. Trier. 337-340 AD. (This one is 13.5 mm)...
You shouldn't buy a Red Book for the values. It is a reference for specific coin details, not much more. If you've been in the game long enough...
When the US Mint produces coins early, like they usually do, the product goes into storage (inventory) and stays there until release. Sometimes...
Found it. Thanks very much.
I'm starting on what I consider a Maximinus with mint mark XXI. The Center Field has many options - Gamma, A, B, and several others. This one very...
A low mintage for a coin intended to be circulated is not an issue with me. I have no problems with the W quarter. When a low mintage is designed...
Thanks. I appreciate the helpful lesson on ancients.
The fast "sell-outs" with a new release doesn't necessarily mean that your general collector was a part of the sell-out. When there are limited...
There are many different ways to collect ancient coins. My interest is getting lots of uncleaned coins and finding what is beneath all that dirt....
If it turns out to be an exciting or very desirable coin you can bet they will be issued using a method that is cost prohibitive to the general...
Welcome to CT.
This piece is 19 mm.
I consider these "rarities" as novelty coins or tokens and not really part of a set that has real coins included. If all interested parties don't...
Appreciate the feedback. Getting late, will check it out in the morning.
They've done it before and they will do it again. It's all about money. Every official with any connection will get one.
Attached is a coin I am about finished with. I have chosen the following description. But, what is called an A in the Mint Mark looks more like an...
No matter what, it is a nice find.
Thanks. I wasn't sure if that was A or Delta.
My understanding is that the W mint coins are mixed in with other mints when they are rolled from bulk by a contractor. Can't get a W from the mint.
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