I have had that thought since I got it from my aunt 70 years ago. It still puzzles me. But, I think of it as an heirloom and will let one of my...
Researching this new find of mine I find that it is; Constantius II RIC VII Cyzicus 113 Mint *SMKA R5 (soon to be rated R4) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I can post them later after I pull them out of my folder. They are not much to see. My friends and I found them in circulation and traded back and...
For good measure to show my coins I have an 1894 That my little brother and I found digging in the back yard. [ATTACH]
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Here is the 1883 W/O Cents that my aunt gave me at the same time. Poor strike, but a keeper. Forgot photos see below.
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.
@Islander80-83 Here is my 1885. It is very rough and just as given to me 1948. I have often wondered if the date is just screwed up from being...
No, I don't think I ever have. My wife and I have been having medical issues and have been 'out of circulation' ourselves. I will pull it out and...
Remember, my aunt gave me an 1885 nickel when I was 5 years old. That nickel was listed at $5 in 1948. I thought wow, a nickel worth $5. I was hooked.
Actually, I passed right by the shop that repaired and placed the arcades (pinball machines) on my way home from school. If he was there I would...
One of the things I did was stock shelves and sweep floors in those mom & pops. I had other small jobs. My dad was an Engineer on the RR and left...
Absolutely. I have to study it some more.
Walking Liberties are great coins. You should have a post about yours sometime.
The found in change collection I have sounds unreasonable or impossible to most people, but, I put a lot of work into it. In those days there were...
I wish you could have been there. As a youngster I had the possibility of finding any coin the US ever put in circulation. Possibility not...
@ken454 here are photos of my 1930. It may have that clash. But, I've had it since I was a little guy and can't really tell. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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I started collecting in 1948. Back then they were very common.
My criteria for collection is date, mint mark and eye appeal. I prefer those that I found in circulation. I favor coins that look like they worked...
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