All right, buckle your seatbelts, folks. This thread is moving to World Coins in ... 3... 2... 1. You might feel a slight bump as we land.
Without embarrassing myself too much by saying what I paid, it would appear that I am grossly "underwater" or "upside-down" in my investment on...
PS- you also might get a better response in the World Coins Forum. I can move this whole thread there for you if you like (do not repost it). If...
You're going to have to individually present the coins one or two at a time - in full sized photos, not thumbnails - for anyone to be able to give...
Maybe they used a punch with a slightly shorter 4 that year? Dunno.
The NGC Coin Explorer page for this date says: "Despite a generous mintage, it seems that the attrition rate for 1856 O dimes was very high....
Numista-9100. Struck at the New Orleans Mint. A well-circulated but wholesome looking example, in my opinion. The reverse legend seems somewhat...
He looks rather surprised there.
I don’t have a single favorite. There are some standouts, though. When it comes to my current lineup, this one is very high on my list, and...
Come to think of it, if memory serves, I believe I received this coin from Germania Inferior Numismatics (Netherlands) in a holder like that. PS-...
I’ve seen them- once in a blue moon- but have no idea where one gets them. I thought they’d be a fun thing to use like a business card, if one...
I didn’t know there were Judaea Capta issues in this denomination. Interesting. One doesn’t see an awful lot of semis in the first place,...
There’s always next time, I reckon. ;)
Did somebody say griffins? Love ‘em! :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I’m pretty sure there were, but can’t recall any specific examples off the top of my head. Surely on the gold at least, I would think?
Yes, it’s true. They were the mass-market billboards of the day. A billboard that could fit in one’s pocket, that would be seen by dozens if not...
Congrats. It’s a cool piece.
Kind of you to think so generously. You’ve been so courteous and thoughtful in your time here, I’ve noticed. if you wanted my help running a...
Did I mention I recently started collecting IHC again, but with holes in them? That little cluster you see on my cork board is the beginnings of...
And that’s how it should be. Looks like you’ve got the whole enchilada there. Congrats.
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