Because the engine wasn't running, the coin would have probably been blown out the turbofan bypass on start-up without causing damage. However,...
Your survey left out a very important source ... auctions. Cal
A more cynical translation is: "Penetrating strike" = holed "Well struck" = can read date, but not mint mark "Sharp Strike" = can read date and...
If you put it under the Christmas tree, you'll see the colors. Cal
Auction catalogers have a tough job at times. They have to please both the consignor and eventual buyer. One way they try to do this is by...
Nope, and therefore, not watertight. Good article in the Jan 2009 Numismatist by Donald Beussink, who had his collection in a safe deposit box in...
Yes, mintage figures should be reliable for gross production of coins made for circulation and their corresponding proofs. There are some coins,...
You make good points, Kurt. When it comes to rarity, I think perception of permanence of rarity plays a role. We see this in several areas in...
I've seen this misunderstanding of supply economics in other areas. One that comes to mind is animal activists who "rescue" meat animals...
Anything, even water, can be harmful if you ingest enough. However, a shot of CFC-113 probably wouldn't hurt you. A lot of inhalation...
I not only have heard of it, but still have a supply. After I use a bit, it goes in the recycle bottle. When the recycle bottle is full, I...
The thread below will give links to tax token organizations. Lots of info there. Cal...
Hmm. The shot doesn't look like stainless, so it should rust. But maybe the frequent agitation removes rust as fast as it forms. Cal
Noticed in the video they were using shot, probably of lead, as an abrasive to clean the pennies. Seems weird. Wonder if they put a prop 65...
You need a few coins if you want to stay there. Cheapest rooms are about $500 per night. Cal
I've heard that a special Britannia proof set will be announced in July. Maybe they'll have some at the Denver show. Cal
Plane tickets from the west coast are still reasonable. There is now light rail service from the Denver airport to downtown ($9 fare). There's...
I looked through the domestic mail manual online, mostly by searching with the term "insur", and didn't find a mention of more than $50k insurance...
Unless you were just happy to see someone, I doubt you could get on a plane with what was in your other pocket. :) Cal
Makes me nervous to travel with a thousand dollars worth of coins. If I had a million dollar coin (ain't happening) and wanted to ship it, I'd...
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