I would basically do this except a $2 bill instead of a $2.50 one. As an interim step, make all one cent coins worth 5 cents, stop minting...
Just wait. There was a time my books and coins could be in a nice little pile like that. Now, I had to construct 8x9 bookshelves in my new house...
My only regret is I cannot like this post more than once. Its the essence of it. Its YOUR hobby, its YOUR relaxation and mental stimulation. I...
Glad it turned out well for you. Nice looking coin. :)
The good news, though, is every year we keep getting some freshly made new types of ancients from Bulgaria. :)
Unfortunately most of mine go into flips, into red boxes and then into the SDB. Nowadays I believe most collectors show off their collection with...
I agree. There are always new coins to see. I doubt even David Sear has seen all ancient types. Besides, I could always threaten to post my...
Very true. The ancient coin market is a weird one. Its not like US coins where any coin you want effectively is for sale at any moment if you have...
I would agree with IoM. One "trick" I use is to look at other areas of the portrait. Look at his neck. One would expect all of the portrait to...
Yeah. One of the main culprits was Silvertowne, and I will always remember that. They hired homeless people, gang members, etc to stand in line...
Well, its not an ancient but a world hammered coin. Plus, I have seen ancients in ICG slabs, so they grade ancients as well, or at least used to.
I would echo others here OP. Collect what becomes of interest to you. Eventually you will find your niche you wish to pursue further. I practice...
Oh no doubt. I way overpaid for my two first ancient coins, but they got me into the hobby. For US coins, I bought a lot of problem coins when I...
Yes, I also say thank you for getting back to us. A counterfeit is a lot more interesting than a coated quarter.
I didn't think it either off topic nor informative. Many times when coin collectors wish to talk about the "coin market" versus another market it...
OP, you can excuse us for not accepting such a quarter exists in an alternate metal. About 4 times a year someone comes here with a "silver"...
I do believe they were lightly silvered John as I just bought a couple London mint basically as struck examples with silvering intact. usually for...
Yeah, not a fan of that one. I understand your concern on the half being sold by the same person, but I simply cannot see anything off on the half...
The lazy man's way is to just go to Youtube and watch a video: [MEDIA]
Personally I do not see anything that would cause me suspicion. Coloring and luster patterns sure look normal for that grade.
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