Sometimes we're teachers, and sometimes we're students. If we only claim to be one or the other we're fooling ourselves.
Looks like the obverse die was ready for retirement. And since they went to the mintmark being placed in the hub, we won't have any more...
As a dealer, I sold a lot of common-date MS65 Morgans for $500 in the mid to late 80's. That was a bubble for sure - especially when you could...
There is no difference on a slab between "Questionable" and "Artificially Toned". They get the same code or definition unfortunately.
You sound like my mom.
Sure, if you have more money than you know what to do with (or more money than brains - your choice). I'm sure it will give the folks at NCS a...
A fool and his money are soon...
It's the perfect set for people with a short attention span.
Whizzed AND cleaned, EF details.
I have a complete set of Prince Edward Island decimals. It is a very easily completable set to put together.
There is an 1862/1, so obviously, yes.
I've had fun with it. They are relatively inexpensive and available, so you can be picky about the coins you want. They are based on the...
Steam works great to clean the surface of a coin, but as said, will not remove the toning. It also heats the surface of the coin up, which makes...
I think they are issued in tubes, unless they are proofs. The capsule is probably an after-market item. I have seen just that type of direct-fit...
Coins of the Latin Monetary Union. You can do them in silver or gold. Silver run from 20 cent to 5 (francs, lire, bolivars, Swiss francs, pesos,...
If you want silver at low prices, look at the 1959-1964 proof sets. They've already depreciated to s price close to melt and are always popular....
Another way I like to store coins that I don't want to be exposed to air changes or the storage container is to place them in polybags -without a...
You must use a different coin of mylar flip. The ones I use don't have sharp edges, and when they are folded, the friction on the rim holds the...
Another issue is security. Many people are afraid to mention they collect coins for fear of being targeted for burglary. A friend's obituary...
Mylar flips are good too. Just make sure they haven't been treated with PVC, because that will do more harm than a 2X2. I fortunately live in a...
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