No single specialty for me. I collect all US coins, not focussing on any one series or set, but just randomly buying and enjoying them when I see...
What is meant by "type 1" on this coin? Did I miss something about there being different types already, or are you simply refering to the first...
Don't feel like an idiot. This is how we learn. We've all made similar mistakes, and if we haven't, well then, we really haven't been collecting....
I agree with Frank. The detail wants to tell me it's original surfaces, but the way the color and lighting is in the photo, it would be easy to...
I'd say XF is a stretch, and it's been harshly cleaned. Wish you had come here before you bought it. Guy~
Not to throw another log on the fire, but you're going to find this is true in everything you do, philantropy included. Hope you find some...
The biggest show of the year for Vegas is coming up the end of the month at the Plaza. Don't have exact dates right at the moment. Well worth it...
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Judging from the inner ring and the upraised center divot, I'd bet it's the result of a drill bit and a bored kid. See it all the time. Guy~
I agree with those that say buy older gold. For usually the same price as modern day bullion you can have something with a bit history and a lot...
You can buy an original for $400 less than the modern. Not a high relief of course, but a nice UNC St Gaudens. Guy~
They're already selling for 15% over spot now. I think they're a loser and no effect on actual St Gaudens. There is no substitute for the real...
I think coins like that will retain their numismatic value no matter what. As far as being a good investment because of bullion content, I...
Well, at least they"re trying anyways. If they had just stuck with the original reverse, we'd all be complaining about how they never change...
I've said it before, but maybe this age old notion of coin collectors being crusty old men is regional in nature. I've been collecting over 25...
It would be hard to break down my allocation as it changes all the time. In generic terms I guess it would look like: 5% Coins/metals 70% real...
Agreed 100%. Glad someone else sees it for what it is. Guy~
Personally, I'd say BU as there is some wear on the obverse in the hair as well as the breast feathers on reverse. But, I'm almost certain NGC...
I just use an old accounting ledger to catalog my coins. A bit old school, but I don't have to worry about how to transport my files when...
Buy $1000 in books. Thats the only investment sure to appreciate. Silver is nice if you have 50 years to sit on it. Gold is great if you like to...
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