Numbers like that are always fun to look at. But, back in the day (1860) the average workers salary was $297 per year*. Some of those coins would...
I wouldn't be surprised. The kids I work with have no idea how to use the phone book!
Beautiful coins as usual!
Great idea! I'd even turn off my police scanner to listen!
That's what I was curious about. I won't know for sure what it is until I have it in hand.
C'est la vie:) I found a lousy one at the coin show here for $45.00 and the guy wouldn't budge. The only others I've seen on the net were all...
If you have a loupe, try shooting the coin through the loupe. You should be able to get some detailed shots. I just use a cheapie 3.1mp camera....
Thanks. Just wanted an example of one in decent shape without spending a fortune.
Bought it:)
I'm thinking of going for this one but it doesn't appear to have much wear. Opinions?...
Used but hard to come by: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320501082506&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
In the second coin the error, I believe is how he spelled "laminations'. It should have been spelled "c-r-u-d".
I didn't have an 86 handy (actually too lazy to dig one out). :) It appears to be plated but why plate one that's worn? The Queen is the same on...
I pulled this 1987 loonie from the till a few weeks ago. It's a lot lighter and shinier than a typical loonie from the same time period. The...
Only 5,000? That's not crazy....this was: http://www.cointalk.com/t83989/
Take a look at #37.1 (Double struck on obverse) and #37.2 (Double struck on reverse) on this site. Different date but much nicer examples. A few...
Here's a link that I used to identify mine: http://www.theresia.name/en/svariants.html
Reminiscent of the "Alexander the Great's Crown" thread.
Here's another example. scroll down to the bottom: http://home.comcast.net/~khrussva/Die_Variety_News_Issue_2.pdf#19
Sorry, jumped ahead without reading the bit about the mint. I'd probably change my vote to gold but I really get influenced by the image on the...
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