Really? Why is that? I never knew banks had that law limiting their actions. Maybe some banks have that policy. If someone deposits $100 worth...
I guess I am not sure, but could $100 buy you a VF-EF bust half or SL half? I would be tempted to buy VF-EF from something from the 19th century,...
In the US I would say American Eagle, anywhere else in the world I would say the Maple Leaf. US collectors love our coins, but the higher purity...
Sorry, I am just laughing since you signed this "LOL" probably the most overused texting lingo there is. :) To be fair, it was internet shorthand...
...and we appreciate it. We are not all old here, but clear grammar and not text shorthand just makes it easier to communicate. :)
I am glad you had a good time! I know you are in a certain price range, but I would also advise you to walk around these shows and simply look at...
I do not think you will get them cheaper than a little over melt. There was a good thread not long ago about certain coins started about...
Not to disagree with you needlessly Doug, but Guy is making my point as well. I think of it comparing the Philly or Denver mint to mints in former...
PM me and I can give you the name of an Ebayer who was selling these and they were going pretty reasonably. Or just check Ebay and I am sure you...
Very nice post sir. Thank you. Its great to have an experienced hand help point these issues out to new collectors. I agree to the extent I have...
Just a FYI there is a new World Coin list out by Frank Robinson for those of you who enjoy buying from him. Also, on it he discusses how he is...
I took Doug's comment of "its a waste of time" to mean he believes its an endless, unprovable discussion. People will simply have opinions and...
The Early Paper Money of America published by Whitman, author is Newman. I have this book and find it well written and enjoyable. I am afraid I do...
Great post, though me coming from the 90's would argue that an undergrade by either service nowadays is VERY rare, like 1000-1 versus overgrades...
To me it looks like your Granddad was a English coinage/history fan. If you can, I would say pass it along intact to a family member. It would be...
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