It is a sad state. My business markets construction materials. I often bid against new upstart outfits that claim disabled vet status. I...
Forgive me. You would think that a fellow that has collected coins a half decade would know this. While I have heard of the Bluebook, I have to...
This is to any new coin collectors that may be engrossed in this thread. Yes, it is appropriate to be excited with your coin. No, it is not...
Sorry. Double tapped.
I love threads like this. Awesome finds to look at. And some first class answers to a great question.
No sir. Not to me either.
Why come? You were quite good at it!
I must be fortunate. I frequent two local dealers. And while they are worlds apart in their store fronts, inventory and methods, they are both...
Ok... Ok...... So, two US mint employees walked into a bar.....
True story.... My boy is six. I been turning him into a coin collector. I thought I would get him excited looking at my box of gold coins. With...
Careful!! Be aware that proof coins can be more addicting than class 1 narcotics!!..... Yes, there sure is something about holding a mirror proof...
Here's the deal from my side of the cheap seats.... There are those out there very recently who seem to have quite the affinity for toned coins. I...
I sure do like that 1877-CC seated quarter!!!;)
Has it really? That is disconcerting.
Well, they did use “SUPER RARE”. Isn’t that a numismatically correct acronym?
You would do fine opening the roll. There is nothing of value in the wrapping.
Funny thing is.... I have only known only a few people that have elevated themselves to these kinds of financial levels. And they will pinch a...
Like most coins, the intrinsic value is based more on desirability than on precious metal content. Desirability is generally a function of...
The last two coins shows I walked into, I was handed a price guide at the entrance. Most of us begin our numismatic journey by way of the Redbook,...
These are quite common at some coin show booths with any of a number of decorative designs. I tend to pick them up for grandkids stockings. They...
Separate names with a comma.
