Yeah.... Somebody had that cent glued to something during its lifetime.
For the man truly made of money...
First piece appears to be a medal commemorating the opening of the Jefferson Davis library in Mississippi I believe. That piece may Be of passing...
One would hope!
What collecting nut said..... I’ll just add to the OP in case he didn’t know.... Don’t clean a potentially valuable coin. Unless a coin is mint...
Some good old boy in the Carolinas...;)
I am not a fan of modern commemoratives. Just not my cup of tea. I purchased this modern as a bullion purchase maybe a year ago. The more I study...
Can’t speak to the RPM you are asking about. Love your avatar though. Takes me back to a simpler time.
What a splendid educational post. Being a southerner I have a Charlotte mint half eagle on my future wish list. Looking forward to chapter two.
I have often wondered that. I suppose the nation has never demonetized odd denomination legal tender type coins have they? I could in effect take...
I have had several very pleasant transactions with you and I’m sorry that deadbeats seem to have taken advantage of you too. Unscrupulous people...
You won't hear any harsh comment from me. I live for the history that lies in my coins. Yes, I love a mint state piece, but I live for the real...
I am not a bill expert. I do own a few. I don't think this is Confederate. I keep trying to blow up the date and it appears to be dated 1802. That...
Collecting is a wonderful way to bond with your kids and I applaud you for it! Not much of a spectacular find here I am afraid. Since 1982 cents...
I know I am an old school collector. There is quite a dedicated group of collectors these days that do look for errors. I am not one of them. What...
This used to be a fun hobby.
Is this the sister in law you put off your own surgery so you could spend more time with her? I know she will be eternally grateful for your...
This is not a political statement at all....... I been trying to wrack my brain and remember this. Hasn't gold spiked the last two elections then...
Oh man...... Words are so inadequate. My deepest condolences.
Bargain bins are the greatest deal in numismatics. Where else are you gonna get a handful of history for a couple bucks? Great score.
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