I found a website with the annual reported minting for ASE's. Yes, San Francisco did in 1986 release proof ASE's. It was the first year for a...
You sure? I don't have my reference material at work, but I believe San Francisco started minting proofs in 1986. But then again, my memory ain't...
No, the COA won't really affect the value of a silver eagle. Have you handled enough ASE's that you feel confident that you can detect a fake?...
This..... So many folks were plating these for curio pieces back when they were released. Once folks are tired of looking at the curio item, it is...
So you guys think the average Joe’s of the world will be paying attention and plucking these from circulation quickly? I am of a mind that most...
The OP made a minimal purchase for something he enjoys. Simple as that.... Ever go to a shopping mall sunglasses store and pay $150.00 for...
I don’t. And you are right. About half the time the kid shoves it in his pocket and says thanks without looking. I only give them out when it...
Nothing is more fulfilling to me than to see a wide eyed youngster taking in an old coin. Reminds me of myself as a youngster...... No, my angelic...
I am trying to figure how that would work. I am about a hundred miles from one of the city’s that with have two shipments....... According to the...
If I am fortunate to come across any, I will fix you up.
That is a pretty dramatic short term change. I would bet @johnmilton is correct...... I only wear a tie Sunday’s at church. But now I gotta find...
That has got to be a pretty cool feeling to own a coin with a scandalous yet fun history like that.
So on the accented hair half, the bottom left serif is missing from the “I”?
Doing business among friends makes doing business fun.
Gracias! My eyes must have crossed reading about the Henning Nickel!
Yes, that was a heck of a loss. Certainly was among the most numismatically educated folks around. And it was fun occasionally trying to match...
I had used the same guy from the 1980’s until maybe six years ago. I like the fellow a lot. However his coin shop caters to the average collector...
That’s only after the tribute series to sixty years of post it notes runs.
That’s a mystery to me. I fall in line with those that said slag. However that is a mighty large hunk to find away from a major smelting operation.
What is the key diagnostic blunder?
Separate names with a comma.
