Seriously though, my "good stuff" is very well organized. All documented, placed in archival holders, and stored in fire-proof safes. That...
Mr. Tornado, I have coins in folders, albums, notebooks, cans, jars, envelopes, boxes, drawers (the furniture kind), bowls, flips, safes,...
Do you think that's likely?
Oh, I understand how market grading works. I don't understand how a Brown coin becomes a Red and brown coin.
Yes, coins can be plated, coated, or painted with any number of metals. (not just steele) Of our two most frequently asked question, the one...
It also doesn't hurt that yesterday's 63 is today's 64, when it comes time to make good on your "guarantee". ;)
I'll be the first to admit that I don't know anything about photography, but it seems that coins always photograph better when they're taken out...
Yeah, cris, I'm 6' tall, and weigh over 200 lbs., so I'm a little on the "huge" side too.
You? Or the cigars? :D
I'm mostly amazed at how 7 of the nine coins have "improved" over the years. Especially the 1834 Coronet large cent, which went from a PR-65 Brown...
Yes, I have the book. It's definately one of those "must haves". One of my favorite HTT's is one that has had the "NOT" removed. Obviously an...
As usual, ND is correct. These are becoming more popular as collectors seek to broaden their interests. Four popular categories of early US...
Coins that exhibit machine-doubling are interesting, not to mention being pretty cool. They aren't really considered errors, though. Sorry, no...
Hi Clay, It looks like a plated coin. In other words a coin that has been coated with a different metal. This is a common jr. high school...
Thanks, Jason. My personal favorite is "The Jefferson Nickel Analyst" by Bernard A. Nagengast. Bet I've read that book from cover to cover...
Full-date, uncirculated Lincoln Memorial cents, that are struck as muck as 50% off-center, are selling in the $5-$10 range on eBay. That should...
Here's a link that can help you identify all the different parts of a banknote: LINK
Robert, You sound like you're on the right track now. Yes, you have been given some very good advice. (these folks are great, aren't they?)...
The thing is, you have already paid for someone's "professional" opinion. Now you're not happy with what you got. So you'd like to keep paying...
If you were selling slabs, what would you say? ;)
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