In many cases, that's exactly what they are. If you ask a dealer what coins are "must haves" for any collector, you can expect that the answer...
We have the answer to #2. The first living person to be portrayed on a coin of the United States was Governor Thomas E. Kilby of Alabama. His...
Great coin GDJMSP. Can you (or someone else) explain the symbolism of the lady with the chicken on her head?
rpm86 has the correct answer to #1. The 1892 Columbian commemorative half dollar was the first authorized coin to portray the image of a real...
Good luck, cris. Let us know what the show was like.
1) Who was the first real person to appear on an authorized US coin? 2) Who was the first living person to appear on an authorized US coin?...
I will say it's a double dated coin. In 1900, a properly struck 1899-dated Indian Head cent was channeled back into the coining process and fed...
I suppose you could sell them on consignment. (through a third party) Just a thought. Don't know how well that would work out. I've never sold...
Hi pog, Yes, there are documented 1962's that include doubling of the date. Don't know if you have one, but it is possible.
Thanks to everybody that worked so hard on trying to come up with the right answer. The commemorative Lafayette silver dollar of 1900 was...
Congratulations, Noobgw. You got a good deal, and I'm sure you'll be happy to have it in your collection.
I would say somewhere between 63 and 65. But as stated, without the coin in hand, we are only guessing.
Wow, I didn't think this would be so hard. Still no correct answer. I will check back in a few days, and if no one has found the answer, I will...
Nope, not Kennedy. Another hint: It was before the 1909 Lincoln cent.
Nope. Not Calvin Coolidge. Another hint. The answer is in the Red Book.
We have the answers to #2 and #3. 2) Coinage of silver dollars was suspended in 1904 because the supply of bullion for it's minting, which was...
Off-color Jefferson nickels are not uncommon, and are known in hues ranging from smokey blue through deep purple to black. The natural...
Didn't have much luck with my last trivia questions, so I've decided to make these a little easier. 1) What was the first authorized coin to...
Hi coinsir28, Welcome to the forum. The gentlemen who wrote posts # 4, 5, and 6 are reputable coin dealers. They won't try to solicit business...
Yes, I was speaking of eBay, in particular. I don't recommend the venue to others, but I do use it myself.
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