The Answers To: More Trivia 1) What American coin was popularly known as the "Blowsy Barmaid"? 2) Who was the model for Hermon MacNeil's...
Reagan on the same level as Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton? That's a laugh. I hate to speak of the dead, but he chose public life, and...
Great story. That's the kind we all like to hear. Sorry to hear of your loss,though. You have my deepest sympathy.
Great answer ND!
Good answer satootoko. Maybe someone else can tell us why it was the only coin minted that year.
What was the only coin denomination minted in 1816, and why?
I like trivia questions. Don't make them too simple, though. The fun is in the education you receive while researching the answers.
Hi rolltide, There have been so many different Washington medals and tokens made, that there have been books published on that single subject....
Prices are crazy right now. The value of my Jefferson nickel collection, compared to what I have invested in it, has multiplied greatly in just...
I hadn't noticed that before. You made me curious, so I started checking my own collection of 1948-S's. Sure enough, there are examples of both...
Pretty good joe. I have many copper and bronze coins, myself. I love looking at those old large cents, two-cent pieces, and Civil War tokens....
Hi Wcj10. Welcome to the forum. Hope you will stick around and join in the discussions. I would think that PCI is as "legit" as any of the...
I believe that is the result of slightly misaligned dies.
Good advice, guys. Some of my thoughts would be: Take your time. Some of the coins we collect have been around for hundreds of years (or...
Hi,GoldEagle. Sorry for the delay in responding to your post. I work out of town, and don't get to check in as much as I used to. I see you are...
I haven't bought the FDC's. They sound like a neat collectible, but I usually only buy a coin based on it's individual merits. What I am looking...
Jefferson nickels are getting more expensive every day. A well struck, high grade 1944-D is always a desireable piece. Personally, I'm not into...
Actually, after looking at it closer, it doesn't have the "hole in the R", as on true Henning nickels. I have never heard of a 1944 cupro-nickel...
Well deserved, sir. You have always been one of my favorite sources of information on these forums. I know you'll do just fine as a forum...
Yeah Jason, that is a very rediculous price. It wouldn't surprise me though, if it still sells. Some folks don't seem to care what a coin costs,...
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