Well once again the US mint after the fact limited orders to 10. Since we have learned this lesson before, each employee plus myself, plus the...
Don't get me wrong, I would love to see certain people honored, but lets do it right and honor them in a commem. That is why we have commems. To...
Can you tell what the letters are around the coin?
Well lets take a moment to look at a couple of well deserving future coin images. Andrew Jackson. Major depression. Zachary Taylor. Died...
Well the dollar design has passed the sub committies in the house. Rep. Mike Castle of Delaware is pushing this coin idea very hard. While I have...
In 1943 the country was fighting World War II and copper supplies were needed to make cartridge casings for the war effort. The steel pennies of...
Satookoto has become our newest moderator. Please give him a hearty thanks for agreeing to help us out. His knowledge has been a very welcome...
Why take them off of our coins and currency? No person was supposed to be on them to begin with. It is as simple as that.
Well I have looked at both coins this person has for sale. Of course, photos are hard to go by, but check out the rim on the Buffalo. Especially...
I agree with GDJMSP. All of my employees and I have completed the ANA course at least once. Grading is the hardest part of coin collecting. You...
Actually they are kind of tough to find these days. I bought two this year, and both cost me good money considering they are fakes. I have heard...
There are specialty books on each coin series, along with guides such as cherry pickers. All supply dealers will carry these books. Some varieties...
Most larger dealers carry a few of each year in stock. If you have a copy of CoinWorld or any of the major magzines, just call a few of these...
Have you ever considered why the average age of collectors is 55? Could it be that this generation was the last to have multiple examples of...
As GDJMSP stated, this is certainly a RPM, but RPM's aren't all that rare. There are a few examples of a doubled die reverse for the 1950-D. That...
I have never exactly attempted that approach. Some of the modern coins can be certified with ultra grades and still not have a value of $300.
Well somedays I feel that I know next to nothing. Each year new varieties are found, and new ways of collecting.
I would like to share some other areas that you may be able to participate and share your hobby with others. Donating reading or referrence...
Welcome Hoot, I keep hearing about your posts on some of the other threads. It is nice to have you here.
No it doesn't. At least not with the top services. If you have a coin right on the cusp of going either way, there are a few options. One is to...
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