While there are several varieties of this particular issue. It would appear that your photo is one of a copy.The 6 is almost verticle. All of the...
While it is quite true that collectors are unable to buy uncirculated Eagles from the mint, they are readily available on the market. With this...
Our moderator is correct again. No surprise here. The sets are nice, but we have not purchased any and have no plans to do so. It is designed with...
Thank you for the kind words sir. We have seen too many collectors lead in the wrong direction due to lack of information. While the staff and I...
You are right sir. I did not word my post very well. I was intending to let others know that there are other avenues other than the shop at home...
That is why we are here. Knowledge is the key. Happy collecting.
I have seen this question posted several times now, and it is quite correct in a no answer format. Coin dealers are not investment brokers. While...
While this trend often makes it look easy, it is not. We (dealers) spend many thousands of dollars trying to guess the "Hot" series. The last true...
One more place to look is the rim of the coin. This area will show scratches and slide marks easily. The 21 dollar is more often found with weak...
Well our moderator is correct on some points again. The 2004 will not equal the 99 sets. Yes it will set a new example of both Jefferson five cent...
Coins do not make good investments for most people. Like anything else in life, the values are dependent upon what others are willing to pay for...
You have several options. The easiest by far is to take your collection to a local dealer for assistence. If you have no idea of the values, I...
Please remember that all coin guides have retail prices. These are not the prices that you will get at the coin shop. Dealers use the Grey Sheet...
Once again, these guys are correct. Mystery lots are put together to move merchandise that cannot be sold otherwise. Every reputable dealer has...
Our moderator is right again. One good source for Kennedy halves are a casino. They are probably the largest users of these coins. While larger...
One true test would be to drop the coin on your table from a very short height. If it rings, it is a true mule. If the coin has a thud, it is a...
Welcome to the world of errors. While the 95 Lincoln is pretty common, the 72 has several die varieties. If you do decide to purchase one, make...
One last option is attending a major coin show in your area. Most of the major coin grading firms set up tables and have same day grading. Others...
While Laz is quite correct, the piece is still a very good conversation piece.
From experience, most of the coins you mentioned are going to be modern reproductions. They are still quite interesting and make great...
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