I think a dealer explained it to me the best way possible... It's like antique furniture... If you have a desk that the outside finish is bad, but...
Very nice coin!
I would check craigslist or ebay for an entire collection to buy, especially since you are just starting out. If you don't want to take a chance...
Well, I'm just going to chalk it down as a lesson learned and find a local dealer who will give a good deal on foreign coins or even do as Clinker...
P.T. Barnum was quoted saying something along the lines of, "There's a sucker born every minute." That's how I feel right now. My luck with ebay...
Definately looks like it has Chinese symbols on it, but the icon looks like a cherub, or Cupid. Odd mix. Probably a fantasy piece, but I'm not...
You know... It's nice to see that I'm not the only person here checking people's pocket change. It's gotten to the point that I cringe every time...
It's a shame you had to do that, but at least you did what you had to do and can most likely get them back.
Without knowing the date on three of them, I'd almost guess that the Canadian penny, located second from the bottom would be your most valuable. I...
Thank you! I bookmarked it. Anything helps. Are use coins the tokens and such? Anyhoo, I'll check into coin elite as well. Thanks!
Yeah. That was actually my FIRST purchase book-wise. I also have a library book 2006 version of the World Coin book. (I'm working on affording...
Well, it seems since I've started into this less than a month ago, I can't get enough information from books and such. I devour a book a week...
I'll get them photographed soon and post it. I have to work today, but maybe afterwards...
Caption for the mantis: "No, really! It was THIS big! I swear!" Caption for the bluebird: "Aw man. Now my feathers are going to look all...
Darn it! I can't join in this fun! Just as well. Looks like it's gonna be a tough contest. A lot of great photos. Good luck to everyone!
Thank you for the answer. I'll have to photograph my other coins that I think may be errors and let you all tell me what you think.
I have two pennies and a quarter, each of different years, but all of the Philadelphia mint, that have "P" filled in. Is this considered an error...
My sister got me three Roman coins she bought in a lot off ebay. They are really tarnished and dirty, so much so that they are nearly...
Odd way to eliminate people, but I'm game. It doesn't look like anyone's guessed 5 so far, so I'll take a chance on that one.
Me too? I'm a greenhorn, but if I'm not too new to the forum, I wouldn't mind throwing my hat into the ring. Sounds like fun! Thanks!
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