I don't remember ever using a 50¢ coin in a vending machine. But then, back in the 50's I don't think there was anything in a vending machine that...
Longacre Doubling?
Cleaned. Lots of 9-3 hairlines.
If you are going for a collector's item, fine, go for it. But do not think of them as investments. Although every once in a while ....
That's why one of my collecting tools is channel locks. I crimp ALL staples that I use on my 2x2's.
Yep, I'm missing those too.
I don't even have a mobile device. So I'm not aware of the problems that can occur.
Since I have my fingers in too many pies I go for lower grades. MS-63 or -64 for the less expensive. AU for the more expensive items. And maybe XF...
No question about the two $50 gold pieces being NOT on my list. I've got 89 of the coins. 75 are MS; the other 14 are AU. And the...
I'm not pushing hard but I've got a notion for the 144 set. I'll check my count to date later.
The first is really a continuation of the Early Commemoratives. The other two are a set I'm considering: Capped Bust Dimes/Modified (1828-1837)....
(Sorry, got that first post in the wrong area.) I'm also trying to get a full set of Early Commemoratives. Again it won't happen; at a minimum...
I'm playing catch-up with images of my purchases. I broke the pics up into 3 posts so I don't put too much in one. For my Capped Bust half dime...
Ran into a nice concise statement in the October edition of The Numismatist of what I've often thought as I search on eBay. "After all, money is...
That's my intent. I figure I'll pass on before my wife. I've got reasonable records and my wife knows who to contact if she wants to cash the...
Yep, my short term memory is really bad.
That's over 60 years ago. Even if I had a coin from my early days I wouldn't remember what it was.
As for US stamps, almost everything after 1940 is ONLY good for postage. You try to sell them and you'll be lucky to get 80% of face value. Use...
A very entertaining post by the OP.
I think you did well with that coin.
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