[Bump] I didn't realize this was such a tough question.
I like the Lincoln cent. I like coins with character and personality. Woodies have that for me.
This is not my question, but I told the person I would ask here. "random currency question from a stamp guy who can't help but stray over into...
I'm a collector. As such I don't expect to get coins at wholesale prices. But at the same time I don't expect to pay published retail prices. My...
Well done. And continue using the black background. That will pretty well make sure that the image you collect will be close to true and not get...
I've got quite a few early commemoratives. My opinion is that their design lends itself to a soft-looking strike. That was just the nature of the...
As a person I thought Michael Jackson was disgusting! He had merit as an entertainer though.
IMO they ARE die polish lines. Although it's a bit hard to tell from your image, the lines on the neck seem to occur only in the deepest area...
Yes, I had considered that. But since my suggestion had the current half dollar used only as a commemorative, the Mint would issue them in silver...
I don't know. Since my primary collection is a type set I only learn the basics of each issue. I know the gown lines over the left leg, the left...
You asked for it. In deference to the dial-up users I'll post links rather than images. And these have been reduced 50% from the originals....
While checking my type set for completeness I discovered that many of the more recent coins were missing. I guess I figured I could pick them up...
The Dansco 7070 album seems to be the "industry standard". IMO it's incomplete, but it's a darn good start.
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