Yeh, know what you're talking. I'm a bit "toned" myself. Let's just say that my dimes are Merc's and my halves are Walker's.
OT: I'm in the process of reading your book. Up to the mid-50's so far.
Bummer, but since you didn't get to pick your birthyear, IMO go with what life has handed you. You know what they say: "Birthdays are good for...
Have you put together a birthyear set for yourself? I did one. I consider it a more personal thing rather than a numismatic collection.
I'll do whatever I can to help although I find I'm rather poor at ID'ing varieties except for the most obvious. I need LOTS more practice.
I toyed with the idea of trying to pick up as many of the varieties listed in Flynn's book as I could find. But then decided there are other coins...
Lots of RPD's in 1869. Is that the same as a recut date? Didn't see one listed that way.
I bought Getting Your Two Cents Worth by Kevin Flynn and Robert Paul. In part I got it because it's newer (1994). Without having the one you're...
Nice! You got the toughest of the Type 2 variety. Mine is the most common, an 1858.
The latest greysheet lists BID at $335. Coin Values lists it at $375. Based on my valuing style I'd bid $350 (about halfway between the two)....
Agreed. I keep thinking I'd like to have a stereo microscope, then I say 'Why?' Haven't come up with a legitimate answer yet, and probably won't.
BTW, here's my setup for taking pictures of coins: [IMG] It ain't great, but it works.
Here's my contribution: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Nice coin. If the rest of your type set closely matches it you've got something really good going for you. And I know what you mean about...
I've used the Eagle 2x2's and would recommend finding something else. My observations: - They are a bit difficult to use. - I'd rate them better...
Of course since you have already made your purchase this suggestion is too late. But maybe it will help others. Look at camera stands rather...
I got curious about how various groups define a type set not including gold. So I did my best to count the number of coins in type sets by: -...
The more I think about this, the more amazing it gets. Not only is it an error that causes me to really have to stretch my imagination as to how...
Interesting idea. First, I like it. Second, I think I can do it. I want the coins large enough so that a person can get a good look at them....
LOL Fortunately it is not part of the NGC Registry Type Set otherwise there would be another hole in the collection. As it is I don't (and...
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