Not sure but sounds like one of those many plated coins. I've got a pile of 1943 Steel cents that someone plated with what appears to be Chrome....
The problem here is that many such robberies go unnoticed. No one publicizes things that happen all the time. And in some areas crimes are so...
As to on line dealers, I'm not a big fan of any of them. I've tried a few in the past and they were basically OK but nothing to brag about. That...
Simple question. Answer: How to stop this hobby, go out and get some fresh air.
What is the difference between a Beginner and an Advanced Numismatist? A beginner is just starting out in coin collecting. Advanced Numismatist...
Mostly everyone forgets that coins are not just a hobby but also a business. There are numerous buisnesses similar as to the pricing games. Take...
I didn't even know there was such a thing. Where is it?
That link should possibly be one of those sticky things. Or maybe in that Frequently asked items.
At first I thought you took the TV outside to clean it they I noticed you said the Pot on top of the TV. I think I missed something somewhere....
Nicely detailed coin show report. Lengthly, but OK. Noticed you said also posted on the CU forum. What is that? Free parking? All the coin shows I...
WELCOME TO THE FORUM AGAIN. Now more than ever watch for old coins in change or from a bank. Coin robberies are on the increase and as a general...
Great story and nicely written. One little thing I usually mention though is security. I know it's nice to show others a hobby such as coins,...
If you just look up that term in Google you would find that it basically is a judicial terminolgically used phase. Basically but not always....
Not a stupid example at all. I would like to know just how you met anyone that is invisable?
And then you hear it again and again and again. There is a commercial about Windows where the guy says all the time Hurry, this sale ends soon. So...
May well be true but then how can they insure anything if they do not know what it is or how much of it there is? This would suggest to me that in...
If you go to Google and type in Rockford Illinois coin shows you will get a lot of info on the Monthly ones and the larger ones like the one...
I use it all the time and have had no problems. Sure your using the correct spelling? www.coppercoins.com
For one thing you must be carefull with reporting anything you only SUSPECT to be a fake. Make sure you read all on that entry. Might have a blob...
AHHH, yes that free thing. Just one more reason to use Photobucket. It's free, free, free.
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