Of course, that would make you an investor and not a collector, right? :D
To my eye, the sower is hands-down the most beautiful coin design ever. Even the modern base metal versions are nice.
Spot on. I started collecting when I was 8 or 9 years old. Stored the collection away during high school, college, and the early years of...
I think counterfeiting and the prospect of a cashless economy pose a greater long term risk to our hobby than the practices of the U.S. Mint. As...
^^^^ Sorry, didn't mean to go all "Sigmund Freud" there!
100% with you on this. I think the popularity of albums is that they satisfy the obsessive-compulsive desire for order and organization that...
I have the 5 Rupee as well. Truly a beautiful design and one of my favorites. [IMG]
Of course! Everyone knows it's bad luck not to.
Why I'm not a fan of Danscos.
Sapulpa native here.
So, the CIA is involved? Interesting.
Sidetracking a bit here, but thought this might be of help to the OP. When I'm working with the type of coin you described, I use a toothpick on...
I love Cuban coins! [IMG]
I'd say this, at best. If this were my coin, I'd treat it with some Verdi-Care.
I said 1/2 hour, only because we have more than enough shows locally to satisfy my need for coin shows. If that weren't the case, I'd be willing...
In response to this specific question . . . Here in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill metro, we have shows hosted by several different parties, one...
64 and 65.
Why?
I'm in the Raleigh metro. Not exactly a numismatic paradise, but we have 4-5 local shows per year. Many others in nearby cities like Charlotte,...
Perhaps you were thinking "Heritage" but you referred to "shows." Lol, how do you know which are worthwhile if you don't go to any? Seeing...
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