I like elephants and this is one wonderful gnarly individual elephant in my opinion! I've got this coming from Ireland - I am hoping it grades...
Thanks P, I like to know how to go fancy and be safe. Not even joking.
Hi All! Looking for additions to my colonial set - no problem with Details coins given the pricing, but, of course straight examples are awesome....
I shop eBay, Sales Corner here, VCoins, Sam Sloat, Washington Numismatics, Charter Oak Coins (auctions), AuctionZip, and I've stepped up to...
If you do want to "dip" your toe into the grading game ;) - ICG has a CoinTalk special that's only $10 for US coins / $15 for world coins / tokens...
Interesting question! The word dollar is the Anglicized version of the German word thaler (Czech tolar and Dutch word daalder or daler), a...
The hardest one was probably the 1779 Rhode Island token, just because they're scarce and expensive - I got lucky on a Great Collections auction...
What are Colonial American coins and what does a complete set look like? It’s a question that numismatists, both amateur and professional, have...
I've been bargain hunting for coins relating to Colonial America - this is my new 1734 Netherlands (Gelderland) Ducaton, also known as a Silver...
I also love the history and connection with the past, and as others have noted, the artistry and industry that went into producing these little...
Fantastic! Congratulations!!!!
I don't know if it's as nice as the one I picked up for $776 not too long ago, but I might consider a trade ;) Maybe someday I'll have one as...
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - some final observations and a few photos of the Christmas in June presents from ANACS and NGC. ANACS ships UPS and NGC...
I sent mine to ICG on the CoinTalk special - came back authenticated as 1916 graded FR02, Details- Damaged. I may cross it over someday to PCGS,...
UPDATE! NGC moved both of my submissions to Grading/Quality Control yesterday and then today they are... SHIPPED! Though I haven't received a...
ANACS shipped earlier than projected (6/26) and emailed me the grades! So far ICG was the fastest (on CoinTalk special), ANACS is apparently...
I clicked on the link and it's gooooonne! So that's something I think.
Here's my 3 cent (the more common NY variety, but uncommon nonetheless) which I was able to afford because it's body bagged by NGC for altered...
Getting a box of graded coins back is like Christmas morning, isn't it? 1 down (ICG was quick!) and two to go! The big news is ICG has changed...
AMEN! ;) You have great stuff! I love details coins, including holed coins, because it gives me a chance to touch history and rarity that would...
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