Although it is possible to aluminum-plate copper, I've never heard of an aluminum-plated copper coin. Typically, mints plate a more valuable...
I'm pretty sure Heritage and other auction houses don't base the decision to send "free" catalogs on the number of coins purchased in the previous...
Heritage has two types of auctions: weekly internet auctions and Signature auctions. Signature auctions are usually held in conjunction with...
I've looked at lots of PCGS-slabbed coins and only last week noticed that recently issued slabs are lettered on the edge of the narrow end nearest...
Problem is normal wear is mostly on the devices with little on the fields. So with wear, cleaning marks would disappear from devices but remain...
I've often thought the same. But I think the main reason they want the customer to put down a value is to limit their liability if the coin goes...
For raw coins, you can go down a notch for value to save on grading and return postage fees as long as it's not very obvious. Go down too much,...
I've been traveling and haven't signed on for a while. But no joy: no package delivery and no positive responses from USPS. Fortunately, it was...
I think having a very high Christian majority was necessary for IGWT being added to coins and "under God" being added to the pledge. But the...
I ordered off eBay; nothing expensive. Package had tracking. About 1.5 hours after receiving the "delivered" email, went to mailbox and package...
About a 3 hour drive for me. Have been to the mint/museum there. Definitely worth a visit. Northern Nevada Coin has a shop across the street....
LDPE (low density polyethylene) is just as inert as HDPE. It's more flexible and not as tough. Most polyethylene bags, grip-lock or twist-tie,...
They won't know unless you show it to them ... unless it goes off, of course. :oops: Cal
One additional thing has occurred to me since posting is to say how to arm the alarm without setting it off. You'll need a stiff piece of thin...
OK. Here you go. A time-delay alarm for a safe deposit box. There are two circuit and one parts diagrams below. Circuit 1 is a little simpler...
Hmmm .... Gives me an idea. I tinker with electronics. Could put a small project box with a lever switch, time-delay circuit, and loud...
I think there is a difference between overpriced and high-priced. Overpriced is when someone asks more than fair market price. There is plenty...
For coins that cost hundreds of dollars and up, I consider it foolish not to buy slabbed coins unless you are very certain of your ability to...
Unless you're wanting to buy for bullion investment, I'd go for a PCGS 1913-S in MS62. It's one of the lowest mintage saints. A good buy at...
You got 'em both right! Go to the head of the class! :joyful::joyful: 1.4 billion cents were produced in Philly in 1944 ... first time over a...
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