I live in the Chicago suburbs and used to work in the city. Harlan Berk is the only shop I'm aware of, and it's about a six-block walk from the...
I collect more "entry level" coins, like what you can find in a dealer's junk box, but I agree that size definitely seems to matter. It's the big...
I made an impulse purchase of these Iceland coins. The 1929 Krona is a better date. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here's my collection. I have a mostly complete set for all but the silver coins from 1871 to 1942....
Nikon D3100.
To make a counterargument here, yes, you can get the best pictures if you have the right camera, the right setup, the right lighting, and the time...
How about when they enclose each coin in a little bit of something and then wrap like half a roll of packing tape tightly around it? How is one...
If you collect coins for awhile you'll learn the giveaways like the flower in the middle of each coin is a chrysanthemum, which is the royal...
It's from Thailand. I'm not sure the denomination offhand. 25 satang maybe?
I appreciate the offer, but I took Sonlarson up on his generous offer. I feel kind of bad taking freebies from members though when I can afford to...
Well, as I think I said, I wasn't expecting a certain "grade" because I'm not into grading coins. I just expected one without obvious damage....
Just for fun, here's mine. [ATTACH]
I just got the Paz one a month or two ago from my local dealer for a dollar or two. For $12 you have the right to expect better than that.
I've been around long enough to know better than to buy from any kind of mail order offer. I usually focus on world coins and I'm not so concerned...
Thanks, I might take you up on that. Just curious, which 20 pesos? As you probably know I'm also working on a Mexico set.
I ordered a set of 2017 D and P half dollars advertised as UNC from a seller on eBay using stock photos. When they came, the 2017 D had a sizable...
1573 Sweden 2 ore. [ATTACH]
I feel like if that were true about a farmer losing all those coins, that would represent a serious hit in those days. Farmers didn't have a lot...
They definitely sell at a premium. The cheapest they go is about $50.
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