Peter, It sounds like you may enjoy being a Type Collector. (That's what you are already doing.)
Here is a little more info on the find from this article: A total of 39 gold and 70 silver coins were found dating from the 1st Century BC. The...
It's a step in the right direction. It may make some people fell better that they at least get their coin in a holder rather than a body bag. But...
If the Mint were to sell error coins it would create a direct conflict of interest. (In other words, it would encourage them to create more errors...
I see. I think you now have enough posts to list your coins for sale in the Open section of CoinTalk. Keep in mind that you are limited to ONE...
What? No sulfuric acid, wire brush or grinding wheel? :whistle:
wanting, I have a few questions. What prompted you to buy these coins? Did you buy the coins to collect or as an investment? Did you plan the...
Clembo? This one is for you.
He should be on a coin. After all, he ran for 'change', not 'currency'.
The prizes in Cracker Jack sure have gotten better lately.
Yes, but I bought them knowing (and because) they were fake. I wonder why the dealer's assistant had misgivings after the sale. What new info...
If you plan to buy $2 1/2 or $5 Indians raw you must learn how to authenticate them. There are LOTS and LOTS of counterfeit Indians out there. And...
Warning, Will Robinson. WARNING!
Welcome to the forum. What you are describing is called a 2X2 (because they measure 2" X 2"). They are cardboard with a window sized for various...
I am not very familiar with Two Cent pieces but I did notice the 'Small Motto'.
That just one of MANY things that makes me feel old lately.
I'll say "no grade" due to environment damage (corrosion). Is this a dug coin?
No problem. This coin reminded me a bit of a Chinese counterfeit someone posted here a few months ago. It was a Seated Lib Dollar with pretty...
I remember the first clad quarters I saw. Everyone thought they were cheap-looking and they did not have the "ring" that silver quarters have....
Frank, You are obviously more familiar with these coins than me so I defer to you. I'm surprised that a modern government mint would issue a...
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