CONGRATS! I too find these two coins extremely attractive and hope to one day own a nice example of each. Great addition to the collection.
Nice find! I can't remember the last time I got a Buffalo nickel in change. It had to be15 years ago or more. That coin does not have 75 year's...
That would explain the good strike, wouldn't it? It's little details like that (Proof-only issues) that one tends to forget during a 2-month absense.
Shield Nickels are one of my favorite seires. My grading skills are probably rusty after an 8-week layoff but I'll take a stab. The '78 looks...
In the September 2008 issue of World Coin News (front page) the rest of the article appears. To summarize: The counterfeit dies were bought from...
I recommend your avatar be changed to the Greek letter Delta (Δ). This would be a good choice for you because: Lately you have been interested in...
I learn something every day. Thanks for the clarification.
In the September 2008 issue of The Numismatist (page 81) there is a good book review of this book. Roger Burdette gave the book a favorable...
I can't answer the question because my crystal ball is on the fritz. That's a question that an investor would ask. Most of us here are...
Not necessarily. Driven by speculators the coin market reached a peak around 1990 before sharply dropping. The prices of many coins (if not most)...
Grey Sheet on that coin in XF-40 is $3k. That is the dealer-to-dealer wholesale price. Naturally, retail is higher but you are unlikely to sell it...
I think Heritage has a $5,000 minimum. That might be a good choice if the coin is worth $5,000 or more (or if your friend has additional coins...
Is the coin slabbed? If so, he could sell it on Teletrade. Coins on Teletrade get fairly good exposure and bring a reasonable price. I think their...
How old was this "older guy"? Did he show you the right way to hold a loupe? (Hold the loupe securely, brace your hand against your head so the...
Wow! That is an interesting find to say the least. I am far from an error expert but it looks genuine to me. The letters on the rim are raised so...
Why would a lawyer be needed? Unless a lawyer is really needed I think it would be money wasted (not to mention the much he may stir up to justify...
Insurance. Security.
We are already benefitting from your knowledge, Amr. You will be a welcome addition to CT.
In that case, scratch what I said. I have PMed you.
I would like to see Audie Murphy on a commemorative coin. He was the most decarated US combat soldier of WWII. He received 33 awards and...
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