Check the US Mint's web site. They sell defaced dies of some coins (e.g., Westward Ho Nickels and State Quarters). Here is an example. A die is...
I have a Henning nickel. He did a really, really good job. Unfortunately he forgot to put a mintmark on his coins.
Take a look at coins being offered as "Monster Toning" on eBay. Some people love lots of color and are willing to pay big bucks for it. Coin...
Yeah, he found the coin in 1944. Recently his heirs had the coin authenticated and sold it. Coin World ran a story about the coin recently. It...
Personal satisfaction. Bragging rights. Practice for future endeavors. Just because.
ANA's monthly magazine The Numismatist is now available on-line where members can read every issue. Non-members have access to only the first...
I think that is considered 'Feedback Abuse' and can get you into trouble with eBay.
Welcome, Rock. I thought the new rules do not allow a seller to leave a Neg for a buyer. When did you have your problem?
I don't collect Franklin Halves so I am not very familiar with their particulars but this coin appears to be circulated. I would grade it a high EF.
1) Did he pay close to $4 for S/H? Don't forget to include the envelope or other packaging. The actual postage may be shown on the label or you...
You can also buy close-up kits for some cameras that allow them to take close-up photos. You should ask at your local camera store if a kit is...
First you need to use a camera with Macro capability. If you don't have that it will be very difficult to get the photos you want.
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I wish you would use a word other than "old" for coins minted in 1955. That was the year I was born and I don't consider that to be old. ;)
Is the '64 a CN (Copper-Nickel) or Bronze? If Bronze, is it an 'L' or a 'No L'? '72 is rare. Only 4 million minted. Grey Sheet is $78 in Good....
If we are dwelling on the negative then I am to blame because I started both threads about coin collections being stolen. This is how news is...
Tool marks are usually short and straight. Often there will be two or three (or more) tool marks that may be parallel to each other.
The designer's initials - VDB - were removed from the reverse of the Lincoln Cent mid-way through 1909 and were restored in 1918 when they were...
That's a new one on me. I guess I'll have to add that to my wish list for my counterfeit collection.
Why would the Mint make coins when there is no demand for that coin? If the existing supply is adequate no new coins are needed. This fact still...
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