I am very similar, except I hedge with physical holdings I acquired 20 years ago. Other than those, and a stray piece I get from a lot, I am not...
Op, I would say that there aren't as many collectors of them today, but that is a great thing for those who do. This series was very hot in the...
Personally I would do it the way the OP is. His daughter has 70 years to worry about being a condition snob, I think to a 9 year old a lot of old,...
I am some kind of "valued opinion dude" or whatever there, and try to flag as many fakes as possible, but I do not flag stupid. If someone wants...
I do that with some crummy Romans. :) Chris
Paper money collectors may hate me, but I have always wondered why the Fed or the BEP does not simply keep serial number 1, and other desired...
Lol, thanks for the laugh Gary.
Heck of a comprehensive writeup Conder, thanks!
First coin I bought I think was a low grade shield nickel. The coin that got me into coin collecting was a WL half. I used to see it in the little...
You are right, that is quite an impressive coin 30 grades lower. That is a really great coin. :)
I would eliminate the cent as its too little money, legally making all transaction rounded to nearest 5 cents. Make 5 cents, dimes, quarters,...
I will try on a few: Coins were not made with mintmarks or proofs made due to coinage shortage. This also is an answer to why they stopped...
There is, but not for a beginner. An experienced collector or dealer would need to see them in person, and then do it. The biggest skills are...
Good to know about NZ coins. Going from the pics I didn't think the black had gotten a matte finish yet, which is where its surface damage, but I...
Those aren't bad at all, nice original coins. I would say do not try to clean them, and the toning shouldn't hurt the grade. The toning isn't bad...
It will depend on both the level of toning, (if it has gone to the point that it is likely covering damage to the surface), and the buyer. Some...
I agree, I have opened tons of similar rolls, and ends were mostly toned, and insides still bright.
Hey, you probably know what you are doing man. Not doubting you. I am just old school, and buy bullion for bullion. To be fair, I did not pay the...
You are correct, but Cloud's point is if the average Joe in a bank, seeing money all day, have no clue as to the legal nature of the obligations,...
Lol, no I wrote something about the portrait being weird, but a few seconds later realized I was thinking of Philip the Arab, not Claudius II. For...
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