That is a nice one Randy, about the best they get from Siscia. I prefer the style of more eastern mints usually, but this is a good one from that...
Fair enough, though I don't remember them stating that back in the 80's when it started. I still remember PCGS and NGC stating that 70 was purely...
Dang Conder, and I thought I was bad!!! I think to get much past the 1,000 mark, (not counting bags of wheat pennies or junk silver), it helps...
I always liked the Fel Temp Reparatio reverses. I love this one showing someone getting speared, and the motto roughly meaning "Happy days are...
I know market price is the same, but I see differences on my scale between BU and slick halves and the like. Maybe not between BU and XF I have...
When coin dealers first started using Sheldon's system, a 70 was a theoretical grade. Anything that anyone grades a 70 to me is total crap. 70 is...
I know its been a while since I looked at my examples, but something doesn't feel right about the V.D.B. I cannot place it, but they seem off. It...
Another aspect to "refining fees" to remember is that the silver value of coins is calculated from the day they are minted. Circulated coins by...
Lots of option. You can go the traditional folder route and try to fill every hole. Of the folders, the ones that cover the coins are always best...
I agree Topcat, that is why I was suggesting buying collector coins, items only collectors care about. I try to stay away from items promotable or...
Maybe you should have stated "quality coins, identified". Even then I am north of 5,000, but at least not so far above it I kept looking for the...
Year in year out you cannot go far wrong buying nice grade collectible coins. My definition of that is XF/AU Bust, Seated Liberty, Indian head...
I always thought it was because some collectors collect halves, other pennies, etc. To break up a set a dealer needs a premium to just sell one...
Hoarding is fun whether for fun or profit. I admit I will always buy good ancient coin books for a low price, regardless of how many copies I...
I think $200 is a good price for these. Silver denari are getting pricier. The Albinus is not great, but it should bring over $40 I would hope,...
Yes they are very nice books. One aspect of literature coin collectors overlook frequently is nice catalogs. While usually not inclusive, the...
I have got a couple of these that have a green tinge. Not sure what its from but I believe it is due to the alloy reacting some weird way with the...
Isn't it also a factor of the die state versus full strike? I appreciate full details on coins, but have never liked to be limited to just one...
The $1 and $5 coin will never work unless you withdraw the notes. Every other country has learned this but our politicians seem to be tone deaf on...
...and so it begins. Next thing you know your postman and you are on a first name basis, you ask him about his kids little league team, and you...
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