No, no, no! Don't just spend them until you've checked all for silver. Quarters 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Half dollars 1964 and earlier...
This is the image of an 1895 Proof that was posted on another thread. Scroll down to #10....
I usually play with the same shaft until it is ready to have the tip replaced. That way, I have a good shaft to use while the other is having the...
Exactly! :):) Chris
Sure they can! All they have to do is put the US Mint in one location for the release of limited edition specials and the grading services in the...
Without seeing it, I believe you are referring to a "rotated die". This is considered an error rather than a variety. As a rule, a rotated die...
I haven't seen Harry in years. Is he still living in Daytona Beach? At one point, I had 36 cues. The Joss West, below, is one of my favorite cues....
I guess it's the photo that threw me off. The photo below was taken on a scrap of Simonis 860, too. Chris [ATTACH]
Any time a design is permanently altered, a new variety is created. Sometimes the design change is intentional like the SBA near date and far...
The weave of the pool table cloth looks to be too coarse to be Simonis. Chris
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The 3-legged Buff is considered a variety because it was a permanent change to the die. Chris
It looks like it has been "spooned" to me. Chris
From my personal experience, the Franklin Mint has made mostly proof and/or commemorative sets for other countries. Regardless, they are...
I don't care for Lincolns. They're gas-guzzlers. Chris
The problem is that most of the newer collectors come here asking for advice on value. It's not that most of us stress value, but when you post...
While you're at it, take your other playthings with you Miss Emmy. Chris
Ha ha! I believe you just insulted three-fourths of the members by comparing them to the likes of you. Tsk, tsk, Miss Emmy! Shame on you. Chris
I think I'll just stick around! You see, I don't care for someone giving new collectors the idea that their junk is collectible. Miss Emmy is...
Pardon me! Should I call you Miss Emmy, Jr.? Chris
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