As physics-fan stated, I also try to stay in the #3 option and deviating to #2 very seldom. There is nothing worse than inheriting a collection...
Try laying the coin on some newspaper, preferably the Sunday comic section. After a few months you should have some decent results. I toned dozens...
This thread "died" a year ago. Revived a couple of days ago. Some really nice coins!!
Each time you post one of your treasures I just think that they can't get any better. I am WRONG. It's like looking at a major museums collection...
Not only is it time to change the design of the half dollar, but the rest of the circulating coinage. For that matter the ASE and the AGE are...
I have not read through the entire 44 page thread. What ever happened to Amanda? Is she still in the coin biz or has she moved on? The 2 times I...
Mintages of S mint cents 1968-74 were were a small fraction compared to their Philly/Denver outputs. Even during the minting period they were rare...
Trying to stay on topic, S mint coins were always scarce in pocket change in N.E. Tenn. I used to buy bags of wheats in the mid to late 70's....
This has been one of the most fun/entertaining threads. With that said, sharpen your scissor/knife and start opening. This is almost as good as...
Hello Jaelus, Thank you for the advice. I have 2 of the Husza'r books. I do not read or write German. I think I will just use the the Krause...
With the the food pics I thought that I had stumbled upon a "Charmy" show review.
With the show being relatively close to the ANA headquarters it's a shame that the ANA does not load up a U-Haul truck and try to sell their dupes...
While I realize the purpose for most dealers attending any show is to make a profit, there is a lot to be said for chit-chat with customers and...
I wish I could be there. The late winter ANA shows are very relaxed and friendly. While the summer shows are 2-3 times larger I like these better....
In my library I have 50+ shelf feet of reference books. Another 72+ shelf feet for magazines (COINage, The Numismatist) and several hundred...
Hello Jaelus, Went to Whit./Balt. last year to have Todd image some of my Early Dated pieces. If I go this year it will be for the Fall show. I...
I think that ".986 gold " might be referring to the purity of the gold the coin is composed of.
I live about 450 miles to the S.W. in N.E. Tenn. I have collected Hungarian coins off and on for over 40+ years. I collect Early Dated European...
@steve.e Yes I am. N.E. Tenn. Johnson City. At this time I collect Early Dated European coins. I do try to pick up a few U.S. for my grandson. I...
I plan on being there. I have been involved with collecting coins for over 50+ years. Until recent years I had never heard of the the "SMS" coins...
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