Nah, that is the best part. You get to look down and ridicule the ignorance of those who don't know what US coins have been made. :)
I liked his work, (a little cavalier sometimes, but still), and the fact he was a true pioneer in many US fields. The whole information that came...
Yeah, I don't like it either. Way too many symptoms of a fake. The porosity, gross unevenness of the edges, the file marks on the edges, the...
I agree as well, and would guess a 35. However, keys sometimes get bumped so a 40 would not be impossible. Nice coin. Most of the fake 42/1's...
Yup. We deserve all the money we make here, and the advice we give is worth every penny you paid for it. :)
Exactly. I knew my suggestion wouldn't be thought of highly by some, but by now a lot of the desired S/N's are known, and especially the best ones...
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...
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