Funded my foray into 'classic commems' with 2010 silver sold. Funded more purchases with 2011 silver eagle anniversary sets.........standing pat...
There goes my dinner Jeff. A nice leafy garden salad coupled with a big bowl of pasta with some home made sauce........Thank you. [ATTACH]
Been doing that for an eternity too........:)
Heavens, no and quite right Mike........:)
If the price is agreeable then go for it.
Directly from the US Mint. Been doing it for an eternity myself.......:) There are those who will tell you to collect these in the 'aftermarket'...
If that's where ya want to go. It's OK to jump into a 'series' of coins (commems, Bust halves, etc.) but ya gotta do your homework or you're...
Start small and slow.......and read, read, read..........:)
Coins of 'yore' were minted differently from today's methods. Ever hear of a screw press? They get a 'get out of jail' card........
'Hobo' coins are considered works of art. If the coin were real it would be selling for much, much more than the asking price posted.
Well worn and about 10 million minted. Not extremely rare in this condition (I'd give it a G-4), but well worthy of collectibility. Welcome to...
Believe half of what ya see and none of what ya hear...........except for here on CT. :)
Makes it a lot easier to carry if ya gotta get out of town in a hurry.........
I'd say the first two look 'honest' to me. The last cent looks a little scrubbed on the obverse (to me).
@Treashunt , @Jim M ,@okbustchaser to name a few.
You never answer that question directly Bing..........unless you say, "you look lovely in it, my dear".........[ATTACH]
Ya gotta buy the book before the coin.........
And may I add my own sorry congratulations........I'm a 'cad' most times, and quick to find irony and humor in ones situation. I'm sorry for...
Way of the future, folks. End of an era. Coin silver is no longer to be. The King is dead........long live the King.
Poor fellow..........[ATTACH]
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