Dude! It's like you read my biography. That is exactly what I did on my first set...I wanted a Merc collection from F-XF. Spent hours upon hours...
I say keep it on there for tradition's sake. I'm not religious by any means, but as far as I'm concerned, it's not doing any harm keeping it on...
I'm also a marble fanatic. The glasswork can be interesting and complex at times. I'm particularly fond of boulders...bigger size can make for...
What better an image for a coin than a constipated Churchill?
I'm not sure if it should send a shiver down my spine. I think it's only natural for some collectors to experiment with artificial toning to help...
If I remember the bill correctly, the mint will only honor those presidents that have been dead for at least two years. So, I guess that means...
I stand corrected and rightfully so. Thanks for teaching me something new. I just assumed because of the headdress.
Fonzie on a coin! Oooo...how about a commemorative! Now that is one I would buy in proof!
I know the Peace Dollar was modeled after the engraver's wife, not sure of the names though. Either that engraver was one lucky fool, or he made a...
[IMG] Here we go. Between bedhead and sunken in death-looking eyes I don't think this Prez Dollar does the great leader justice.
[IMG] (dimeguy confers Red Book and says, "What! SBA is a lady? I thought it was a man dressed in drag....oh well I guess I'll pick another one.."
[IMG] Not sure how well this copied pic will show up, but in case it doesn't, my vote is for the Peace Dollar.
Dang, ksparrow! That Liberty sure did have a mighty fine hair dresser! Just look at the detail of those locks...
That is really cool and interesting. I'm going to check my Sacs and Prezs to see if I can find one! Great find.
LOL...I wish I owned it! I bummed the pic off dealer's web site.
Sigh...I so want to participate in this but I don't have a digital camera (sold my old one for textbook cash). I have so many nice Mercs but oh...
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I agree, and totally forgot about Lady Liberty on the Peace Dollar. That is a beautiful portrait (even though she looks like she is speaking to me...
I'm eagerly awaiting pics! Sorry I couldn't answer you question though. I am the last person to ask about photography.
One part of coin collecting I really enjoy is symbolism. (I also enjoy themes of coinage but that's another thread for another day.) It's...
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