As a youngster the 09-S, VDB cent and the 16-D Merc dime were legendary to me. I did score a 16-D Merc much as you described many years ago. She...
I agree with Topcatcoin. If the Morgans are at the melt shop then I would believe they aren't worth a premium.
Texas by far does have the most striking commemorative. Lovely piece!
A person once told me.... You can have a good time as a young man... Or you can have a good time as an old man. I chose to have my good time as a...
And this is exactly the concern that is on my mind. See, I have long believed that my generation is responsible for coin values being as...
I was one of those kids that when he bought his first Redbook, I spent a lot of time reading the book and marveling at the coin photo's. There...
Not a variety guy. But the two cent coin is my favorite coin. Sweet!
There is a very active and extremely knowledgeable group of folks in the “Ancients” section of the forum. Those folks tend to stay pretty tight in...
I wanna go detect with you!
Ditto what they said.
I know all this is exciting to watch. But man it has risen far too fast for this to have any lasting effect. Not buying or selling. Just sitting...
I been here going on two years and every time a thread like this comes up, I was the first to preach on how the young numismatists will keep this...
Awwe heck man.Every one of them are historic and have a story to tell. I just love looking at coins. I don't care if it is a worn slick V-nickel...
I am guessing VF-20.... Am I close??:hilarious:
That will make for a cool and interesting set!
Stuns me that they allow it as well. Welcome aboard.
OP.... You mention several times 1909-S. I assume you realize that is half the story. It also has the designers initials on the reverse, or VDB....
What would be the diagnostic that would tell me if this were an Eagle or a half Eagle? Edit... never mind!
Was hoping you may post some of your incredible specimens here.
I was never a huge Barber guy. But these could certainly change my mind. Wow.
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