That is a nice set. Bicentennial coinage fueled my young numismatic fires back in the day. Good to see them getting a little attention....... I...
I was hoping you would show up here. I believe that three cent silver is the finest example I have ever laid eyes on.
Is it odd that at my age, I still get just a bit giddy when I receive a wheat cent in change? [ATTACH]
Great American Coin Hunt was in April. Collectors and dealers all over the country put collector coins out into circulation. It was an effort to...
I hope it happens for you @C-B-D ...... That is a jaw dropping piece. I can sure understand why that is your dream coin.
Glad to return the favor. And I hope it brings you as much joy as your subliminal suggestion gave to me.
Come on @C-B-D..... You deserve it. You been hunting down prime coins for us addicts long enough. Time to treat yourself.
I could “like” this one a hundred times. Man, what a striking type one.
Yes sir they are!
Chris is right. I can’t make out anything through the glare.
That has to be the sexiest Lincoln I ever did see.
I considered calling it that.
It is a poorly executed copy of a Mercury dime. Play money, really. Somebody dropped it into circulation and got away with it.
This thread is a free pass to brag on your prize coin. Heck, we all love looking at the coin photos posted. So post your prize beauties here for...
That was somebody’s art project. It is amazing the number of ways that bored folks have mutilated or otherwise abused perfectly innocent coins.
Nickel was required for the war effort. So during the war years these were struck with 35% silver. The large mint mark over Monticello was used to...
Hi Melanie. I suppose in the strictest sense you could say that a filled mintmark is an error. It is a very common occurrence though. Cool find.
That could be residue from anything.You didn’t mention this in your post. You do realize that you have a war nickel don’t you? Awesome piece of...
Beautiful coin. I’m jealous. Charlotte gold is on my bucket list...... I do hope you will update the thread when you get it back. Lovely piece!
I have a prearranged deal with my dealer buddy for all my coins. All my silver gets divvied up between kids and grandkids. Sadly my fishing gear I...
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