I started a thread asking the same question a while back. There seems to be alot of different opinions on the subject. So, "to each his own" seems...
I definately won't be buying any coins for my self this coming month. I've got my hands full shopping for others. I'm sure I'll be looking at my...
What then, is the criteria for someone to be considered a numismatist?
I've always thought it was a pretty tiny percentage. But lately I've been discovering more and more people I know who collect a little bit. I...
It seems like trade dollars are the #1 most often faked coin. Why is that?
Was a winner to this contest ever announced?
I have alot of coins, but most of them are under $100 in value. My most valuable one is probably my 1995 proof silver eagle. Worth a couple...
I don't even know how to begin to guess. Perhaps 1,000. I've been collecting for about 14 years, I think.
Thanks. I'll do that.
Back in August I subscribed to Numismatic News. I used a coupon I found in another Numismatic publication. I was supposed to get a 6 month...
Great contest. I've really enjoyed reading everyone's story. I posted my experience a couple months ago when it happened, but here it is again;...
Upon closer examination, I have to agree with you guys. So, all I know is these copies are old, and probably brass from the feel and sound of...
Thanks. I think those are Robinson copies. And they feel like brass to me.
Very nice find. I'm planning to start metal detecting this spring. It sounds like lots of fun.
Actually, I just wanted to see what people would say. I know they're not genuine. Are the even very good fakes? Any ideas on when they were...
What do you guys think about these 2 coins?
Welcome to the forum jeffmo. There is alot of knowledge to be gained here if you want to learn. I agree with what the others have said. But, I'd...
I would have to agree with GDJSMP. But also, from personal experience, I beleive the cardboard holders cause toning. Just an observation based on...
Coins STINK! I wash my hands REPeAtEdLy after every roll searching adventure.
It is always a little harder to judge when you don't have the coin in hand. But, from the pictures, it looks like a good 65 to me. Maybe 66.
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