Not if you buy a lot of things at different places. But, yes, it is crazy, and silly.
Midas: Very excellent posting and recap of a show. Did you see Ed Duran ( a New York dealer) there? He is very nice and knowledgeable.
Case closed.
Dime: Yes they do, especially, the old Wayte Rayomond albums, which contained sulphur and (after quite a few years) gave a beautiful tone to...
Ben: Take care and let us know how you are doing. Do you want me to take care of your bust halfs while you are away?
Thanks for the news.
Much: FIrst, welcome. Yes there is a premium, but, depending upon the collector, not a large one. It also depends on the series. Gold die...
Most of those 'collector' sets have been plated.
I just don't understand why the 'little guy' doesn't write to their representative to protest this tax. We don't all have the patience, nor does...
Not hoarding them, but I do look for wheaties, and varieties.
Sandler: Great job, and some great additions to your collection! See, that wasn't hard, was it.
Walter's answer is very accurate. Also, take the time to visit dealers' cases at a coin show and look thru the inventory. There is no better way...
"The money -- everything from pennies to silver dollars -- was spread over at least 100 feet of northbound 17 near the Santa Cruz-Santa Clara...
They are also called spoon rings, because of the use of a spoon to 'tap' the outside (rim) until it flattens, and then, finally a hole is drilled.
Joey: Well, the link is still not responding, but, the toning is unusual, although, toning on gold is not unheard of. But, I am not sure what...
sici: Welcome and... As you have already heard, never clean a coin.
First: Welcome. Second: Why not take the time and go to the book store, or on line, and buy: "The Guide Book to United States Coins" by R.S....
Ed: Why not just post your questions under a new topic heading "Red Book" I collect them and so do others and would be glad to try to answer your...
But they are very popular, they were also done during WWII.
No idea, it should be copper, not like the zinc cents of today. Unless it is toning, try to post a picture.
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