I thought the coins had an "M" mint mark for Mogadishu lol...
I remember years ago there was an offshore oil platform that declared independence and called itself "Sealand". It wouldn't be a bad business...
Here are some examples of what I was referring to: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I nominate Somalia. I am referring especially to the enameled commemorative "coins" shaped like automobiles, maps, guitars, etc. I have a couple...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This just came in the mail today from an Ebay auction. It's a PCGS AU50 that I thought looked pretty decent for the grade....
My first reaction was to wonder whether or not PCGS has an employee drug testing policy... However, I understand that weak strikes can be very...
Is it accepted practice in a situation like this to ask the dealer for a money back guarantee in the event that the coin were to come back from...
My understanding is that rotated dies on 19th century coins are quite common. Just the fact that there are no rotated examples of that particular...
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[ATTACH] I just picked up a couple of Series 1988 Radar notes at a local coin shop. The first one has a "ladder" sequence as well that is kind...
I agree that these things may not be right around the corner, but even if they happen much later they may bring the next generation into the...
Just as the State Quarters gave a boost to the coin hobby, could major changes to US currency result in increased collecting? By this I mean...
I picked up a low grade (probably G4) 25D Buffalo with the die rotated approximately 45 degrees, did not pay above bid. Does this carry any...
Thanks GrimReaper for the excellent background information! I would have assumed that a numismatist put this collection together more recently....
Yesterday I visited the Tennessee State Museum in downtown Nashville and had the pleasure of viewing their wonderful exhibit of Confederate and...
Has anyone had any luck finding the new $1000 aluminum coins? I like the updated design, although the copper nickel ones were definitely better....
I am often surprised how quickly my purchases arrive in the mail. I won my very first purchase on a Friday night Ebay auction and it was in my...
Thanks Lehigh and Kirkuleez for the feedback. Even if there is not much if any premium I'm still happy. Gold toning on anything looks really...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I took a gamble and bid on an Ebay listing with a lousy photo, and picked it up for about 15% below Greysheet. I got...
Sort of like buying a "Rollex" watch for $10 from a street vendor...
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