The copper in the pre 1983 cents and the zinc/copper alloy of cents 1983 and newer eventually reacts with the paper. It maybe several years but...
Do future generations a favor and remove them from the paper wrappers and put them into plastic tubes. If you don't in a few years they will be...
Curtisimo, You really have talent. I raise my glass to such talent. I am envious.
Collected Cal Ripken cards back in the day. I have 1500+ different, nothing added since 2001. It just got out of hand!!
Several years ago David Cervin's collection of Early Dated coins came to auction. I bought 9 from his collection. I have upgraded most of them but...
I went to the Denver ANA this year. The show itself was mildly busy, 5-6 on a 1-10 scale with 10 being extremely busy. I was very fortunate to...
I don't collect ancients. But I find this thread quite interesting. My question is , is there a ruler that issued coins at all or most of the...
I also collect Hungarian (Magyar) coins as well. I will check my collection to see what I have. I mainly collect $50 or cheaper from dealer dbl....
There are 2 coins issued by Alfonso VIII of Spain. They are both dated 1204 in Roman numerals. One is an obol the other is a denaro. They are...
Apparently there are no qualifications of any value to be a writer or editor at this news organization. I wonder what else these clowns have mis...
Ask clear and to the point questions. Build a library of books on the recommendations of this forum. There are many knowledgeable members here.
I've been a member for 35+ years and have received only 1 E-mail and that was 3+ years ago. I don't mind E-mails but I hate the phone calls from...
The stepping away from a lot or lots in a coin auction has been going on for over a hundred years. In many large auctions in the 50's and 60's...
Coin # 13 is a (14)65 Horngroschen from Saxony, mint:Freiberg, mintmark is cross in square on 2nd pic. The date is to the left of the m.m. with an...
I am enjoying this thread. Gives one something to think about.
At this point in time I am waiting for 6 coins from 3 different auctions. If lady luck would have been with me the number would be 10. Where...
I saw the library and museum in 2006. Plan on visiting again this year. They are very helpful when doing research.
eric6794 is correct that the word God should be be covered for it to be considered an atheist cud. By the mid to late 1970's, any part of the...
Back in the 70's these were known as "Atheist" cuds. I remember that they routinely sold for $100+ dollars, big money back then. I'm not sure of...
Referencing the birthday of Rome, Hadrian issued a gold aureus for the occasion along with some games and festivities. NAC auctioned an example...
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