[img][img] Compare the centering of the bust, and the position of the stars relative to the hair curls behind the neck, and the position of the...
Setting up my camera stand. I see I need to do a lot better with lighting and settings, but I thought I'd share a couple of interesting items -...
Got almost all of the 19th and 20th century stuff in my type set. Now I'm going for the 18th century. A bit of a porous surface, but great...
I was once an avid philatiest, a stamp collector. I have amassed a fairly large collection which I stopped adding to in the late 70's. I own...
I've read quite a number of threads the include a link to a photo on ebay or other site with temporary longevity. You should be aware that the...
This might have been discussed before but I couldn't find a thread. Why does the grading of coins focus mainly on the obverse? Probably 50% (a...
What percent of the listed PCGS prices might an individual selling to another individual be expected to obtain? If different, what percent of...
Opinion of this ?...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1864-SMALL-Motto-Two-Cent-Piece-2C-PCGS-XF-Details-EF-Rare-Variety-/171698550095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27fa07f54f...
The last time I was in Carson City (a LONG time ago - about 20 years) the old mint had been turned into a museum. In the museum there was a...
Are the Native American and Presidential dollar coins considered to be regular circulation coins, or collector only? I know they are legal tender...
Everyone has their own opinion about how to store and present their collections. I have settled on the Lighthouse system. There is absolutely...
A 1909 VDB Lincoln cent went to Mars on the lander to help calibrate the cameras. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-033 [img]...
Aside from the legal and moral issues, if a counterfeit coin is indistinguishable from a mint-made coin, is it less valuable or desirable? There...
Several threads, current and past, have discussed pennies with no copper, just zinc, showing. It's time to clear up a few misconceptions here....
I went to a small coin show today, about 12 dealers. One dealer had something I was interested in so I sat down at his table to wait until he was...
Does anyone know of a resource, site or company where A specific serial number bill can be obtained? Years ago there was a company that...
As of today, melt value for silver dimes is $3.10; for quarters, 2.5x dime value or $7.76; and for halves, 5x dime value or $15.51. The math...
...would you give up your entire collection for? This doesn't have to be a dollar-for-dollar exchange - just give up everything you have - sets,...
Well, we have seen the top three opinions of best coin designs. How about the three WORST designs. I nominate: Susan B. Anthony Dollar Buffalo...
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