I've always found it strange that we essentially only use four denominations (cent, nickel, dime, and quarter) of coins in this country. Most...
I have a Rodenstock 6x aspheric loupe that I originally bought to examine 4x5 transparencies. It's pricey (~$220), but offers a view that nothing...
Another data point against Dansco albums: a friend of mine has a Dansco album filled with American Silver Eagles and when we checked it this...
Is it worthwhile to slab modern commemoratives and American Silver Eagles? What is the average grade of proof and uncirculated coins coming...
Mine comes from my then 4-year old son. He spilled some soda on the ground and after a while there was a stream of ants coming to feast on the...
They're not for everyone, especially for that price! I also use mine for looking at stamps and 35mm and 4x5 transparencies, which is what these...
I like a 6x aspheric loupe, such as the one made by Rodenstock. These are sharp corner-to-corner and you won't find a better view anywhere, but...
Thanks for all the opinions. I've decided to keep my high MS state and proof coins in their individual plastic holders. I don't want to risk...
Yes, they are. I'm worried about the materials the album is made from causing the coins to tone.
Up until now I've always kept my MS and proof coins in Whitman plastic snap lock holders, but this makes it hard to show my collections to others....
Do you have a 1964 like the one in your avatar? :kewl:
With the number of bag marks on the obverse, I'd say no more than MS60.
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