Entry Post I have one of those plastic containers that used to have parmesan cheese in it that I have been saving change in for over a year. It...
My one local bank has a coin counting machine, that is free, for those with accounts. I had an account there, and intend to start a new one with...
The 1942 looks like somebody tried to put it in place of a dime in one of those rotating gum machines.
At $62 for a Zincoln, I am going to buy a vise and rob my change jar. If I come up with a pre-82 copper it should be worth at least $100. And a...
I have a Jeff nickel that is only stamped on one side, and has 5 cents scrawled on the blank side in marker. I have been told that its...
I am not French, but Catholic. Thanks for this. Its one of the greatest works of architecture in history. But, I heard there was already over a...
Gee! They painted it! Everybody knows that for the coin to be valuable it has to be gold plated.....not!
If you heard it, you are Superman, because I wrote it. I believe it was the IP who wrote that many star notes do not sell even for a 10% markup....
Mint state runs from MS 60 to MS 70. So the dings and scratches and bag marks are accounted for. The other 59 grades are based on wear.
Technically, they are valuable. But surprisingly, the larger bills are less rare, because people are less likely to set aside $100 than $1 or $5...
Coins and collecting are addictve. Also, coins are a great investment. Just dont go blowing your money on gold plated junk coins. Morgans are...
Wear is not damage. Damage is not wear. Old coins, and especially Morgans, had "bag marks" from beating each other up. I have often seen beat up...
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Shrews, I agree with that. Being there and able to eyeball your coins is a big part of the fun of collecting. You really did choose a great piece....
Common Sense is like the old quote about porn. "I know it when I see it" And, we all do. FWIW- I LOVE Dilbert! The man is a comic genius.
Technically, wear is wear. If you have documentation of its provenance, you could probably get a better price. Documentation is common with dog...
Ok. Are these errors worth much? Or just interesting? Overall, the mint does a great job of eliminating errors, making some valuable....
I agree about it being a plating issue. Cents have only a copper wash now and zinc cents are nototorious for nastiness. Especially for metal...
I was hoping it was online where I could go. Only one coin shop near me, and he is a sharp operator. Very sharp.
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