I like this train of thought. Have you thought about doing a series, maybe a hobo family? Something like that??
I think it was DaVinci who said of a large chunk of marble before he started sculpting, the statue was always in there, it just needed to have the...
Your creativity is taking on a new dimension. Neat!
Sounds like your poor penny is trashed. Blue corrosion may have already eaten down into the copper surface of the coin and that can never be...
Another method of choosing a grade to collect is to figure out how much you want to spend on the most expensive key dates. Find out what grade...
This is a new (to me) slabbing company, "ACC". I don't know what the initials stand for, and I'm pretty sure even ACG hasn't done anything this...
Thanks. That's what I was thinking. Just wanted to see if I was missing something.
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I agree that the hobby needs young people. However, the right or wrong part is in the mind of the individual. Each to his/her own. Debate...
When I was 18, I was sure that I knew everything there was to know. I couldn't understand why the old farts didn't always see things my way....
Corrected coding Probably should have had someone carve something on these instead of whizzing them. Would have been much more collectable. I...
I agree. Slabbing might be an excellent option. Some of the slabbing companies will take steps to preserve your coins before slabbing if it is...
Another really cool carving! On a 1c, right? Smokin'!!!
Here's some food for thought. When you have a coin in your collection, it is yours to do with as you please. From that point of view, you can do...
That's a pretty neat find. Looks like there could be some writing scratched or engraved along the neck?? With the hole at the top and the...
Now they use Super Glue to keep the eyes closed. Ain't technology great??
That's really cool. You carvers are a fine bunch of folks! A hundred years from now, your pieces will still be prized and sought after by...
A picture would be cool. Mint marks were added to the finished die by hand with a mallet and a punch. I'm sure the folks doing that did this...
Cool stuff! Thanks, again, for sharing! I've seen many of your nickel carvings on the OHNS and the Gallery Mint Scrapbook website. You might...
The most noticeable difference is the lettering on the reverse. Type 1 shows a broad flat lettering style around while the type 2 exhibits much...
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