I find it helps to compare to "known good" examples. Some diagnostics may change from one die marriage to another, but it's a guide to obvous...
That reminds me of how I used to collect stamps.
Are there any EU coins that have become "great rarities"? Are error coins common? What's the rarest Euro coin minted? I found this... "What is...
Are European collectors focused more on the new Euro coins?
I wonder if the Coin Collecting hobby is more or less popular in Europe since the EU coinage overhaul.
Put together these sets now...while we still can.
You stole my first two words. :) I tried to buy some straps at a bank and they told me to take a hike.
The idea is to stay quiet when behind enemy lines. :)
I went through airborne survival school in the Air Force. I was amazed how many people couldn't kill, dress, and eat a rabbit.
Thanks...that helps alot! I was describing my understanding of an article I read some years ago.
It's Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian Cap. The head wings represent "Freedom of Thought". Mercury's wings were on his feet.
I get regular mailings from Heritage Auctions asking me if I have coins to sell. I believe they will offer a fair "no obligation" estimate of...
You'll never lose money on that coin! ;)
I'm amazed that a metal as hard as a Mint die could be affected this way. I have two Jane Pierce Unc FS coins with exactly the same die polish...
Many people erroneously believe that Mint packaging is "air tight".
This may be common knowledge to you (and most people), but I bring it up because it was new to me when I read it. Toning, if allowed to continue,...
Here's a 1971D I pulled from a roll a while back. It happened to be from an Unc roll of 1971Ds, but this one was particularly nice. :) My camera...
I agree that clad coins could become great rarities in the higher grades and I keep telling myself I need to cherry-pick the best examples now. At...
[IMG]
Separate names with a comma.
