I understand what you are saying about them being professionals, GDJMSP, but I think you were being rather generous comparing them to that group...
If you would consider tokens in addition to regular coinage, your quest may become easier. Many tokens of that time period circulated just like...
Hello jonesboy, While I can not tell you much about your 1913 item, I had just purchased one May 27th on ebay for 2.99 + s/h. Mine is dated...
Drew, could you post a picture of this piece? I see no listing with the word "Federal", but there are 13 varieties that have "Webster". If it does...
Cool find. Always an interesting path to trod when pondering where a coin has been or who may have held/spent it. The token you linked to is...
What whoopig describes is known as "coin turn" where the top of the obverse is adjacent to the bottom of the reverse. While it is not uncommon for...
There are two F. Siegel dies, which were used with two Union Jack (shield) dies, as well as one additional die. Your description was good enough...
I'm not sure about collecting puppies, but motorcycles are also fun to collect. My collection is still small at only 8, but I am always looking to...
Coin carving (ex: hobo nickels) would meet your criteria.
I agree with those who voiced that he should collect what he likes. My suggestion is a bit different in that I would suggest some form of token...
I have done more searching, and I still can not find out what the initials "HM" stood for, although they are used on other amusement tokens as...
A description for tokens very similar to what you have is in an amusement token reference that I have. Unfortunately, the cataloging of that...
Great looking medal GDJMSP. Kind of gets the whole testosterone, hairy, manliness thing going pretty good there. Arrr Arrrr Arrr! Having now...
True, gold and silver coins retain their guarantee. While you may be correct (and I would hope that would be the case) about the authenticity...
Another common misconception is that the top services will not slab coins that have been cleaned, but they will. They state as such on their...
From NGC's website, the page entitled "NGC COIN GRADING GUARANTEE": WARNING: THIS GUARANTEE IS LIMITED. The NGC Guarantee does not apply to...
Working on an impossibility - one Civil War token from each of the 400 issueing towns. Long way to go, as I only have 202 of them covered. The...
There are so called top tier tpgs that have guarantees that do indeed expire. Some after 10 years from slab date. Some of their coins slabbed...
You are very welcome Rich. That is only an exceptionally brief history/background for Civil War tokens. They are also the reason why the Federal...
Forgot to mention, I think that is quite an attractive coin you linked to Midas! I have long felt a return of Liberty would enhance the eye appeal...
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