I have an ANA membership, but I about I haven't used their resources much! The Newman numismatic portal is also a fun site to poke around.
I have quite a few books because I had a wide range of interests over the first 10 years or so when I began again after college. Today though, I...
I have always loved the half cent!
I'm still lacking a "large" Wildman. With so many options out there, I want to be picky! Your's is really nicely struck, lots of facial details!
I believe the big problem is with world coins. I've submitted over the last three years and the turnaround for world coins has creeped up,...
That is my big gripe with grading companies. Unless these marks were made officially by the government, I still see it as damage, no matter what...
I'd also like to thank @Kasia for taking over this year. I was promoted at work a couple months ago and have been getting things in order there!
I've submitted only at NGC. Their photos have really stepped up in the last year. The only draw back is if you send world coins in the economy...
The modern commemorative silver 500 Lire coins have some really nice designs and for the most part are quite affordable.
I have always liked coins made out of untraditional materials. This should bring the price down considerably!
Pm on the way
I love those quarter reales!
Wowza!
If they aren't magnetic, I think this "patina" and look was achieved by adding a chemical paste, rubbing it in, then wiping the excess. Possibly...
I used to own one from Afghanistan from the 1990s. Looks like they made a few dinosaur coins there too.
I think it's real. Coins were very frequently used in many countries at the time these coins are dated to make jewelry, but I think this chain...
A new medieval coin for the collection. A very nicely struck Tournose from Cologne. The label even lists the Saurma number which is convenient....
Nice! I've seen several of these French colonies coins popping up lately!
That is a super cool error!
Couple new German States purchases. Nassau-Weilburg [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Further Austria [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Separate names with a comma.