Thanks for the input! Very helpful!
A widowed friend asked me to tell her what some of her coins are worth. They were collected years ago by her deceased husband. This Trade Dollar...
A student where I taught high school once asked my age and I told her. She insisted I was not that old, and so I showed her my driver's license....
There was an early outbreak in Ft. Hayes, and that may have played a part in its spread, but recent research has all but conclusively shown that...
Economic conditions caused them to reduce the size of the 5 centesimi after World War I, starting in 1919.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
We are not doubting that it has been in that roll since 1915 or 1920. But in the 13 to 18 years between 1902 and 1915 or 1920 there was plenty of...
It would appear this 1902 Indian cent has spent considerable time in the ground or similar environment. It has acquired a crusty patina which...
Anything in the albums?
Under the Constitution, all federal facilities are exempt from all state regulation, and that includes taxes. Article I, section 8, "Congress...
Too sad to think about. A dealer should refund money for these broken coins, but nothing can fully restore the broken centuries of history.
Welcome to CT! Clawcoins has given you great information! The lettering is "off" only because of wear from circulation. The letters were...
I, too, noticed the durability of the Canadian steel and 100% nickel coins, although their silver coins wore about on par with ours. I have no...
Too bad you can't go back and accurately weigh it when it was new. I would love to see how much gold has been lost over the years. After maybe...
One other thing about gold coins is that most of them never did circulate much, in the sense we use it, resulting in very high grade old gold...
My tiny Croesus. A trihemiobol, I believe. It's not in great shape, but it's one of my favorite coins because of its history.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Entry Post. So good to see you back. May God keep you from dark places!
It is not so important where you start. If you like it, just start with what interests you. If you are buying, start with reputable dealers who...
Only by your absence! Welcome back!
I'm guessing the $900,000 is not the whole shipment, the first shipment, or the last shipment. The low denominations are advantageous to...
Thanks for all the comments! Very helpful.
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