I've been slowly accumulating a diverse array of prooflike coins from around the world. When I saw these two coins on Ebay recently, I knew that I...
Grading coins is the single most important skill for a coin collector to have. Plenty of books will show you pictures of coins in various grades,...
These two little creatures were in my mailbox yesterday. They are tiny! These are 1 Muzuna coins from Morocco, and are smaller than a US dime....
Hey, let's switch it up a bit and guess the grade of a super modern, 2015D Shield Lincoln. Bought a (somewhat) expensive coin the other day, and...
Anyone else having trouble pulling up the NGC chat boards? Are they down for maintenance? Are they down for good? Honestly, they've been a whole...
Good afternoon! Today, I have a nice assortment of coins for every collector. Prices are flexible, so please make an offer! Paypal preferred,...
The Star applied to NGC coins can be a little bit confusing to beginners, but it can be a useful tool. First, it is applied to coins with...
Saw this little sparkler the other day. Had to have it. Now its mine. This coin is in a PCGS holder, but there is absolutely no doubt that this...
I'm looking for a bit of information on a lot (or lots?) in the Pittman Sale. This was a bit before I really got into collecting, but my...
Good afternoon to all! My most recent score arrived the other day, and I've finally had a chance to photograph it. This 1885S Half Eagle was...
Good afternoon! Today, I have a nice assortment of coins for every collector. Prices are flexible, so please make an offer! Please add $3 for...
We had a lot of fun with the last one a couple of months ago, so here's another. The nice postlady just dropped it off. She keeps bringing me...
Picked up this little beauty last week, and it arrived yesterday. One of my last purchases of 2016, this coin is a worthy addition to my...
Anyone see this Frankenstein's monster?...
I just finished reading Wayne Sayles "Classical Deception." It was a very interesting and informative book (and a worthy conclusion to his 7-part...
Such as The Art and Science of Grading Coins! You've seen the book around, you've heard people talking about it, but you just haven't gotten it...
While reading, there seems to be some debate over which term to use. So, which do you prefer, and why? Romaion, or Byzantine?
As some of you know, I live in Charleston, SC. Today was the official release of the Fort Moultrie Quarter in the America the Beautiful series. I...
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