The dimension is exactly that of a quarter. It is too mangled to read a thickness, but side by side..it is just slightly thicker than a quarter,...
[ATTACH] Using my excellent artistic skills (not really), I made a rendition of the front of the coin. The coin appears to depict a potted plant....
Pencil rubbing didn't seem to work. This is my best guest. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This coin was found with a metal detector in a corn field. I've had a couple people tell me it is a button, however it is a not a button because...
Yes, although trade and seated dollars will probably be later in the game.
However I've started my collection with a goal, of which there is one rule. Goal: Make a US Type Set. Rule: Don't pay anywhere close to book...
I quit collecting coins a while ago, but I guess coin collectors never really quit. That said I found a felt lined wooden box at a yardsale fairly...
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Found this in a box of stuff at an auction. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Whoever wrote it did no research.....
I find it somewhat amusing that people here seem almost "scared" to consider even investing in coins, but have no problem investing tens of...
I don't really understand why you continue to infiltrate my threads and then turn and prattle ad infintum about how supposedly bad my life stinks....
Well the good thing about it, I don't see collecting this coins as JUST an investment, but as a hobby too. It's fun to pull the slabs out of...
Small hedge is right. I recommend no more than 20% of your portfolio in coins.
[ATTACH] All the top "losers" are modern coins.
Here is the PCGS price trend on my coin, as you can see, it's pretty good. [ATTACH]
I looked in my red book from 1992 , and the VF-20 price is $80 I don't have a red book from today, but I checked Numismedia, which is usually...
Coins may or may not be a good investment, but I've selected some criteria. -US (US coins are always in demand). - OLD Pre 1865 (Older coins are...
Ok, I know it's not old, but was not cheap new, it's super heavy. I thought it could of been some well know emperor or something.
Anyone??
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