To clarify, (as those were good guesses but don't quite fit); "In fact, my initial was still used as late as the late 1960's, OVER 1500 YEARS...
Well, now you guys have done it. I am moving out of US coins to broaden your coin history horizons. I am one of the most important coin...
Not disagreeing with your suggestions Rick or Rassi. But if only one per year its not any different than date collectors really. It wouldn't have...
By the way, I am glad you posted this coin sir. This is a terrific warning to those who love toning. The corrosion on this coin is simply toning...
1776-1976 Bicentennial quarter. I was not trying to monopolize the guessing here. :(
Your KILLING me man. :) How about this? Leave the obverse alone, but rotate through different reverse throughout the year, ala state quarters?...
But any coins with nickel will also tend to kill germs. Maybe not with you, but for most people coins have less germs on them than their hands....
I wouldn't clean them but love your post. Of course kids love to handle coins, don't we all? I bet you that your grandkids are getting those coins...
Right? Wasn't it nice to have a youngsters zeal, even if misplaced at moments, around here? Coin collecting some times is too much an old man...
Pretty coin man. Now she can breath free, and has a proud new owner. Its a good day for Victoria. :)
Oh come on, please don't throw all Americans under the bus over this. :) Yeah, a bunch of Yanks invented it, (I have met both, they are nice...
Sounds more like Thanksgiving dinner to me. :D Is Euthanizing the same as giving to a redneck like me for supper?
I buy directly from coin dealers in China, but I agree you must know your dealer, know your coins, and be careful. One experienced Chinese dealer...
From CT Archives: http://www.cointalk.com/t52593/ Bangkokcoin has pics of these, but no pricing I am afraid. Bangkokcoin is owned by the...
Classic. Besides video games, they also slab action figures, die cast vehicles, and collectible dolls! What is funny about this is I bet you a...
I agree actually. I think the mint should intentioanlly make little "variations" at times. I think near perfect coins all of the time is way too...
I understand sir, but even relative premiums have changed. It used to be St Gaudens were $50 or more expensive than liberty heads. Now the...
I have read about that 1.7 quadrillion derivatives number. Its a red herring. Net net its not that severe, its a whole bunch of counterparties...
I cannot prove it other than note the premiums over bullion for common St Gaudens has declined. It makes sense to me, since everyone used to look...
Looks perfectly ok to me. It will look different than a lot of other Romans due to the "war helmet" he is wearing. That makes the coin look a lot...
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