Saw this today... and missed bidding on it while I was trying to find out more about it:
This is a seriously thick coin too. When did coins switch from the thickness & weight of cartwheel pennies to modern thicknesses?
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For the banknote collectors out there, there are also 2 DW notes that were created for the series (to be used when money came flying out of an...
Where do you get that ratio from? I mean, there were fixed rates of exchange in the past that may have been loosely related to supply numbers at...
If he tried selling the bars again the next day, then you've got a pretty good case that he's knowingly selling fakes.
Watch out - those are heavily counterfeited. I've come across several that don't pass the magnet test, and there are some much better copies out...
I'm looking for information about Gold, Silver, Platinum, & Palladium for a class on precious metals. I've found several conflicting numbers for...
I don't get it - why where you unable to press charges in this case? Whether the lawyer refunded the money or not, the seller was still dealing in...
I saw a counterfeit 1964 dime the other day. And a counterfeit 1965 quarter (with cast marks and made of pewter or lead). Absolutely everything...
There's a serious clip out of one side and it's badly worn. But, I'd like to put an ID to it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgemo/8450263933...
What are the dimensions of the replica? And the weight? I think replicas that are clearly differentiated are good teaching tools, and I can...
I have no idea what this is. Any ideas? www.flickr.com/photos/georgemo/8451316404 www.flickr.com/photos/georgemo/8450226631
I agree - there's some fun history in those, and they're often available cheaply. I think most people (even fairly well educated numismatists)...
Do we not have any large cent collectors on the board?
Dallas Rare Coin & Silver has been my favorite in the Metroplex for a few years. But, please leave the bulk bin alone. MY PRECIOUS! I had a bad...
This is interesting: http://todaynews.today.com/_news/2013/01/21/16623719-couple-glues-60000-pennies-to-bedroom-floor?lite&lite=obnetwork But,...
Dipping = damage. Think about it; you're talking about using chemicals to strip off the outer layer of the coin. Reputable sellers would note...
I don't know the medal, but the inset coin is the reverse of the 1926 US Oregon Trail Half Dollar: http://www.commem.com/prod08OR.htm
Beautiful coins there.
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