Don't know of any shops. Might do a Google search. Anyways, safe travels my friend and report back of your adventure.
I've got the 1st, 3rd and 4th editions of Clines books. The 3rd ed. is soft back. The 4th ed. , published in 2007 has population stats. for both...
@Beardigger Frosted proofs before 1970 are tougher to find than non-frosted proofs. Squeeze the staples with a pair of pliers before surrounding...
Another example that could use Mike's show and tell expertise are the 1964 "SMS" coins. Maybe also the different forms of doubling.
A lot newly ultra rich Russians have emerged over the past 2 decades. They are repatriating their countries treasures. Same with China.
I sent ANACS several coins, (VAM'S), a couple of years ago. I pre screened the VAM variety on which they agreed, and very pleased with the grading...
A good start to a collection. Let him hold them and teach him to proper way to handle them for future treasures.
@Beardigger A very generous gift you have given. A truly kind person!!
I would not buy gold off of Ebay that is not verified by a TPG. Too many fakes. I'm sure one of the bullion dealers will have what you need. Might...
They didn't say.
Several years ago on another forum, one member stated that they took copper tubing and filled it full of pre 1982 cents. They sealed/welded shut...
For a 90% silver half dollar for instance, I believe only the silver is valued. The other base metals are not.
@cpm9ball Thank you for the likes. I always appreciate it when someone takes the time to click on the "like" button. I could have posted several...
[ATTACH] 1&7& 1474 A.D. &=4 Inverted V = 7
[ATTACH] MC CCC XLIIII 1444 A.D. Starts at 5 o'clock on left image
[ATTACH] MC CCC QUARTO 1404 A.D. Starts at 8 o'clock on left image.
[ATTACH] MCCIIII 1204 A.D.
[ATTACH] M CCC LXXIIII 1374 A.D.
[ATTACH] Here's mine. I was going to post it tomorrow.
I wish my budget was bigger so that I could buy treasures like that coin.
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