I've read somewhere that either the 2c or 3c piece was developed so that people could still buy a newspaper with one coin. I don't remember where...
Anyone know of a good, ready-made, non-reactive, attractive storage box for ASE proofs and unc-W's in their mint packaging? Valley Coin says the...
My head is spinning and I have to admit it doesn't feel very good. As I decide on what I'd like to collect I just get more and more overwhelmed....
I've been putting together my database for my collection. I added a place to display photos of the obverse and reverse of each coin. It never...
According to the Mint site the coins in the Uncirculated Mint Sets are struck on special presses different than the circulating coins. Has this...
I'm confused about some terminology. I understand coin types and type sets, but what is a type coin? I thought all coins were, by definition, a...
I just spoke to my wife on the phone. She is out of town for her grandmother's funeral. They opened her safe deposit box today and to everyone's...
Anyone know if an ASE inside an Air-Tite (w/ ring) will fit inside a 2.5" mylar flip? Air-Tite offers great "mounting and presentation"...
I saw a table at the Bay State Coin Show that had signs all over the place that said something like, "No Greysheets here" or "Greysheets not used...
I apologize for posting such an unworthy coin for evaluation, but I'm just having a hard time believing such a good looking 123 year old coin is...
Hello, all. New guy here. Please see my intro thread in the Intro forum. My question... I've decided on some series that I'd like to collect,...
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