Another good grading book is "Grading Coins by Photographs" by Q. David Bowers. As other have stated, you cannot have too many grading books. I...
Definitely a nice purchase. Make me wonder why I did not purchase them from the Mint when they were initailly issued. It would have been one of...
I have been a member of the ANA since I started collecting. I think it is worth the price of dues just for the subscription for the "Numismatist"...
I use air-tite holders as well for my collection. I store mine in the "Lindner" plastic coin drawers (that are stackable on top of one another)....
Once or twice a year I usually get a silver Washington Quarter or Roosevelt Dime or War Nickel in change. Lately, I have been getting Wheat Cents...
Great post. I have always had an interest in half cents.
I voted neutral... If done by the issuing mint, then I do not mind; but, if done outside of the mint (usually as an overpriced promotion) then I...
Nice..............
Right now: Current issues of Coins and Coinage. Rereading the Barber Dimes book by Lawrence and the Seated Half Dimes book by Blythe.
Tough choice... I assume you are comparing proof vs. uncirculated. I have a very slight preference toward uncirculated.
Nice coin. I agree VF+
Nice coins. Congratulations on your purchases.
That is a really cool Australian Coin. Thanks for sharing. I may have to add a few to the collection.
Cleaned VF.... Although I have had some good transactions on e-Bay, this is why I have tended to use a few select dealers (usually PNG members)...
Both coins are nice. However, my preference is for #2.
With the effort & cost to wash them, I think it is more cost effective to purchase a new set of cotton gloves. I pay 1-2 dollars per pair so...
Not to hijack a thread but fried chicken is one of my vices. I envy you that they were just a few blocks away. Back on topic, very, very nice...
Thanks for the information. I just went through some of my older material and found that I actually had some of the original PCI slabs (bought...
First Spouse Coins The Seated Liberty and Bust Half designs look sweet. I am seriously thinking about "breaking the budget" and figuring out a...
Morgan Date Set Pay attention to the values of the better date and key date coins. Even at MS-60, price may begin to be an issue (Don't know...
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