Can anyone offer any advice (or links) on how to scan coins without annoying shadows?
Does anyone here know where I might find the full text of the Coinage Act of 1864? Or if it's not online, if tere are any books or other sources...
I recently decided to put together a collection of coins from all the participating nations of World War I, from at least one of the years they...
I've read about short sets a few times in COINage magazine, and I'm not sure what they are. I mean, I know that it is a partial selection from a...
Celebrated my 29th last week, and I received some very nice items from my family: -Civil War Store Cards by Fuld (very expensive book) -1996-W...
1852 Large Cent
I've recently taken an interest in Civil War Tokens, but have lost a ton of bids on eBay. I will admit that I broke a cardinal rule of...
Where would be the best place to buy some cotton gloves, suitable for coin handling?
Went to my first coin show today. Wow, that was an interesting experience! Met some really nice dealers, and I look forward to going back again....
Going to my first coin show Sunday - would it be considered bad form for me to take my Red Book with me? Do dealers feel like you think they'll...
OK, I'll get the stupid questions out of the way first. I know a roll of pennies is 50 cents. What are the quantities in a roll of nickels,...
Woo-hoo! Got this off eBay. Must say I am pretty pleased....
If you could only collect one or the other, would you prefer to have proof sets or uncirculated mint sets?
I know there is some debate on here regarding the pros and cons of eBay. I have decided to pick up some stuff and see if it is worth it. I am...
My US Mint order arrived yesterday - 2003 Proof Set and the First Day set for the Jefferson Peace nickels. I noticed that the obverse of one of...
I placed my first order with the US Mint on April 28. I ordered a First Day set of the Jefferson Peace nickels and the 10-coin proof set for...
Hello - I have recently started collecting coins, and I decided to start out by just organizing my loose change. I have two '68 D dimes and I...
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