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I have at times in the past purchased a rare coin in details, but was never happy with it -- so I learned to wait. It is difficult to wait, but often easier than to buy a new coin and sell the detail… (View Post)

But does your OCD require them to include details coins? Personally, I cannot collect details coins unless it is simply a questionable color that I disagree with. (View Post)

It is indeed a tough date because of the silver issue at the time, which led to the arrows for a few years on the 1851 seated coins, but you need to be patient and watchful. The most recent auction r… (View Post)

No, struck on low zinc brass, aka 95% copper and strike the nickel in the silver proof set on wartime silver composition -- that would be a big move in the collector direction. Otherwise, I am done w… (View Post)

Agreed, they should not have a bacterial smell since they lack the usual bacteria, but perhaps some people cannot handle the smell of something that lacks a nice bacterial coating. :s (View Post)