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Picked up a penny in the parking lot of a Chinese restaurant in 1993. I was surprised to see the big words ONE CENT, instead of the familiar "Trolley Car". It was a 1953 S in at best AG-3 c… (View Post)

Stamp collecting has one new convert! I'm mostly a coin/currency guy, but a long time stamp collector who joined our coin club has started a twice-monthly stamp swap meet. I decided to check it … (View Post)

I've experienced a similar thing collecting Roman coins. While coins from the Empire's golden age (1st - 2nd centuries) seem to get most of the attention, I find myself gravitating more to … (View Post)

That is a sweet portrait on the Pius sestertius! Truly a product of Rome's golden age! (View Post)

The war-time alloy "silver" nickels are only 35% silver, and still contain 56% copper. The high copper content, and the remaining 9% manganese, cause them to tone very dark compared to coin… (View Post)