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view of pandemic era coin show
I cautiously attended the late portion of a monthly coin show in Roseville, Minnesota Saturday. This is their second show since the pandemic. Someone earlier posted about the rules followed at anothe… (View Post)9 -
Re: To what truly "main" reason, you purchase a coin?
I collect coins because of history. The types of coins I focus on is influenced by beauty and childhood memories. The main reason I buy any particular coin is for how it fits into my collection. (View Post)2 -
Re: Coins Play a Central Role in the Splinter Politics of 1896
For what it's worth, I've read that the tension of that era between the gold standard and silver standard formed an allegorical framework to the original writing of the Wizard of Oz. The "yellow… (View Post)4 -
Re: Just one coin
If it were me and my heir wanted only one item to keep, I'd choose a coin that is tied to an interesting story involving me. Not necessarily my favorite coin or the most valuable, but one with a stor… (View Post)3 -
Re: A clockmaker, a three cent silver, and eBay
A coin dealer told me that if you have a story with a coin, you should always keep that story attached to the coin (somehow). Don't forget the story or let the details fade. Don't sell or pass on the… (View Post)2