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Re: Historically important coins?
Agreed. I find the history of our country and coinage fascinating. There’s at least two sides to history. For all the great things that happened, there were many not so great things as well. For example: Confederate coins are associated with slavery, rightly or wrongly. California Territorial Gold is associated with the… -
Re: After I saw this on teletrade, I was done bidding
Not the coins fault if was used for nefarious purposes by evil men. A similar correlation could be drawn by our own southern gold and it's logical connection to the slave trade but that isn't what coin collecting is about. I feel coins are just a window into the past and not an endorsement, right, wrong or indifferent and… -
Re: Anybody around here collect gold nuggets?
I'm in Southern California. Great Great Grandpa settled here and he was searching for gold. The Hydrants are still here 150 years later. And you're right.........gold is everywhere, at least around here, but, IT'S NOT WORTH TRYING TO EXTRACT. Believe me. I've tried and it's back breaking work. Got to look for black layers… -
Re: Hello from a different {bear} New person
Welcome ursabear, This is a great board with some great members that will gladly share there knowledge and opinions, Really has helped to increased my coin knowledge, learning something new erveryday from members here on board, by the way I am paramedic794 on ebay, bid on mostly toned coins as you can tell by my user name.… -
Re: What do you think of this 1859-D Quarter Eagle? Big price jump to next grade...
<< <i>I agree its a value. I have a difficult time telling with alot of southern gold if its a strike issue or wear. Either way its a nice coin. >> Strike weak on the eagle's right leg, happens even on some Philly issues as well as the southern mints. I think it's a great coin and worth owning regardless, especially if you… -
Re: This Dahlonega dealer has one of the classiest modern storecard tokens I've seen...
Al is a great guy and friend and has 43 years experience as a rare coin dealer. He handles everything from bullion to million dollar coins and specializes in southern gold coins. He is also a big history buff and has a great collection of gold rush memorabilia. He is set up at a number of shows and is always helpful and… -
Complete Baseball Sets 1990's Great Prices
I have about 50 sets from a large deal I purchased and wanted to see if there was anyone in Southern California that would be interested in buying them for around $3-10 each. Most sets book for $15-50. I have 1994 Bowman's best, 1994 Bowman, Most of the fleer sets, 1997 bowman's best, Pacfiic sets, leaf and leaf limited,… -
Re: Large shows to attend . . .
The ANA World's Fair of Money is the biggest show. As said before, it changes location annually and is in the late summer. It is often great, but I have been to some real duds, like in Los Angeles. Rosemont (Chicago O'Hare) seems to be their most popular location and my favorite. Larry Shepherd is doing a show (Great… -
Re: Numismatic Associations
The Numismatic Association of Southern California is a great organization (and not just because I happen to be its current President!). nasc.net/ The nonprofit group does a great deal to support local coin clubs and also runs the annual Golden State Coin Show in Arcadia, CA. The NASC also puts out a quarterly magazine, The… -
Re: Hansen watch.
Heritage 2022 Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature Auction (Part 2 of 2) This is the final posting on the Long Beach Expo event. A couple days ago, I featured the 1890 Eagle, PCGS PR-64DCAM from The Northern Lights of Vermilion Collection. This coin and the much-discussed 1875 Eagle were not the only highlights. Coin Update…
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