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Re: I know it's probably a dumb quesiton but what is "SMS"?
Who were the original sellers of these rarities? Any in NGC holders? >> Yes, they're labeled "specimen". See the last paragraph of this old post. Much of the information regarding production of the special mint sets is limited to heresay, as it is believed most if not all of the mint records from that period were destroyed… -
Re: Wonder what would happen to Director Moy if something like this was discovered on his watch???
SANTIAGO, Chile — An engraver fired by Chile's mint for an error that led to the release of 1.5 million coins featuring the country of "CHIIE" said Friday that his bosses deliberately covered up the mistake. The error showed up on Chilean 50-peso pieces for the year 2009. Engraver Pedro Urzua Lizana told The Associated… -
Re: Need tips when viewing shiny coins
Ditch the microscope is the best piece of advice I can give you, that will have you chasing your tail and seeing things. If you cannot see it with a 5X loop you don't need to. The mint is a high-speed manufacturing facility, coins minted for circulation are not and do not need to be perfect. As such the dies are used… -
First strike Bullion Silver Eagles
Be amoung the first to get one of these 3,500,000 first strikes: Email from Austin Rare Coins: Pre-Order 2014 Silver Eagles Now for Best Savings! Sometime within the next two weeks we will be taking delivery of our first shipment of brand new 2014 American Eagle Silver Dollars. These initial shipments fall under the "First… -
Re: Should these be reported? Dcarr overstrike 2009 Proofed Silver Eagle in a US Mint box with COA
<< <i> << <i> << <i> << <i>Another tempest in a teapot...Cheers, RickO >> Yup and a chance to bash Dan Carr. >> Or stir up more business for him - he laughs all the way to the bank. >> This is true. He sure gets a lot of free advertising here. >> Comments like this illustrate the method certain politicians use to stifle… -
Re: George Carlin's Take on the Hobby . . .
george carlin is both funny and brilliant Here are some gems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Religion As far as I’m concerned, humans have not yet come up with a belief that’s worth believing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------… -
Re: Modern Quarters
They use a pretty simple system for the determination of how many coins to make. Coins flow back into banks from customers returning coffeee cans full of coins as well as a few from from stores. These will tend to be businesses like laudromats or car washes because most coins now are used only to make change rather than as… -
Summer Baltimore Coin Show
Thought I'd make this discussion post again for the upcoming Summer Baltimore Coin Show ! Anyone here headed to Baltimore ? I also heard this show usually has noticeably fewer dealers than the usual spring or fall shows. Is that true? -
Re: 724 Year Old Lincoln Penny (Circa 1283)
That is indeed an oddity, however, it does have the appearances of being a gas bubble. Suggestion; take a tooth pick or a green rose thorn and try pressing down on the raised portion of the anomaly. If it indents, it is a gas bubble; if it does not, then it will fall into the die gouge or damaged die area. As was brought… -
Re: To What Degree Must Dealers Be Honest With Descriptions?
The boundary can be found in legislation against misrepresentation of a product and false advertising laws that are already in place. Obviously if a retail business runs a scam, they can be penalized in court. Same rules should apply to a coin dealer who is describing coins. I am a believer of more freedom of speech from…
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