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Re: Strike of a Lincoln Cent Question
The problem is that with a die cap you get two related but completely different looking errors. Here we go step by step. For arguments sake and to illustrate the coin this thread is about the anvil die is the reverse and the hammer die is the obverse. 1 Planchet drops into coining chamber and is struck by dies creating a… -
The inspiration for the Buffalo Nickel design
James Earle Fraser US Coin Designer and Engraver James Earle Fraser was born on November 4, 1876 in the city of Winona, Minnesota. Thomas Fraser, his father, worked as an engineer during the time when the railroad was expanding through the Western frontier of America. Thomas was also one of the men who helped find and… -
Re: Views on the United States Mint [Which Side of the River do you Stand]
To answer the first question asked and risk taking this thread off it's current path, I guess you can put me in a canoe. I've bought stuff from the mint in the past, and I made money on both the 20th and 25th Anniv. sets, and I like the ASE design well enough to have kept some and have a little over half of the proofs… -
Re: Is the plunge in gold prices having any effect on the pricing of numismatic coins?
It will soften demand and put downward pressure on prices of numismatic coins. Every numismatic gold coin has a portion of its value related to its gold BV. Of course this would be dampened in instances where the BV is not a huge portion of the coins total value. It could take awhile for this impact to be really felt -… -
The 1780s Royal Mugshots Set
The 1780s, the US was a relatively new country trying to find it's way in the world, laying it's foundations for the future, one that would see it become the next major World super power. In the 1780s though a new super power was gathering ground as Spain's and Portugal's dominance began to decline somewhat. Great Britain… -
Coin dealer sues lawyer for defamation in alleged fraud case
Several coin and bullion companies across the nation have been exposed as scams designed to target senior citizens and their hard earned savings. However, one local coin seller says he's been unfairly targeted by a law firm that is only trying to round up clients to file suit against him. Michael Fuljenz, president of… -
Profiles of variety the Kennedy half dollar #1
I was motivated after reading the thread posted by FC57coins on the Franklin half dollar and thought I would elaborate on the particular series I specialize in. Many thanks go out to Russ for the use of his photogrpahs. We will begin by going over the fisrt year the 1964 Kennedy and its varieties and special points. All… -
Re: Whatnot being sued
I've a very strong feeling that in the not too distant future, all "breaks" are going to fall under the auspices of federal and applicable state gambling regulations. Excitement Brewing! -
Re: Die polish, die state, strike and stars. A few questions.
Hey not an expert but here is my opinion and/or understanding. First, your 2nd paragraph. I do not collect star designations and do not know if others do, but if there are collectors buying star designations or trying to put together a set of them, then yes this could impact prices as they battle for that star. However,… -
Re: CABRERA hits .400 and knocks in 187 read it here first
I would hate for that to happen. I am a huge fan of clean playing. I just think there are so many historical examples of player improvement, and it is the very ethos of the country to be innocent until proven guilty, that we should treat players with no connection to steroids fairly. Clemens and Bonds were very much…
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