Hi, I recently bought a bag of coin and token oddments. I've managed to identify all but two; this is one of them: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dsouzaeva/unknown/unknown1.jpg http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dsouzaeva/unknown/unknown2.jpg It weighs a mere 1.6 grams and is about 15 mm across. I know...

On Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:04:23 -0800 (PST), MKW wrote: For the condition, the price isn't that far off. I have seen them sell for similar on Ebay. http://www.franklinmintmorgan.com/a/B21F059a.cfm?ld=com I don't see any guarantee of the date you'll receive or the grade of

Hello, I am considering studying 3 electives of ancient history for my arts degree. I thought it would be a great foray into ancient life and advance my numismatic interests. Has anyone else studied ancient history formally? Has anyone studied Latin or ancient Greek? Advice welcome. Any...

I suddenly find myself having more slabs - PCI, SEGS, ICG, ANACS, PCGS, and the shattered remains of a couple of NGCs - than at any other time in my life. Since I need to run a contest, I decided to pass one of them on to a lucky winner here. It is a Silver, Brilliant Proof, FSNC #1838, Original...

A hallmark protects you against fraud, and protects merchants against unfair competition. Gold and silver have been mixed with other metals for centuries, as they are much too soft in their original form to make jewellery. It is not possible to recognize at a glance the quantity of cheaper metals...

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I have a 1976, SILVER at least in color, penny. it has stamped on it the liberty bell and a picture of the United States w/ the letters USA inside it. The reverse of the penny is the same as all other Lincoln Memorial pennies. Please let me know what this is all about, ANY information would be...

Anybody wanting to see an $760 (and rising) counterfeit scam in the works, check out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3919140085 This is a "Bulgarian School" forgery of an Abdera stater. This forgery is an exact die match and with the same fake toning of a forgery I earlier...

"Jon Purkey" wrote in message ... I received a mailing from the National Collector's Mint offing me a non-legal tender 51st State clad silver proof honoring Washington, DC. The price is $5.95 for one coin. It would be nice...

Some time ago there was talk of continuing the St Qtr program to include US territories and possibly some other places. Was that issue ever resolved or is it still pending?

Even the mainstream media is realizing continuing making the penny makes no sense. Here's an editorial from USA Today from July 11. http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2006-07-11-penny-edit_x. htm The editorial also has a real-life repudiation of the "rounding to the nearest...

Hello. I have sent 10 coins (worth appx. $600) to this service for grading during their 10 for $100 21 day special on 8/22. I have not received anything back and by now left numerous messages on the phone number listred on their site without any reply. Also, it seems that the original number and...

What follows is a distillation of many people's opinions and observations, including my own. Additions and corrections are welcomed. This document is copyrighted -- please don't republish elsewhere. HMTL version available he http://rg.ancients.info/guide. Counterfeit detection primer --...

I was told to post here that I might get some help. I am disabled and appealing to anyone who will listen to be fair in thier opinions about selling restrictions for sellers and help me sell again because I recently was told my seller dashboard showed too many complaints regarding shipping...

$500 reward for information leading to the prosecution of the self appointed "net cop" who had my internet account cancelled for an "inappropriate" newsgroup post. Bill Yates Member American Numismatic Association EAC ANS Bill Yates Rare Coins Check my ebay listings

On 2-8-04 I renewed my PCGS membership with a Platinum Club upgrade. My membership package (including my MS-69 silver eagle) had not yet shipped as of today. When I called a week ago they told me my order was in the system twice but had not shipped and that they would call me back. They never...

This must be fake, but is it a known counterfeit? http://imagecloset.com/5/12041009-Russia_10_Kopeek_1899_Faelschung.jpg (It's actually a gold 10 rouble coin, in spite of what the file name says). The mintmaster AR was only active after 1901. --

There's a rumor going around that the Ronald Reagan Dime Act will be changed to the Ronald Reagan Dollar Act. Apparently since the Susan B. Anthony and Sacagawea dollars were complete flops because they can be confused for quarters by the sighted(Susan B. Anthony) and confused for quarters by...

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FROM: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1196176/Have-20p-worth-50-pocket-Royal-Mint-error-results-undated-coins.html Have you a 20p worth £50 in your pocket? Royal Mint error results in undated coins By Sean Poulter Last updated at 10:23 AM on 29th June 2009 Take a close look at that shiny...