Coin Talk

This seller’s got a lot of clad Kennedy’s from the 70’s and 80’s in mint cellos, and the majority of them are toned. Now I’ve been through enough mint sets to know that the coins in the wrappers can sometimes take on vivid toning, and none of the toning in his offerings looks artificial to […]

going to buy me cherrypicker book for coins what one do i need to buy View full post on CoinTalk - Coin Chat

Gold rallied on the last trading day of 2012 to finish 7.0% higher for the year and notch a 12th straight annual increase. Bloomberg reported that the streak was the longest since "at least… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] View full post […]

Someone consigned a MS68 ASE with bullseye toning for $575. http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.a…=3408&lot=1734 View full post on CoinTalk - Coin Chat

Just curious. I understand why registry collectors want the highest grade coins, as it’s a competition for many of them. I also understand that toned coins are better preserved from further toning in slabs. But I’d like to know if anyone collects the slightly lower-grade, non-toned coins. There seems to be a glut, for instance, […]

A collector not far from me here was robbed on 21st December. Coins, Stamps and other valuables were taken. Report is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-20875789 If any of you, particularly in the UK, are offered old coins at cheap prices in unlikely circumstances, consider checking with the police. View full post on CoinTalk - Coin Chat

I’m just going to sell these, not gonna bother with a return. I bought this capped bust half off TT. While it’s not the best looking, the pictures gave it some character. Here is my photo, which is a very close representation of what it looks like in hand. As you can see it’s lifeless. […]

$10 for $3.50 sounds like a great deal! Unless they are proofs or uncirculated (which I am sure they are not or they would say that) the poster really thinks they have something here. http://nh.craigslist.org/clt/3510340219.html View full post on CoinTalk - Coin Chat

Just picked up one of the Aussie "Seasons" coins at an auction for under Perth Mint price, and love the design. Mintage of only 5,000. It definitely stretches the definition of a coin as we are most used to them-round, spherical objects that could fit in a soda machine. Well, I love the concept: Attached […]

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