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I think i see lincoln!!

In NY I went to a coin shop in the diamond district the place seemed to only have bullion but I asked the owner if…

in my penny book, i have this one coin that has part of the coin slicked bu still is a RD and in really good…

I’ve been examining an 1832 Mexican Republic 8-Reale that a friend of mine recently purchased. I am intrigued by this coin which I believe is…

Is this worth something?Because I haven't seen any other 1971 pennies this doubled!

If you have thoughts about the direction of the site, future content, or anything that isn't really a "bug," please post it here. 

I do not see an index to collections. How does one find collections published by members? Maybe I am missing something. It would also be nice…

I was under the impression a badge would be awarded for posting a copper collection, as well as one for tagging various countries. Not sure…

Hi. Is the Mint going to continue to use 999 silver in all there silver products. Or is this just for this year? Remember the…

There was an article in my club publication, The Clarion, about the circumstances surrounding a young collector acquiring a bronze Pennsylvania Bicentennial medal in 1976. …

I'll start with an iconic one:Houck's Panacea, Baltimore, MD.  Counterstamp on an 1834 O-102 Bust Half Dollar.  Brunk H-779, HT-141.  Choice Very Fine with pleasant…

I am wondering if anybody information about excess silver medals after the 26 official ones were distributed. Were they melted, sold, given away? How many…

Our PAN President gave us each a very attractive medal at our business meeting this past Monday.  Thank You Tom, You Rock!!!  Those of you…

1.  Pittsburgh has a small but robust downtown with lots of interesting museums in the cultural district, within walking distance of the convention center and…

As many of you are aware, the upcoming World’s Fair of Money will be held in Pittsburgh, PA from August 4-8, 2020.  Education and outreach to…

I have the collecting bug and am an avid collector in this wonderful world of numismatics. I am fortunate to have built some wonderful relationships…

If you want to see some excellent short videos about the recently concluded WFM, check the Youtube Page of Lianna Spurrier.  She was hired by…

So I have a few questions about the education programs here. I have looked at each course that can be taken but I'm still a…

I have attended the last three years, first year one week, next two both weeks. The best learning takes place outside of the classroom in…

Is summer seminar free? if so, i would like to try to enroll somebody in.

Howdy all,I'm trying to get enough funds to make it out to Colorado for the ANA Summer Seminar. If you can help by sharing my…

Does anyone know how to start a local ANA club?

I received my set of Hammered Coins from the Legacy Knights yesterday, the set came in a beautiful wooden box with a very informative brochure. …

Hi All,The Harrisburg, PA coin club attended our last Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists show in May and filmed a lot of the goings on.  It…

To start thinking about your Fall Coin Show Plans.  Why Not Pittsburgh?  The flyer below depicts an Eagle that was actually in flight above North…

As a life long collector (yeah, I'm an old guy), I have learned so much about this hobby with an appreciation for it which did not…

What are badges how do i find them

This is a thread for YN's to talk to each other about their YN auction wins and other numismatic related stuff.

What are the badges.  cause each time my brother is on his profile he sees that I earned a badge. What is this?

Does anyone know of any information on books on tin pitis other than Frank Robinson's manual?  Thank you for the help

I asked my wife for a book on Greek and Roman coinage and she literally got me a whole library.  Ancient Greek and Roman Coins,…

I found this coin going through my collection, so I have researched it. I only found coins similar to it. I wonder what symbol is…

Hi ANA members!I am working on a collection of ancient Armenian coins, bought a few on the list but took a break so I invest…

this thread is about an ongoing project I have about counterfeit us coins (detection and finding) post about your counterfeit coins that you may have.thanks,SALMON

While this may not be the appropriate header for my post, something the site administration should address, here goes. With everyone being ordered to stay at…

While reading a blog, I felt compelled to discuss an overlooked end result of the damage caused by counterfeit coins. As we are all aware,…

I was wondering whether the Coronavirus has affected operations at NGC and PCGS. On the NGC website, there is a notice concerning a reduction in…

Hello all, Is there anyone out there who collects US/Philippines coins, with a focus on die varieties? I'm getting really frustrated trying to find a copy…

Hi there! Anyone here who shares my interest particularly in Japanese coins?

In the process of researching my new set, "The Spanish Provisional Government and the Birth of the Peseta" I discovered a paper celebrating the 134…

I was looking at a Victorian-era Bailiwick of Jersey 1/12th of a Shilling recently, and got to wondering just what the monetary value of 1/12th…

I have recently been adding Currency to my collection and I am really enjoying it.  On a visit to a Coin Shop this past Thursday,…

So thrilled, this note will soon be arriving at my home due to the kindness and consideration of one of our fellow bloggers, the VAM…

Got the last one in the mail yesterday, it is the beautiful 1900 25C Fractional Note, like all currency, there are varieties within each year,…

I was at the PAN show today for a couple of hours, helping set up and putting up my own competitive display of coins, while…

I usually change it every six months or a year. My avatars name was Doc. He was my service dog. I trained with him for…

Hi i hope all of you are doing well. Mine have. I stay with the tokens every else.is out. I dont know.if i should write…

I have noticed some of the good and regular bloggers have slowed down. Someone writes a blog were lucky if two or three read it…

Well there were about ten MS 70 cents in the Uncirirculaded set because of packaging . Thousands complained. Get ready to complain again. You know…

I have started putting old coin collector magazines in professional offices.  I placed a Coin World Monthly and a Clarion (Magazine of the Pennsylvania Association…

Does anyone have pointers on coin collecting software? I collected coins as a kid but now as an adult I am trying to get back…

Do you think they go well with each other? It works for me! Music has the ability to bring out the flavor of the coins and…

Hi my friends. Not doing well these days. So someone suggested I put my sets up on the NGC registry. Well I have a password…

Can you all help me hide coins for the GACH? I made some labels saying to "google the coin and keep it".... I also said…

i saw the results...... and i was´nt mentioned. but i hope i got a solid 4th place in the eyes of the judges.

Hi everyone. Well I did get one of these diamonds they must be for the price. I just took a visit to eBay there selling…

I have seen many people saying that during coin week they disperse rarer coins into circulation. Is this really true. Do any of you do…

Hi. Well no sell out for the last Apollo 11 set. Only 50,000 made and two to each household.. Is this a bomb or a…

I just became a platinum ANA member, i have a vending business and go through over 1000.00 each week in coins and paper money. I…

Something I published a little over 9 years ago on the NGC Boards.  At that time, NGC allowed PCGS coins in their competitive sets.  This…

Hello everyone! I hope that you all have been keeping up with the "Throwback Thursday" blogs. There has been some very positive feedback and I would…