I think a easy way to earn those YN dollars is to recruit people. Blogs are fun to write and giving a couple of talks…

Glad you all had a great time. I told everyone Mokie would would be great! Way to go!! I have the same coin same grade.…

I don't write blogs very often but I want to do one soon. Blogs should definitely come from what we have learned as Numismatists and…

My conclusion is that people, especially dealers, look at popularity first then base the term after the fact. Which in most instance is far from…

OK, Y'N's, please tell me why you are writing one sentences and calling it a blog? Please, I really wont to know. Am I wrong…

Hello again. While going through my large amounts of forgien and exonumia coins, i realized i had a growimg collection of mystery tokens representing the…

Hello, and good morning!  My first thread appeatently didnt work, so here goes nothing.  I recently bought a 1936 buffalo nickel in BEAUTIFUL shape off…

Evening!  I recently bought a VERY nice 1936 Buffalo Nickel off an enxeperianced friend, and upon further examination, I believe it may be a Proof. …

does anyone do the young numismatics auction?

So... anybody know what happened to this? It was widely advertised, yet has never happened, nor been (to my knowledge) cancelled.

Hello guys, I thought that I would make a forum post, as there hasn't been one in quite a while. So, as some of you…

Anyone tired of seeing Patton when they open my blog? Than comment here with suggestions. Any is appreciated. 

Hello everyone.  Recently, on the world site findagrave.com, I have received "full management privilege's" of the great R.S Yeoman, writer of the Red Book. Now, I…

Does anyone know how to authenticate a 2019DDR?

This Penny and Half Penny were issued in 1842 to alleviate a shortage of small change in the Province of Canada.  The Province of Canada…

Wsp guys u like my new pic I think it's pretty cool 😎 it's a Kansas state game I really like also I have new…

Just learned that Summer Seminar has been cancelled.  I assume it's because Colorado College will not be opening their Campus Dorms and Dining areas for…

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…

I was able to purchase one within a few minutes of the coins being offered. These have very low mintages, and I actually like the…

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.

Today I attended the final day of our club's Spring show, PAN, in Monroeville (Pittsburgh), PA. Wow!  At least 75 dealers between two rooms from…

Another year is quickly advancing. The spring coin show is only two weeks away, May 6-8 at the Monroeville Convention Center just east of downtown…

Hi everyone!  I was curious about what other hobbies you enjoy outside of numismatics?  I collect anything and everything historical, do a bit of stand-up…

It's not to early to start planning your visit to Pennsylvania's biggest Spring Coin Show. 

I'm so lost on how to make YN dollars. I'm not in an ANA club and don't have one near me. I don't know of…

Okay, this didn't work the first time, so here goes try #2. Are any of you guys bidding on lot #1 (the NGC PF-70 Montana…

Hello guys! Are any of you guys bidding on lot 1? I am hoping to win it for my type set.

What are the ways to find inspiration to make blogs or to find stuff to write about? Also how to find inspiration on "really" getting…

Hello, someone could help me with a question: In gold coins from the 15th and 16th centuries, the formation of patina (oxidation of the alloys…

(Serious inquires only)Hello members,Currently I am working on publishing a short book regarding the Tetradrachm denomination. It is meant for beginner ancient Numismatists, so there…

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,…

The term "rare" gets floated around every so often, and in more case than not, the word is highly misunderstood. For discussions, mintage figures (…

Like the vast majority of you, I always check my change whenever I get a handful.  Although with Debit Cards, the use of cash and…

I picked up the 1993 Bill of Rights set, which contains the proof half dollar, the dollar, James Madison bronze medal and stamp. The set…

I had a complete Mercury Dime set years ago and sold it along with all of my other complete sets and I've regretted it since.…

Hello dear friends, first, I'll introduce myself, my name is Luis Quintero, I'm a Venezuelan currently living in Dallas, interested since I was a little…

I have a 1920 Cuba 1 centavo that looks to me to be VF. I tried to list it on eBay, but my listing couldn’t…

Does anyone have any ideas about what to do with a large collection of world coins? (about 14,000 mounted in sleeves and recorded in a…

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…

This bill is graded by a company that is based in Canada.  I have purchased their graded coins before but did not know they did…

The 1976 Summer Olympics were held in and around Montreal Canada.  Canadian Tire issued a 10¢ note to commemorate the games. 

The Canadian Tire Department Store issued a special commemorative 10¢ note for Canada's 150th Birthday in 2017.  This note with golden foil features all over…

anyone have any truly odd or unique bills? post here!  to start off. i have a 10 billion dollar bill!

Apparently, this belongs on a forum.  I have 5 seconds to write this. THE REVERSE PROOF TWO COIN SILVER EAGLE SET IS BACK. TWO REVERSE PROOFS.   And,…

Well you can order these in May. You will not get them till October. The mintage are you ready 175,000. Another mess! Why didn't they…

 This goes up to MS 63. I own MS 63. What about 64 and up? Are we to guess? Very little on the coins to…

This year will cost collector's  more than ever before. The Silver set is priced at 105.00. For that you get two silver quarters compared to…

Our website needs a "General Discussion" link, this seems to fit any how. I thought I'd share a valuable bit of advice from a personal…

Good morning!  I don't want to beat the dead horse here, but this is why I put this up as a forum.  All of you…

I am currently looking for a new Software to catalog my collection. Need it to be for US and world coins if that is possible.…

Hey guys! just wanted to let you know about a sale on Whitman.com, if you need any coin folder, albums, or supplies, just head over…

Has anyone here sent articles to the ANA for publication in the numismatist, and had them published? I am thinking about submitting an article and…

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 a confession to make.  I have a problem. Since I decided to downsize my collections,  They have probably increased in size by about 15%.We…

I am a new member intersetd in learning about coins as an investment. Can anyone recommend an insurance company that will insure my coins for…

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…