It's very obvious on the reverse its dirt and grime. . Take it to a dealer. It will cost to much to.send it in.

Complaints don't work Mike. That's because people still buy from them. You can have all the complaints in the world but if you keep reinforcing…

Can't recall the last time I saw a "new" Lincoln that beat up.

There not thieves it's real silver. NGC graded them. Most are gone . They were real silver and still are advertised on t.v. If you…

Newby here and I have been trying to find information about my 1866 three cent nickel.I have found several pictures of the coin while searching…

NGC parent, CCG, was just sold to Blackstone Investors. And you know investors are only out for profits. This is HORRIBLE.The Picard Facepalm below is in place…

I was looking through some wheat cents I have and I found something odd about the date on one. I don't know if it's a…

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

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…

Today was a mess Another very quick sale Hurry 1/10th still out -fodder (on gold eagles)

Hey everyone. This is kind of random, so I posted it under exo-numia. Did you know that the Bass family of Texas (Harry Bass of Numismatic…

Do any of you guys know anything about baseball cards? If so, I have lots of questions haha.

Hello everybody! On behalf of Preston, he would to share the fact that he is now an uncle. Yes. There has been a birth in…

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.

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…

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…

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

Sorry I haven't really been active lately, I just don't really have the time to get on. I will if I can, hopefully soon. GTG.

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.

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,…

I personal, have not bought a thing from our own mint since the 2020 Mayflower fiasco. And I will not return until the many issues…

I have a question regarding Trade Dollars: Are they worth more with chop marks or less? (I had been looking at an auction preview for…

Just an update. Back when I was a much younger individual, in the mid-seventies, (Okay, let me hear the old guy jokes) I started and…

A week or so ago I updated on the Indian Head (Buffalo) nickel progress, now lacking only the 1913 s type 2. Since then I…

I recently received the uncirculated Ireland 10 Pence and added it to the proof version previously posted. It took some time to find a near…

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…

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!

If you watch T.V. You will see adds for American Double Eagle! For the low price of 19.99. EBay is selling them from 66.00 to…

So I signed on at 12:00 p.m. I signed on there were 3 in my bag. I wanted one. I hit removed . Problem .…

I wrote two blogs on them to show you that copper can last if you take care of them. I will show you what happens…

I can tell you they are about the men and women who fought and died. The medals are three inches. And the price is 160.00 …

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've been reading bits of "coin news" on the forum and blogs.  I'm just wondering if there are any trusted websites I can go to…

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…