The 1945 P dime with full bands there are so few of them I have seen prices in coin world articles for almost twenty thousand…

The grade BU came along just as grades were getting technical. the Sheldon scale (1-70) started showing up a lot, and collectors wanted more than…

Well we have to thank world coin nut for that terrific answer. I think it was very well done.Mike.

very interesting !

I just found one in good shape. Not FULL TORCH, but pretty close. I was surprised to see an MS68 NGC on Ebay for $2399.00…

hi there, is there website wherei could find a picture of a 1874 misplaced date.ive been searching all afternoon. help please 

Hello everyone,I have this old coin which is made in to a medallion. I was trying to find it on the Internet, checked a lot…

hi guys i recently bought a real nice 1874 indian cent. it looks like the original color ,but im not sure. somebody give a idia…

Just went to place an order on Whitman.com and it says the currently posted coupon code expired on 2/28/17. Just thought it should be brought…

Could anyone explain how to change your user name to a custom one and not the generic, user_"number"?

Thank you to the ANA Staff for putting this up! It'll be very useful for the older YN's and other numismatists to use if they…

Hi! I recently had a problem with a grading service. The first time since I've been sending coins, and token's in for certification. I have…

Sleuthful numismatists: I'm an archaeologist in Seward Alaska and recently I came across an object I can't identify. Is it a coin, a token, jewelry, something…

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…

If you like Hard Times Tokens, post one here!  I'll start.  Here is one of my favorites -- and my current avatar:1838, HT-83, Beehive, Brass,…

I see there are a few 2017 Trump unofficial inaugural medals out there already, but nothing official as of yet. Anyone have any additional information?…

Tried to copy and paste information on our joint meeting to this thread several times and it keeps showing blank.  Was able to make a…

At last year's WFoM, someone in my coin club found a convention guide that was very similar in design to an issue of The Numismatist and…

I noticed there is going to be a Judges Program at the Worlds Fair of Money. Is their anything on the ANA website or the…

I look at this two ways: an insider and an outsider. It was nice to see friends. But I have been away for a while,…

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

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…

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…

Has anyonre taken any of the ANA correspondence courses?  I am considering it and am seeking feed back from anyone who may have experience with…

So I'm a VP of a coin club in Colorado and In need of some help. I ran in to a wall with trying to…

Founded over 40 years ago, we are new to the ANA. We have about 30 members, and about half of us show up at each…

This past weekend my wife, daughter and I attended the Eagle Rock coin club's annual show. We had a great time looking at the items…

Anyone a member or know of a club in the olympia area. More precise centralia/chehalis

Greetings, I've inherited a substantial coin collection from my grandfather, I've limited experience with such matters. Six giant storage bins and several large safes, coins…

Here's the story. When my husband and I first got married we were given a trailer house with everything in it. The only condition was…

Just out of curiosity, what does everyone think of the field of candidates in the 2016 election? I don't ask this to challenge anybody, I'm…

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…

CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN WHERE I CAN START TO FIND OUT ? THANKS FELLOW USERS!

What did the coin collector say to the clipped drachm?  "You look like you are losing weight."

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It just occurred to me when I was looking to buy some American Eagles that I had bought some gold coins long ago when I…

This may seem pretty dumb, but i can't seem to find out who the engraver "JW" on the right of the reverse to the gold…

The U.S. Mint announced on May 26th that effective September 30, 2017, it will no longer accept mail orders. Apparently they wish to focus more…

I live pretty far out in the country, in North Texas, and don't have a local dealer within 30 miles of me. I am familiar with…

Hi, I'm Josh. I'm 16 and I've slowly saved some money, and I currently have $400. My step dad collects coins and invests so he's…

So, I bought a 2-franc coin from 1808 at my favourite coin shop last year -- I had only been collecting British and Canadian coins…

Hello! I received this bill from my local Wells Fargo bank. I am quite sure it is authentic but I was wondering if it was…

For the past couple years I've been checking all of my bills for star notes. Over time I've accumulated about 30 of them. They are…

What are valuable serial numbers?  Do the applie to all bills!  What are the differences? Suggested reading material?

What is the difference between a bill that was printed in 1957 and that same note also bearing a series 1957?

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…

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.…

Hello all,Every month I always look forward to going to the mailbox and picking up my copy of The Numismatist. However, starting a few months…

Hello everyone. I am looking for the softcover copy of Sample Slabs by David Schwager. It looks like it has sold out and a PDF…

Are you or your club doing anything special for National Coin Week? My local club is not as active in the community as it could…

Hello everyone, and welcome to the official 2015 National Coin Week forum! We would love to read your ideas on what to highlight this year,…

Can anyone tell me where I can acquire a back issue of the Numismatist (December 2007)? Thanks!

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…