"e" stopped by in an exuberant mood to say: ... i finally got halves. $575 worth. and it was almost unbelievable. there were 554 40% and 5 90%. Way to go, e! A great find, indeed! Amistad 'happy to hear of your good fortune!'

I just recently became the happy owner of a good number of back issues of "Numismatist" magazine. The first article that I read from end to end was a wonderful piece about the history of half dollars, written by R.W. Julian. Very well done, and very informative! If you have the December 2006...

Hi folks, One of my chief enjoyments within the realm of numismatics has been the giving away of "steelies" here and there. I like to put them in a 2x2, print on it a bit about the great need for copper in WWII, and mention that this is the only steel coin ever produced by the U.S. Mint. Most...

Headers duly trimmed as necessary Oh, now I see. This at first appeared to be unwanted spam with nothing germane to a group promoting the pleasure and enjoyment of numismatics. But then there at the end is the mention of "99 cents" that we were all hoping to see... Amistad 'folks,...

I'm wondering here if maybe the seller sees something in this coin that the rest of us are not seeing? Whaddya think? http://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-EARLY-US-1943-STEEL-PENNY_W0QQitemZ290112083859 Amistad 'early or late, it's still steel style'

Well, hallelujah! At long last, an auction featuring a "dog" of a coin that *does not* say "This coin would make a great addition to your collection!!!!" Let's have more honesty and integrity in such things, as it is altogether scarce in my...

Like many of you, I have a couple State Quarter albums that I'm methodically filling as the coins are released. I just noticed that I somehow missed getting the Nebraska "P" coin. I have a box here where I have kept a number of virtually uncirculated quarters for the past few years. Perhaps I...

My several emails have brought about no response from you, which makes me think that you may not have received (or seen) them. My concern is regarding the payment that I sent to you. Please let me know here whether or not you have received payment via snail mail. I'd rather send payment twice...

Hello, numismatic friends! Another fun session of coin swaps is about to get underway and there is still time for you to get in on it. (The final day to register is Tuesday, June 12.) To date, 24 participants have officially signed up and are ready to conduct 53 swaps in a total of nine...

....that you have BADLY missed the grade on this one! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290009915357 Amistad 'maybe a second look is needed'

A thread the other day mentioned some enthusiasts who delight in weighing the 1982 cents that they come across. Different comments from others numismatists were posted regarding the activity of weighing these coins. Well, I just now spotted a 1982 cent in my pocket change, and thought "what the...

....but I would not be able to do business with him unless he was inclined to accept VG money for his coin: http://cgi.ebay.com/1859-COPPER-NICKEL-CENT-VF-XF_W0QQitemZ8423527826 What say ye? Amistad 'one thing about this -- I guess one can SAY anything at all, can't one?'

An interesting event took place on the last day of school in my youngest grandson's class. (He's 11.) His teacher had discovered a hummingbird's nest in her yard and brought it to show the class. She decided to draw names and give the nest to the winner. A girl won it, and after class, my...

....from yet another Chinese fake coin vendor. Have a peek he http://cgi.ebay.com/1875-S-US-SILVER-TRADE-DOLLAR-SILVER-COIN_W0QQitemZ8424263555 Amistad 'sheesh!'

Amigos, it is with sadness that I report to you that the coin received no bids. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8427113587 Some of us tried to help this individual to get his numismatic bearings. Maybe some of our advice will be of assistance to him in his...

....enthusiasts there are out there in RCC land who believe that this guy has not looked in ALL of the cigar boxes that he's selling? http://cgi.ebay.com/WOODEN-CIGAR-BOX-OF-COINS-70-75-COINS-IN-BOX_W0QQitemZ8427594997 This is yet another of the kind of auctions that really irritate me. Hucksters...

Howdy, folks! I've mentioned here before the little "show & tell" bag that I carry with me most all the time. I derive a great deal of enjoyment from showing the contents to various people that I meet along the way, mostly kids, but adults too, at times. It's great fun to hear them "oooh" and...

I heartily agree with what the seller says here, namely -- "PICTURES SPEAK A 1000 WORDS, HERE ARE MINE!" http://cgi.ebay.com/1857-Seated-Liberty-Half-Dime_W0QQitemZ280008595345 Amistad 'in fact, maybe MORE than a thousand!'

When it comes to "rare" coins within the world of numismatics, the 1804 dollar is surely one of the leading specimens that makes a serious numismatist ponder it with awe and admiration. Coupled with that sensation, a high-grade coin minted in Carson City and sporting the vaunted "CC" mint mark...

I wonder if the seller actually logged on and read this Description after he listed the auction? If he did, perhaps he is trying to be "cute-sy" with it. Whaddya think? http://cgi.ebay.com/1865-THREE-CENT-NICKEL-BREATHTAKING-QUALITY-OH-MY_W0QQitemZ140129135085 Amistad 'oh, puleeze!'