Have you ever received an E-mail from a stranger asking if you are interested in selling or trading coins??? I received one this week. Stranger said that he lives in Eastern Europe and was interested in BU Morgans and asked what type of coins I was interested in. I sent him a list of common date...

On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:34:46 GMT, e wrote: $78.50 worth today. zero silver , proofs, or errors. so you see, everyone strikes out. I got 60 bucks worth saturday and got one 40% and 3 holes filled in the books (2 sets). Not bad, didn't get skunked. The 10 bucks worth...

Hi, I am pleased to announce my new book: LIFE, LIBERTY, and HAPPINESS: AN OPTIMIST MANIFESTO (Prometheus Books, hardcover, 350 pages, $28 + $3 shipping in U.S.) It is frankly not about coins; however, it does mention the coin hobby, and numismatic business, in various places. Mainly,...

"e" wrote in message ... $78.50 worth today. zero silver , proofs, or errors. so you see, everyone strikes out. I was a little bit more lucky. My bank had $30 worth, and I finally found some silver in the form of a 1967....

Hello all Has any one else noticed that 2006 lincoln penny are not stuck as hard as penny say in the 1980's. I seen some 2006 penny that are all design is all most wipe off.

We've just added six offerings of special lots to www.classicalcoins.com. To quickly review these new listings, visit www.classicalcoins.com/page122.html .. These are groups of Roman Imperial and Roman Provincial bronze coins, offered in lots of five or ten pieces. The patient collector who can...

I made the rounds today, stopped for 4 cans diet coke, paid with two $1 bills, drove 15 miles and bought $105 worth of vinyl sticker transfer tape on credit card, stopped at a camera shop and just talked, stopped at a better camera shop, and the clerk showed me a 16 megapixel Canon

Before my one local numismatic friend Charlie Seaman passed on, he told me that small hairlines on old silver coins were normal; and that they are only a sign of cleaning if they all point in one direction. I have an old Bust dollar with good color; but fine hairlines oriented in every...

Well guys my Swap Partner was quick on the draw.......Got it last week and now it's my turn to send out his...... Thanks Wes Chormicle!!!!! Mike

I have 8 auctions currently running on Ebay. Featured is an original 1897 printing of BMC Lycia; new copies of RIC V, Volume 1&2; an AE19 of Mostis, Thrace (very rare); an AE19 of Elagabalus from Aegeae (only 2 known); a rare Hadrian AE20 from Tomis; an AE22 of Elagabalus from Emisa (very rare)...

Just got this email from ebay. http://pages.ebay.com/sell/announcement200607/overview/faq.html

The Hollywood Stamp Club is having its second "Fifth Sunday Coin & Stamp Show this Sunday, July 30, at the Fred Lippman Center, 2030 Polk St. Hours are 9AM-3PM. Free Parking & Free Admission. For more information contact Harvey Bastacky 954 424 8776 or E-mail

I'm not sure whether this seller is touting the self-perceived high level of his photographic skills, or of the great condition of the coins that he offers. I'll let you have a look and decide for...

Let me know if you've got a VF or so example of a 3-cent piece you're looking to part with. I'm working on my type set again. Email is fine. Dave Hinz

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...

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"Leo Cavanaugh" wrote in message ... See: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180008234872 Once you get past the huge red typeface text, read the descriptive text. I never knew George T. Morgan was a...

On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:45:13 -0400, Leo Cavanaugh wrote: See: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180008234872 Once you get past the huge red typeface text, read the descriptive text. I never knew George T. Morgan was a cross-dresser. Whodda thunk it?...

I will be visiting family in West Orange, NJ next month, and I'd like advice on good coins stores in the area. I am particularly interested in tokens or good "junk boxes" but I would be interested in any recommendations.

I'd like to spend 100 bucks on some silver war nickels, just because. What's the math like on these days, how many could I get for that? And, anyone out there got a batch they'd like to unload? I can pay by paypal immediately. Dave