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NGC Journals

Yankeejose's Journal

Do silver coins tone or corrode in the holder?

If a certified coin is toned in the holder- was that the way it looked when it was graded- how would one know? I bought my first MS Morgan dollar for my 20th century type set. It is a common date 1900 O- NGC MS 64. There is small dark spot on the reverse that is almost black. The rest of the coin has some light red-brown toning just around the rim, but nothing like this. I saw this spot in the auction and thought it might have been on the holder- I really did not know what it was. I got the co
Yankeejose

Yankeejose

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Electric Peak's Journal

Not Following Advice

My wife told me some good financial advice she heard. It makes sense: Don't go broke saving money. That is, do not spend money you do not have just because something is on sale or because you saved money on something else. As I wrote in the wee hours this morning, the other day I 'won' an 1847 half dime at auction for half what I was willing to pay for the 1858 half dime that was my prime target, but did not end up mine. So, having saved so much money... I participated in the Heritage sessi
Electric Peak

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Bammer's Journal

THANK YOU ALL!!!

Several replies, I do appreciate them. Thank you to all the members who messaged me or wrote a journal to answer my request for information. The Slab Renew was the one I was thinking about, but could not remember the name. I do appreciate the help, so thank you to all.
JAA's Journal

Siamese Porcelain Money of 1760 - 1875

My feature Primitive Money for Wednesday April 18 is Siamese Porcelain Coins. Siamese Porcelain Coins were used in Siam (Thailand) between 1760 - 1875. They come in many shapes, sizes and designs. Siamese Porcelain Coins are actually gambling tokens that were made in China for use by the Chinese in private gambling houses in Sia, but were also used in the surrounding area as small change. The gambling houses were "tax farms" where every year, or some say every three years, the government a
JAA

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Bammer's Journal

Need Some Info

My memory is going bad, plus I procrastinate and do not write things down right away. I hope someone can help me. A few years ago someone posted a journal entry about a good slab cleaner. The entry also gave a link to a website where the cleaner could be purchased. Does someone remember the entry? And could you point me in the right direction or tell me the name of the cleaner and the link?? Thanks for your help!!!
VUMC4091's Journal

My 1965 MS67RD

Fresh from Teletrade. I just received this one in the mail about 30 minutes ago. NGC Top Pop. I found it on Teletrade about a week ago and won it for a reasonable amount. It now resides in my #8 Lincoln Memorial Set. To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
VUMC4091

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Followers and Following

New Sales Option

Seems to be a nice new addition Friends and Society, Up till this week I have had many sets for sale or trade. As usual when someone gets tired of a set they have had for a while the trade option works very well (coins for coins). This also works well when others do not have the funds available to add to their sets. I did 2 trades this week that were a little different option and worked very well. I traded coins for raw bullion and gold chains. Just a new option now available to add any coi
Six Mile Rick

Six Mile Rick

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Ancients and Gods and Modern Day Mint State Lincoln Cent Collectors

Would You Pay $1400 for this coin?

2011 MS68 PCGS Lincoln Shield Hi everyone. I had this particular coin tracked in last nights TeleTrade Auction and all I can say is "WOW" This coin sold for $1400 last night before fees. I know there is such a big debate about the value of PCGS vs NGC coins but this is just out of whack. I have a NGC example of this coin in the same grade that I paid less than $100 for. You decide. As always, thanks for looking and Happy Collecting To see old comments for this Journal entry, click h
hunter's gold

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JAA's Journal

Siamese Bullet Money of 1237 - 1886 (1 Baht Silver Bullet) Additional Photograph

This picture gives a better view of the turned together ends of Siamese Bullet Money. For background information on Siamese Bullet Money, and the history of this specimen please see my previous Journal entry: "Siamese Bullet Money of 1237 - 1886 (1 Baht Silver Bullet)" http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/JournalDetail.aspx?JournalEntryID=11105 To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
JAA

JAA

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JAA's Journal

Siamese Bullet Money of 1237 - 1886 (1 Baht Silver Bullet)

My feature Primitive Money for Tuesday April 17 is Siamese Bullet Money. The bullet money of Siam (Thiland) was issued from 1237 to 1886. To produce these bullets molten silver or gold is poured into a wooden form and shaped into an elliptical bar. Then two shallow parallel crosscuts are made in the bar, and it is hammered into a nearly round shape. The ends of each piece appear turned together so that the finished money is almost round - very much like a real bullet. Stamps are made by han
JAA

JAA

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CoinsbyGary

Hot off the press! New rules on E-Bay

What does the collecting community out there think of these changes? I think theyre a step in the right direction to truth in purchasing on E-Bay As coin collecting continues to grow and thrive on eBay, customers have told us time and again that knowing they can buy and sell with confidence is important. Well be updating eBays Stamps, currency, and coins policy to help foster that confidence--this update may impact your coin listings. Starting May 30, all new listings and relistings in coin
coinsbygary

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Merlin8*'s Journal

My Presidential coins

and other relations Hello Friends, It is believed over 100 million Americans can show that, at least one President of these United States resides in their family tree and about 20 million can claim an ancestor who arrived on the Mayflower. It amazes me that I fall into both of these groups of Americans. One interest that can keep me away from my coin collecting addiction is researching my family tree that shows our DNA's journey from Europe to North America to Hawaii, that side being the Cau
Merlin8*

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JAA's Journal

Siamese Canoe Money / Lats

My feature Primitive Money for Monday April 16 is Siamese Canoe Money or Lats.(13th - 16th century Kingdom of Lanchang) Lat or Bar Money was the coinage of the 13th - 16th century kingdom of Lanchang, in what is now northern Thailand. Lats money was uncoined copper, white medal or silver ingots that came in many varieties. Leech Money, Tigers' Tongues, Boat Money, and Canoe Money are all forms of Lats. Canoe Money is usually pointed or tapered at each end, the center sometimes is hollowed o
JAA

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JAA's Journal

Cowrie Shell Money

My feature Primitive Money for Sunday April 15 is the Cowrie Shell. (1200 BC to mid 20th century) Historically, many societies have used cowries as money. The cowrie is the most widely and longest used currency in history. The use of Cowrie Shells as money dates from ancient times (1200 BC). As a form of money it spread from China and India eastward to the Pacific Islands. It traveled across and encircled Africa to the west and even penetrated into the New World. As late as the middle
JAA

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JAA's Journal

National Coin Week: - April 15th through 21st

Change in Money: Cowries To Credit Cards If you have been checking the ANA web site or reading any of the numismatic papers you know that National Coin Week started yesterday (Sunday 4/15/2012) and runs through Saturday April 21st. The theme for this year's National Coin Week is "Change In Money: Cowries To Credit Cards". I have had a long standing interest in Primitive Money and have been collecting interesting examples of them for over fifty years. In honor of National coin week I plan t
JAA

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Followers and Following

A NEW COIN STORE!!!

A new place to get a few. Hey Guys, I was asked by another member to check out their new site---Store. If you are looking for some fillers she just might have some for you. She is new at this so be sure to help with KIND comments and leave her any message that may help her improve her site. Of course she is just starting out so don't go there looking for $1000 coins. Here is her website -- kewpeescc.com Later---Rick
Six Mile Rick

Six Mile Rick

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Bammer's Journal

I Think I Have It!!!

A 50 transparency fill! First, I would like to say a hearty thank you to all who responded to background color survey. I do appreciate everyone who took the time to give me constructive criticism and suggestions and supportive remarks. Also, an apology, I did not mean to post 4 Option 2 journal entries. Now, I think I am getting very close to having the correct settings on my camera to get nice pictures. I am not saying my photos will be professional quality, all I have been after is for the
moondoggy's Journal

Making some great deals

Jefferson and Lincolns Greetings all As before I like to let everyone here know before I list on the bay some great deals I am offering. Have an 82 84 and 86 Jefferson and Lincoln cents, shields and 2009 Life of Lincoln cents. All coins are graded by NGC. Am posting on the Money Market Place board as well. Get in touch with me if interested ASAP. Making great deals NOW
moondoggy

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SPHansen's Journal

Took a Drive!

... or my not-so-heroic adventures at the Texas Coin Show! Coin Journal for the week of 04/09/2012 through 04/15/2012Been a relatively quiet week for me... I did grab a few things, but I was really wanting to save a few dollars for the Texas Coin Show this weekend. My goal was to pick up some of the lower grade Indian Head cents, Buffalo and early Jefferson nickels as well as some supplies. Here are the treasures I grabbed this week:1907 Indian Head Cent BU (I think its a MS64)1942 S Merc Dime
SPHansen

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VUMC4091's Journal

Heritage Coin

It eluded me for a while... but thanks to a heads up by Hunter's Gold I finally have it in my registry. About two week's ago Hunter's Gold let me know this one was coming up for auction at Heritage. I paid more than I had intended but still less than Numismedia so I think I made a good buy. I won it in the last few minutes of bidding. Now it is safe and at home. My #8 Lincoln Memorial set is about 532 points short of #7 and about 900 points short of #6. Stay Tuned! To see old commen
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Bammer's Journal

Survey of Picture Backgrounds

Here is option 1 Hi all, It is a rainy day here, a good day to stay inside and work on coins and coin photography. Plus, I think I am battling a 24 hour bug that has been with me since Friday, I do feel some better today. Anyway, I would like to take a survey of the members. I have been fiddling around with different color backgrounds for my coin pics. I have 3 different colors, options 1, 2, and 3. Please let me know your preference. Option 1 below. To see old comments for this Jou
Followers and Following

Breaking Up

A week for breaking up sets. Friends and Society, It has been another good week with plenty of work and of course a few coin deals in the works. I sold a Franklin MS64FBL, 2000 millennium Silver Eagle, and a Ike Dollar. Worked up a $1000 trade of three Mocom Silver Dollars for three Silver Eagles so the Eagle set will be broken up now and the Mocom set will grow. I also did a deal on 25 PF70UC State Quarters which is 50% of a perfect set. Along with me breaking up my Eagle set Todd has d
Six Mile Rick

Six Mile Rick

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