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NGC Journals

Mowhawk's Journal

The Start of my collection

This journal describes how my collection started and how it relates to my life growing up. As a boy I remember collecting coins with my dad and brothers. It was then that I became fascinated with the coins, the history and the time I spent with my Dad looking through the small collection we had and looking for new coins. It's like looking for pieces to a puzzle but each piece has a unique story and symbolizes a short time in our nations history. I shared the love of coin collecting with my
Mowhawk

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tomt-migration's Journal

Started Collecting Coins Again,

and I am happy to be back. Two years ago the bad economy forced me to halt my passion of collecting coins. Not only did I have to stop collecting, I was forced to sell most of my collection. Now my situation is turning around and better times have arrived. I started building a Franklin Half MS Set, added several pieces to my Roosevelt Dime Proof Set, and added a 2010 MS-70 Silver Eagle to complete that set for at least a couple more days. Again, I am happy to be able to be collecting again
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2007 Collector's Journal

As a new year approaches...

What are your plan...? RUN, JUMP, SPRINT, OR WALK THE WALK AND TALK THE TALK... Hello to the Numismatic World, Year 2009... buy the book(s) before the coin(s). Year 2010... having a coin mentor, you heard "Talk the Talk" of the numismatic hobby (world). Going to show after show (talk the talk) for the past 12 months, it finally sinked in. I got stuff. Common stuffs. The mint made millions of them. Now I decided to clear the stale of the stuffs. It's called "Clean House". Except for some nice
2007 Collector

2007 Collector

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The Beaw's Den's Journal

The Incredible 1918 Mercury Dime

Is this the rarest dime of all??? One of my favorite coins is the Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) dime and I am currently working on a one-a-year registry set of Mercury Dimes. It is complete except for the 1918 dime which is currently a placeholder Details graded coin. I have been using Teletrade and EBAY for many months now to find a Mercury to add that is within my budget, say less than 150.00. A 1918-S in AU58 appeared on Ebay a few days ago and I kind of noticed it was attracting a gr
Mokiechan

Mokiechan

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RRGUY's Journal

Cleo's Coinage

1/2 ounce Gold Eagle Set Well, off we go again!!! Even though we have a few sets that are not finished yet, we are going to work on the half-ounce gold Eagles now. Our $5 and $10 sets are done, so...... Our first coin arrived today, a '95 W in PF-70. Really nice coin. A lot bigger than the others we have done so far!!!!! We will send in for re-holdering into an Edge-View holder. Scans when it returns. Really fun to be starting a new set. New things to be on the look out for. Always f
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Merlin8*'s Journal

Another Eagle Landed

in my stocking Found this in the bottom of my stocking on Xmas day. This 2005 Proof Silver Eagle is a welcome addition to my ASE mint set collection thanks to my lovely wife. Happy New Year CS, Merlin8*
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moondoggy's Journal

A Gathering Of Eagles

2 great Christmas gifts Greetings all, I trust everyone had a really good Christmas this year. I wanted to share what my family surprised me with on Christmas Eve. 2 more ASE MS to add to my collection. I have also included the PF70UC Eagle that I acquired earlier as well. Looking forward to seeing Christmas presents in other journals this week. Moodoggy To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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Wissahickon Collection's Journal

DELAWARE COMMEMORATIVE- COME FORWARD!

Football and Coins Once More The University of Delaware is once again playing for the 1AA National Football Championship this year! Just as in 2007, I have placed my Delaware 50 Cent in a place of prominence on my desk. On January 7th, I'll be in front of the TV clutching my half dollar. Thank goodness for plastic encasement. Your holders are "sweaty palm proof", aren't they NGC? GO BLUE HENS!!! To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added belo
Wissahickon Collection

Wissahickon Collection

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W.K.F.'s Journal

PAST COLLECTIONS "REWIND"

It's pretty cool going through all of the coins that we have picked up down through the years. Talk about "memories".... Greetings Collectors, For the kids it down to "clock watching" time and all are just counting off the minutes 'til they can open their stuff. I think I have heard somewhere that there will come a time when "ONE GIFT" will suffice from one loved one to another??? Is there like an "age cut off" when this is supposed to happen?? Anyway I'm just happy that I have all three kid
W.K.F.

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Robertsson's IceCoinage

Merry Christmas

To All I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years and for our Jewish friends a Happy Hanukkah,,,,and for the rest of you a Happy,,Healthy and prosperous New Years To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
Iceman

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Phil Nunemacher's Journal

The End of the Year: A Review

Seven months already! How time flies. How is it that a website can become so addicting? Little did I realize when I started making some entries into the registry sets back at the start of June that I'd become so much of an addict. My original purpose was just to create an inventory of the few certified coins collected in the past. Then I became an addict. The first hit is always free (this site.) Addiction soon sets in and you establish your first tenuous goal. Mine was a complete MS66 set
Phil Nunemacher

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W.K.F.'s Journal

AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM...

ME TO ME! Please don't take this as me being greedy because I'm not. This represents probably 90% of the dollars spent on dear old dad and they were spent by "yours truly". Greetings Collectors, As we approach this very happy time where most of the world does not celebrate this coming day for the real reason, I just want to say that the birth of Christ has got to be the single most important date in the history of the world. I for one am glad I know him in a personal way. Aside from this VIP
W.K.F.

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TRP-migration's Journal

Another addition but NOT by me!!

More points!! Hi, First, let start off with my very best wishes for a joyous holiday season to everyone!! Now, on point (no pun intended), Just checked out my homepage and for the second time in 2 weeks I have free points!! 2,091 more than I had before noon! Not that I mind the change in score but, I looked at the coin that got the most change in points. I am by no means "up" on gold coins as they are out of reach for me right now, the $5 Gold Eagle 2009 MS70ER is not a rare coin. Acco
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Dennis B-migration's Journal

What Can You Do With $100?

If you are patient, you might just be surprised! Christmas break has finally come. With no school until after the New Year, the next 10 days or so are mine. Five of my six kids are already home for the holidays and my oldest daughter and her guy will be arriving Friday for the Christmas festivities on Saturday. Need I say that chaos reigns supreme in my house right now? My youngest son and I have already started pouring over coins to fill the holes in his albums and I have been on the hunt for
Dennis B-migration

Dennis B-migration

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Merlin8*'s Journal

My last coins for 2010

2010 Eagle finally arrives with company. I've been waiting for my 2010 Eagle PF70UC coin to arrive and she had company, a 1958 Franklin PF66CAM and a 1904 O Morgan MS64. These are my last additions for 2010, unless I get a stocking stuffer, and also completes my first year as a member of this great community of collectors. It's been great fun! I am looking forward to the new year and all the great coins that are waiting for me. Happy and Safe holiday to you all, Merlin8* To see o
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Wishing Well's Journal

United States Mint Uncirculated Coins Get a New Look in 2011

Satin finish to be discontinued; brilliant finish reinstated From the U.S. Mint (12/13/2010) Satin finish to be discontinued; brilliant finish reinstated WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced that it is discontinuing the satin finish on numismatic uncirculated coins produced for the United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set? and other products. Instead, beginning in 2011, uncirculated-quality coins will feature a brilliant finish. The United States Mint began using the sa
Wishing Well

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Wishing Well's Journal

Viewpoint: Gradeflation Hurts Coin Collectors

Some longtime collectors, who remember the days before coins were professionally graded or slabbed, have never been thrilled with the service... From Numismaster Definition: grade inflation is the loosening of grading standards for the purpose of grading coins at a higher number on the 70 point ANA grading scale. Some longtime collectors, who remember the days before coins were professionally graded or slabbed, have never been thrilled with the service. We have always suspected that the ho
Wishing Well

Wishing Well

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Wishing Well's Journal

Dollars Good Way to Ride Silver Higher

Precious metals are weaker. One cannot help, but wonder as we see our leaders hammer out a new financial package as to what the ultimate outcome will be.... From Numismaster Precious metals are weaker. One cannot help, but wonder as we see our leaders hammer out a new financial package as to what the ultimate outcome will be. It seems to me it is like having a car with a flat front tire and switching it with a worn rear tire so you can steer. Soon you are just forced off the road. This will
Wishing Well

Wishing Well

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Thane1's Journal

Last minute gift idea

Here's a great way to spend the holiday week with your kid - but hurry! A couple weeks ago, I ordered a box of half dollars (1000 x $.50 = $500) from the bank. I'd had my Whitman folders of half dollars for years, but obviously it wasn't going to get filled from circulation anymore. From that one box of coins, I was able to fill virtually my entire album. Okay, every slot after silver, except 1978-D, 1987-P, 1987-D, 2001-P, and 2003-D. You could buy a couple albums, fill every slot, and
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CoinsbyGary

Milestones & Competition

Reaching an important milestone for my collection and the coin that put me over the top. Greetings all, just three short months ago I wrote about possibly discontinuing my first-spouse collection. Now three months later I have a new perspective even though the price of gold has not significantly changed. First, I have a lot invested in this series already, and if I have the money to continue, I should. Next, I want to continue to add gold to my portfolio and these coins are a great way of doin
coinsbygary

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moondoggy's Journal

The year is almost over

Some last minute thoughts and goals for the coming year .... Holiday greetings all; As the year draws to a close I sit here and reflect on the past year and where my collections were at the start of the year and where they ended up as the year closes. I was fortunate enough to not only complete my Kennedy collection, but advance it with upgrades of numerous acquisitions. My goal for the coming year with this collection is to continue upgrading the Kennedy's as I can.... Another good
moondoggy

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13579's Journal

1845 NGC MS66BN

This coin needs to go in a Top3 set I acquired this coin several years ago. Since it is a TOP3 coin, 2 MS66BN's 1 MS66RB, I'd rather see it in a more deserving collection. Send me a note on your thoughts, csmith234@msn.com Conrad To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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lehigh96's Journal

1947-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS

Obtained a 1947-D Jefferson Nickel NGC MS66 5FS from Greattoning (E-Bay) for $159 and -103 registry points. The auction was won using a max bid of $265. 1947 d NGC MS66 5FS Gem Rainbow Toned Jefferson Nickel Seller: Greattoning E-Bay auction #: 370463686905 Ended: Dec 12, 201018:13:28 PST This is now the fourth coin that I have purchased from this seller with the certification # 2538159-xxx. If these four coins were indicative of the eye appeal of the entire collection, I consider an
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