Mokiechan

Please show us your highlights when your coins are returned.  I have one set of Icelandic coins and I hope to add to the collection someday. 

Wow, that coin is an absolute stunner.  The detail on that imperial eagle is amazing.   Thanks for sharing this with us.

The policy seems to only apply to merchants that enroll in the EBAY managed payment program.  If that's the case, then if you do not enroll, can you still sell coins, bullion, currency?  I guess that is the question and also, will it be more difficult to sell if you're not in that program.  For instance, can those unenrolled merchants still use Paypal?  Questions, Questions.

Very Cool error, will be checking out your set. 

It's always a joy to find something you have been missing or something you forgot you even had, that often happens to me while looking through the stored coins I rarely access. 

I just read an excellent book about the history of the 1933 Double Eagle purchased by King Farouk, he certainly was a gluttonous man in every way, including his numismatic endeavors. 

Batman Stuff, lots of Batman Stuff, Military Helmets, Ford Mustang related stuff, and lots and lots of Coins

Covid 19 cancelled a presentation I had scheduled with about 40 home school kids (at their monthly gathering) and will probably also force the cancellation of two coin club presentations in April.  On the horizon is the PAN show with our KidZone, probably teetering on the edge of cancellation and even further down the line, ANA WFM that had planned on coming to my town in August.  I am a very disappointed camper. 

I find ANACS slabs are the easiest, PCGS are in between, and NGC are really hard.  My technique involves a large vise mounted on my basement work bench.  I place the slab in the vise with the label exposed and tighten it down enough to hold it firmly in place.  I then take my best hammer and swing like a golf club at the exposed label, decapitating the slab.  The rest is just a matter of careful prying apart the remains so as not to scratch the coin.  As I said earlier, NGC slabs are really tough and take more than one healthy swing.  ANACS (at least the recent versions) are easy cheesy and can lose their label with just a half swing.  . 

It's definitely having a major effect on the 2020  early coin show season, we've already lost Central States, Baltimore, and a plethora of local shows.  I expect the PAN show to be cancelled very soon and as we look ahead, summer seminar and WFM are not that far in the future and are probably on the chopping block unless we have a real slowing of the covid-19 cases in the next two months.

Nice, a wealth of information and great pictures of my favorite series of coins.  Thanks for all your research, I really enjoyed poring through it. 

On 3/3/2020 at 8:07 PM, Revenant said:

I don't know, man... I placed a bid on a P-22b Zimbabwe note recently that I was certain would not win the auction and it did. Fortunately the hammer price was $27.00 + $2.95 for shipping. Just got it in the mail today as it happens - rather thrilled to have it as it happens. Never say never! 

I have, on more than one occasion, bid on two of the same when I was absolutely certain I would be outbid on one or both and ended up winning both. 

It's really nice to have a matched set of anything.  If you are unable to complete a matched set of Uncirculated examples due to circumstances such as a smaller budget or .......  Then I agree with Revenant and shooting for a nice VF or XF set would be just as enjoyable. 

Your photos turned out well, easy to see the details, I especially like the equestrian token.

Yes, all the provincial issues are the same, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island, all spelled out proudly regardless of denomination.

Resist the urge and just appreciate its brown loveliness. 

Those Libertads are beautiful.  Now I am tempted to buy one at the coin show this weekend.  Thanks for sharing your results and pictures, IMHO, you had a very good result and the turnaround time was excellent. 

I guess the old adage applies, if you don't like something, then don't bother with it.  I am personally getting disgusted with the Canadian Mint because of their seemingly unlimited output of special issues and variations.  So, I just don't buy anything from the RCM anymore.

A very easy to understand explanation of a concept that always confuses non-collectors and newbies.  Nice Job, looking forward to your other efforts.

Hopefully you can pass on their legacy to your children and grandchildren.

My Grandfather did not collect coins but I did inherit two Morgan Dollars and one Peace Dollar he kept in his desk.  He passed away in the early 1970s.  I cherish those coins to this day.  You are truly blessed to have these legacies from your Great Grandfather and Grandfather.

9 hours ago, jgenn said:

There is nothing wrong with responsible estate planning.  I commend you for thinking ahead and committing to get the best value for your heirs by handling the eventual disposition of your collection yourself.

As for a home safe, I recommend a large gun safe that can be bolted to your basement floor.  The better ones have good fire resistance, too.

A clever manufacturer should design a safe that looks like a water heater.  (:

Wonderful video, I am looking forward to all your future efforts. 

Hmmm.  A nice well traveled example of an early issue in a popular series, what's not to like?

That is a beauty and your set is very worthy of its recognition.  Thank You for sharing.