Lil_Lincoln

Thanks for the insights, CCG. Once the RCM moved forward with the $100 for $100 coins, I did wonder how far such a program might go. I bet we do see a $500 for $500 release in the not-so-distant future, especially considering the $200 is already in the works.

Glad you've joined the forum, Harpagon. The coins on your site are terrific--I love that you've focused on really sharp and uncirculated examples (which makes for great photos!). I've always been fond of the uniformity that comes with the neoclassical style of 19th-century coins. Looking forward to more posts in the future.

Very cool, thanks for sharing the pics. I must admit that I do like the State Quarter Proofs. So far I only have Proof versions of the territories and Washington D.C. quarters (two sets). Over the years I put together two sets of the 50 uncirculated coins (although I think the P and D mintmarks are mixed). Do you have many of the silver State Quarter Proofs? Noticed you had a pair in those pictures.

Very cool. So am I right in presuming that the medal on the left is a unique? Or do you mean the type itself is the only one to bear this effigy of Charles II?

Agreed, Art. I gladly paid more for the Uncirculated 1997 Jackie Robinson commem than I did for the Proof. Makes sense when the latter had a mintage over 100,000, and the Unc was just over 30,000.

Thanks for the warm welcome! I actually got into coins through my job; I'm a content writer for a coin company (Gainesville Coins), so hopefully I can offer some insights through my experiences with coins, and pick up some pointers from other members to help me get deeper into collecting.

I bought the Proof and Unc versions of both the clad and silver BHOF coins in April, haven't received any yet; the Mint keeps updating the statuses of the coins in the order, but so far only the Proof half dollar is listed as shipped. I also got the "reserved and in stock" treatment, lol. I chose to get both finishes because the Uncirculated issues invariably have lower mintages and become desirable down the road, but I can't help but find the Proof more attractive.

Hey, I'm also new on this message board. I've bought a handful of coins on eBay with mixed results. If the seller does a good job of taking pictures, you may be able to photograde a coin pretty accurately (assuming it's genuine). I bought a common date Walking Liberty half (1942, if I recall) that looked to have terrific luster and strike for about $35 on eBay; I sent it to NGC for grading and it came back MS64, which I was really happy with. I could probably sell it now for twice what I paid. However, I've had equally bad experiences on eBay, too. I paid almost $20 for a 1943 Mercury dime that looked to have beautiful toning. When I received it, I realized the patina was clearly artificial, as it rubbed off easily between my fingers, revealing a white coin beneath. It still has AU details in my opinion, but nobody wants an altered coin; it was definitely a losing transaction on my end. Sorry to lead the topic astray a bit; next time I'll start a new thread or find the relevant one to post in. I just think the risks/benefits of buying coins on eBay is really important for those of us just starting out to understand. Glad to be a part of the community!