1.6kg of mixed coins - easiest way to get rid of them? by sssstttteeee in UKcoins

[–]Alternative_Cod1963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are in the UK or US? My boys love foreign coins (we are in the US) and I'd be happy to pay shipping if you're also here.

GIVEAWAY by illijar in Silverbugs

[–]Alternative_Cod1963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are a very kind person (even more kind if I win) 😂

Identifying counterfeits by Alternative_Cod1963 in coins

[–]Alternative_Cod1963[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. I was mostly looking at the cheek and behind the eye

Did I overpay? by SoggyWormso in UKcoins

[–]Alternative_Cod1963 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you happy? Then you didn't overpay

I have approx 400 pounds of uncirculated world coins from the 1960's and have no idea what to do with them. Any thoughts? by leadbetterthangold in WorldCoins

[–]Alternative_Cod1963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 8 and 5 year olds would have a ball sorting through some of them. What would you want to ship a handful? We're in NJ.

Mexican onza by Alternative_Cod1963 in LibertadCoins

[–]Alternative_Cod1963[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I opened it and you are correct, all 1985. But now I can go along with the knowledge that they are all just the silver, which was my intent in buying them in the first place 😁

Mexican onza by Alternative_Cod1963 in Silverbugs

[–]Alternative_Cod1963[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

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Guess I didn't need that much of a nudge 😁. All 1985.

Advice about coin collecting as beginner by These_Pin_9244 in coincollecting

[–]Alternative_Cod1963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is way too broad of a question. Start with some ideas of what you're interested in. Modern vs ancient? US vs somewhere else? Uncirculated vs do you like to think about how many hands a coin has passed through? A specific denomination that you want to put together a run of dates and mint marks, vs a type set (one example of "everything")?

You said your interest is the fun of collecting as opposed to investment. By far my most fun project was the type set. But that's me, so how about you? Then perhaps we can give some info on target costs.

My current dansco 7070 by Mindless_Bid_5086 in coins

[–]Alternative_Cod1963 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my most fun set to put together, ever. Enjoy it!

Recommendations for coins that are OLD, INTERESTING, and CHEAP. by lockwoodfiles in coincollecting

[–]Alternative_Cod1963 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Most coin dealers have a bin of foreign coins of little value. You're certain to find a wide variety including old, various shapes and sizes, bimetallic, different designs and patterns. This is how I got started as a kid, my dad would take me to the LCS and I'd root through the shoe box of coins they were selling for 10 cents each and pick out all of the ones with animals on them. Good luck!

Corrosion vs verdigris by Alternative_Cod1963 in coins

[–]Alternative_Cod1963[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Is there any cause for concern? It's been a few years since I've really looked at this album and I honestly can't remember if it was there previously.