Hi!
I’m a noob. I just came across these two Asimov books - 1982 The Foundation Trilogy and 1985 Robots and Empire.
They are at a local thrift store for $350.
It seems like it might be worth it?
Should I do it? I would love any opinions :)
Many thanks
EDIT: price is in aussie dollars, for both books.
I am an Asimov fan, and also know a guy (sadly not named John), for whom these would be a perfect gift. But $350 is also a lot of money…
I recently posted asking for inspiration, and yall were very generous with your knowledge. Thank you.
After some coin roll hunting, junk silver box sifting and coin shop perusing here is what I ended up with (Total cost $105).
I’ve been enjoying learning some history, so any additional factoids are more than welcome!
1838 Large Cent
The first officially mass produced coin of the US Mint (1793-1857). 1838 was the second year of the economic Panic of 1837, the beginning of the Trail of Tears and the first demonstration of the telegraph.
1864 Two Cent
A Civil War coin. This was the first year and coin type to display "in God we trust", to claim that God was with the Union. It is just barely visible on my version (why it was affordable). The type was retired in 1873 due to inflation making it cost more than face value to manufacture.
1881 Nickel Three Cent
An experimental coin designed to provide exact change for the standard 3c stamp. I like that it has the Roman numeral (I’m an ancient coin collector usually). It was introduced also in response to economic/hoarding issues, with the idea being that since it is not a precious metal, not worth hoarding.
1883 Liberty head nickel (V, without cent)
A famous scam coin - it looked a lot like the $5 gold coin because it also had the roman numeral V and it didn't feature the word 'cent'. When gold plated it could easily be mistaken.
1901 Indian Head Cent
Coincidence fact: the year that the colonies of my home country federated into a nation. This was a gift from the owner at Vieira Coins. The Indian head is not the head of an Indian. Federal law required that lady liberty be on every coin at the time, so here she is wearing the Native American Plains Indian headress of a male warrior.
1926 Mercury Dime
The Roaring Twenties. Nicknamed Mercury because Liberty looks like the Roman messenger god. The wings on her cap are actually supposed to symbolize freedom of thought.
1930 Standing Liberty Quarter
The final year of the standing liberty design. Strap in for the Great Depression.
1943 Steel Lincoln cent
Copper supplies were diverted for WW2, so this nickel is made of steel. It looks slick. They got rusty.
1943 Silver Wartime Nickel
The nickel without the nickel. Nickel supplies were diverted for WW2, so for a couple of years the nickel was made with silver. In 1943 the US and Australia joined forces for the Battle of the Bismarck Sea - halting Japanese resupply efforts in New Guinea by sinking eight troop transports and four destroyers.
1956 Lincoln Wheat cent
From a coin roll! Coincidence: The year that my hometown hosted the Olympics. I needed a normal wheat to show next to the steel.
1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent
The first year of the Lincoln Memorial cent type.
2010 Lincoln Shield
Another first of type. Not too far from the cent type set?
Susan B Anthony dollar
On the obverse we have Susan B Anthony, a serious historical figure doing serious historical work for women's suffrage. On the reverse we have a whimsical Bald Eagle landing on the moon. Looks like a quarter. This coin could only have been designed by committee, I love it.
2026 Mayflower Quarter
Celebrating 250 years since the war of independence.
I had a blast with this everyone thank you.
I will be hunting a few more rolls, and plan to pick up a Flying Eagle cent before I head home.
I will try and resist the Morgans and Peace dollars until my next visit!
Hi Coin heads,
I’m visiting the States and my SILs father just asked if I could help value his Morgans from his childhood. (He’s doing pretty well in silver!)
Are these 4 CCs worth anything above melt?
I’m an Aussie visiting the States. I’d like to make a small ‘historically interesting’ coin set where each coin has an interesting story. I don’t care about rareness, just coolness.
For example, the top of my list is the 1943 steel lincoln wheat cent (copper not available due to the war). I like the idea of getting an example of a range of denominations. I even think that dollars that look like quarters with eagles on the moon are cool. Old stuff is always interesting.
Anything else with a cool story like that might I look at? All ideas welcome!
Hello!
I found these in an old box. An uncle or someone must have given them to me as a kid. In Australia, but relatives have served plenty with the US (hence the Airborne). I think the Commando one is Aussie. Pic 2 I have no idea.
Any ID help much appreciated!