My name is Gene Brandenburg & I've dealt in coins and currency here in the Washington, D.C. area since 1967 (I joined the American Numismatic Assoc. that year & received my 25 year membership medal in 1992). I'm retired now but still dabble a bit here on eBay, clearing out old stuff  I've acculumated. I've seen many changes in the hobby over the years - some good, some questionable - it has been an enjoyable ride. Shown is my first coin show, bartering with Julian Leidman & Frank Greenberg - also a scan of a few errant friends I've acculumated along the way. Error coins somehow grab the soul, don't they? Notice anything similar about these coins? None are "slabbed" & won't be while I'm alive. Holding these "up close & personal"  is part of the joy of collecting. Buy the best coins you can afford & enjoy this great hobby, it can reward in many ways. If you are a serious collector, check out the E -Sylum website (esylum@binhost.com), some of the best numismatic content on the web.

I grace Trojan Antiques with my presence (1100 King St. in Alexandria, Va. 22314 - phone 703 549 9766) on Saturdays, stop by & say hello if in the neighborhood. I  try to be fair in scans & descriptions, I make any mistakes good. $4.00+ gasoline forces me to drive ole Nelly to the post office only twice a week nowadays - usually on Mondays & Fridays. If anyone needs faster shipping than that, perhaps bidding elsewhere would be better for you (the holiday season is an exception, I try to help Santa out all I can).