vest pocket dealer: a person who deals in coins on a casual basis and who normally does not operate a coin shop or take tables at coin shows.
VF: abbreviation for Very Fine.
VG: abbreviation for Very Good.
vest pocket dealer A part-time coin merchant. The term originated with those individuals who roamed the bourse floor ready to whip out of their vests a small plastic coin binder containing coins in two-by-two cardboard holders.
Vest Pocket Dealer
A small volume dealer who doesn't set up at shows nor has a coin shop.
VF (Very Fine) ...
vest pocket dealer - old timer's term meaning a part time coin dealer. Someone who carries coins to sell/trade in their pockets. varieties - minor differences in the design of a coin. Example, 1955 Lincoln cent has a "double die" variety.
Here you will find the vest pocket dealers that don't have the overhead associated with a physical store. These guys are knowledgeable, helpful and usually quite friendly.
 See also: Variety, Coin, Dealer, Grade, Dollar
  
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