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  1. Bill in Burl replied to the thread Need some help 83 doubled die rev?.

    All I see is a little die deterioration (not even doubling for the most part) and some grease filling the die in the (Sta) of States.

    Sep 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM

  2. Bill in Burl liked Kevin Dore's post in the thread 1909 VDB.

    Sorry, here's the other side

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  3. Bill in Burl liked johnmilton's post in the thread 1851 Braided Hair 1/2 Cent - what is going on with it???.

    I have seen large cents that were cleaned, plated and had non precious stones mounted into their surface to make them into jewelry. They...

    Sep 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM

  4. Bill in Burl replied to the thread TPG of Proof coins.

    You can say that again. I've collected seriously for over 60 years and have never had that piece of plastic with some wording on it in...

    Sep 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM

  5. Bill in Burl replied to the thread A Very "Thankful Thursday!". What are you Thankful for?.

    KBBPLL ... I love those dollars! And the 50 is outstanding.

    Sep 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM

  6. Bill in Burl liked KBBPLL's post in the thread A Very "Thankful Thursday!". What are you Thankful for?.

    True. I'm also thankful that I can participate in the Hobby of Kings, even if on a pauper level. I'm thankful for the coins given to me...

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  7. Bill in Burl replied to the thread TPG of Proof coins.

    All the grading companies have their own strengths and weaknesses. You have to see their strong and weak areas with your own eyes....

    Sep 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM

  8. Bill in Burl replied to the thread About my buffalos,.

    My post above is/was for "capthank", not you. Salvatore, I've given you all the references that you need to be able to research...

    Sep 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM

  9. Bill in Burl replied to the thread About my buffalos,.

    capthank .... I sent you a PM from/on this site about your home state. I think that you have to click "inbox" on the upper right. tks

    Sep 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM

  10. Bill in Burl replied to the thread Have the culture of coin collecting changed?.

    I think that the proliferation of TPG's have brainwashed newer collectors, them thinking that you "have to" submit ANY coin for...

    Sep 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM

  11. Bill in Burl replied to the thread About my buffalos,.

    If it's worn, then it will, naturally, weigh less. Check your weigh scale by taking your coin to a post office or coin store and see if...

    Sep 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM

  12. Bill in Burl liked No_Ragrets's post in the thread GTG on this $2.50.

    Today's particular GTG is brought to you by our sponsor... me! The trip today was looking like it was going to be just getting a small...

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  13. Bill in Burl replied to the thread About my buffalos,.

    Well, any Buffalo varieties that were "going to be discovered" already have, since collectors have been looking at them for 88 or more...

    Sep 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM

  14. Bill in Burl replied to the thread About my buffalos,.

    I don't think that I would be a fan of Variety Vista. There are some sections where they misidentify the Obverse from the Reverse....

    Sep 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM

  15. Bill in Burl replied to the thread About my buffalos,.

    If you send it, or them, in, you will be spending $50-$100 (grading, mailing and return postage)each for coins that are worth well less...

    Sep 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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