How does one know a coin is “unique”? I mean, clearly, the mint that struck the coin did not make one piece and then destroy the dies....
Beautiful coin. I have an example from the first year (1908) that I purchased a little over a decade ago. It's a wonderful design.
A whole lot of these Gourdes get details grades. So a straight grade alone is a win … fingers crossed.
Lovely design. Looks AU to me (British EF).
I think exceptions to any generalization can always be found. I own some FM coins, but in general they bore me (unless they have horses on them...
If you are on a budget, and you like the design - the Pinches strikes from the 1960s are quite beautiful in hand, and also very affordable. I...
I generally avoid Franklin Mint (FM) coinage. The artistry is usually lacking (in my opinion). I wouldn't say I actively avoid FM coinage - but...
Mine are in ICG holders (bought that way).
Purchased raw a few years ago. Now in an NGC MS63BN holder: [IMG]
How’s that Kool-Aid? :rolleyes:
Not sure what that has to do with the topic of the NGC registry. But, if you put all your eggs in one basket you may eventually regret it. The...
The word “conservation” on that slab has to do with the coin series being dedicated to Nature Conservation of animals. It has nothing to do with...
You constantly complain about TPGs yet continue to use both. Either you’re a masochist or you’re just a complainer at heart (or both). I have...
NGC continually reassesses the scoring based on price, rarity, populations, and to fix previous errors of scores that were accidentally too high...
This thread seems to be an advertisement for eye exams needed by several posters. :cigar:
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