CAC doesn’t certify “errors”. That likely disqualified this coin from consideration.
In my preferred series, seated dimes, NGC seems much more willing to award AU grades, particularly on coins with minimal luster if the details are...
Nice score! Looks to have exceptionally nice surfaces for the grade. I absolutely love the look of this type when E Pluribus Unum is clearly...
My favorite cherrypick is also my avatar and comes with an interesting story. Maybe 5 or so years ago, a Scottsman auction contained quite a few...
Because my family will be catching a flight this afternoon, we exchanged and opened some gifts earlier than normal. It will be the first time that...
My SS gift traveled a total of about 250 miles and arrived earlier this week. Looking forward to opening it on the 24th. I wonder which packages...
John, Curious why you asked about NGC instead of PCGS? Think they'd be more lenient?
I'm curious, John. How much value do you think the Trueviews add to a coin like this? It's got to be some tangible amount, right? No doubt that...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Many collectors who appreciate 19th century coinage will aggressively pursue coins with very late die states or retained/full...
Good finds. I'm a bit surprised at the severe price drop for that particular coin but, like I said, mid-vfish coins appear to be imbalanced...
John, Nice find! I've had the opportunity to pick a couple of these over a few years but they were always really low grade or messed up. It is a...
What an amazing strike for a 49-o! I assume that coin is MS??
Wow, Eduard! I have an affinity for the 1849o date because I have enjoyed attempting to variety collect this date for at least the past 5 years. I...
Here is my take on the rotation idea...it depends! Basically the thing that affects a rotation premium is whether or not there are dedicated...
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