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GoldFinger1969 liked ksparrow's post in the thread The addiction continues, my most recent purchase (1910 Half Eagle).

one of the great, classic designs. enjoy!

GoldFinger1969 liked The Eidolon's post in the thread VATICAN GOLD: Anybody Here Collect or Have Interest ?.

I only have base metals and a few silvers from the Vatican, but I like the low mintages. I think this wartime brass Centesimi may have...

GoldFinger1969 liked ddddd's post in the thread VATICAN GOLD: Anybody Here Collect or Have Interest ?.

Years ago, when I first learned about coins from the Vatican, I wanted a set, but I never ended up buying one (I recall bidding on some...

GoldFinger1969 attached a file to the thread Grading Calculator Online.

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GoldFinger1969 liked mpcusa's post in the thread $500 note new purchase.

If you have a note that is in uncirculated condition margins are the only thing that makes or breaks the grade, sure you have corner...

GoldFinger1969 replied to the thread $500 note new purchase.

They clearly don't penalize for bad margins as much for a hard-to-see fold. I don't know why. Any currency veterans here want to chime...

GoldFinger1969 liked mpcusa's post in the thread $500 note new purchase.

Ita all about eys appeal, Collecting MPC for over 20 years i have seen some wild stuff ! 60-63 are just terrable examples so far off...

GoldFinger1969 liked Pickin and Grinin's post in the thread Grade my 2015 1/10 OZ GOLD Libertad.

It's hard to tell what is luster and what is contact the photos are a bit blurry. I would venture to say that it looks MS67 or better.

GoldFinger1969 liked mpcusa's post in the thread Grade my 2015 1/10 OZ GOLD Libertad.

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GoldFinger1969 attached a file to the thread Grade my 2015 1/10 OZ GOLD Libertad.

Put the coin on a picture frame holder....light off to the left....take a pic with a smartphone from about 12-15" away (zoom in if...

GoldFinger1969 replied to the thread VATICAN GOLD: Anybody Here Collect or Have Interest ?.

As it turns out my, 1931 Vatican 100 Lire G100L gold has a mintage of 3,343 and is just over 1/4 ounce (90% fineness, 8.8 grams total...

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VATICAN GOLD: Anybody Here Collect or Have Interest ?

I have 1 coin and would consider adding another. They are usually about 1/5th or 1/6th of an ounce so affordable. Small mintages done...

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GoldFinger1969 liked mpcusa's post in the thread $500 note new purchase.

Yeah many that you come across do have many issues, that,s why i like A/U grades in both coins and currency usually well represented...

GoldFinger1969 replied to the thread $500 note new purchase.

Yes....you get bills in the 25-35 range (or lower) and it's clear immediately that the problems jump out at you. But get to 40-45 and...

GoldFinger1969 replied to the thread $500 note new purchase.

I'm seeing $500 bills with obvious folds and discoloration and rounded corners.....approximately $1,800 - $2,000 or 3-4x FV all-in. I...