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  1. Mr. Numismatist liked BRandM's post in the thread 1939 Henning Nickel?.

    It's genuine. One characteristic is a very faint die break showing from the dome of Monticello to US in Pluribus. Yours has that so it's...

    Nov 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM

  2. Mr. Numismatist liked -jeffB's post in the thread -jeffB's multipart GTG extravaganza....

    I think I've gotten the hang of it in the twelve years since that post. ;) Yep, still have it! In fact, I still have all three.

    Nov 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM

  3. Mr. Numismatist liked Chris B's post in the thread World Coins: Your Newest Acquisition!.

    I picked up a couple new Danish pieces in last weeks Davissons auction. 1676 Mark [ATTACH] 1776 Speciedaler [ATTACH]

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  4. Mr. Numismatist liked Croatian Coin Collector's post in the thread Post your latest ancient!.

    Roman Empire Silver Antoninianus of Otacilia Severa (minted in Rome sometime between 246 and 248): [ATTACH]

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  5. Mr. Numismatist liked ksparrow's post in the thread Guess the grade (early dollar).

    Like everything else in grading there is a subjective element to assessing marks. These are fine, closely spaced and straight, like a...

    1798 dollar obv.jpg Nov 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM

  6. Mr. Numismatist liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Guess the grade (early dollar).

    For one thing, they tend to be in parallel rows, whereas random scratches are more... well... random.

    Nov 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM

  7. Mr. Numismatist replied to the thread Guess the grade (early dollar).

    How do you tell adjustment marks from old scratches?

    Nov 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM

  8. Mr. Numismatist liked Vess1's post in the thread What was your first gold coin? Never had one? Then click here... :-).

    My first. This had only been out for 3 years when I bought it in Sept. of 2009. NGC MS-70. I liked the perfect example of the...

    2006 $5 gold obv-tile.jpg Nov 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM

  9. Mr. Numismatist liked -monolith-'s post in the thread What was your first gold coin? Never had one? Then click here... :-).

    Still filling in gaps for my bronze and silver coins. Eventually I will have purchased most of them and will need to move on to the gold...

    x-Gordian III - Collection low res.jpg Nov 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM

  10. Mr. Numismatist liked johnmilton's post in the thread Guess the grade (early dollar).

    VF-25 in terms of wear, but the rims are a concern. If they net graded it, it's a Fine-15 to VF-20.

    Nov 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM

  11. Mr. Numismatist liked Evan Saltis's post in the thread Guess the grade (early dollar).

    This is a VF20, if I had to guess. Marks in the hair are clearly adjustment marks. Rim ding is typical, not worthy of a details grade.

    Nov 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM

  12. Mr. Numismatist liked Valentinian's post in the thread What is under a "repatinated" surface?.

    What is under the surface of a repatinated coin? I took these coins and found out, documenting the process. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...

    Original.jpeg Galerius1GPRmmKB2598repat.jpg Nov 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM

  13. Mr. Numismatist liked Gilbert's post in the thread Post your favorite CENT.

    This cent is my favorite because my now deceased father in law gave it to me. He had a coffee can with old coins and entrusted them to...

    DSCN1264.jpeg DSCN1263.jpeg DSCN1264.jpeg Nov 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM

  14. Mr. Numismatist liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread The Trade-Up Game: how far will I get in one year?.

    I made my choice. Trade #2: 1908 Canada (Newfoundland) silver 50-cent piece of Edward VII Received from: @H8_modern Estimated value:...

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  15. Mr. Numismatist liked Vess1's post in the thread It's Simply, "Frugal Frugal Friday!" Bought on the cheap.....Post yours......

    I bought this 1909 IHC raw off ebay back in 2011: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I loved the hint of blue toning and it has great luster....

    1909 IHC Obv.JPG 1909 IHC Rev.JPG Nov 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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