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Spark1951 liked ddddd's post in the thread 2017 Australia Rooster Reverse Proof?.
That is the standard bullion version of the lunar series from the Perth Mint. They do have a reverse proof appearance but it is not the...
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM -
Spark1951 liked Heavymetal's post in the thread 2017 Australia Rooster Reverse Proof?.
Is this a Reverse Proof? Any guesses on value would help me. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Spark1951 liked Michael K's post in the thread Beware - Fake Carson City Dollars.
EBay should be prosecuted for promoting counterfeiting, and profiting from counterfeiting. A huge fine and some prison sentences might...
Dec 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM -
Spark1951 liked The Meat man's post in the thread British Hong Kong 1876 cent, nice eye appeal.
I bought this one mainly for the charming portrait and the attractively toned surfaces. Not an expensive purchase, but a happy one!...
Dec 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Spark1951 liked Michael K's post in the thread Ring of Death Cents - Ludicrous eBay listing.
They know it's garbage. I can't believe anyone would even actually buy that crud. Ebay is a legalized con game. It is a disgrace.
Dec 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM -
Spark1951 liked paddyman98's post in the thread Ring of Death Cents - Ludicrous eBay listing.
Hello everyone, I saw this listing on eBay. This seller wants $1200.00 for damaged Cents o_O I already sent him a private message...
Dec 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Spark1951 replied to the thread How Important is Centering On a Coin in Grade MS66?.
No, not really. In this case the difference is very minor and shouldn’t affect grading. If the dentils were close to the rim then...
Dec 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM -
Spark1951 liked paddyman98's post in the thread Double-clipped broadstruck LWC.
First of all, Planchets are never clipped at any time. They are called that because they appear 'clipped'. They are actually Incomplete...
Dec 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM -
Spark1951 liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread Charlotte Mint Gold Dollar.
Well… Last night the fellow promised me better photos. So far I haven’t seen them. But to be fair I did call him after hours. After...
Dec 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM -
Spark1951 liked johnmilton's post in the thread The last Penny auction Stacks and Bowers.
My criticisms of the mint’s conduct has drawn mostly score on the PCGS site, but I don’t care. This is completely unfair to the small...
Dec 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM -
Spark1951 liked johnmilton's post in the thread Charlotte Mint Gold Dollar.
The 1851-C gold dollar is the most common Charlotte Mint coin. It is the easiest Charlotte Mint coin to find in Mint State. There are...
Dec 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM -
Spark1951 replied to the thread Charlotte Mint Gold Dollar.
Randy, I don’t know what you plan on paying, but I saw a listing at NGC for an 1851-C in AU58 for $3,500.00. The Red Book amount...
Dec 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM -
Spark1951 liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread What is it?.
Agreed. Even ignoring the cud, it's a nicely toned example.
Dec 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM -
Spark1951 liked Shrews1994's post in the thread I got my package today!! Tysm!.
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Dec 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Spark1951 liked ksmooter61's post in the thread 1913 Matte Proof Lincoln?.
Beautiful cent: I'd take it either way. From the Lincoln Cent Collection website: 1913 Matte Proof Die Characteristics "The edge of a...
Dec 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
