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    1814 Classic Cent - Possible counterfeit?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/205582872512?_skw=1814+large+cent&itmmeta=01JZ1X8G5FD7AXAWZSDWK8JT1B&hash=item2fddb1afc0%3Ag%3AAHIAAOSwuNVoXG-t&itmprp=enc...
    Thread by: The Half Dime, Jun 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM, 5 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Grading raw coins

    Whether someone depends on the TPG for a grade is all about the coin type. If you're talking things like 1800's US in up to mid-grade, then...
    Post by: The Half Dime, Jun 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM in forum: US Coins Forum
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    [CLOSED] LordM Giveaway #122 (pick your prize)

    The 1917 quarter has now arrived. The letter was postmarked on the 12th so it was likely just a slight delay in shipping. That's quite a nice...
    Post by: The Half Dime, Jun 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM in forum: Contests
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    Guess the grade 3.0

    I actually thought I was being quite conservative there. Proves how well I can grade Barber halves, eh? But seriously, this one is a good lesson...
    Post by: The Half Dime, Jun 25, 2025 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    [CLOSED] LordM Giveaway #122 (pick your prize)

    I am quite concerned for you. I haven't seen sight of either of the 2 prizes, which is weird especially considering that the first thing from you,...
    Post by: The Half Dime, Jun 25, 2025 in forum: Contests
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    [CLOSED] LordM Giveaway #122 (pick your prize)

    Not yet. I will give the coin some time, though.
    Post by: The Half Dime, Jun 25, 2025 in forum: Contests
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    Guess the grade 3.0

    VF-20
    Post by: The Half Dime, Jun 24, 2025 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    A breath of fresh air...

    I've now started shopping around for slabbed coins I can quickly sell, and I'm quite amazed at the results. Last week at GreatCollections was...
    Thread by: The Half Dime, Jun 24, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: Coin Chat
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    GreatCollections bidders being........ GreatCollections bidders

    You wouldn't be an idiot at all. If you've been chasing the F-102 for years, and now have one, you should congratulate yourself on conquering a...
    Post by: The Half Dime, Jun 23, 2025 in forum: Coin Chat
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    GreatCollections bidders being........ GreatCollections bidders

    This week, there were a lot of excruciatingly exhausting stingy bidders. I predict that some bidders do this simply for the pleasure of winning,...
    Post by: The Half Dime, Jun 23, 2025 in forum: Coin Chat