Absolutely amazing note, but I think it is a fake. Jackson is on the $20 ;) Congratulations! Definitely a crown jewel of an addition! Mike
The 1797 large cent in XF and the 1812 in AU for $700 combined. Both were extremely dark and had some corrosion damage. (Ebay- the guy was...
In 1968 I had saved the princely sum of $2.50 (I mowed half the state of Indiana to earn that much) and I rode my bike down to the hobby shop...
Thats the nicest die clash I have ever seen. You can read the end of Liberty through the memeorial columns. I don't know why I find these so...
I was reading Cherrypickers Guide and saw a picture of a neat die clash that left the TY of Liberty in the columns on the Memorial cent. (Page 377...
"(but first i have to tell my wife...)." Eduard- Your judgement regarding coins is indisputable. But this idea of telling your wife that you...
Is it an illusion, or is it double struck on the profile? Mike
I second the motion to contact Shawn Yancey. He is a straight up dealer in my experience, and frankly describes every problem a coin might have....
Then octagonal it is! I love nothing better than saving a few bucks!
"Ahhhh - but do you want the round or the octagonal ?" Which one is a bargain?
I am with several of you, having a ton of very cool coins but no real focus. Over the years, I have done well on my trades but I never socked the...
For the past 5 or so years, I have had a coin style stuck in my head. It is the 1795-1797 $10 US gold coin, the small eagle version with the...
GDJMSP- Thanks again! I saw what I wanted to see- something I am particularly fond of with the 1916 issue in particular. I'll bet I have seen a...
OK. I gotta argue over this one. Isn't this coin a solid VG? The ANA Grading Standards book says for VG "Entire head is weak, and most details in...
The seller wants a very healthy premium for this coin. Given its unusual nature, is it worth that big of a premium? (I know, the auction will...
i'm in this hobby for the coins, not the dollars. :)- quoting Steve While you make very good points, investing in coins and bullion are two...
I have been buying 90% silver US coins, mainly Mercury dimes. They have a low purchase price, often being sold as bullion coins, but also have...
I'm saying AU-58.
GDJMSP- Thanks! I didn't ever go into the Heritage site deeply enough. The eye-candy is so appealing and so far out of reach that I was just...
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