Yes, I am a Quaternary geologist.... makes numismatics and error coin collecting much easier having an XRF in my lab, and access to a quantitative...
Sometimes, while working, I like to use coins as 'scales' in my photographs... Here are some beautiful calcite crystals (v. spar) on saddle...
Great post and summary of the show. Perhaps one day, this Canadian collector will make it to the FUN Show.
I would tend to side with ANACS graders, who had the coin in their hands, as well as the seller, rather than an interpretation of eBay photos.......
The first word in my post is a link. Just click on the word 'Here'.... or...
Here is the latest one, 1/25th of an ounce. It is a bit of a head scratcher as to the design/denomination pairing, because the design is the 1937...
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You have to remember, I am Canadian... I see guys like Steve all the time!! I have a different baseline definition of "normal" o_O
These type of errors, struck twice fully in collar, are pretty scarce compared to coins double struck with the 2nd strike being off-centre and out...
The more I participate in this site, the more I can appreciate how it is moderated. I have almost completely departed from another coin forum,...
I concur completely, and it is also a useful way of inventorying slabbed coins.
I lean towards PCGS holders over NGC, only because I don't like how NGC grades Canadian coins. I think there also has to be a very good reason why...
Looks like a very minor lamination zone cutting across the top of the obverse. Nothing really of value, in fact, this sort of thing detracts from...
It is just a die chip. Rare, perhaps, but random die chips, tooling marks and clash marks usually do not command a premium in value - there simply...
That one is highly suspect, and not quite the same as those presented in Mike Diamond's paper earlier in 2013:...
I guess it depends on your interpretation of "slab"......
Just bumping this thread up. Doug's words here resonated quite strongly with me last summer and echoed a lot of what I was sharing with coin clubs...
Canadian Municipal Trade Dollars, such as that one, are chock full of awesome designs, trains, sailing ships, animals, etc... - perfect for...
Canada, 1858 20-cent coin. After confederation, Canada switched to the 25-cent coin first struck in 1870.
Shame that this thread is limited to 'Ancients' Steve, but being a trouble-maker, I am going to jump in the DeLorean and leap forward in time....
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