The “lightning trees” are called Lichtenberg Figures. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichtenberg_figure I’m a physicist who works on linear...
The 8TF can only be found in 1878 for Philly minted. For that year, you can find: [ATTACH] For the 7 TF, you can find in rev of 78 or 79: [ATTACH]
Speaking of insurance, what does your homeowners insurance policy say about this?
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86s - AU55 89 - MS62
Agree with the others. Very beautiful and good luck!!
Love the write up. Something about the design of this coin has always made it one of my favorites. Mine is raw, AU-ish. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Wow, Incredible IHC. And congrats on the huge upgrade
Um, ok. Your earlier explanation was very thorough and I appreciate your input, but it didn’t answer the question. “It’s how it is” is...
How is labeling it BU cheaper than labeling it MS62?
I still don’t understand. Someone at NGC looked at the coin and said, “it’s lower than 63”. Why not just give it a grade of MS62 or MS61 instead...
Agreed with all the “bulk submissions/minimum grade” comments. For Morgans, I think they are usually looking for 63 and up. I dont know why “BU”...
As I was putting that Silver Proof set up, it dawned on me that the 2009 regular proof set has the exact same 4 coin cent insert. Mine are all...
I pulled mine out. Nothing really on the obverse except the one in the right (abe sitting on a log) is definitely redder than the rest. All the...
I am not generally a fan of toning. But those look really pretty.
I sold a coin a few weeks ago and this is exact thing actually happened to me. After the 3rd day, I messaged the buyer promising it was picked...
My matching set: [ATTACH]
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That is an absolutely beautiful coin. I have a complete proof set for 1942. I resist the urge to look for 36-41 proofs. Maybe in the future.
It would be fun if there is a riddle hidden on the coin to specify the missing reed location
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