These rolls are a known fraud/scam. The end coins have been found in completed eBay sales before the roll was listed, definitive proof that the...
This makes sense. I’m glad to see the October avatar in full force
The one flaw in this logic is that you assume that no additional damage happens to the planchet between being cut from the sheet and being struck....
Here are some dies from before the use of collars by the US mint. Note how the dentils go all the way to the edge of the die and fall away. Any...
That’s a tough variety. Instantly recognizable from the obverse by the die break.
I would try a little less direct light and put two light sources off at an angle. That will make the luster pop
private entities (Walmart, FUN, etc.) can impose a mask requirement in their stores/shows regardless of the governor’s Orders.
This was not a problem At the show in Redneckville Georgia. People seemed respectful and generally putting their passion for coins before...
same. I’m giving another talk, so I should think about making reservations soon
Wow. Nice S-64
I had it pegged as an S-23 when I saw it on eBay
@Conder101 what do you think?
UPDATE: I have edited this post to account for the updates and make corrections to errors. I have also removed any hint of a bias towards one TPG...
Can’t tell from the pics. Looks UNC though
If you voted XF/AU-55, you are wrong. No idea why anyone thought those grades were necessary
I was teetering between 30 and 35 because the amount of luster seen on this coin is consistent with other examples at that grade level. You have...
the toning is original but meh. I don’t think the pics are fully accurate to show the eye appeal
Fair game for the counterfeiters...
VF-35
A couple of updates: I talked with PCGS president Brett Charville, and he has announced that all new PCGS slabs will be equipped with an NFC...
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