When a coin is struck, the pits that were in the planchet would most likely be flattened by the force of the strike. Not saying it would take all...
I have to respectfully disagree here. The cupro nickel composition did not lend itself to toning of this color.
Please explain what I am missing so I can learn more. I've handled four MS flying eagles in my personal collection and also a couple of proofs for...
The fields look pitted.... May just be the picture but that could cause worry. I must say though it is sharp eagle if it isn't a proof and it has...
I agree. I think the dealer has to be more insane for taking a payment plan for bullion.
Luster breaks help to differentiate wear from a weak strike.
Depending on the luster, it could grade, IMO, either a 55 or a 62.
I might suggest Amazon and eBay for newer titles, and then Amazon Marketplace, eBay again, and numismatic book dealers for older books. David...
Basement slabber.
[IMG] From back before I could photograph... This coin is cool because in the N of "In" in "In god we trust", there is significant die rust. I...
Yes sir. And if you are interested in more story type books, both of Bowers' Adventures with Rare Coins and More Adventures with Rare Coins are...
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Check out Bower's Experts Guide to Collecting and Investing in Rare Coins. Its a great read, even the third time through!
A friend had some sample slabs this weekend and they looked pretty sweet. I personally will not be getting any, as I am not a modern person, but...
I would say a PCGS CAC AU58 High Relief Double Eagle. Or a PCGS CAC AU58 Turban or Classic Head gold piece of any denomination. I just want a...
"won", if you call paying many, many multiples of PCGS price guide winning, this beauty on Heritage last night for the AU58 type set. I can...
Great Collections, Heritage, Teletrade have good stuff. Then I like collectors corner alot and also the BST thread on the CU forums. Multiple...
Cool! I don't really think its possible to overpay on a $10 purchase... I think you did good!
If this was anything, it would be repunching. That is not doubling as the coneca listing describes. Read this for mor einfo....
Time to sell these sets: I have two complete (50 coin) sets of Silver Proof State Quarters. One set is all graded PF69UCAM BY NGC and the other...
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