I would keep it for the grandkids...but they have no interest, zip. I'll trade it for cash, and keep digging through the other silver. Surely...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I hope this item isn't inappropriate for this forum. Found among miscellaneous low-grade silver. I think it's called a love...
Here are a few close-up pics...sorry about the poor detail. The sun will shine again, and I'll be trying for better work. wlw [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 25'' long overall; 38 coins; 13.4 ounces; non-ferrous. Black finish isn't paint, and these are remarkably crude; very...
ANACS returned the 1870 Type 1 Yen yesterday: Graded AU 50 Details; Cleaned...S/N 6234867 I'm only slightly disappointed...but fully accepting....
ANACS is in possession. I'll try to be serenely patient while the gears of grading do their work. All will be revealed here, in due time. wlw
Oops! I initially missed that happy-collector pegged it: "This should be a Japanese military medal..." (Cited from:...
Excellent...Thanks, both of you! I would like to hope the pin is from no later than 1945...but that seems a reach. More work to do here, and...
Hookman, once again your welcome response is filled with wisdom, and a lot of logical thought...thank you! Seattle is the closest major city, and...
~43mm diameter, ~23gm. Somewhat crudely cast; back is marked Silver, with old-style pin-latch. Crossed scimitars with spiked crown in wreath;...
That would leave...Chinese? Perhaps others, but I'm unable to differentiate between any of them. Thank you...wlw
23.8mm diameter, ~1,4mm thickness, plain edge, 5.2 grams, brass. 2 crossed anchors in ribboned wreath, 5-petal blossom at top: face/obverse. 7...
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A little provenance: My Dad's older brother served in Japan during the GHQ era (fall 1945 thru very early 1952; MSgt, USAAF, HQ Squadron, 5th Air...
Now: If genuine, is it gonna gain any value if I get it slabbed? Never done that...how to choose the Grading Service? Is ANACS in favor, or?
Excellent...Thanks, Seattlite! I'm in Port Angeles.
The weight is 27 gm; the diameter is 38.7 mm; it has a reeded edge. I've been told the direction of spiral on the Pearl is significant; this is...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] ~1 inch diameter, 8.1 grams, dark red & looks like copper but might be an alloy. Google is not helpful. I hope one...
I will start this thread without any pics...you'll understand why soon. I have purchased over 30 years, and then inherited 5 years ago, a great...
I will add my voice to Paddy54: I post here for one reason to talk, and look at coins.....not to receive lessons in grammar. We're all smarter...
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