I have four. Here's my only proof, along with a mint state half-centavo from the same year: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Since the coin contains 3215 troy ounces of gold, it looks like it sold at or near bullion price.
While I've been casually looking for a $3 gold piece, I didn't buy either one.
I'm working towards what I call a "denomination set" which would try to cover the history of U.S. coinage with exactly one coin per denomination....
In the description, the seller says it's AU, which is probably generous. What I want to know is how the other coin escaped a "No grade" holder,...
The 1854-o is known for a weak strike and the "No Grade" code on the PCGS holder isn't for cleaning. It's for rim damage or scratches. Hence my...
What you're describing sounds it may be copper spotting due to improperly mixed alloy. The copper then tones....
This coin got an AU55 from PCGS: http://teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?auction=2877&lot=1974&imagetype=j2 This coin got a Genuine, Scratch/Rim...
I've used them for 5 coins: 1 -- A 1967 10 Lirot Israeli Victory Coin. These were distributed in a PVC-laden plastic holder. This coin had far...
Groaty to the max If you ask me next week, I'll probably have a different answer, but this week my favorite is this 4 pence maundy coin from the...
My read is that it was a combination of the things mentioned here, with a couple of others tossed in. In rough chronological order. The Franklin...
Oddly enough, I got back a shooting taler from NGC yesterday: Canton: Bern 1885 Schutzenfest Composition: Silver Diameter: 37mm Design: Edouard...
Why I like this one: -- As far as I know, it's the only hexagonal coin minted by the U.S. -- It's a bronze from 1943, the year of the steel cent....
In early 1980, I sold almost all the "stuff" I had collected as a kid. During the 1989 bubble, I was on the sidelines. I was more concerned...
What I wrote was "brighter," not "bright white." I'll stand by that statement, since attractively toned coins certainly show brighter colors than...
As a collector, I don't see where I have to worry about having an "excuse" to deal with my coins as I please. It's a truism that there's always...
Because not all corrosion/toning is attractive or adds to the coins "character." Here's one shot of a coin I sent to NCS: [IMG]
NCS removed the toning after giving me a call and telling me that they suspected it was put there to hide cleaning. ANACS either missed it or...
I'll drive in for a day or two.
I've sent 5 coins to NCS. Two were for removing PVC. Three were for removing unpleasant toning. One of those, an 1875 S/S 20-cent piece, ANACS...
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