There are some really smart people in the numismatics industry that would do well as teachers on a "coin stars"-style show. What is uninteresting...
Stronger acid like pure hydrochloric, sulphuric or nitric acids = completely dissolved metals, plus lots of hydrogen released. Put a balloon...
Do we even know why they were done? The best speculation was that the L and E counterstamps were part of a PA group's political actions: "These...
When will the mint employees stop drinking milk and eating yoghurt around our coins and spilling said products on them???? They need to know we...
Also, is attribution of value on this coin? They will presumably indicate the rarity factor etc., if it is asked for?
He probably thinks they could be faked. In this case I have a good working relationship with the dealer, no real chance it was faked based on...
I called PCGS on an order where a VAM 10 Morgan dollar needed to be attributed. They were about to ship the order back to me unattributed when I...
If the U.S. hadn't gone back on its word the $20 notes would be worth the same as a $20 gold piece, melts around $1650; the $10 piece about half...
I bought it this week, the 1825/3 "L" counterstamp piece. To me it looks VF35/XF based on auction pictures. I sent it in to grading. Looking at...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny The first ones were around 700 AD. Etymology Old English versions of the word penny are penig, pening,...
PCGS charges around $25 for this service: VARIETY ATTRIBUTION (View listing of eligible coins) Please note: If you are submitting a previously...
Nice coins! To minimize grading expenses you could run them through Great Collections or Teletrade's raw grading system. Once they get put in...
These could be quite valuable if there are any special varieties or if they are in BU or gem condition. You say you don't care, though, well,...
That makes a lot of sense. But large volume buyers know all the tricks. Here is another example: I sent some PCGS and NGC certified coins to...
Sounds like you are more ethical than most, and many companies are either now in compliance with basic rules of business or will be cleaning up...
Ways to avoid "misunderstandings" in coin business deals: Itemize all coins with as complete descriptions as possible. If they are being shipped...
Let me give you an example: You ask what a dealer specializing in better date rolls of pre-65 silver coins is offering on each roll, and he gives...
Isn't it a great improvement? I have been so impressed by the new site, I feel like a kid in a candy shop. It's a wonderful life, even though...
It should be done both buying and selling. This allows proper and thorough analysis of the actual deal. Lump sums may sound impressive but do...
Thanks. Do you know what the law is on this? I would think the ANA, the PNG and other organizations have specific guidelines and rules for...
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