Lovely toning!
A little German grainery token featuring a clover! [ATTACH]
I was much in your situation before I settled into a niche. I have found I own fewer coins, but enjoy the ones I have now more. Even sometimes,...
I've only had that happen twice and both times the seller paid the return postage. I don't think it's unreasonable if it was clearly their mistake.
I've gotten most of the common ones! Now I must venture farther back in time, especially the 16th and 17th centuries.
A few new German States issues. I'm currently at 105 different states! Kempten, 1623, 2 Kreuzer, PCGS MS62 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Stralsund, 1612,...
That Copernicus issue is VERY nice in proof.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Looks as though it was a counterfeiting measure as silver prices increased. If you read the rest of the article in the...
Hi CT friends. I have a few items ending Tuesday if y'all want to look. Mostly certified examples. A couple German States coins among others....
This is the most heated exchange I've seen over a common Jefferson nickel ever!
I ask because, if it's magnified enough, you are bound to find flaws. I think the grading companies use the criteria of no flaws at 5x magnification.
What magnification are you using?
It's a popular series with some really cool designs. The early issues are quite expensive now!
I really like the dollar design. Looks mighty nice in proof.
Mines only a 1/48 Thaler. The thalers are quite expensive!
Agreed. I have purchased many coins on MA-shops that were graded VF and when submitted came back XF to MS. Some sellers will have 3 or 4 of the...
Hanau-Münzenberg, ND, 3 Kreuzer, AU50 [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Solms-Lich, 1616, 3 Kreuzer, AU58 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That's terrible!
If any site is selling precious metals below spot, steer clear. Collectors have got to use common sense. If it's too good to be true.... As the...
Those first ones with the Roman numerals remind me of the US nickel 3 cent.
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