I think people that can't buy an ounce of silver or gold buy these tiny novelty bars thinking " a little precious metal is better than none. " In...
I agree with Vess, likely 62 or 63. For a vg-f you would have substantial loss of detail due to wear. The nicks and marks prevent a higher grade.
Right, summer is time for fishing, golfing and BBQ. Plus I'm getting married in the fall, so the coin budget is pretty small. But come winter...
I really dig the die break vams such as whisker jaw, moustache, field break, earing, and extra hair.
My favorite : rip - a coin bought for significantly under market value.
My local Guy freely admits that if spot silver drops much more, they won't sell what they have. Instead, they will keep it until spot improves, or...
My goal : 21 ASE per year and one common date uncirculated $20 liberty. Most of my investing is my house and my 401k.
Purty, looks like one of the rare vam(pires).
UPDATE: Just received the $5 from post number 3185 on page 213. NGC gave it a 64, after looking at many slabbed 62-64, I agree with the grade....
I believe they always say "questionable " so as not to get the secret service involved - which might lead to seizure of the coins.
When I go through a dealer, my slabbing costs have been $30-$50- depending on value for insurance purposes. The tpg. Websites have dealer...
I don't know how true it is, but I always heard Taco Bell napkins work well.
You could join PCGS at the platinum level for $199 which includes 8 grading vouchers, you would still have to pay shipping and insurance both...
Peeling auction labels off a CAC sticker is how I got my elusive platinum bean.
My guess was 61. Maybe this coin is a good example of market grading versus technical grading - technically the coin has rub thus 58, but the...
Despite the problems, looks like an honest enough piece - depending on price.
No secret handshake, just hoist your glass.
All the more reason to never use a coinstar machine. Thank you Dectecto for pointing this out. Disclaimer be damned, if there is an Ike, steel...
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Central States newp - in an old fatty slab. [IMG]
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