this is the post, Bob. It probably got lost in the sea of guesses. Not 100% accurate IMHO, but you have to reward the effort.
I still have one of the brass sets!
or this link http://coinshowradio.com/Redbook.html
ALL 3 OF MINE WERE TAKEN. :( I think I had one of 'em first, but no worries, I won't win. I wish that this contest would end already
Although all proof coin production began at San Francisco in 1968, uncirculated cents were also produced at San Francisco from 1968-1974. S minted...
that's an understatement of the grandest proportions! This coin has been harshly cleaned.
MS-63 cleaned there is black gunk on both sides. evidence of an old cleaning IMHO.
the coin looks to be bent. That's why the genuine grade. Not worth buying, even at AG-3 price.
nothing appears to be wrong with the coin, unless you don't like the staple scratch (it looks fresh too) right above the date. My guess is that...
I apologize, Merc. You did question authenticity. I disagree about NGC or PCGS though, they will likely bump it to G-4 due to it's being a key...
what nobody has questiooned here is whether or not the coin is genuine. The 16-D Mercury is one of the most counterfeited coins on the planet. I...
the way I see it, I paid under $450 for each of my Jefferson's Liberty coins, so there IS a premium on the bullion, if not the coin.
I would like to drive elsewhere and give my friends a little bit of a taste of Chicago, rather than hotel food (or near the hotel food) in...
oh, and 2,000 posts in 1 year???? seriously??? shouldn't you be studying or doing homework??? ;)
1998 1898 13
me too!!!
:thumb: I love the fact that you shared your good fortune with the cashier. Nice find!
seeing wear in an internet photo vs. NCG seeing the coin in hand... I would give NGC the benefit of doubt
IMHO all of them would have surfaced. After doing a little research, I found that Israel Switt (relative of the Langbord family) purported the...
they doubtlessly will, Clinker. You put too much into them for the posts to turn out any other way.
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