I disagree with your premise, Doug. There are several coins that have value, low mintage and don't belong to any set. For example: 1792 Half...
You've never seen a circulated proof coin, Mike?
hey guys, I know that you all like the brackets and playing them. One of the local radio stations here in Chicago runs a yearly "tournament of...
hardened? I guess I didn't read closely enough, but I didn't know that these rings were hardened
an opportunity to make money on the coin as well exists once you get that 65 FBL slab. Mecha makes a good point that the wise buy the coin not the...
forget the color, that is a fabulous strike for a 49-D!!! The color is also awesome, but you don't see 49-Ds struck like that one every day!
no and no. This coin has neither the mint mark nor the diagnostics of a 42/41-D
good point, I did neglect the difference in composition
some of the nicest coins I have ever purchased are AU-58. Sometimes I prefer them. In fact, we have done entire threads on this very subject:...
no, I don't Doug, that would be ridiculous. But look at the pic. Look at the luster on the Half vs the rest of the coins. Like the old sesame...
Ripley, I hate to say it, but the Half Dollar in your 66 Special Mint Set looks like it is a business strike. The luster doesn't seem to go...
It really depends on you, but typically (as Rusty pointed out) a moved mintmark is more of a sub-variety, but one that I think people have missed...
k, I'm in
I also have a problem with the marks on Morgans. It would seem to be much simpler, but for whatever reason, it escapes me. I loved the contest...
that "rabbit" if I am not mistaken is a "jackalope"
I LOVE your work, Judd! Count on an order from my wife for me (it's a surprise!) LOL
It's interesting to compare the two 1937 Mercs. Most graded them the same numerically. An interesting contrast between PCGS and NGC potentially.
thanks for the contest!!! This was fun and educational!!
now see the story that I had heard is that you overlay a U and an S (US) and you got our dollar sign with 2 upright Is
It's nice to have an adult conversation about an adult issue... kudos, guys!
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