I had seven coins where CAC and I were in agreement; seven where we disagreed. Of those seven, all of them were coins that I thought should...
The coin has a number of problems in the details of the devices that lead me to believe it's a fake. Also, for a heavy blow in the center not to...
Let me try this, based on ToughCoins original def: "A form of post mint damage characterized by a linear or curvilinear mark into the surface of...
thinking about other marks, like chops, baggies, test marks; it occurs to me that a scratch is due to pressure applied over time, whereas the...
I've had many deals on the CU forum; all have gone well.
very sad, he was a buffalo nickel specialist and shared his knowledge with many collectors over the years. I never had a chance to meet him, but...
I like ToughCoins definition, but would add "well defined" and "visible to the naked eye".
That is quite an accomplishment. I would not even dare to attempt such a set.
die cracks are cool, especially when so prominent. nice dime.
Obviously, I'm not very apt at picking out the 66s from the 65s!
May not have been the seller's intent, but I'll give them credit for posting photos that show obvious problems!
I think Baltimore will be a monster of a show. I can't go, but hope some forum members will post reports... Please?
I agree, end cutters are the way to go. I make a cut about midway along each long side of the holder, then (usually) I can pull apart the top and...
I think, in theory, a 66 should have bold swirly luster, and few to no distracting marks in the focal areas. These coins were sent out in rolls...
You're welcome. Threads like this provide an opportunity to consolidate knowledge via links.
That's some real numismatic scholarship, Publius2! Thanks for posting this, I did not know about the Paquet half dimes. Here is a link to a...
I do have a white whale, a coin only a trade dollar nerd could love. There are 3 varieties of the 1876-CC type 1/1, the "small, wide cc", the...
I have a weakness for them in circulated condition: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm printing an invoice for a 300$ coin I just won and shipping by USPS is $5.50
Thanks for the info, I didn't know that. Nice half dime, though!
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