Been trying to do some research on this piece I recently purchased. I have found some references in 18th and 19th century literature to similar...
Thinking of starting to use a daylight balanced compact fluorescent bulb with an adjustable desk lamp for coin photography. I see ones at 45, 85,...
Recent purchase, finally arrived. Extremely appealing coin in hand with strong cartwheel luster. I don't see any wear or breaks in luster on the...
Such blatant attempts to knowingly sell fakes and stick people with them make me sad....
Not what I usually go for, but a cool and large silver piece at a good price. Issued in 1931 for the 1930 "Northern uprising" war. [IMG]
Putting aside the fact that it's a fake coin that is actually being sold, this is just a very confusing listing to look at and read....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1877-Indian-Head-Cent-Rare-Key-Date-VF-very-fine-Strong-Reverse-/231442169920?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item35e3074040
Scored thanks to eBay with subpar photos and poor title/description. Seller actually had it listed twice before and no one noticed what it was...
A very common practice, and something people who do what I do need to get acquainted with. That is... looking for lots on eBay that have good...
First time I have seen an upside-down slabbed coin. As listing states, coin is medallic alignment, so it is upside-down regardless of which side...
Anyone else enjoy taking a gamble on bad pictures when bidding on or buying coins? I do it all the time, and it works out well more often than...
Makes me somewhat sad to see a proof pattern that was circulated (pretty well circulated in this case). I suppose the only good thing is that it...
Cute silver German medallion, half dollar size in removable bezel with "screw-on" loop. Not the kind of thing I usually collect, but I always get...
This is a supplement to the new book of the same name. For anyone that is planning on getting this book - while it is extremely informative and...
You guys may be getting tired of my posting about modern fakes and their ever improving quality... well, too bad. I will keep posting about them...
I hope it keeps tanking another 25%, fingers crossed :jimlad: Edit: updated screenshot as prices kept falling. [IMG]
New addition, and a variety I have only seen once before. It has what looks like beads on the curved lines below "Caracas" and on the opposite...
http://news.coinupdate.com/transnistria-to-introduce-plastic-circulation-coins-4441/ I can't think of any other country that has issued official...
I don't personally collect Pandas or any ultra modern in general, but I always get puzzled by this. MS Panda:...
I'm being facetious of course, but they are back for another round after all of their previous 2 dozen or so account were banned months ago. (May...
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