I don't think you're crazy. Auctions can certainly be frustrating and it's particularly so when one finds oneself to be the underbidder...
Here are my three most expensive coins, with regard to what I paid for them. I'm waiting with bated breath to see if our own @johnmilton will...
My Local Coin Club meeting is tonight. One of our members always gives a very comprehensive rundown on the latest US Mint offerings, recent...
I sold my IHC collection this year, only keeping two for my type set. I still need to replace the 1859. I still like the design but my...
Here's reps of a few centuries: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Everything shown in this thread so far was die struck and as a general rule, all legitimate Colonial and Pre-Federal coins were die struck. Even...
This one came back today from PCGS reholdering. When I bought it at the last FUN show, the slab had a crack across the obverse and the dealer...
I really like the Colonial and Pre-Federation coinage. I collect them by type as part of my US Type Set. Basically, anything that circulated in...
Forgot to include photo of my coin on the scale. [ATTACH]
That is immensely valuable information. Thanks for posting it. Can you confirm a couple of things? - Avoirdupois weights? - I assume slab...
Agree it is most likely the thick planchet, lettered edge if only due to the relative rarities. The die bulge at MER is part of the early stage...
It's not just you. While I love coin shows, I am finely attuned to efforts to monetize me.
A new coin show was held last week in Tampa, FL. I think it is called the Great American Coin Show or some such. I didn't attend even though I...
I bought the Wizard flat-clinch stapler a few years ago. It has never jammed, 100% reliability on flat-clinching the staple, and is hands-down...
Your coin is absolutely worth much more than mere nostalgia and family connection. The S-9 die variety has a rarity rating of 2 so it's actually...
This is the latest in my Capped Bust Half Dime Die Marriage Collection. Number 92 out of a total collectible 124*. The 1829 LM-11, R-6 rarity...
Recently acquired in a GC auction. It's in an NGC AU-53 slab. This is an R-5 (30 to 75 known) die marriage 1831 LM-1.1. The reverse on this...
H'mm. I usually don't like to address these kinds of questions because .... Anyway, let me say this. I would give your coin a grade of around...
Did DC strike those? Nah, not nice enough.
You and I agree that was utter nonsense. Both of the coins you showed are lovely.
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