And here's the reveal! There is likely evidence of mounting on the rim where we can't see it, but nonetheless I think the grader was having a...
Congratulations - nice find. I have a complete set of SLQs that I am upgrading for my top set, and I have a nice looking but Details VF30 in the...
The grade on this surprised me, so I'm very curious as to your thoughts and any input. It's not a common coin - from PCGS - David Akers...
Fair enough, you know the seller and they have a good reputation, I respect that - and dang, congrats on the deal on that 1795 half!
I would go for it for $1395 I think - sure it's ex mounted, but look at the extra fine details! Wowzers! That is sharp. (Of course I'd see if I...
Well I'm pretty excited to plug these holes - though the hole in the half dime is unplugged (hahaha). I made a deal on a rough 1793 Flowing Hair...
I like elephants and this is one wonderful gnarly individual elephant in my opinion! I've got this coming from Ireland - I am hoping it grades...
Thanks P, I like to know how to go fancy and be safe. Not even joking.
Hi All! Looking for additions to my colonial set - no problem with Details coins given the pricing, but, of course straight examples are awesome....
I shop eBay, Sales Corner here, VCoins, Sam Sloat, Washington Numismatics, Charter Oak Coins (auctions), AuctionZip, and I've stepped up to...
If you do want to "dip" your toe into the grading game ;) - ICG has a CoinTalk special that's only $10 for US coins / $15 for world coins / tokens...
Interesting question! The word dollar is the Anglicized version of the German word thaler (Czech tolar and Dutch word daalder or daler), a...
The hardest one was probably the 1779 Rhode Island token, just because they're scarce and expensive - I got lucky on a Great Collections auction...
What are Colonial American coins and what does a complete set look like? It’s a question that numismatists, both amateur and professional, have...
I've been bargain hunting for coins relating to Colonial America - this is my new 1734 Netherlands (Gelderland) Ducaton, also known as a Silver...
I also love the history and connection with the past, and as others have noted, the artistry and industry that went into producing these little...
Fantastic! Congratulations!!!!
I don't know if it's as nice as the one I picked up for $776 not too long ago, but I might consider a trade ;) Maybe someday I'll have one as...
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - some final observations and a few photos of the Christmas in June presents from ANACS and NGC. ANACS ships UPS and NGC...
I sent mine to ICG on the CoinTalk special - came back authenticated as 1916 graded FR02, Details- Damaged. I may cross it over someday to PCGS,...
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