CORRECTION: There's a total of 88 1909-S VDB Lincolns in that darn auction (Holy Cow)! Range from MS-63 to details condition. PCGS, NGC, ANACs,...
Anyone interested in trying to get a 1909-S VDB Lincoln for a possibly good price, see lots 98 thru 117 in the Proxibid online auction scheduled...
And it would feel a lot better (and make me feel more prosperous) in my pocket. ;)
First, I think it's a question of what you consider a "generic" auctioneer. I tend to categorize them more as a good, average, or below average...
There is an online auctioneer (uses the Hibid.com auction platform) who does not charge you a commission to sell your coins in his monthly...
Epilogue: I just bought the coin. With Buyer's Premium, it costs $1100. Risky buy, as there may be portions of the bell lines that are not...
Interesting lot in an online estate auction -- possible raw 1953-S Franklin FBL. Photos aren't the best, but good enough to indicate possible...
Wow, I never heard or read about that one.
I really do appreciate the coin more after viewing those photos. Man, the details that show through are amazing. I think we all have our own...
I wouldn't describe it as butt ugly. It has a mottled toning pattern, but you can see the great details under that mottled toning. It would have...
Wow, guess I'll have to read up/be more familiar with the Norweb specimen and its "restoration".
Well, I'd like to have the opportunity to expand my taste palate ... so anyone want to toss me a couple of million $ ? (Go Air Force, beat Navy!)
Interesting factoid related to the King of Siam proof set -- The King of Siam who received the proof set was King Ph'ra Nang Klao (Rama III) of...
Well, to remedy the toning problem, you can buy it, crack it out of the slab, do a quick coin dip in EZest to get the toning off, and then...
See the video at the following YouTube link. Sorry for the poor quality of the video. (5) The King of Siam Set - YouTube It was on display at...
Purportedly finest known by 2 full grade points. Current bid: $1.23 million (little over 2 days to go to end of auction). Get yer check book...
I think the linked Coin Week article provides information that helps distinguish the non-proof from the proof 1975 No S dimes, and hopefully helps...
Beg to differ a little -- the question was the most valuable proof coin set "you can hunt for". I doubt the King of Siam US proof set would be...
Just browsing through the most recent edition of the Grey Sheet. Shows, in general, without regard to grade, modern silver commemorative prices...
I think the proposition that, at least, some modern silver commems have declined in value, has merit. I base that on personal experience, as I...
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