Looks like a great coin to me. I like the "circulated cameo" appearance and the Nawlins mint mark! I think VF-35 is about right too. Nice choice!
Any more thoughts about Tom's CAC comments?
Gawd I love that 1839 coin, Tom. Would like to own that one! I admit to having a preference to own CAC stickered coins (and I've made a few...
It is as described. Nothing more complex. You should get on their waiting list and then, when they open things again, they'll send you the...
Laundry!
Just for fun and to underscore why pop numbers are irrelevant for me is to post this very common Buff that I enjoy and would rather own then most...
Oops, here's another plus coin that has better numbers: PCGS MS64+ BN (CAC) with PCGS pop of 3 with 9 BN higher: [IMG]
I don't consider pop numbers when I select a coin for my collection, but I'm guessing this coin purchased from Tom Bush would be one relevant for...
A review of their website will be helpful: http://www.caccoin.com/how-to-submit/advanced-collectorsubmitter-memberships/
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I think this feeling that overcame you is also what drives those collectors who ascribe to the "box of twenty" concept (20 great coins of any...
I believe that all Secure submissions do receive a scanned image for PCGS's use, but it will not be a high quality image unless you ask/pay for a...
A courtesy alert that torontokuba resurrected this two year old thread to express his opinion. I ask for those who do this to at least note they...
A great thread worthy of resurrection.
I have one at NGC. Here is my U.S. Basic Type set description (that echos the OP's desire for focus): "I've chosen the basic type set format...
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I call them "but for" coins. "But for this (insert ugly mark, prominent scratch, harshly cleaned surface, black toning, etc.) I really like this...
http://www.cointalk.com/threads/coin-show-etiquette-from-a-dealers-perspective.183045/
http://coins.about.com/od/coinbuyingadvice/a/coin_show_rules.htm
I understand your frustration with the registry. I faced a similar challenge with my NGC registry (basic U.S. type, no gold) in trying to get...
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