I would just like to say a big 'DOH!". I took another look at the label on the Fugio and it says 4-E right on it. What a doofus!
I have to say that "coin collecting" and "investing" are mutually exclusive terms for most of us. Not to say that there aren't exceptions,...
@kanga, your quite nice Fugio looks to be the Newman 4-E variety (Also known as W-6685). Rarity URS-10 (250 to 499 known). Here's a photo of the...
I agree. It's almost but not quite there. Neat coin.
For most of us, and for most of the coins we would like to obtain, it isn't a good financial strategy to bid a price that is significantly greater...
I don't think there is enough credible evidence to definitively support either method, i.e. going big early or late. I tend to go late on the...
I really like the look of that half eagle.
I would gladly pay $50 for it. I don't want it or need it but it is easily worth a measly $50 and it would join a small pack of other mongrel...
Most folks subscribe to the 1857 and earlier description, that being the last date that large cents and half cents were minted.
I'm not familiar enough with the Overton varieties to know if this one is noted for weak strikes or worn dies but I don't think this coin is...
I voted 53 even though I thought it could easily be a 55 for the same reasons @johnmilton gave regarding luster. Last night at my local coin club...
VF-25. I think I see some unusual and uneven wear patterns on the obverse and reverse that seem to suggest that one or both dies were bulged. I...
VF-20. This is die marriage B-1, using the same obverse and reverse dies used in the creation of 1805 B-4. Can you describe the color changes...
F-12. Better than a VG-8 but not by a ton. I agree it's a nice original coin.
It looks genuine to me. It matches the BB-51 die marriage. The obverse is the correct off-centered bust for the die marriage-Check!. The B is...
I 'm calling it a very solid 55. With extra points for cool clashes!
If we define "america" as the national government of a formally unified country comprised of the former English colonies, then no such entity...
I saw a number of MS and PF 67s at Lakeland but they all had problems. I didn't look at any raw coins, though. BTW, nice seeing you there.
I've been looking to upgrade the raw war nickel in my type set with a super nice MS-67 or PF-67 in PCGS or NGC. The current example is shown...
Yes. It was that way when I bought it. But, from the state of the rims, I would surmise that someone beat it with a hammer.
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