There was a thread recently about how world coins which LCS often have lots of unsearched quantities of sometimes can be sources of some great...
I bought 6-7 of these for about $5 each 5-6 years ago on an impulse, far less than it cost to have them graded and slabbed, I think they're good...
[Nods as if he understands the language of cross polarization and axial lighting.] I'm guessing these things have to do with the North Pole and a...
I got 26 lower grade SLQs in ICG & NGC slabs today that I bought as a lot on eBay, some duplicates, so mandatory reorganization is the task at...
I like the SLQs personally, but I also like large cents, capped bust quarters, seated liberty quarters and capped bust halves. I don't have the...
Exactly, if that is true - that NGC would only pay $800 for a coin the market valued at $20k plus because of some "catalog" price, then their...
A couple years ago I bought a "charm" bracelet that included an 1883 Hawaiian quarter and some silver dimes - all holed - (for $12.15 plus...
I prefer a brillo pad to clean my capped bust halves, shines em up real nice! ;) (in all seriousness I've never cleaned a coin, I don't know...
That is fascinating and educational, thank you for sharing!
That's a beauty! [appreciative dog whistle]
I picked up a VF20 1918-S Standing Liberty Quarter today to upgrade over the one currently in my album - it's in one of the old ANACS holders,...
I'm sure ANACS does the same thing, ICG's guarantee (from their website) states, "U.S. and Foreign coins graded and encapsulated by ICG are...
Fire might work and give you some attractive toning based on what I've seen on another thread ;)
That is quite possible, unfortunately. Still, fun magnifier!
Any hallmarks? Little tiny stamps - English silver always has a Lion, usually the second of four little marks in a row, France, Germany,...
I'll say, buried at Pompei gets the win!
I like to think it's because the devil is in the details! ;)
Here are some slabbed coins that came through a fire (with some protection)[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I nominate "Betsy Ross" for her name!
Personally I'd go for the details coin over this one - heck the reverse has worn nearly smooth, maybe it was damaged and then sanded down ;) I...
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