Nice one , I like the natural toning .
Thanks Angelo . I just wish these old eyes were better , heck I can't read a date without a loupe now . ;)
Bro , I don't see a double thumb . Where is it ?
I guess that depends on the bar , some are just as intricate as a coin . Then you have to look at the best counterfeit coins . Most can't tell the...
I trust the silver content because of where I buy them . Buy from a reputable seller . But I do like 90% silver coins and ASE the best .
I've seen quite a few '37-P Buffalo's , and most have booming luster or at least above average luster . I still say AU .
Congrats on the #1 . Beautiful set , I have to get a $10 one day . ;)
The pics aren't clear enough to tell for certain , but I'd say it's about an AU-53-55 .
Another beauty , thanks Rusty !!!!!
Great example .
Your notes never cease to amaze me , another beauty . Could you show the one with the Green Beret and the tank ?
There are some great art pieces there , and plenty of great designs for any ones taste .
If you have the Parsley book they always give a couple lines of the best markers . It states for the O-106 that the tops of A-1 and A-2 are nearly...
I agree with the O-107 . Notice the small spike sticking out of the upper left of the shield . Also star 13 points between 2 dentils . Also the...
Google gravers . Also for holding the coin steady when working on them I've heard a cheap way is a piece of wood with some putty or clay to hold...
And then 2 within seconds of each other . I rermember in the 1st VAM book on Morgan and Peace dollars they gave the advice to clean your tarnished...
Are the lines raised ? As they could be die breaks if raised above the fields or devices . I just can't make them out that clearly to tell
Most people who collect Trade dollars know how to tell Type I and Type II obverses apart . Now though they have letter additions for other markers...
I swear by IS products , I wish they'd start making their slab boxes again .
David Lawrence pics , maybe !!!!! Books your knowledge on Liberty Seated and Trade dollars die marriages astounds me sometimes . I for one...
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