JR stands for John Reich. All the die varieties are prefaced by "JR" in remembrance of his activities in the early Mint. You might consider...
The second slabbed coin I purchased. [ATTACH]
I guess it depends on what information you are looking for. Maybe if you described your interest more narrowly, I could provide better...
I don't know about "recommended" but since you live in Harlem in a metro area of about 10 million, there must be dozens if not hundreds of...
Safes are one of those products where you really do get what you pay for, although it is possible to pay a lot for something that won't work for...
There has been a lot of chatter on the Forum in recent months about increases in coin prices. Here is one more data point from a Great...
Auction pickup last night for the IHC collection. This is the 1870 Bold N and also happens to be one of the many DD varieties - The Snow 23. I...
I'm thinking 64.
Yes, he's pretty scuzzy which just shows the extent some people will go to save a couple of bucks. And his response to you clearly shows the kind...
I hate to seem wishy-washy, and I don't really know the Franklin series, but I voted maybe. I can see it as a low-end 64 or a high-end 63 and...
Time for the reveal. Thanks for the favorable comments - I agree that it is attractive. [ATTACH] Poll results: AU58 - 5 votes - 28% MS62 -...
Everyone has their druthers but with these old coins and the way the Mint worked in those days, die cracks are common. Plus, the TPGs do not...
It's been a while since I posted a GTG so let's give it a go with this latest acquisition for my Capped Bust Half Dime collection. This is the...
I'm stretching for a win here: I guessed XF-40, No Bean. That's the same as VF-35 with a bean, isn't it? LOL
I have never seen a good reason to leave the auction house stickers on the slab and a couple of good reasons to remove them. My reasons for...
I believe the first explanation for the spiked chin and the curved lines came from Breen when he speculated that a bolt fell or landed on the die...
Nice 1806. It's the C-1 variety consisting of Obverse 1 and Reverse A. Rarity 1. The primary pickup is the stemless wreath, the only one of the...
The OP's original request was for our thoughts on the 1796 dollar for a type set and the CT members have provided well-founded opinions for him....
I use a product by Avery, their number 6736. It's a box of sheets. Each sheet contains 25 peel-off 1/2" x 3/4" white labels. Each has an...
In this day and age, with families so fragmented, it is heart-warming to know that some families keep their lore alive. And yours is an endearing...
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