I wouldn't date her. Looks like she gets around..... ;) Maybe a '13?
3rd generation. Gramps was more into postage stamps, but I inherited a bunch of empty Whitman folders I assume were at least partially filled...
:) An old fashioned hazing; good fun! @Barber dime 94s You are getting a subtle yet gruff lesson on numismatics from Tom. As @jtlee321 explains...
The 1871 'Shallow N' variety can be tough to spot. I equate it to trying to distinguish WAM/CAM of today. With practice and study they can be...
Ok good, that's one I knew of. Haven't found any yet...
What is it? I'm like a sponge over here! :)
The reverse is clashed too. North of O in one, is base of bust. All along right field is his face(nose, lips, chin), between the two E's and the...
I was probably too rough in saying "harshly cleaned" which would imply whizzing or brushing. It's more of an "improper cleaning" as someone was...
The '05 looks like good honest wear and nothing more. I'd say XF40 or so.
An error coin is part of a "Numismatic Freakshow," if you will. Error coins are the bearded ladies, strongmen, Siamese twins and deformities of...
I'm pretty sure I can make out a clash on that coin. Nice. It does look to have been harshly cleaned at some point. How bout the reverse?
I missed this thread originally so I'm glad for the bump. I want to see a CT member find one.
Pics or it didn't happen.
Really, that would be cool. Each group of 5, slabbed as "Gov't Seized" and "Langbord 5" or whatever. Let the prices realized determine which is...
Five and five, way too simple.
You have to make a one-armed bandit crack in front of the guy now, and then ;). Gotta!!! Can't.... Pass..... It..... Up!
Thanks for the well articulated update. I was entertained reading it.
Doncha know you're supposed to believe everything that warns against anything without question! [ATTACH]
Interestingly enough, here is an article about grading on a curve in school. http://testprep.about.com/od/tipsfortesting/f/Grading_Curve.htm...
They do do that. They call it "grading on a curve" and I equate it to "market grading." An example I've seen discussed here would be two high...
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