Oops, I meant ammonia diluted and NOT vinegar... The portrait of Cuffy on the 10 Dollar coin really puts to shame most modern issues and their...
Yes, I completely agree. True Franklin Mint records are nearly all lost or jumbled after the 1981 year.
Yes, I will edit this. The surfaces had some 40+ years of grunge on them and so just removing them with a careful application of MS 70, plenty of...
Below are pictures (bad quality) of the very first examples of these that I've seen, and likely rare. There is a bit of an interesting story:...
I'll go also for borderline 64/65. Probably leaning toward the former - note coin has the usual "action" area at truncation of neck. Nice lustre...
Ah thanks Paddy. I really had to laugh at myself for getting it as the only difference from the usual sets with English labels and descriptions...
1982 set:[ATTACH]
I just got this set with the descriptions in Spanish and possibly issued in Panama in 1982. I had previously posted a 1983 Proof Set with Spanish...
Try and find a legit 65 LOL. The ones I have seen are beset with the same micro hairlines...
2 sovs (I can see what look to be mild hairlines near horse's tail): [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here are some pictures of the 1902 Matte proof 5 Sov. and 2 Sov coins. I primarily collect silver and copper/bronze but appreciate the golds. I...
Well, here ya go. I must say I was disappointed by the pictures as the reverse is proof like and the obverse has some holder marks and...
St. James's recently (24 February) had a sale of sovereigns that confirmed why it is that I do not collect such. Common date Victorian sovs went...
Viva la difference! However, I too see the reverse side as being more interesting. Who wants page after page or a wall or page full of identical...
Always loved those cancelled Olympic coin dies. Very nice. I am still wondering how those 1982 Panama 0.400 gold Piefort coins got out there....
I think this coin was studied quite a lot prior to slabbing as well. In addition the strike of the coin is just a bit different with some edges...
1977 Smithsonian Jubilee Medal High Relief. Designed & engraved by Arnold Machin. IMO the very best of the QE II portraits:[ATTACH]
I like the design but this is NOT the proof. 1984 FM 20 Balboas in Uncirculated ( all the "freckles" are artifacts and not surface damage, coin is...
You know I love Panama, and have posted many coins. Here is one or two if interested: [ATTACH] But wait, this is an EXTREMELY RARE pattern -...
Charles? Can you send a link or info?
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