Nothing is too custom these days. HSN (from what I've seen) appears to use ring type Air-Tites and their corresponding cases. See here:...
I believe it becomes "unbolded" when there are no new posts that you haven't read. It help you keep track of what you've read and what you haven't.
For the same reason there were no Proof ASE's last year. By definition Proof are numismatic products and Uncirculated is a bullion product. Mint...
Very nice. Huge congratulations!
One more reason, unfortunately, to buy NOTHING Chinese. Just my opinion.
I've been curious about something on this topic. Does anyone know what metal they are striking these Chinese copies in? I have seen some claim to...
Just do what the eBay sellers do and photoshop the word "copy" onto the photos of them and you'll be ok.
I don't know much about ancient coins, but on the portrait (obverse?) there is a space at the top of the headband on the known fake that is not...
Cheetah, it is probably lost on most folks that this fellow conducted slave auctions as a part of his business. As for the history, however...
I share your pain on the Seated Dollar. My 1854 type set is to blame. I acquired coins starting with an 1854 dime, then 1854 cent, and all the...
Its hard to tell from the pics, but to me it looks like a partly unplated planchet error. As cents are struck on zinc planchets with a thin coat...
Thank you. I read through the listing. My eyes exploded. Thanks. :-)
Not seeing the off-color. Feistycocatoo addressed weight. And a penny with the rims worn off is about the thickness of a dime. If there is...
This seller has a '36-S listed also which has just the slightest shade of toning on it. Apart from the photos the listings are identical. It just...
More than 10 coins of base metal, over 300 years old, in Britain. It falls under the Treasure Act of 1996. It will be property of the Crown, sent...
Too bad that he won't get to keep any of them. He could get a reward though. That is a really cool find.
I have really been enjoying the widespread exposure of famous coins in the news lately. I know most have probably seen this, but for those who...
Thanks for all the good info! Now I will know what to look for.
Here is some really good info about food prices in "the day": http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodfaq5.html
Value depends on three primary factors. Type of coin, which you have well determined. Date and mintmark (P, D, S, O...etc), mintmark locations...
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