Here's Elagabalus. I bought this as an EF. The more experts that see it, the higher the grade goes. That's pleasant, if unusual. It's another...
Here's a raw, yet original coin, finely struck, now in AU condition; I'd guess AU-55. It's worth much more to my collection than a weakly struck...
Thanks, Mike. I guess you collect U.S. Type. Is that right? I have been spending a lot of time preparing the space for a new Civil War Token Club.
What is the real difference between great collections and the norm? Here's my answer that has nothing to do with grade or eye appeal, or even...
I ran into a similar problem when storing slides from professional photos I took of racing yachts, back in the early 80's. I also stored 2x2's...
PJ... Yes, the obverse has an sideways, incuse "T" which obviously protruded above the fields of the die. There is also a portion of a similar...
Look for some extra letters at 4:30 and 5:00 near the rim. : )
Hi, pj... Yes, CWT's often have a satirical view of political trends and events. Like similar political decisions made today regarding support...
Grading CWT's Here are my two CWT's of the same variety as Becky's. Though rated R-1 these are scarcer than many more common varieties. These...
Imagine entering $10,000.00 instead of $10, then hitting the Submit Bid button. Yikes, I must have dozed off with a finger on the keyboard, woke...
If Antarctica ever mints a coin, I think a penguin will strike it it. :high5:
Well the owner, a friend, thinks it's a matte proof. But I have come across varying diagnostics and can't really tell based on the photos. I wish...
Your plaque is fantastic. : ) Maybe by the end of this year it will double in value again. Let me make a wild estimate that yours will be worth...
This one might get some action. : ) [IMG]
That sounds right. My friend says his is stamped with the silver notation, but he is away so can't say exactly what it says on the bottom edge....
Ring Reflected in Proof Jefferson Dollar [IMG]
The medals in plaque format are 2-1/2" tall and 1-3/4" wide and they are stamped Medallic Arts Co. NYC. They are certainly not the originals from...
Yes, I remember seeing that one, Becky. It's 189/399a (R-1) and the die sinker was the Scovill Mfg. Co. of Waterbury CT. Seems like you also...
Look like the Capitol shown on the obverse It does appear to be the U.S. Capitol Building.
Thanks, clembo... After 30 years of collecting U.S. Type, digital photography came along and I began to photograph my coins. Now my collecting...
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