As a rule, I usually don't enter contests. This seems too good to pass up. You'll probably reach 20,000 long before, but I'll guess Feb. 12th,...
Very interesting. Are the wavey lines raised, or incuse?
I'd be concerned that by being pressed against each other, the coins may be scuffed, and therefor of little value. The plastic case also seems to...
I have no intention of being "cold and negative", just realistic. TPG's do not dictate my definitions, nor do their marketing terms confuse me.
A Visit To The Dahlonega Branch Mint I found this post on "A Visit To The Dahlonega Branch Mint" interesting and have nominated it accordingly...
What is you definition of "Full Steps"? I consider it to mean all 6 steps leading up to the porch on Monticello, and all 6 steps are full and...
Grading 1925-1930 Standing Liberty Quarters I found this post on "Grading 1925-1930 Standing Liberty Quarters" interesting and have nominated it...
Excellent thread, my friend. Your time and effort is much appreciated.
It looks original, to me.
I think those sell for $15-$20 on eBay.
http://www.davidicke.com/forum/showthread.php?p=380978
Sometimes it's towards the end of the year before I see new coins. I suppose it's just the luck of the draw.
Exactly. 1959 is probably the most well-known date for this type/color nickel. The term "Black Beauty" comes from coin dealers who marketed...
I wouldn't be afraid to say that your coin could be worth $50-$100 to the right collector. The nearly complete copper wash makes it highly...
While Series 1935D $1 Silver Certificates were being issued, the back design was made about 3 mm narrower. All 1935D notes are either the wide or...
I think it's a way of trying to convince the buyer that the coin is worth more than it would be otherwise. Whether, or not, the buyer is...
Yes, sir. That was another excellent example of your unselfish desire to share your hobby with your fellow collectors. I admire you, sir....
Your Washington Token appears to be "Almost Uncirculated", to me. It's tough to grade "coins" by a single picture of only one side. I also...
The difference in the photos could be due to a variety of things. Lighting, equipment, computer editing software, not to mention the actual...
It's obviously an error note. Commonly called a "Shifted" or Misaligned" Overprint. I don't know what the signature is, but it doesn't seem to...
Separate names with a comma.
