I agree, rlm. Large cents were often made from low grade copper...whatever could be had. It's likely that impurities caused the streaking. Lance.
Registry sets are fun. It's a great way to organize and track your collection. Sure, you get a ranking based on the grades of your coins. So...
Did you ever knowingly pay way too much for an eye appealing coin? I did, not too long ago. Here's a $200 half dollar I paid twice that for. I...
Way cool, '08-S, Swish. That's a cent I've wanted to own since I was 10. The first branch mint penny. Yours looks to have a very nice...
You know I've read that too. Much as I worship QDB some things he says don't jive. I get that most copper browns as it ages. But there are so...
Green, that is an excellent question I would like to know the answer too. PCGS and NGC buy back these coins but then what? I would guess they are...
Wow. I was going to show a beat up large cent but it's not bad enough. I'll keep looking. Lance.
That is so cool! Congrats, guys. "The Coin Show" (www.coinshowradio.com) is hosted by Mike, Matt, and Carlton. It's aired about twice/month and...
Who knows what originally caused the spot? Maybe it was an airborne contaminant. The few copper experts I talked to agreed that it was treated...
Looks like a die crack; rather prominent. How common? Not very. But not worth a premium either. Still, pretty cool. I like it. Lance.
You are correct that albums and folders contribute to toning. Many use them exactly for that reason. Everyone knows that attractive toning adds...
There was a subtle spot on the reverse when I bought it three or four years ago. Lighter in color than the surrounding area but it blended and was...
If they have an S mintmark they are silver proofs. Lance.
Toning is toning. But if you care to, you can separate it somewhat. Album toning has a different appearance from end-roll toning, envelop toning,...
2/86 - 9/89 Lance.
Nice, Illini! I love the look. And yes, you did steal that one. Is it a keeper or are you thinking of flipping it? :D Lance.
It's less about the album and more about the environment it is stored in. Lance.
Good question. I wasn't interested in keeping it so I didn't ask. I just heard "In reference to submission #4430xxx unfortunately your coin, a...
If you are interested in that coin I would ask the seller about it. The photos aren't great and the Franklin might be as described, "no toning at...
Anyone like Indian Head woodies? Lance. [IMG][IMG]
Separate names with a comma.
