I'm late to the party, but it is a better date coin that has been thoroughly polished.
Many small shops that also repair or fabricate jewelry will keep on hand small quantities of metal to melt when needed. Otherwise, material taken...
Obviously, there can be good coins found from nearly any source. However, you should always arm yourself with knowledge before you begin a search...
I agree that the grading guides could and should be more useful. I use the ANA guide, but there are instances where they use the same coin for...
Leadfoot is correct when he wrote that the 1932-S WQ is a very common coin. I have been heavily involved with the WQ series since before the...
Classic Head large cents might be the most underrated coinage series in all of US numismatics. Tough type to find nice.
Aren't these sold on the US Mint website for a premium? If so, then I would guess that either someone didn't like their birthday gift or someone...
Just trying to help you, GCL. You know I wish you well, but it's always the same old same old.
Buy the Red Book.
I have to agree with Shoewrecky regarding this posting.
Outstanding!
If you do your own homework by reading the PCGS announcement on their website then you won't have to rely on potentially false information from...
I don't think this was meant toward me, but when I travel to appraise or purchase a collection I always bring with me at least one extra loupe,...
I would think most folks who collect classic commems do so by type instead of by date and mintmark. Therefore, pieces issued over extended...
It may or may not be cleaned. It has obviously been dipped and appears to have AU details, but what might be schmutz on and around stars one and...
Another way to write this is to state that grading standards are proprietary and if you are employed by a grading company you then adhere to their...
I'm only seeing the reverse image of one coin in this thread and that image shows a bison with a rather mushy front left shoulder and leg. It...
Please let me amend that statement about no proof US coinage to exclude silver dollars and commemorative issues, which were made in very limited...
There is no such thing as a 1932-S WQ proof. In fact, the US Mint made no proof US coinage for the years 1917-1935.
Rolls of 1938-D Buffs are relatively common. The coin you shared has a very weakly struck reverse and would likely not grade all that high. If...
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