Really like the Buffalo nickels. Great design, along with the FE cent. This is one of my examples. Sorry about the poor picture. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
By the way, this is my consolation Nero Legionary denarius while I wait for an example to replace the broken one: main consolation - it was very...
I am surprised any of you really thought I meant this seriously:). This is a no-no whether in the US or EU. However, I would like to see the...
I thought I would show you this rare denarius of the Civil War 68-69 (Minted in Gaul, Jupiter Capitolinus) which I returned to the seller not long...
Thank you:)! it is a dream coin for me too. It has everything I look for - historical and numismatic significance. I paid $800 for it back 30...
This thread on CU discusses the topic, including a compilation of the varieties contained in the collector's accumulation of 1794 halves....
Examine you coins carefully when you buy them - carefully inspect them for fine cracks that extend well into the coin, and if you see them,...
I have had this denarius for about 20 years. A few months ago I noticed for the first time the very fine crack seen on top of the head. Curious...
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1849 Large Cent - variety N16. A very scarce variety at R-5. Attribution points are: Chips under chin, tiny spurs under "N" in ONE, and crumbling...
Thanks, guys! Magnus, when I bought this coin back in the late 80's, it was considered very scarce (if not rare). It was priced accordingly, and...
The 1794 half Dollar used to be a scarce issue - until a hoard of them was released starting sometime in 2017 and into 2018. This is still a...
I would love to see a picture of it.
A lordM says, there are lots of coins of Napoleon to chose from. For me, the most interesting, (and quite a bit scarcer, generally) are the ones...
Here is an interesting large cent. An 1802 (S-241) where the engraver managed to make 3 interesting errors while cutting the dies (all on the...
I don't collect slabbed coins. However, this is one which I would consider slabbing at some stage, out of curiosity. See what the TPG says.
Thank you, physics-fan. Your explanation pretty much sums it up. Furthermore, 1814 JR-4 is also known for weak strikes with central devices often...
Perhaps a word of clarification: the surfaces are not grainy, so if it seems that way on the photo is due to poor lighting, the somewhat dark...
A further example of this popular variety: JR-5, R-3. With the the words in the legend on the reverse cut too close so that it appears as one...
This 1795 half cent cost about $25 - $30. Plain edge variety. Pity about the corrosion spot on the reverse, but a nice coin otherwise. [ATTACH]...
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