Thank you, all. Bowers and Merena graded this VF35 in the 1988 auction catalogue. However, based on your comments and also comparing with graded...
New pictures of an old friend - an 1870 Seated Dollar minted at Carson City. This one is ex. Bowers & Merena, 1988 auction. 1870 is the...
I think I made it too easy - the 1909 s vdb cent is so obvious (even to me) that maybe we should vote for number 2 in the list.
I do not really collect what I call the "Common Rarities" in U.S numismatics. However, it would be interesting to know which of these is the most...
This is a very interesting topic. As a collector of Santiago, Chile Colonial and Early Republican coins I have often wondered why these coins are...
I think you really need better pictures to better assess the condition.
You have the foundation of a well matched set of CBD's. I like the 1823 in particular, still missing that one. As you mention, the 1809, 1811 and...
I would grade it VF30, maybe VF35. I hope NGC disagrees!
That is very pretty toning!
Thank LordM! At this stage I am thinking circulated proof based on appearance, your guys comments, and that very informative website on Seated...
Thank you, Mat. That's got to be the explanation then. A scarce denomination. I was happy with the coin before, I am even happier now:).
I was watching the CNG e-sale close today and noticed this As of Herennia Etruscilla with Pudicitia on the reverse. I have a similar as of...
The estimated total number of extant proofs for his year, is, from what I can gather, lower than the estimated extant total number of circulation...
I finally took some better pictures of this 1861 Seated Dollar which I have had for many years. The close-up of the shield reveals some fine...
Excellent detective work, Jack! Worth noting that the counterfeiters chose S-139, which is one of the most common 1797 varieties for their...
I went to Summer Fun 3 years in a row between 2012-2014. Enjoyed it because of the novelty for me coming from Germany. Well attended and many...
A fairly rare example of TPG early cent grading actually matching EAC grading. I grade it F12 as well, with the obverse arguably slightly higher,...
I fully agree. The work which Jack is doing is invaluable to collectors. I hope that the Secret Service see that, and, that it is in fact a...
Grade-wise I would go Vf25. It's a B-9, R-1. Nice details, but I am not sure about the toning.
Very pretty coin, TC! There is something special about uncirculated early copper.
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