PCGS didn't use the same kind of plastic back in 1857, so those older holders tend to look rather scruffy. ;)
Here's another one. Hey, @SensibleSal66 - this one wouldn't break the bank! I paid 12 bucks for it. It's hard to see in the photos, but the...
Sorry, we got off track. It’s 1804 or Draped Bust half cent, to the next person who wants to post.
As of three years ago, I don’t have a mortgage anymore, which does admittedly help the coin budget somewhat. Our home is not terribly impressive...
Not exactly cheap, but not one of my most expensive, either. I’m into that one for $550. It’s an upgrade to the PCGS VF20 I used to own (which...
What other thing? The tongue-like protrusion you seem to be referring to is what gives that "Spiked Chin" variety its name. I believe it was...
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Or one with Good Queen Bess on it… [ATTACH]
Now that is neat. Here’s another altered 2c piece I used to own. [ATTACH]
Indeed, but I still consider that worth at least 5-10 cents as a bulk World coin. Its face value/foreign exchange value may be nonexistent now,...
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