Yes, the $450,000 figure is probably close to what it will bring. I question the grade because the coin looks cloudy from that photo. If it is...
I posted this one on the PCGS forum. It is now in an NGC MS-62, Brown holder. I bought it from Gimbels Department Store in Philadelphia as a VF....
Here are the photos. The coin is bogus, and the color on the fake slab label is wrong. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here is the message from the seller....
it’s nowhere near AU. It’s in the Choice VF to EF range.
Unfortunately when you say that “people were pretty honest and trustworthy” was exactly the time when whizzed and over graded coins were a big...
The old flat Pack Proof set holders from mid 1955 to 1964 did a surprising good job at preserving the coins. The problems come from having the...
Unless you are an expert, buying anything raw in U.S. coins is a risky gamble these days. I used to do it as a dealer because it was a way to make...
I will relate this story. When I was a dealer, I spotted a raw Classic Head $5 gold that was offered at dealer’s table. It looked good from a...
When you see coins like this offered raw, your guard should go up because a logical question is, "Why hasn't this coin been certified?" Quite...
The white balance could be off in the pictures. You can adjust that with programs like Adobe Photoshop Elements. The hot lights often give the raw...
The scratch near the mouth is to be expected for the grades offered so far.
The pedigree may have given it a bump. This was part of the material that was in the back room which was “selectively shown,” although this no...
It is the MS-62, 63 range.
I probably have not bought enough bullion because I keep buying collector coins. I have some American Gold Eagles that I bought as type coins...
If you are doing a type set, you want a common variety that will not cost you a premium. The three leaves under the wing variety is an expensive...
You are correct that it is Arcadius. The circle above his head is the hand of God giving him a halo. Here are the bullet points from my notebook:...
I would say VF-20. It’s decent example for a fairly well circulated example, but in my opinion, it’s not the most beautiful circulated piece. I...
They are better than they used to be. Years ago, when I had the worthwhile coins certified in my collection, everything graded except for the...
Here's a Proof 1883 Morgan Dollar. I don't think you coin looks like this. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Fine 12
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