In reference to the title of this thread, the way I learned it was: "If you buy a coin with a problem, you'll always have a coins with a problem."...
Yep, they are both mine. Took me a while to ID the AU-50 coin. The late die state makes it rough to do.
I'm with you all on pure appearance. So why did #2 get the higher grade? I think it's because #2 is a VERY late die state. According to The Half...
I wonder if hydrogen peroxide can kill viruses?
Here is something that caused me to use a number of bad words. Two coins that are the same die variety but not quite the same grade. I think I...
A quick look at the Newcomb book (reprint) shows me that it would quickly drive me crazy.
Yeh, that crossed my mind also. Here's the dates: Baltimore Summer Expo – June 18–20, 2020
The Spring Baltimore Whitman Show has been cancelled. Bummer, but I understand and agree. I'm almost 80 and am an ex-smoker so I'm in the high...
Thanks, all. Wright's book has been ordered. I have a number of the better/best guides: -- Half Cent Die States by Manley -- U. S. Cents...
@Coinsandmedals, thanks for the link. I have that one too. I was trying to see if there are others. If you look at the Grellman book you'll see...
I'm trying to find the definitive die variety guide to Liberty Head Large Cents (1816-1839). I've got Grellman's book for 1840-1857. From what...
Check here: http://www.capitalplastics.com/ They probably would have to make you one.
What the heck is that big rectangle above "ONE" on the reverse? And the scratches in the obverse fields before and after Lady Liberty and after...
The Hunt brothers activities in 1980 was the cause of me stopping coin collecting and returning to stamps. By 1990 I had gotten my stamp...
I'll be bidding on an item in Stack's/Bowers auction that's linked to the Baltimore Whitman show later this month. It's a coin that's in a Details...
If I recall correctly, high percentage isopropyl alcohol WILL affect plastic. I think I made that mistake once.
I use the Novus set of plastic polishes/cleaner. There are three in the set: heavy scratch remover, fine scratch remover and clean & shine. Most...
Stack's & Bowers just sent me their catalogs for their auctions associated with the Baltimore Whitman Show later this month. I pluralized...
IMO if the coin is real the love token aspect makes it desirable to some collectors.
I don't sell ANYTHING international -- at least nothing over $10. S&H is too high unless you're selling a somewhat pricey item. Even then you have...
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