I would suggest that a rare and/or valuable coin that has impairments be sent to NCS first. Their only job is to conserve coins. Doing otherwise...
I would estimate the IHC to be G-6 and the Barber to be VG-10
I am using the microsoft spreadsheet as a base to catalog my coin collection. It looks like this: LIBERTY HEAD OR MORGAN DOLLAR...
Beware of AT Morgans on ebay. A great amount of fluorescent pink in the toning usually is a result of AT according to the grading services....
If you wish to start the most affordable set of U.S. coins with the intent to have a complete set, I suggest the Jefferson Nickel. All are...
The coin dealer you mention seems to have a monopoly in that area of MD. In my opinion your competition can improve upon the quallity of the...
I'm looking for my crystal ball right now.:devil:
At the risk of oversimplifying, the US dollar is presently one of the "taller midgets" in the world economy. The dollar, when strong compared to...
Another tip off is the "lower leg" of the "3" angles slightly downward. You can't do that easily with an "8".
Think back to when YOU started in the hobby. (For some of us, it goes back many decades.) How much did you know about proper handling, storage,...
I've seen many listings of Ike dimes, Reagan dimes, Liberty pennies, etc. If they can't name the 50 states, what would make you think they would...
Let's say you drive a vehichle that gets 25 mpg. Round trip is 100 miles to your nearest bank. Fuel is $3.50/gal. Simple math tells you that...
Did you ever consider that some people have to drive over 50 miles to a bank? Also, some banks, unless you are an account holder, won't give out...
Try using a brand new golf ball. The cover is pliable enough not to damage the coin.
Kool-Aid Kool-Aid tastes great! Wish I had some, can't wait!:D
If you look closely at the area in qyuestion on the obverse, you will see that the upset rim is intact and as a result of the break in the...
Canada has minted both bronze and copper plated steel pennies (cents) for many years. Originally the plated steel had a letter "P" to denote...
1983 D looks like machine doubling as the "shadows" run in the same direction on both sides if you use an "x-ray" view.
"pluribus" in motto? If so, it's because it is not a full strike. That location on the reverse die is one of the deepest portions and frequently...
In the back of the Red Book you will find average (read approximate) values for the off set error coins. This will give you a relative idea of...
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