I think it's actually a B-5, R-2 since it has the 1831/1 obverse. I think B-5 and B-6 share a reverse, though.
Is the serial number supposed to be bold? I thought they weren't. Could be a less common holder type, but for some reason the font looks...
I'd probably blow it on an 1824 quarter. It's the most expensive date of its series that normal people can hope to own (I'm lookin' at you 1823...
As others have said, they should keep reacting to form the toning till they're black. Things like silver oxide and silver sulfide are more...
While RD coins can be really pretty, I would be worried that it could change to RB or BN while in my possession and then it'd lose its RD value....
Nice coin! The rusty dies give it character and the color looks appealing in my book. Cool clashes below Liberty's ear too.
It was a PCGS. If I recall correctly it was one of the ones with the Series number on the holder and the barcode on the back.
Dang, I didn't even notice that! The lack of a picture certainly makes it harder to evaluate.
If it came off like I was disrespecting your answer, that certainly isn't the case!! Your answer is definitely within the bounds of "others'...
My gut doesn't feel right about the look of the font on the label, but wait for others' opinions before trusting my oft-wrong gut. Does the...
Cool dollars! I developed a fondness for them after finding a 1979-P Near Date/Wide Rim in circulation.
Upon looking at a reduction potential table, it seems that copper could react with nitric acid and perchloric acid. Under standard conditions,...
I don't think anyone's said it yet, but a pretty good gauge of market value for certified coins can be found by looking at old auction prices on...
The newest edition to the "NSP Well Traveled (read: lower grade) Bust Quarter Collection" arrived recently! It's an 1821 Browning-3, Rarity 2 or...
Was the coin struck by/for someone in the Western Hemisphere?
Was it issued by a country's national government?
Update: I emailed the dealer and they replied that upon closer examination they still think it's an 1822 dime. I politely emailed them back with a...
According to this there are only supposed to be about 25 first generation NGC holders remaining:...
That reminds me of the ASE struck on a piece of 3M sandpaper...
It looks like there is some lettering and leaves still visible on the reverse, so it could be a pretty nice coin. Looking forward to the better...
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