I'd use PVC-free flips in lieu of those cardboard flips. It offers thicker plastic protection. I wouldn't use staples on the plastic flips if...
Slovakia has a lot of interesting WWII era coins, some of which are trial strikes. Maybe you can stop by a coin shop while at Bratislava.
Nice toning on the quarter - it reminds me of many proof strike coins with how the devices are contrasted with the toned fields. And, I would say...
If it were me, I'd stick with ANACS, or the other 2 big TPGs. Maybe do just one coin with ICG and see if you get buyer's remorse. That said, if...
The "S" does look strange as others have noted; that said, it's hard to see due to the dark toning.
Ok well, here are the grades: US Coins: [Spoiler] World Coins: [Spoiler]
Anyone else?
Sure thing. ------------- I'll post NGC's grades once some more people make their guesses.
It was pretty quick. I think it was around the advertised time or even sooner since they had to expedite it due to a receiving and identification...
After 74 calendar days since my coins arrived at NGC, the coins have finally been graded! That number doesn't include the original shipping time...
I wouldn't be interested unless say, George Washington or some other historical figure owned it and he got his fingerprint on the coin. The one...
Yeah, I called NGC and they told me that the 34 day World economy submission time is temporary, because they had received a huge order. Thank...
I do hope it's temporary then, so that gives me a bit of hope.
Yeah at first I had to do a double take on the business days; unfortunately though, it increased by 13 or so business days! 34 total business days...
I noticed that my recent submission to NGC is still "Scheduled for Grading" after 21 business days for Economy tier. So, I looked up the...
Mintage of 1: [MEDIA]
Maybe the plating is improved? I've noticed for 2016-2017 (maybe even earlier?) cents there's even proof-like strikes that are more typical than...
A separate container w/ silica gel for moisture, sealed, and placed in maybe. Or another, smaller safe within that gun safe?
Oh, I read it as an arts and craft project to add nostalgia to the collection. Anyway, aren't there surpluses of US Mint envelopes already...
Wait, if he had already opened an item not received case and lost, then the transaction has ended, right? Do you have to accept a return? Or, I...
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