No matter what reservations one may have of Great Southern Coins (GSC), they seem to be churning out some really rare or otherwise high dollar...
Unfortunately, it's missing one of the obvious die markers. The obverse die marker would naturally be hard to see, but the reverse one should show...
I didn't buy any gold from previous years, but if say, last year's gold coins were priced decently and sold ok/well, then I don't get the Mint's...
That coin had a lot of design potential. I wish the eagle's entire body (i.e. tails) were in view like in previous years. Not sure why there's a...
Thanks for all of that comprehensive info. Banks received specimens of business strike coins in advance, right? I'd think that it would be...
It depends on the toning. And, some are definitely more colorful in the photos. Many of them are subtle but they're there and has mild toning...
Thanks, nice to know. Do you know if circulation strike coins also have the "." centered, or is this unique to the proof dies?
After the entire batch of however many 1,000 or so proof coins, maybe the Mint took the die out, repaired it a bit, then used it for circulation...
I also wonder... if a proof coin doesn't meet standards (e.g. a bad planchet, misaligned die, etc.), does it simply get melted down? Or, does it...
I think a little rounded. Possibly from circulation wear? If not, could it be possible that it's a proof die struck only once for a business...
If you saw this reverse of a 1909 VDB penny below, would you think that it's from a proof die? Or, are the contrasting fields a bit too deceptive?...
Yeah, I read up on a lot of the history behind the Chicago World Expo, mostly because that's my hometown :). IIRC, from the US Mint Report...
Are the 1892 Columbian half dollars sold in leather holders the earlier strikes? I read that companies put their orders in advance to get a hold...
Thanks, so 1955 is the last year used - that clarifies a lot!
What's the difference between US proof sets issued in boxes (w/ soft plastic holders and tissue), and those issued in cellophane within envelopes?...
Some folks submit their coins to CAC and get green CAC stickers to denote a solid grade. Of course, you can buy slabbed coins with CAC stickers...
PL = Proof-Like And, I think others mentioned about buying the coin and not the holder, too. It's a very widely held position by many...
Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings (COINS) Act of 2017 Wow, someone must've spent some time to make that acronym work...
I lose track of time when I do.
I use NGC. You can submit to NGC directly via ANA membership, or if you're submitting 7+ coins, it's actually cheaper to purchase the NGC Premium...
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