Here are two older threads that explore some of these areas in more depth. The summaries above, of course, are really good, clear, and concise, so...
Just a few days ago I posted a 1920-D Lincoln that I meant to send back to the seller, but didn't. While I was waiting to do so, I bid $88 on its...
I have two examples where, if you are lucky to find it, a Details grade leads to a huge bargain. I have posted these both before. First is this...
A few spots and a little color just make things interesting. Of course, I have no idea how this coin got the way it is, but I do enjoy it for...
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I overpaid for this 1920-D from an online dealer who has provided me a number of coins that I like. This one, I didn't. It was too shiny in some...
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@alurid, that's a terrific reply. You inspired me to put together this animation that shows the same thing. We don't need to compare the...
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Essentially this is a pocket piece. It lives on my desk without even a flip to protect it, and is presently just the right thickness as a shim to...
The first year of the Type II Standing Liberty Quarters. Three stars were moved under the eagle to make it more central to the reverse. Numerous...
You waited 13 1/2 years to find just the right response? Now that’s patience.
I am as surprised as anybody. The coin arrived in a plastic flip, and the plastic had time to form an impression of the coin’s outline. So I...
I had a notion that I wanted just one really nice Barber Half. Then I saw how expensive the uncirculated ones were. This one came up on eBay at...
A 1959 Franklin Proof. Someone was not sufficiently careful when handling the reverse. [ATTACH] Edit: @thomas mozzillo and @Paddy54 - you are...
I have finally won an auction at Heritage. When they open a new session I put in a number of low bids, both in hopes that the item will be...
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