Could someone post pictures , side by side, of a naturally toned coin and a "cooked" coin. We amateurs would like to see how easy it is to tell...
Any truth to this ? I have heard that latex gloves are better because cotton gloves can still allow the oils on your fingers to pass thru to...
I too think that is a very good idea.
I agree. How can it be considered cameo when there is no contrast between the potrait and the field? It is all toned. Now pog's avatar is cameo !
Using "Photograde" I would say the Indian head is VF and the V nickel G
Do they get paid per hour or per find??
I too am in MI and got the same response from a bank teller when I asked if they had the new nickel, "New nickel, what new nickel?"
I understand the grey color is from dipping, but why is the top 1/3 of the rim silver, not grey?
Stupid question: Over the course of 126 years this coin has been subjected to who knows what as far as enviromental conditions, normal wear of...
Thanks Copper Any other less expensive sources. The one's from capital plastice run from $9.95 - $25.00. I'm all for keeping the coins...
Is there such a thing as a type set holder? Not an album or book but a hard plastic holder like a mint set holder that will hold an example of...
This is a very broad question and I already know the answer, but here goes. Are errors more common in certain types of coins, or can errors...
Thank you National Dealer, cdcda, and tradernick for your info. collect4fun
For common coins, what do you use for pricing? Secondly, what is PQ inventory?
The greysheet is a price guide that changes on a weekly basis as opposed to the redbook which is only published once a year. Dealers use the grey...
He states, "...not sure if its real...cheap because I don't know anything about it..." Clearly he not not trying to decieve anyone, he just...
I take my red book with me just as a take a reference book with me when I go to antique auctions / shows. I myself cannot keep up with all the...
Local dealers, coin shows, Ebay, friends
They do provide some good information and have put together some nice sets. As mentioned before, expect to pay double than you can get elswhere.
The only one that I have seen was a give away from a coin shop that just opened in my area. The gentleman was handing them out along with a MI...
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