I vote with fretboard! But to be honest, my grandfater was an engineer on the Chicago & Northwestern and I rode in the cab with him as a young...
Whenever I see someone rely on coincidence I am reminded of a quote, which I believe was attributed to anonymous, ; coincidence is nothing but a...
"Gradeflation" exists for one fundamental reason. Coin collectors buy the coin, not the slab. Investors and speculators buy the slab, not the coin!
Hate to rain on your parade but they were engraved and struck in Philadelphia, likely in March if 1861, not by the Confederacy but for the...
I have not seen Confederatequarter.com referenced in a long time. That domain was sold out from under me years ago, then somebody had the gall to...
Read our book: The Lovett Cent, A Confederate Story by Harold Levi and George Corell. You will learn everything that is known about the originals...
Several tears back I was asked to place the Confederate piece you see as my Avatar on display at the Tropicana in Vegas. I had my own punch made...
I agree with all of the above, especially recommending to all coin collectors!
At the risk of going against the grain, I think it should receive a numerical grade. There is nothing gained by eliminating the grade while at...
It is my understanding that the assigned grade is always the better side. There was a time way back when, when the coin received both side...
I agree it is unlikely from a wire, but does originate from the time of minting. The idea of a kid with a dremel grinder will not wash. No...
I hear you on the heat and politics. I try to stay clear of the political aspect of it. Whereas your background is in the science and applied...
Jason, I have received my copy of your book. I find it extremely well written,highly informative, and generally a book that all serious...
I am with you on this. The CSA halves have been underpriced fiorever. It's mystique is not that Davis owned it, he did n't and was unlikely...
Back in the '50's we used to take a penny and cover it with mercury from a thermometer. Mercury adheres to copper readily.
Point well taken, I stand corrected.
I stand somewhat corrected. I forgot this is the exact period where the mint played with matte proofs. The reverse is possible but the obverse...
A proof strike is done with selected and polished planchets using specially prepared and polished dies. Invariably the field is mirror like. The...
Not offended. Slightly baffled is all. We are good. Merry Christmas!
Quite frankly jello, you're not the subject here. My reply was to analyst complimenting him on his writing. Having done some myself I understand...
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