Cool rim and coin size. I personally stay away from coins that are anything smaller than a US nickel (21.2mm), with minor exceptions (e.g....
The black (reverse / negative) slab suits the reverse theme of the coin well. IMHO, it would be a step up in presentation if the entire plastic...
Don't the earlier eagles have a different finish / appearance to them? For example, ASE's from the 80's. I'm thinking of getting one of the...
I read that Wiki article; this one, too: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republika_Srpska) - Republika Srpska is one of two administrative entities...
If Kragina was a separate entity, I'm wondering why they aren't listed as one of the highest hyperinflation countries. I see two separate entries...
Foremost, I'd like to mention why I'm interested in this note, besides the massive denomination size. The Republika Srpska experienced the fourth...
Replying to my own quote lol... anyway, from what I've gathered and read from concurring multiple sources online, the AA 0000000, A 0000000, etc....
By the way, here's the 1776 8 Reales Mexico City coin graded XF40 that I can't get out of my mind. It's got "acceptable damage" (British...
I think that it shows up as blue when light hits it but it appears black by eye. Perhaps it's tarnish with plenty of pitting and old cleaning wear...
It's incredible how detailed some of the fakes I've seen are. They also include the usual wear with calculated damage to the coin. Here are some...
Most of my coins are in black ring air-tites or slabs. I use a rare earth magnet as one way to tell, since the (typically) copper balance is...
I'm seeing two versions of the 50 billion Dinara notes from the Srpska Republic (1993). They went through a massive hyperinflation and had the 50...
Maybe it would be good to know if there are multiple AA 0000000 and other first-in-series printed... it seems that these are "specimens" and the...
I let the magnet slide down the capsule, where the capsule is at a steep incline. I'm using an N52 magnet measuring 10mm thick by 20mm in diameter.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I ever come across the first one of those (I only have the "typical" one, purchased for around $30). Do you...
You'll notice the slightest resistance when using a rare earth magnet on silver coins. I feel it on all of my encapsulated silver coins. It's not...
I'm wondering how much I should be paying above a "standard" number in a series, for the same condition, all else constant. For example, what...
I was hoping it would only be hairlines but I guess it would be too good to be true. So, an MS-XX Cleaned grade?
For the 8 Reales, I'm guessing a VF Details grade? I did a neodymium N52 magnet test on these and there's only a very slight resistance, which...
I want to send these two coins off to NGC: + 1776 8 Reales Mexico City Mint + 1895 1 Yen I will send the 8 Reales coin in unless you all think...
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