@Hookman beat me to it. Those are indeed chopmarks. They're essentially the same thing. Counterstamps, but usually of just a single Asian...
Proof that pareidolia has been around a long time. :rolleyes:
Rim ding notwithstanding, that's a tough coin in that grade!
I forgot about that pair of Vickies! Speaking of Vickies, these were from the 1901 Victorian type set I built for my daughter, Victoria… (PCGS...
Nobody said you had to relinquish anything. Fine, if you win, have ‘em sent to @spirityoda - that’s a nice gesture. But if I win, I’ll have ‘em...
You also won this in my Giveaway #46 a year ago. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I’ve had several of the 1871 PEI cents over the years- even found one or two in bulk lots- but never better than about Fine or so.
Thanks. That 1913 Buff is a bit of a monster. The 1965 SMS is rather subtle, but I like it- and it only cost me 15 bucks. I'm working on a...
@Matthew Kruse - your recent newps- the 1919 and 1920 in particular- literally outshine the coin I have in my Eclectic Box collection: [IMG]...
Wow! You got some beauties, there! Entry post. If I win, I pledge to do a followup giveaway. The 1977 Jubilee gold $100 commemorative is one...
Fetching those pix made me realize that I do not presently own any Shield or Liberty nickels in my current collection (though I do have some...
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Hey, how about let’s stop the bickering? There has been at least one complaint about this thread enduring on Page 1, and the squabbling therein....
I did get a few more coins for that while I was in NC. Heaven only knows when I’ll get around to photographing them and putting them online....
Does not look at all appealing to me. He knows I like that coin. ;)
The Halloween avatar is great. Inspired me to switch mine up for a few days. :)
Man, it sure looks fantastic there, with the colors a-poppin’.
Did someone say dinner? Shrimp Yakisoba from Kyoto Fantasy Express. [ATTACH]
A detecting buddy of mine reportedly found a 1797 British “Cartwheel” penny on a ballast island in the Frederica River marsh opposite Gascogne...
Netherlands (Gelderland): "St. John" type goldgulden (florin) of Arnold van Egmond, ca. 1423-1472 [ATTACH] Obverse: St. John the Baptist,...
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