The 1859 Philadelphia half dime sports a unique obverse named after an assistant engraver, Anthony C. Paquet. I don't believe anyone knows why...
I see several insuperable problems with @cplradar's proposals for which I have seen no proposed solutions. They are, just to mention a few:...
I only have three Barbers, all for the type set: First is a so-so Barber Dime, then a quarter and finally a half that I got when I was child and...
@ldhair, quite a nice example. I agree with @Paddy54 that it is the RPD-002 (Breen 3091) and was die polished heavily. The other RPD of 1858 is...
Thanks for the explanation. My father told me when I was a little shaver "Surround yourself with people that are smarter than you. It can't hurt"
To emphasize that point, Great Collections recently modified their available shipping options. Previously, the least expensive shipping option...
I recently won this 1832 LM-1 Capped Bust Half Dime in a Heritage auction. I was busily patting myself on the back for a $68 hammer win when I...
Pub pie came out perfectly delicious! OK, all I can make out on this half dime is that it's the small stars variety (caused by lapping the rusted...
All we can go by is the photo presented here. I don't like to presume defects that are not in evidence. That said, I agree with the disdain for...
Very nice looking coin. I'm thinking it graded 65 CAM even though I can recognize an argument for a 64.
I really like that idea. I remember mentioning an edge view slab to the new President of PCGS at FUN a couple years ago but nothing came of it....
My response will be delayed. I'm in the middle of a cooking experiment - making my first pub pie.
This issue is notoriously weakly struck and it show on this coin. Wear though is entirely appropriate to the given grade and despite the...
No bean. Nice cameo obverse but I see some discoloration on Liberty's cheek and the reverse scratch means it's not an A or B coin at a grade of 65.
No bean at a grade of XF-40. Too many problem areas, some due to weak striking and some due to uneven wear.
This is a great coin. I gave it a gold bean and I think CAC also thinks so.
I'll go along with NGC's 64 grade but I don't think CAC will agree with an A or B coin rating. Too many specks, too many hits on the reverse.
Despite the weak strike, particularly the reverse, this coin is a solid 58 and I think CAC will like for a 58. Toning is particularly nice and...
No bean. the 59-O is also known for light striking and this coin is particularly weak. I would call it a 64 but not an A or B coin and I don't...
This issue is known for weak strikes and this coins displays it in abundance. I think PCGS knocked it down for that. Great luster. I voted...
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