I wouldn't dip it, it appears "crusty" and original. I think conservation at NGC would be a good option if you wanted to get it slabbed. I like...
I am confused as well. I see a washed out coin. Either the photo is hard to read or it looks dipped.
Just be careful with "local appraisers". Many people have come here with what their "local appraisers" said, and it was bunk. I would trust many...
I agree with others. That surface is not at all natural for a coin its age. That surface is at a minimum overdipped. Silver coins should never...
"Found" coins, I have lots of experience. Heck, I bet you 97% of the coins I own I am not very aware of. My favorite (worst) story about this is...
Even the newest edition would be out of date. I think this would work for what you want to pick up on.
I have the half cent and Complete books, not the large cent one. I must have lightly used copies, since my bindings are in good shape. I admit I...
If you think there are lots of rare varieties I would highly suggest the two volume Cherrypickers guides. Look up dates in there and see what is...
Like @Conder101 said, not general reference book is NEARLY as complete as a specialty one. Anyone who does not believe me look at 18th or 19th...
I too have always had a thing for Venice. I would highly suggest John Julius Norwich's book on the city, as well as his 3 part series on...
The thing even better about books; they increase the enjoyment value you get from your coins. Just a couple of months ago I bought a coin from an...
I understand the sentiment, but disagree on this as advice for everyone. I bought my house to raise the family. I have no intention of living...
Maybe. I was just saying a theory I heard. If you go back to other Islamic issues, usually the first coins to depict an image were the base metal...
I believe the logic was that these were not PM, but token value, so they did not fall within the prohibition of graven images on coinage. Sayles...
Courts have ruled at times the debtor was being petty and capricious by trying to pay in cents. However, the principal holds. If you show up to...
Are you sure? I thought all gold and silver certificates were still legal currency, just no longer redeemable for PM but redeemable in other currency.
Nice coins. I have always had a special love of the Flowing hair design since it was from the start of the mint, same with the skinny chicken...
Exactly. Too many people do not get this. Once you incur a debt, they have to accept legal tender as payment. However, a store is free to sell...
I do not believe so, it only forced turn in, but remember everyone was allowed to keep some, and collectors even more.
Depends on what you consider US. If you start with Constitution, I believe the US is the only country to never demonetize any coins or currency,...
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