Looks like the currency version of a self-slabber.
Yep, ya just can't get enuff of those 1938-D nickels. Everytime I see one this nice - which is almost never - all I can say is "kapowie". (end...
That seems extremely high. I don't know how anyone could possibly sell a coin of any value like that. Further, 20 to 50 % is a huge spread. I...
Hey guys ! This weekend, Robin and I will be at the coin show in Temple Texas (aka "The Templeplex"). What a hotbed of HOT coins ! :rolleyes:...
Exactly !
This suggests the Guvmint has been known to engage in shady practices and stretch the limits of legality ! This implies they break their own laws,...
It's so true.... it's easy to overlook the obvious, notably the fact that they didn't always overdate; sometimes they did, sometimes they didn't....
Two reasons for the difference in rarity ratings - both CQR and the Holmes catalog are more up to date than Breen's work AND have higher...
Pretty much everyone does. I wish we wouldn't; Breen numbers make a lot more sense. But it won't change anytime soon. "God, grant me the...
Yes, which begs the question - why bother overdating the die at all ? It's clear the early US Mint was playing fast and loose with The Calendar...
Thanks ! Yes, Don Kagin is The Man when it comes to a lot of things. Very bright man. I'm told he's the first to earn a PhD in Numismatics. He...
Yes yes yes and once again YES. I paid $85 for mine. Long story, but there is no question the auction in the OP is FAKE. These California...
We should make this into a poll for Best Acronym ! I vote for "Novice Grader Smoking Crack" as the all-time champ.
True dat. That thing is a real stinker.
hahahahahahahaha !!! best yet
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