This is one of the most challenging areas of numismatics. One is well advised to follow the time-honored "Coin Talk Creed", namely "Buy the book...
...and another so-called "turban head", this one mint state. [ATTACH]
Here's a pleasant Capped Head... [ATTACH]
I don't collect 'em per se, but I have handled several. Here's a nice half eagle... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Use the Interwebs to locate coins shows; the bourse chairman contact info is almost always right there. Call 'em up and chat. Perhaps that will be...
Dear God YES. Is there a worse media outlet ? It's not a USA thing, that's for sure. ALL media outlets are biased worldwide; the key is to detect...
ahhhhhhh yes.....
IMO, this is not an N-14, as PLF is too far to the left for that reverse die. I'm in the N-10 camp.
Yes, $800 is right around melt value. It's impossible to say with certainty from the photo, but overall looks like a pretty nice piece; these...
ding ding ding !!! We have a winner ! Yes, it's B-9 Apostrophe "S" (so named for the big die break after S2 (second "S" in STATES). NGC AU50....
Ahhhhh yes... here's one of the favorites for American early federal period stuff... a 1799 draped bust dollar. Enjoy, and feel free to share...
LOVE it ! Great quote. I need a "triple LIKE" button for this one.
Hey guys ! It's time for the biggest, rootinest, tootinest coin show this side of the Pecos... the fabulous Houston Money Show of the Southwest...
I have three comments : Yes, yes, and yes. Those are important points to bear in mind. Since "Every coin is unique when you deal with coins with...
Yes, it is a sad day for Coin Talk. Thanks, Doug, for bringing the news. Clinker was a selfless soul who made the world just a little bit better...
Two more points to consider : Most of these half cent varieties are quite common. While it's fun (and educational) to attribute them, most dates...
Thanks, Marshall ! Nice work. Two important items for those eager to attribute these half cents... 1) Start on the reverse. It's easier. 2) The...
...and the fact that they are in the Smithsonian national mint cabinet, and thus unavailable for sale at any price. IMO, only coins in permanent...
It's not just the US, that's for sure. I read international media daily and it's worse around the world. And yes, I thoroughly agree with earlier...
Yes, the 5 is recut / repunched at the top. This is Cohen-1 (Breen-1), rarity r.1, the most common of the date. It is the only 1805 with stemless...
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