[ATTACH] [ATTACH]Working on a raw set of toners for a third album (the first which began in 1974/75 pulled from change, second MS in a Dansco)...
I would agree with bikergeek on all points, however, to have them in their original packaging at some point pays off. Try finding one of those...
I concured with the staple theory. Looking at the image when you received it, the stain in those spots became accentuated in the recent image....
My personal favorite cent design. And I'm not surprised in the least that they get over graded. More than a few at the coin shows I've found. I'm...
[ATTACH] I was reading on Coin News that the CACC was meeting Monday to discuss the forth coming designs for the 2026 Semiquincentennial cent,...
When the program began I bought three sets of each (which I had been doing many years prior to 1999) as an heirloom to my three children. When the...
Question is, are they selling for that or being listed for it? I just don't see takers, then again....a fool...
Like yourself, I tend to favor the red-brown coppers vs red and for similar reasons. My thoughts on third party graded uncirulated details, of...
I buy the coin based on my eye appeal. So I'll not be buying any soon paying the frequent high premium those beans bring. The savings simply go...
As for myself, I've used Coin World's Coin Values and found the listed prices extremely close overall, both at traditional and online dealers....
The coin sorting circular marks should automatically remove it from mint state since these are after the fact. Not the same as bag marks. Just my...
My theory, dependent on the actual location, is one of two based on John Hunt Morgan's famous raid and the date ranges. First, buried by the...
[ATTACH] The latest to this series, only eight remaining (standard proofs from 2017 to date) to current. PCGS/NGC 70's.
I have this set and a few others that the ANA put out. My 1976 is also signed, but the envelope corners are no where near as sharp as John's. My...
Sweet! Much better than my VG8, raw, in the complete series.
[ATTACH] Okay, I know it's not a U.S. issued coin. But.....a series designed by former U.S. Mint Chief Engraver, John M. Mercanti. Up to date in...
A solid fsb. Sweet pickup!
I like it. Those reverse tone lines remind me of what may have happened if stored in an older coin board.
While I would agree with your thoughts on cleaning signs, very tough based on an image. I've seen quite a few ms coins, in hand, which show...
So many criticize details graded coins. This is a prime example to the contrary. You did very well!
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