True. True. But here's something important to consider... often, the die characteristics unique to a given coin require a TPG to drag out the...
There are several reasons. Dealers need to track the price paid for a coin. The easiest way to do this is put a sticker directly on the coin; in...
Here's the Open forum : http://www.cointalk.com/f9/ Post your coins there. Better photos will sell much better. Any basic camera with macro...
That's right... in 1838, New Orleans cranked out the first branch mint silver. If you find an 1838-O 50c in grandpa's attic, be sure to post up !...
Fantastic ! Warmest regards and sincerest congratulations. A finer gentleman could not be hoped for nor even imagined. :hug:
Receiving a $1 coin in change is easy and natural ... just like a note is easy and natural. 99% of folks don't care because the status quo is...
Magnificent ! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: Make all denominations different; put the best design on a quarter. It's the largest size seen daily by...
Our use of physical money will dwindle, but it will be a long time before it goes away altogether. I feel it's a good thing, but my opinion is...
Please join our club ! :hug: :rolleyes:
Pre-federal is also included as "EAC". The emphasis tends to be Large Cents first, then half cents, then pre-Fed. Many pre-Fed guys join the...
Yes, and that's the key... the solvent will likely dissolve the lacquer, revealing the unknown. This is a major reason why so much early copper...
Hoochie mama ! What a babe ! So you're the one who outbid me on this coin ! (just kidding...:hug: I wound up with his S-243, and couldn't be...
Personally, I would think this coin has at least a 50% chance of a full-grade slab. Today's TPGs would probably net grade it VF35, maybe even...
Yes, yes, yes. I agree with Doug's analysis (red, turquoise, and black). I also agree with Eduard's observation that there are worse coins in...
Wow ! Sincere congratulations ! A Chain cent is a rite of passage. The holy Grail of early copper type.
The sales price reflects the following fact : 100% of the value of that piece is its bullion. It has 0% numismatic premium. I see no reason why...
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