The PCGS definition for 65 is ambiguous. It uses terms such as "some", "minor", and "few" without defining them. Until they define such terms with...
I don't think that's what folks are doing at all. They are merely expressing an opinion - a reasonable thing to do regardless of level of...
Agreed ! Leave this one alone. I'm amazed a coin could be in the ground any length of time and come out looking that good. Since desert sand...
I'm with ya. I'm expressing gratitude to the men who gave their lives defending our nation, and their families.
Yes, I'm sure some shipping is overkill. For some high-volume sellers, it's easier to treat 'em all the same and just crank out the shipping....
Yes, it's a good question for which there is no discrete, deterministic "answer" which holds in all cases. Coin prices in general, and specialty...
Considering the large public use of vending machines, satisfying vending machines is a major portion of satisfying the public.
"How bad is too bad ?" Always a tough call. Post a pic and you'll get a better-informed answer. If it doesn't affect the obverse or reverse view...
Yep. Be sure to flip it over and see if these is a letter underneath the bow in the ribbon. It will either be an "S", an "O", or a very large "D"...
To me, that's a compelling case that it was not the first dollar struck. I'll need to hear some strong rhetoric to convince me otherwise.
To get to the bottom, ask "Why does anyone collect any coinage at all ?". Then ponder what makes America a bit different from many nations. For...
Actually, T-money, there is an enormous difference. There is far more authentication of US coinage. Ancient collectors are much more resistant to...
To me, this is like asking "Which is better - Italian food or Thai food ?" Why even ask ? They aren't mutually exclusive; I can enjoy both....
I've held an 1804 Dollar, but I got a much bigger thrill from a 1793 Wreath Cent MS65 Prooflike. Oh my goodness gracious... what an awesome piece...
Other nations have been making aluminum coins for decades. What's the problem ?
Like all presidents, Reagan had his good points and bad. Even though I have an overall favorable impression of him, I personally oppose his...
That was very, very different.
Very nice work, Marshall ! Nice work indeed. Now if someone has decoded Breen's bizarre description of the difference 'twixt Reverse of 1797 and...
I'm not convinced the coin is genuine. Here are several concerns : OBVERSE : chip on rim between stars 12 and 13 possible die tooling mark...
There has been speculation this coin is the very first silver dollar ever made by the US Mint. Surely it must the earliest die state of all known...
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