It looks polished to me. Post up a pic when you get it ! Good luck !
http://stores.ebay.com/900fine-Rare-Coins Classic Head Half Cents Large Cents - Liberty Cap, Draped Bust, and Matron (Coronet) Half Dime - 1858...
I agree with this much... don't assume anything. Contact the seller and test the waters. Do it ASAP.
Yes, the seller's photo is pretty sorry. That doesn't necessarily mean they intended to defraud. Seller has a return policy. If you don't like...
Brasso + soft cloth + elbow grease = no more "X" = much more enjoyable
$90 is for the bribe to smuggle it through Chinese customs.
Even more hilarious ... insurance fee $0.00 US required !
Another major factor : the ANA Guide is useful for circulated coins - it's the standard. It's almost worthless IMO for mint state coins. I...
The listing indicates a 3-day money back guarantee, so you don't need a beef. It comes down to one thing... do you like the coin ? If not, send it...
"ANA Grading Standards", without doubt or hesitation. It's not A good grading book... it's THE good grading book. It's mandatory and indespensible.
To answer the "what's it worth" question, CQR lists a scudzy G5 at $7.
Well, it depends. In general, it's neither better nor worse. Rather, it's case by case. Some folks collect a single variety by die state, so a...
This coin is Newcomb-4, obverse die 2, reverse die D. Rarity 2+. That stuff near K3 on the reverse is crud, not cud.
Looks like environmental damage to me. Porous planchets tend to have much smaller micro-bubbles. I also agree with Kanga... there were fewer bad...
I'm happy to say no break-ins here. 90% of my collection's $ value is in a safety deposit box at any given time, so my exposure is limited. I'm...
Thanks, RLM ! These are really good things to know. Shows the value of a forum like this.
I gather you spend the $1 coins in circulation all the time. Out of curiosity... how often have you had a merchant reject the $1 coin ?
Thanks, Charmy ! I suppose the 09-S VDB is the most sought-after key in the entire US series, so that article is truly vital. It's good to have...
I prefer the '27-S. I feel it has a nicer color - not more color, but it has subtle rainbow shades. I like subtlety. Also, the 27-S toning is...
You betcha ! You're absolutely right ... slabbing isn't for everybody, and it isn't for all coins. There are several reasons, and the #1 reason...
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