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This coin shows why the idea of an incuse coin is so cool... it retains detail in a very different way.
Well, they certainly have a reputation for being difficult... but that's mostly in the higher grades. For a worn coin, it's not that much...
Lots of people say lots of things. That don't make it so. It's hard to say from that scan, but that T$1 sure does look cleaned to me. Impossible...
Right-o. +1... notice you found a trading range, not a single price. That's typical. So $260-$300 is $280 +/- $20, or about 7% - which is...
Photoshop. Love it.
Put another way... which is a more serious transgression - bumping a key date coin one grade or sweeping a major problem under the carpet ? Most...
If it's that obvious and irrefutable, the owner should call 'em on their guarantee. I encourage folks to check the latest Heritage auction for...
Maybe... but I personally feel the "key date bias" is not nearly enough to cover this coin. The cleaning is too harsh and obvious. Many very,...
Without looking at other responses, it seems obvious it's harshly cleaned. I would be very surprised to find it in a full-graded holder. Gotta say...
Right-o. Learn as much about coins themselves. Part of this is asking lots of questions; a good dealer is quick to answer questions. Be slow...
No surprise... Conder is right on ! There are only two die marriages for 1825 - two obverse dies and a single reverse die. Neither obverse die...
True. I'm hearing a variety of reports, but from what I can tell shows tend to have fewer buyers in the mid-four figures range, and more in the...
Hey ! :eating: Arizona Jack ! :eat: Pass the hot sauce will ya ???!?!? Ooooohhh ! That's TOO hot ! :crying:
Best name for a thread in a long time ! :thumb:
Yes. Yes, it does. Which means one answer to the OP "how long do you suppose it takes to start looking normal again...and regaining some...
I'm sure there's a lot of truth to that. And yes, some auctions have brought good money - Dan Holmes Early Dates stands out - but these days...
I recommend buying Breen's book on the subject before buying any more half cents. When I get home, I'll try to remember to look this one up. All...
I'm in ! I got my invite today. I'm bringing my date ! :hug: :rolleyes:
For the 14 common dates, there is fair price separation for AU58, MS61 and MS62. AU58 $210-$230 MS61 $280-$340 MS62 $460-$560 Rarely will a...
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