I can't offer much in the way of information regarding current coinage struck on modern presses, or 19th century coinage struck on steam presses,...
There are too many abrasions at the high points, on the cheek and in the field to warrant a grade of MS-65, in my opinion. That being said, it...
I'll certainly be there - probably on Friday and Saturday.
What are your concerns? From the picture is looks to be an attractive piece, with original skin. Sharpness of a VF-20 or so, IMO. It is difficult...
Maris 48-g, Very Common (R-1) Here are some diagnostics: Obverse: Shorter, curved plow beam; wreath line under horse does not extend under mane;...
The first picture is the obverse of a 1829 Bust Half Dollar. In searching the internet for the picture, you can see that it was grabbed from this...
Hi Brian, Welcome to the forum! Could you get a picture of the obverse similar in quality to the picture of the reverse. It would make it far...
I believe you are correct, but I certainly find Rick's videos helpful for grading Indian Head Cents. The OP may consider the ANA grading guide,...
Hi C-B-D, Rick Snow (Eagle Eye Rare Coins) is the one of the major leading authorities on Indian Head cents (if not the leading authority) and...
Excellent overview of the available literature! Like Tom, I own both Tompkins and Peterson, et al., and use them regularly. Jesse
Stunning coin Bill! Possibly the coolest American overdate of all time, not to mention very strong detail for the grade and attractive surfaces....
Hello everyone, For sale is an excellent group of numismatic literature spanning the formats, including Overton's Bust Half Dollar book, John...
In order to effectively attribute early federal coinage (half cents, large cents, Bust half dimes, dimes, quarters, halves and dollars, owning the...
Here's my go at it: 1. Presidential $1 2. Morgan $1 3. Trade $1 4. Washington 25c 5. SAC $1 6. Franklin 50c 7. Indian Head 1c 8. Lincoln 1c 9....
This coin is, in my opinion, an 1830 O-107, R-2. Notice the recutting on the bottom left serif of the one and most importantly the spike on the...
I happen to really enjoy chopmarked coinage, especially on Spanish colonial pieces. Jesse
Yes and no. As usual, Matt was correct, as it is a Cohen 2 (C-2) die marriage. The rarity rating for this die marriage is R-2+/3. The embedded T...
I believe it is the Friedberg guide, Paper Money of the United States, now in it's 20th or 21st edition. Here's the description from Amazon: "Now...
(4) Walking Liberty Half Dollars, (2) 1936, 1941, 1943, All F-VF (1) 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar, Low MS (1) 1964-D Washington Quarter, BU = $2.75...
(4) Walking Liberty Half Dollars, (2) 1936, 1941, 1943, All F-VF - $38 (1) 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar, Low MS - $7.50 (1) 1964-D Washington Quarter,...
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