I really like the relief on that piece. What metal is it made from?
My gut reaction when I opened the thread was fake. Glad to see reading further down everyone agrees.
That is a pretty decent counterfeit, Larry. Much easier to tell this one is a fake compared to the (also fake) 1870 you just posted.
I've been searching for one of these for a long time, and I've never seen one in person. I've heard they (exist/existed) but I've never witnessed one.
Yes, I did write it. I'm glad you liked it, thanks!
I guess you could say almost anything Breen ever said fits your above definition of "invented or false information" that "has been repeated often".
No, I don't think that is what's going on here. With PID Transfer, you get a ghostly image of the other side - you'll see Lincoln showing up in...
The bigger question is... with QDB retiring is Stacks Bowers going to change their name? Because as far as I know, there isn't really a Stacks or...
I've never personally met the guy, but I've read and own several of his books. I have 1 coin pedigreed to his personal collection. But...
It honestly depends on what the staining is, what caused it, and how deeply it has penetrated the surface. NGC will not do anything to cause...
I guess I didn't realize the S mint coins came in so many varieties! Did the proofs come in clad and silver? Did you include the 5oz silvers in...
Are you entirely sure that's natural? Because I'm not. I'd wager that's as artificial as American cheese.
He started dealing in his teens in the 1950s. That would put him well into his 80's.
It's cool that you built the whole set... how many coins is that? Probably close to 200? That is an accomplishment for sure. I'll be honest......
The depth of influence QDB has had on this hobby is inestimable. He was a driving force for so long, and his knowledge and experience are...
If you PM me, I will happily take every piece of your fake and worthless fiat currency. I'll even pay shipping for every paper dollar you own....
You are being pedantic. In Modern American, spending for 10 cents is worth 10 cents. That is the reality of fiat currency. Everyone agrees it...
The term for dimes is "Full Torch". If you want to know what that means, search a reputable numismatic site and several articles will show up....
Very cool, and congrats on having earned that! I've owned a number of these types of coins, and most of them seem to be made from a generic...
Nominal value for your 43P is based almost entirely on it's silver value. Because silver has had such a huge run-up recently, the numismatic...
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