That sounds like an interesting book. I will have to check it out.
Compare the pictures of this coin to the pictures on Variety Vista: http://varietyvista.com/01b%20LC%20Doubled%20Dies%20Vol%202/1959PDDO001.htm...
That is a very generous 63! The reverse looks a whole lot nicer, but that obverse looks 62 on a good day. Ah, the magic of CCs...
@lordmarcovan 's "skull and bones" tokens are some of the creepiest I've seen:...
The textile on #10 is awesome. While I could certainly assemble a list of my top 20 favorite coins, I could never limit myself to a box of 20...
Interesting piece, thanks for sharing it! Fascinating to look at some of the campaign issues from so long ago, and see what the major...
I find google often struggles with technical jargon. Especially numismatics. We use words in ways that google just wasn't programmed for and...
Well, I nailed the 64. I will say, taking pictures of bell lines that accurately portray their strength is quite difficult. Maybe a different...
64, no FBL. FBL is really hard to get on 1955 Bugs Bunny
Gonna need to see some pictures to give you an opinion..... In the meantime, I suggest routine flagellation, roughsack and ashes, and a...
Heavily corroded environmental damage. Honestly, might have spent some time in a potty. What do you like about the coin?
Ceramic or glass will both be fine. Keep anything plastic far away, as it will melt. Show us a picture and we can give you more info.
The Netflix subtitles quite amusingly say "In English" when the barbarians speak... but that ain't English. Whether it's proper ancient German or...
The picture TypeCoin posted is from the coinfacts webpage.... so, it's good to know they got it right. Now, do you see the same markers on the...
Honestly, I don't see it: http://varietyvista.com/03%20Buffalo%20Nickels/1915SRPM001.htm [IMG] [IMG]
I'll agree that is ridiculous. But, in the OP, the Ebay auction was $7500 for a $7500 coin.
I will say, as long as I've been an active collector, there have been people saying toned coins were a trend and that they'd pass and don't spend...
In answer to your questions - I'm not familiar with the varieties on this date. However, I see absolutely nothing on this coin that would lead me...
With a pencil rubbing, how can you be sure its the same coin and not just a die match?
1. That is not slight toning! That is full coverage on the obverse, and is quite attractive. This coin is certainly worth a premium over a white...
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