Once upon a time I had a pretty neat 18 piece type set of each mint and each decade. All that remains is my 1904-O PCGS-64. Not a particularly...
The Indian cent conversation brings up old memories for me. Life is full of different perspectives and History is full of experiences and what...
@Michael K . I really didn't think anyone was going to actually think I was supporting the idea this is an actual mintmark. Sorry, but that...
Well I guess in some ways it was an improvement on the water clocks that predated it. They had the nasty habit of freezing in colder climates. james
I took some time to compare some actual dimes to the coin pictured. It is unavoidable for the mind to try and compose something but I think there...
I think the person who was looking at it like some sort of an "8" might have the most likely reasonable answer. The obvious 8 to look at would be...
I in no way claim it is an actual CC mintmark. I just can't unsee what i see. James
I knpw it is in bad taste to discuss a coin that is in an active auction. I also know that what I am seeing has absolutely no chance of being...
I am ancient deficient. So these are Not coins but friendship tokens? Is that correct? Would these maybe have been part of a cult of Apollo or...
Presbyterians and Catholics in my experience. james
My opinion is worth exactly what you are paying. I think the coin has enough luster and detail for an AU grade. I can't spot the harsh cleaning...
I don't know if anyone has noticed but I tend to like Seated Liberty. In particular, I like the refined design of Ms Liberty as potrayed on the...
I'm Too old and Too slow witted some times. If you had not pointed out the Bee I never would have noticed it. Quite a cool coin. James
@johnmilton. Well said. It is one of my biggest pet peeves. Many "experts" and so called experts will show endless disdane for common date...
I have never had the discretionary budget to buy key dates. Also, what I have to say does not apply to key dates; they are a market onto...
Thanks for the follow up. It is too bad about the slab aspect My life and fiduciary responsibilities preclude buying raw coins. james
I wish I were a coin guru who can look into the future and see what will be hot or not. Anytime investing in coins comes up I always remember a...
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This should be as scary as it gets. I bought this coin from a company called John Paul Sarosi in 1984. They graded it MS-65. They also put it...
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