Toning on silver coins is the result of varying thicknesses of silver sulfides and oxides on the surface. Heat promotes oxidation by sulfur and...
I voted no because of the reverse toning (posted in another thread). Even with a details grade, this is a $2-3000 coin.
Obverse toning is barely market acceptable. The reverse is questionable. I don't think it will dip off, either, without ruining any luster that's...
I'll go with $200 on the nose.
Not true. The quarter killed the half dollar. It's generally more useful, and two quarters weigh 10% less than a half dollar does. Besides,...
I've read this book, and, honestly, I think the value in it for the average collector is the lesson to "buy quality" and a bunch of pretty...
Not even close, but, even if it were, I wouldn’t buy a coin that ugly.
Calling it: I paid $130. @KSorbo was closest at $125.
1 more hour until the reveal....
I think polyethylene foam is what makes up the rings in Air-tite holders. The only disadvantage I can see is that the foam might take on moisture...
Thanks! You might be surprised how hard it is to find nice, double sided Washington quarter toners. I had to look a long time to find this one.
Type set acquisition. PCGS MS65, seller photos. [ATTACH]
I've got one. :) [ATTACH] PCGS MS65, price guide = $26.
I don't know what they're actually made of, but any inert material would technically do. Silicone is a reasonable choice.
I would do exactly as @Collecting Nut suggested and settle it directly with the carrier first. Only consider escalating if that doesn't do the trick.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_creates_its_own_demand
Sometimes supply creates demand. :)
Uhh... no way, José! That's one of the coolest coins of my favorite emperor! :P I agree inasmuch as one can easily predict the winner of the...
Do you have a mugshot gallery of Vespasian that would be good for showing his different hair styles? I'd also be curious if you had an image of a...
Is the "crater" raised or recessed? If it's recessed, and the area displays mint luster, then you're looking at a strike through. If it's...
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