I hope the winning bidder was from here. Looks like 2 snipers for that one.
ps For those unfamiliar with Large Cents, I have used Sheldon nomenclature while Condor has used Breen nomenclature in describing the same reverse.
You already have some good answers, but here is my perspective. Any coin has several attributes which go into the price one can expect to receive...
Lincoln Worship.
I commented on an episode of Little House (IMDb) where Nells offered a couple of wild nephews Indian Nickels if they would behave. I noted that...
That was a nice gesture. I have often considered the ethics of special knowledge in cherry picking. The ethics of the above described situation to...
Such objects are no longer coins in my humble opinion, but simple (usually overpriced) jewelry. Only rarely does it add value, but the Hobo...
The sad thing is that I couldn't tell the difference if it was true or false. I've never understood toning or the fascination of having something...
At some time in the future, and it may be nearer than you think, all cash will be replaced by electronic transfer. Selling points will be" 1....
Nice ID. I will confirm S-87 after initially thinking the LIBERTY was too distant. After confirming Reverse E, the best way to confirm the Obverse...
I haven't been able to reach a conclusion on the 1798 yet. The obverse could match the S-153, but the reverse fraction bar appears too short. I...
That barely reaches G4 in my book. It's the worst possible coin to use as a comparison. I'm sure you can find others which represent the grade...
Bob Grellman is perhaps the best known attributer of early date large cents. Here is a link for information: http://mandgauctions.com/
It may be a rare die state of a known variety. The variety is R4 (118 -158 estimated) The die state could number between 1 and 30 depending on...
The 1802 is the S-242 R2. The 1798 is type 1 hair with Large 8 so it might take a while.
I'm assuming some problem which, if they don't exist, makes the prices very good.
I excluded the S-177 and S178 Reverses just for grins and also noted that even the earliest Holmes Reverse O (he included three die state S176s)...
Ok! Here's what I see: 1. Type 2 2. Small 8 3. H(ighest) W(ave) (of) H(air) left side to left of upright of R. 4. P(oint) (of) C(url) under inner...
I agree with you there. The closeup shows blurring of the steps at the third column. Of course, some called Full Steps also appear to have...
I'm of the opinion that NO outside agency should be getting any Government product which is not available to the general public at the Mint. I...
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