Yeah, but when scrolling through the thread, I saw a post by "Jello". I wonder where he is? Does anyone know?
Love a good die crack. They add character.
I too think 65, as for the VAM, I'm too tired to look it up!
Ouch!
@Cascade , I have the broken sword too, but can't bring myself to put it in my pocket.
@Paddy54 , wonderful additions. That first H10 is sick. I love the way those little coins tone. Your last 1829 capped bust half dime is also...
$175 Nice commem.
@Mainebill , one of the first would also be early date $1, but I think before that, I'd try to get a Stella! stella by jpcienkus posted May 6,...
I agree with @Randy Abercrombie. I see small contact marks on the obverse, the reverse strike is weak. I don't collect this series either, but...
1908 No Motto by jpcienkus posted May 4, 2018 at 4:37 PM1908 No Motto reverse by jpcienkus posted May 4, 2018 at 4:37 PM
So if you used a hair dryer to gently heat the tube, I would think you could warm the tube before enough heat could transfer to the coins inside....
It's not worth grading. 2 contact marks, 1 in the field in front of Lincoln's nose and the 2nd on his shoulder will prevent any high grade. It...
I would think slowly heating the plastic tube with a hair dryer would make it more pliable so you could then work the coins out of the tube. I...
He's a very knowledgeable numismatist that works for Heritage now. He has spent time on this site in the past and still participates on the NGC...
I use both. I have the silver desiccant "block" for lack of a better word. They are about 2x4. You bake them to re-energize them. I also have...
Are my eyes deceiving me or is that a clash on the top of Monticello? I think the coin you posted is attractive. I don't collect this series,...
I have a 55 from Eric P. Newman collection. I'd like to get an Unc example myself.
I thought VF25. I like the nice even wear on the coin. Very attractive.
I use a guardian double row box that holds silver bullion 1 oz. coins in their airtites. Unfortunately, the one I bought doesn't hold ASE's, but...
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