So if it’s a minor lamination or other planchet flaw does it get a straight grade or details grade, and if it’s more dramatic does it get...
I just joined a Russian numismatic forum and got involved in a discussion about planchet flaws, laminations and how they are addressed by NGC. I...
It’s actually the new nickel. Based on CPI data the buying power of a dollar at the beginning of the 20th century was around 25X what it is today.
After reading this thread I have a few thoughts on the issue: 1. In the event of a short to medium term blackout, I agree that cash would be...
@ddddd takes this round. I paid $282 on Heritage. I agree with @Lehigh96 about the originality being more of a selling point than the toning....
This is exactly why I prefer ancient coins in slabs, just like I also prefer modern coins to be slabbed. I'm not chasing a number grade, and...
Here’s an SLQ similar to a recent post but at a lower grade. I purchased it in August 2017. It has a hint of rainbow at the top of the obverse....
I have a Flying Eagle and Indian that both seem decent for the grade (see photos below). Would either of them have a shot at Photo Seal? I’m...
Although most of my collection consists of US and modern world coins, the most I have ever paid for a coin was for this: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Going back to the original topic, I would love to see Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill. She not only rescued slaves through the Underground Railroad...
$140
The main questions for me would be how quickly the debasement took place, and what that did to the rate of inflation. If inflation was steady and...
As a collector who has become more attracted to the “dark side” as of late, I am most drawn to coins that I can appreciate and understand from a...
$85
Both coins are some serious bling and deserve the cases they are in. Let’s see the OP coin reverse!
I think we need to give honorable mention to the Wisconsin state quarter with the cow and the piece of cheese. That’s only one of many state...
$350. Keep in mind I’m bidding with someone else’s money...
I’m sure that Hadrian had a lot of security during his reign, not only a well built palace but also a loyal palace guard and so forth. The least...
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Was it a recent purchase? I ask this because the prices of Russian coins have come down a bit since the sanctions.
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