Nice thought, but keep it to yourself. Maybe overpay on something else but be discreet. You found a vein…keep pulling gold if you can. Give him...
It looks legit but the weight has me wavering. I’ll take a look later to see if I can find the source that made the claim that Chinese fakes are...
Willy - you struck gold! Those rolls were probably part of a deceased collector’s collection. You have quadrupled your spend on those 3 coins...
Now…for a chicken in every pot. One 1969 S DDO for all good members!!
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Evan - great point and information.
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My Henning is my most valuable find and I’ve not seen another with the same pairing. Joe tells me he’s had a look at another with the same pair...
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Willy - get some adhesive/post-its to mark areas of interest and quick reference. Like you, I miss the eyes of youth were you could read the date...
While I’m at it, I should also note that our members who collect Ancient’s are amongst the best I’ve seen. Many write lengthy contributions that...
So you’re the guy who made all those error coins! :) Don’t worry: some of our senior members here ‘modified’ LWCs to pass for dimes back in the...
I agree with the advice here. One more thing to consider after getting an average grade estimate from the group here is the established...
@Daulton I recommend a solid background when taking photos. Pick the right color that promotes the proper toning rather than one that can play...
@Willysilver Over time here at CT, you will see several recognized experts (e.g., Mike Diamond, Fred Weinberg) and several emerging authorities...
Keep in mind that under tons of pressure, the metal flows. As a die ages and the surfaces and details/devices wear, the flow begins to take on...
It’s all relative. have a look at 1982 and 1983 PD nickel prices. They are the ones worth setting aside in AU or better condition. 1987 or...
LOL - indeed you might! Willy’s first specimen appears to be a Henning but I’d have to dig again to find the resource that offered that under...
The link to erro-ref above. That’ll get ou started. Here is the dot photo I have for you - [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Your second specimen has a marker (the dot above the left corner of the Monticello. This looks to be authentic.
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