I'm a sucker for automobilia and even though the 1950's-1980's are my favorite cars, I love the pre-war advertising. Picked this up for cheap....
Hey, no problem, that bump on the bottom of the wing was the first thing I noticed, too.
I think they are referencing the blob on the top of the wing, looks like a possible die chip. (OP's photo) [ATTACH]
In a bad situation, why would anyone trade valuable food, water, shelter, weapons, or ammunition for completely useless gold or silver?
The date was a giveaway to me but I collect Barbers. @KBBPLL diagnostics are terrific. Thanks to both of you guys for fighting the good fight.
You're probably right, although it's worth noting the 2009 sold for $52.95 when new. It will be interesting to watch the newer issues since the...
Chicks dig coin collectors, it's a fact. ;)
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Some solid designs. I like the wolves and the illusion of depth below the storks. All of them are pretty cool, though.
Orange hoodie but they just keep coming. :(
Thanks for the timely tip. i came across an odd coin in my wife's possession and remembered this post. Coinoscope found it on Numista right away....
The contrast of the "frosted" devices makes a dramatic first impression but doesn't measure up to the the traditional proofs, as shown in the OP's...
Seems odd they'd print "184-year-old coin" when it won't be true for long.
Fun and informative thread, thanks for posting. Interesting time in ancient Rome, for sure. Maximinus-thrax would be a good name for a metal band,...
1) A broken/weak top of the first S in STATES 2) Lathe lines in Liberty’s gown - most prominently just to the right of the shield 3) Misplaced...
One of the good guys. Even his avatars made me smile.
I agree many lack great eye appeal. I was referring to the fact that MS and proof specimens were affordable to the average collector. I should...
I don't know that I like them, per se, but I did put together a set back in the day because it was attainable in high grades. Even added the...
Try as I might, I can't find my first post. (I tried searching for "lame feeble posts" but it didn't work) Besides, I just read Randy's first...
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