I never realized those were synonyms. Thanks for the explanation and link.
Traci, I've never heard the term "ionizing" when referring to coins. Would you please explain what you mean by this? Curiously yours...Mike
p.s. your registry set is better than those above you, in my opinion. People (or at least this person) don't judge registry sets by their points,...
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I just don't find the toning on the obverse attractive at all. Since the obverse is the more important...
p.s. WELCOME! :)
Coins are a terrible investment, particularly for someone new to the hobby. My advice: Buy coins that are driven by bullion price, and are...
Setting aside all the moderator talk... I think, essentially, that what GDJMSP is saying is that a coin is worth what the market in general will...
The diatribe in my previous post notwithstanding, to answer your question directly... I look for (and value coins by) originality and eye appeal.
While they are certainly rare compared to the business struck Lincolns, I think they are not even close to "rare" in the numismatic use of the...
p.s. do a search on PCGS forums if you don't believe me.
"Has anyone here had any dealings with John Paul Sarosi?" I have not, but I know a few collectors who have. My advice to you: DO NOT DEAL WITH HIM.
Oh, I missed that! Good eyes guys!
p.s. I, too, would like to see the set in its entirety.
Congrats on completing the set. Now are you going to try and complete all the die marriages? ;)
No worries, T$, and I can completely understand wanting to post coins from your collection for others to comment on. Just wanted to be sure that...
I like the coin, and if you make the obverse look like the reverse and visa versa, I'd likely agree with you, but that obverse toning is not that...
Depends on how much luster and how much rub there is on the coin. It looks pretty clean, I'd say mint state looking at the rims. But you never...
Where's Elaine? Still like gold over platinum? ;)
Super common coin in a super common grade in a rare (these days) slab, with a small price delta between 63 and 64 grades. Pass. That said, they...
That never stopped me. :) There's a difference between arguing and respectfully disagreeing. Do the former, and you'll get in trouble. Do...
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