I like that you are collecting coins so early, but please take some time to learn about the hobby a little more before you purchase any coins. The...
They have a premium because, like the OP, many collect them and would prefer the FS designation on the slab. I'm with the grading bullion is...
Both star seven and twelve are repunched; the twelfth more prominently. This is typical of the C2. What I was looking at is the (what appears to...
You circled star six above, star two is the second, clockwise from the date. I can't see if there is a small crack there to determine if it's a...
Not sure offhand, but I'll check my references when I get home from work.
It's sort of a different story for dealers. Many members here have been to my house and it wouldn't be that difficult to track me down, but I'd...
Couldn't agree more. Just the other day I caught a guy in my garage, he got a really good look at the bore of my .45. Pretty sure he isn't coming...
AU-50 MS-64/5 MS-64/6 hard to see AU-55 It's tough to grade from images especially when some flaws can be hiding in the shadows.
Sound advise, I would add that it's never a good idea to use your full name in an open forum ;)
He opens a process engineering firm and dozens of patents (three are my designs, but he owns the patents). Safe to say that he's doing VERY well....
This is the problem with the cardboard holders. I purchased two coins from a dealer, and when they arrived, the bubble envelope, the receipt...
I seriously doubt that, but I make ten years this month. He also collects, but more as investments. He has a nearly complete set of Stella's...
Is not aincient, so I hope you don't mind, but here's a +10K gift from my boss a few years ago for five years with the company.[ATTACH][ATTACH]
You'd be surprised to see how often this comes up. With some glues, it really does look like the copper is raised. Don't let that discourage you,...
I've lost all interest because there are no photos.
Agree with Paddy, it's the remnant of two cents being glued together.
Very long shot considering that manganese and zinc are both silver/nickel in color. This is assuming that your coin is clad and shows the copper...
Could it be a formerly gold plated quarters that the TV guys were pushing? One of my coworkers found one of the platinum plated quarters and...
In that case, you did well on it for ninety bucks.
Those aren't even close. I'd return them just on principal. You purchased what looks like MS coins and received XF coins. If you're happy with the...
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