That is way to nice of an answer for a guy with a name like Big Bruiser, I would have expected something more along the lines of "What did you say...
I don't see the risk being worth the reward. PR-66 is a plenty respectable grade.
Coming form a family that has been collecting since the 1870s, I have to be a serious collector or I would be shunned from the family. Having...
What? The coin is properly marked and is now cracked out and in my Dansco anyway.
Looks like a rather nice MS-63 to me.
Not a great deal, they can be found in really nice shape for about $12-15.
The coin is Philippine, but was minted at the Manila branch of the US mint which opened in 1920.
I wasn't trying to beat up on your coin Kelly, just spreading some knowledge. We are all here to learn.
Here is my 1943-S, notice how the surface has a matte finish. This is typical of the steel cents. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
My one and only proof FEC. 1858 NGC PR-64. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
The mint has never used capital plastics holders, they were assembled later on. The coin looks plated to me as well.
Why are you bashing your own coins? I think that they are all quite nice.
Ms-63
It is a matter of debate as to when these coins were struck, but they were unknown until 1908 and there is no mint record that mentions their...
Very nice, the powers that be made a fine choice.
I'm not sure how you came up with that price for the 1873 set unless you are including the two cent and three cent silver both of which are proof...
I don't know that coin in particular, but Lauer Nurnberg did many replica miniature coins....
It is really up to you, but the 1877 and 1912 will be pretty costly sets to complete.
I love the look of those old silvers. BTW, when did you become a moderator?
That really sounds like a bad idea. If there are no problems with the coin, don't risk creating one.
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