Thanks, guys! Magnus, when I bought this coin back in the late 80's, it was considered very scarce (if not rare). It was priced accordingly, and...
The 1794 half Dollar used to be a scarce issue - until a hoard of them was released starting sometime in 2017 and into 2018. This is still a...
I would love to see a picture of it.
A lordM says, there are lots of coins of Napoleon to chose from. For me, the most interesting, (and quite a bit scarcer, generally) are the ones...
Here is an interesting large cent. An 1802 (S-241) where the engraver managed to make 3 interesting errors while cutting the dies (all on the...
I don't collect slabbed coins. However, this is one which I would consider slabbing at some stage, out of curiosity. See what the TPG says.
Thank you, physics-fan. Your explanation pretty much sums it up. Furthermore, 1814 JR-4 is also known for weak strikes with central devices often...
Perhaps a word of clarification: the surfaces are not grainy, so if it seems that way on the photo is due to poor lighting, the somewhat dark...
A further example of this popular variety: JR-5, R-3. With the the words in the legend on the reverse cut too close so that it appears as one...
This 1795 half cent cost about $25 - $30. Plain edge variety. Pity about the corrosion spot on the reverse, but a nice coin otherwise. [ATTACH]...
Yes, at smaller shows it can happen that a dealer prices his foreign coins (non-german) at very low prices. Specially in the years before Ebay. I...
Approximately $30-$35 for this CBH. Nice die cracks. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I certainly agree that what you have there is a historically significant coin and at bargain price, I just may not agree that it is rather humble...
Thanks, all. Isn't it great when you find a coin which combines historical significance with (ideally) beauty, as well as some degree of...
Strolling the floor at the Numismata Show which took place last Saturday and Sunday Nov. 3rd/4th I was surprised to find this little coin among...
Amazing colours on that 1902 IHC! Nice grade too. I paid about $15 for this 1901. How do you think it would grade? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
La Belgique est en faite trilingue - Les langues officielles sont le Francais, le Neerlandais, et l'Allemand. Les habitants du pays parlant le...
If you are Interested in the Napoleonic era, and if ever you have the opportunity you should visit the site of Napoleon's last stand at Waterloo...
You wives agree to come along with you? I think my wife would rather walk on fire rather than accompany me to a coin show. Lucky guys.. Anyway,...
I am still trying to see if I can find the time to make it to the show. I hope it work out. Where are you guys going to meet - say at the...
Separate names with a comma.
