What was that "leading numismatic catalog" they were using? The prices sure seemed a bit high.
Beauties. I'll show you my first gold when I get it. Can't decide between gold, a Seated dollar, and a proof Barber dime though.
Here's mine: [ATTACH]
The original coin wasn't the prettiest thing in the world, but it was original. The coin, when dipped, seemed to uncover more design and may have...
At the upcoming show, should I get a Liberty gold $2.50 or a lowish grade proof Barber dime? $2.50 would be exciting because it's not only gold...
Nice conservation! But honestly, the original coin wasn't THAT bad...
"Rare" is a coin with an actually low survival rate. I've done the 1909-S VDB and 1852-O half dime comparison enough times, you know what I mean....
Let me start with a showcase. (Does anyone even look there?)...
NGC is often lenient with coins that can be given a pedigree. Just look at the Stack's W 57th St Hoard, especially the copper-nickel cents and the...
Okay, test coin is soaking in distilled water.
This is why you should buy all gold slabbed unless you're 100% sure it's real. The prevalence of fakes. Considering buying gold in October,...
Milled reales must be super fun to collect. I only have one, a 1738 half reale. I love it just as much as my Seateds.
The tap water did not work, getting distilled water today. Should I use soap or not?
Unfortunately, Rick Snow's 1864-L IHC proof was never found. Good thing they caught that thief.
A lot, if it was a classic (1892-1954) commemorative in original packaging with COA. (Is that even how they came?)
Okay, I separated out all of the really green coins and decided to experiment on one coin with tap water and dish soap. It's currently taking a...
Fun fact: Due to rising sea levels Tuvalu will be completely underwater in 30 years.
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