The engineer in me likes to address questions like this by mentally ranking in a scale what I consider acceptable and what is not regarding...
As bill says, the estimated survival of 200 for the '43-O Dime come from PCGS. They also estimate the 1844 survival at 1000, and the 1846 (another...
I paid 25 pounds for this 1823/2 Cent at a coin show in the UK years ago. This happened quite a few years ago but even adjusting for inflation it...
Thank you very much, physics-fan3.14, for your thoughtful words.
Thank you, Doug. It came from a careful long-time collector who knew how to choose his bronzes.
Yes. Unfortunately many german collectors seem to like bright, shiny coins......sometimes the cleaning is done carefully (dipping really),...
Most german Weimar-era commemoratives can be found without much problem. The 5-mark coins are much scarcer than the 3-marks. Among the scarcer...
Difficult to say P-man. Have you looked it up in acsearch to see what they are going for nowadays? Here are some that sold over the last 15 or so...
Like I said, it has the details of an extremely fine coin. However, with all the damage it can roughly be estimated at only good 4 value (bullion).
This coin was in about extremely fine condition when it was lost. It is now obviously damaged and scratched. Difficult to say if this is due to...
Great coin, Ancient Aussie. Very appealing. Combines a pleasant bust of a historically significant emperor, an interesting architectural reverse...
Thanks all for your comments. Happy with this coin. Took a chance with it as the seller pictures were a bit unclear, but it turned out well. I...
Amazing coin! Here is mine. Not quite as nice..... (but I din't have to mortgage the house either!) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sorry to hear that, Marshall. If it is any consolation, with your perseverance and expertise I am sure you will find another one, or at least...
This coin type is known as the Verfassunsgtreue Gedenkmünze. It was struck to commemorate the 10th anniversary of allegiance to the 1919...
The seller was centles. It was described as Fine+
This is my previous example that I am now upgrading. Nice enough but obviously lower grade and with some damage. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I actually like the dramatic off-center strike - it really adds character and it reminds us that these coins were struck in traveling mints under...
Was recently able to add this 1843-O to my small collection o seated dimes. It is an upgrade to my previous somewhat damaged example. The...
Thank you, Bing! That sunglass-wearing bull, and the 'interesting' portrait of Gothicus put a smile on my face too! Thank you, chrsmat71. very...
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