So, let's say it grades VF details. I think that might be slightly generous, but give it the benefit of the doubt. Heritage sales indicate that a...
What's that sticker on there supposed to be?
Ah, well, I suppose that's about the only reason to do it.
Tom, that is an absolutely fascinating story. Thank you so much for sharing it.
My first thought when I saw it "high school kid in shop class testing a blowtorch."
So if you can still get one from the mint, why are these listed on Ebay for $10k to $20,000? Is anyone actually paying $20k for these? Are they...
Fantastic old slabs! I love those! This is the one with the gold stamp on the outside plastic, right? Not stamped on the inner white core?
How old is she exactly? Depending on the age, the recommendations might vary significantly. For example, if she's 10-11, a couple of books would...
What do you see that you think might be an error?
Not to derail the thread, but depending on what you collect I recommend using this website: https://www.sixbid.com/en/ It aggregates a whole...
First - collect what you like and can afford. If you like these coins with problems, then knock yourself out. Just, don't be disappointed when I...
Collect what you like, of course, but that would have been a hard pass from me.
I don't know a whole lot about these, but that seems to be a fantastic strike. Out of curiosity, why are you sending it to PCGS?
Foreign coins in NGC slabs will be in higher demand and easier to buy and sell. PCGS generally is less accurate with foreign coins. If you are...
The die polish in these images is incredible. I'm not sure I've seen such polish in the hair like that before.
Again, probably not actually worth sending to CAC - but would easily get the sticker, I think. And I think your reasoning is quite sound as to...
This is what I'm looking at: [ATTACH]
Thanks for the show reports! Glad to hear things are moving.
My guess is, the graders had several choices of problems on this coin, and that's the one they went with. My guess is, this coin spent some time...
I will take your word for it, because you are the expert on nickels - but yes, that is exactly what I did. I guessed 65 5FS, for precisely that...
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