Can you show us a picture of the rims? There are several things pushing me towards Business Strike for this one: 1. mushy dentils 2. mushy...
Good job to everyone who guessed MS-61 PL on the taler! As the pictures show, there are quite a few contact marks - nearly the entire surface of...
I do actually have a few other Prussian coins already. I have no intention of collecting Prussian coins - I am collecting Prooflike coins. I'm...
Full Liberty isn't required until VF.
I think the general criteria is "3 full readable letters on the shield" for F. It appears that your coin meets that criteria. The eagle's feathers...
I've never been to Central States, but I've heard its a good show. I try to go to FUN as often as I can, and I've always enjoyed it.
I don't think crossing your fingers will help much, but I'm pretty sure holding your breath is definitely recommended by one of the Three Letter...
Sometimes, guessing the grade is easy ;) This is textbook 64 - and a very attractive coin.
Here's the PCGS TruView alternate angle. Does this change anyone's opinion? In other news... I really love the cameo on the reverse. Dang, it's...
I was just assuming it would be cancelled, so I didn't make plans to go.
Just recently purchased this gorgeous coin. It is graded by PCGS. Obviously, it is PL. But - you get to guess the grade! (it is in a problem free...
Great luster! I think there are a few too many marks on his cheek and obverse right fields for a 65, so I voted 64.
Its the same as "LQQK" Hawkers need to attract your attention. "Get Yer Coin's Right here, folks, step right up, Get Yer Coins here!"...
I assume you're talking about modern proofs? While they are handled significantly less than business strike coins (which are just shot out into...
Common coin in uncommon condition: NGC MS-65* PL: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm not sure I'd call it "must see," but for the people who like youtube it gets the job done. He covers the same material we've posted hundreds...
This is what they look like when they are cast, and why yours has a prong. [ATTACH]
This is a "falus" from Morocco. Whenever you see the Seal of Solomon on a coin, that narrows it down to Morocco or Israel. 1288 is the date -...
The privately held 1974D that PCGS certified was returned to the mint. It is no longer owned by that individual.
What the heck? I don't know what you've brewed up in your potty, but you should probably stop smoking it.
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