From what I can tell, the legend and other elements line up with some certified pieces I compared it with. I agree that the damage/corrosion...
Here's a crusty old 1738 8 reales from a mixed lot I just received. Wondering about its authenticity. I don't have weight or diameter figures but...
Lots of questions about this 1859 Large cent that just came my way. Any ideas what is going on with the "splattered metal" on the reverse?...
The Togo Franc is headed to a new home with @coin_nut
1939 Vatican City 5 Lire Silver I love the golden toning. [ATTACH]
Any thoughts on grade of this rather rare Togo FRANC? [ATTACH]
I'll give it a bath once I find time to hit the hardware store.
Cartwheel tuppence. Love it! Courtesy of @PaddyB [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Coins arrived today. I am happiest with the 1831. The blue toning was a pleasant surprise. Two photos of each with different lighting/background....
Trying to pin down the Overton variety on each of these. Is the 1831 0-118? I think the D/E T/I AND O/U alignments match but I am having a hard...
The OP has seller's photos. I'll post more when the coins arrive so a better assessment of surfaces/graffiti/whizzing can be ascertained.
Here are a couple capped bust halves I picked up last night in eBay. Neither quite makes the cut for the under $50 thread but both were close. I'm...
Well, now that you mention it...check the top right corner of the building. Other reverse included for comparison. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks. Now that the photos are here on CT and I can zoom in really close/clear I agree that they appear to be die chips. Very cool that they...
Hey there, I just received these two LMC as a freebie throw in from an eBay seller (thanks eBay seller!). Was trying to figure out small or large...
Picked these up in a small 4 coin lot on eBay. Some better dates in problematic condition but will fill a couplele holes in my son's type book. I...
The '59 looks like a FBL to me but it is my understanding that is not an official designation for proof strikes. The die polish lines on the '59...
I recently acquired a few mint issued proof sets from 1959/62/63 and was wondering if it was typical/feasible/logical to have any of the coins...
Oh I had no idea those even existed. I like them very much. I hope your deal pans out.
How much premium does an R4 add? Is there a general formula: i.e. r4 = 2x book value r5=3x book value, etc?
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