Publius - if you can't get the information you need here, try asking the "John Reich Collector's Society." They put out a weekly email to people...
The obverse of the coin is displaying a severe case of "struck through grease." Its incredibly common and has no premium, and has the...
Can you take a better picture of the mintmark without the glare? It does not look like the RPM to me - it looks like machine doubling. I hope...
I'd say, based on just looking at the mintmark without verifying any of the other diagnostics, this has a pretty darn good shot of being RPM-003....
Any particular countries/regions of world coins that you've noticed on fire? What do you suspect is the reason that US coins are "stable" and...
While some might be embarrassed and not post, the sum of coins in your post is $10k+. There are potential legal issues around sums of this value,...
I really feel for you, man, this sucks. The problem is, I've never been through this myself, so I can't help much. And, I suspect that many...
Yes, I'm fully aware. This is an image from my book. I took a silver Roosevelt dime with original surfaces, and polished it with baking soda. You...
You'll still see this horrific advice on metal detectorist forums, or from people who have literally no idea what they're talking about. Shoot,...
I would. However, Insider has access to significantly more coins, and coins with issues that make for interesting quizzes. I'm limited to coins I...
At least your 3x 1833 MS-66s weren't in that package..... With values that high, why didn't you ship Registered?
Did you have tracking info? Did you contact USPS? Do you have collection insurance? (some policies through people like Hugh Wood cover coins in...
While I realize that you're being intentionally sarcastic, @Insider , this could have been a fantastic quiz. Post the picture and ask people to...
Since when does PCGS do ancient coins? I thought they didn't grade/authenticate/encapsulate ancients?
This belongs in the "Trades" or "Want Lists" forums, towards the bottom of the forum list.
The big gouge on the jaw and the mark on the cheek should preclude a gem grade, even if the reverse is quite nice. I call this one 64, in my...
I don't frequent the ancients as often. Good to know, thanks for the heads up.
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Could you post a link to the auction? Show examples you have, members have, or notable...
Please ensure someone takes a video of that. I really want to see ;) I'm not saying I completely agree with how Insider is conducting these...
Definitely looks authentic. And, I guarantee you the date is 1982 or later - based on the plated zinc. You can see the plating flaking off in...
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