The dot on the shield can be seen at the top left corner of the shield, just under the eagle's shoulder. It most likely was a centering dot - the...
If you want to protect the coin, there are *far* less expensive ways to do it. You can even get holders that look and feel just like a slab, with...
He has already purchased them. They were in the recent Heritage sale. If you are really curious as to the price, you can look them up in their...
Grade reveal! PCGS called this VF-20, with CAC sticker. I think 20 is a bit low, but I don't think it quite has what it makes for a 30. 25 is...
Unless you got it for free, you also have to consider the cost of the coin. Say you paid $30 for it, then $35 for grading. The price guide values...
Lets see if this helps. This is an 1826 graded EF-45 by PCGS. This is one of my favorite coins, partly because the luster is so bold. In the still...
That's tough. I don't immediately see anything that indicates AU, but the obverse pic isn't great. Can you try and take another shot of the...
Well, the recommendation seems to be that this show is worth a watch. I'll have to check it out!
Yes, it is probably from an overpolished die. This is the same thing that caused the 3-legged Buffalo nickels.
Yes, I agree. The 1955 appears to have a die crack. The 1956 I'd call a die chip on the wheat stalk. These are actually quite common in that...
Any more guesses for the Sunday morning crowd?
It did seem like there were quite a few. I was even more surprised to see a good number of them at the small local show I went to this week.
Gorgeous coins. I really love the Salzburg. The cathedrals there are amazing, if you ever get the chance to go. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Wow, this coin has significantly more wear than I'd expect for a 58. I debated 53 or 55, and ultimately went with 53 based on how much wear I saw....
That is a good book, but it won't help with this particular issue. Tomorrow, I'll get one of my EF Bust halves and make a gif to show you the...
You guys are spot on with the O-103 guess. It is an R-5-, which is one of the reasons I bought it. This is the only rare Overton for the date....
In AU, there should be luster evident across much of the coin. In EF-40, there should be traces of luster hiding in the protected corners....
The local coin club here in Charleston has a small show twice a year, usually in February and August. The show was this weekend, so I decided to...
The story is also posted on CoinWeek, if the site above doesn't work: https://coinweek.com/counterfeits/acef-helps-feds-crack-counterfeit-coins-case/
Now, that's the kind of honesty in advertising that I find refreshing.
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